Them's the breaks

Editor's Note

Hello from London!

A lighter edition this week. I read less and also had some technical issues with my newsletter provider. Some sporadic service over the next couple of months but I'll endeavour to get something out most weeks.

Of course, the comedy of Boris Johnson captured much of my attention this week - and I got caught up in interpreting his actual "resignation" speech. The Guardian breaks it down well.

Time's are changing, faster. It's worth watching Ray Dalio's video on the changing world order.

Stay Curious,

Onward! - Rahim

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