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So, if one views the global financial system as a big distributed belief propagation algorithm (eg. min-sum) how do loans fit into this? Perhaps it makes sense
by mathgenius 11y ago
So, if one views the global financial system as a big distributed belief propagation algorithm (eg. min-sum) how do loans fit into this?
Perhaps it makes sense switching to a "quantum-like" dynamics where one may "borrow" energy for a short amount of time before having to repay it, as in Heisenberg delta E * delta t uncertainty. So decreasing interest rates amounts to messing with some kind of Planck's constant.
- 50CNT 11y agoThis isn't quite a relevant xkcd, but I do think it's relevant. Whilst it'd be cool to be able to apply models from physics to economics, there may be issues in applicability. http://www.smbc-comics.com/index.php?db=comics&id=2556 http://www.smbc-comics.com/index.php?db=comics&id=2556
- mathgenius 11y agoVery amusing.. Ouch.. But that tensor beef does look yummie! I was just exploring an analogy, not particularly looking for any explanatory power.
- Retric 11y agoMoney is irrelevant. It's clearly not a question of borrowing resources. It's conning people into thinking they have more resources than they actually have, while redistributing money around the economy. Until, the music stops and people notice they don't actually have anywhere to sit. PS: It's sad how closely you can model the financial system as a pyramid scheme.
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