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Really cool point. I'd argue that the investment strategies you're describing are actually creating value. Getting information about carcinogens out into the w
by jdoliner 11y ago
Really cool point.
I'd argue that the investment strategies you're describing are actually creating value. Getting information about carcinogens out into the world is a plus for sure. Another instance of this is Herbalife which is looking more and more like a Ponzi scheme thanks to an activist investor.
Welcome to the era of regulation through speculation.
- seanp2k2 11y agoAh, shysters beating shysters at their own game. Now we just need people to start gaming them from both ends. Maybe it's the gold rush model where you sell the tools. Maybe Google is already one step ahead: http://venturebeat.com/2016/03/08/google-rebrands-skybox-as-terra-bella-will-launch-more-than-a-dozen-satellites-over-the-next-few-years/ http://venturebeat.com/2016/03/08/google-rebrands-skybox-as-...
- hkmurakami 11y agoJust FYI your Herbalife info is out of date, as it has experienced a massive rally as of late. Imo I believe John Hempton's take on Herbalife, which is that what they sell is not the supplement but a "sense of community" that the participants strongly desire.