So we do admit the words bet and gambling apply to derivatives, at some point in these discussions. Fine. The reason why folks must be confused is that, non St

So we do admit the words bet and gambling apply to derivatives, at some point in these discussions. Fine. The reason why folks must be confused is that, non Stock market gambling is seen as a vice and/or crime by much of human society. There are religious edicts and/or laws against this practice in most places. The Stock Market getting a free pass from this view - and most people (including myself) not knowing about the nature of this system until they dig a bit deeper - seems unfair. Las Vegas is looked upon as lascivious even when some of the gambling requires skill (Poker / Blackjack) - derivates trading is instead marketed as a great career where the people doing are superheroes. I’m not bitter about this even if the message sounds so. Just fascinated by the asymmetry of perception.