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But the transactions between players are zero-sum... An interesting, related point: zero-sum trading games (even ones based on chance [1]) always devolve into pareto/power law distributions when bankruptcy is a possibility. More a matter of natural law than the "evils" of capitalism

[1] trading game simulation: https://youtu.be/CsRLVZTYpGo?t=313

But the transactions between players are zero-sum... An interesting, related point: zero-sum trading games (even ones based on chance [1]) always devolve into pareto/power law distributions when bankruptcy is a possibility. More a matter of natural law than "evil" capitalism

[1] trading game simulation: https://youtu.be/CsRLVZTYpGo?t=313

Re:Ask HN: Best solutions for keeping a personal log? on Sunday December 29, 2019 @03:26PM (#21908216)
I typically just use the default "notes" app on my Neuralink implant. Pretty basic UI but very low-friction for stream-of-consciousness writing.