In this episode, we journey to a fictional town where the local economy is a living allegory for the complexities of wealth, work, and value. The town’s stories illuminate how cultural parables about hard work, trust, and fairness shape economic behavior—and how these same narratives can obscure the realities of financial systems.
We explore the town’s leaders, workers, and outsiders, revealing how their interactions mirror global trends like wealth inequality, CEO-to-worker pay gaps, and the rise of decentralized finance. What happens when a new currency is introduced, disrupting the town’s traditional values? How does the power of those "well-positioned" to capture wealth skew fairness and opportunity?
Through this vivid tale, we examine:
This episode blends storytelling with economic theory to challenge your perspective on how money works—and who it works for.
