Stock Market - As best as i understand it, every short is supposed to have a stock linked to it. But, the brokerages use pools of stocks to support the shorts, but these pools can "mistakenly" be used multiple times. And so, ghost shares are created, and if purchased (instead of let collapse with the short) become tradeable shares. And so, there are a lot more shares on the market then there exists.
So, is that over-bought or over-sold? And, i probably should stay away from those terms as they are often tied to the price action of a stock.
There is nothing new under the sun
However, the thing called government in the future, is nothing like what we have today. Get rid of sociopaths, and replace them with capable, caring people, and things really happen.
Silver is what the coinage was, but now, soon, it will be more rare, and in demand than gold. As it is what makes our new technolgoy.
And food. Food is as old as dirt. But, our farming will be much different than anything before. Talking about microbiology, energy and playing music for our plants.
RE: To Be Rich During Inflationary Times, You Need Assets. But, What Is An Asset?