Tag: Sun Tzu

  • The Art of War

    To understand how governments manufacture consent from the people they govern, it is helpful to examine a classic text about military strategy, “The Art of War.” This work has been attributed to Sun Tzu who is thought to have lived in China about 2,500 years ago. Some authorities believe this is a collective work. If…

  • The Art of Speculation during Civil War

    Sun Tzu Meets Jesse Livermore The people controlling corporations have insider information and can therefore trade their company’s stock at an advantage to the general public. In most jurisdictions this is a violation of criminal law. However, there are groups to whom the prohibition against insider trading does not apply, for instance, members of the…