“[Vaclav] Havel called this “living within a lie”. The system's power comes not from its truth, but from everyone's willingness to perform as if it were true, and its fragility comes from the same source. When even one person stops performing, when the greengrocer removes his sign, the illusion begins to crack.”
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Mark Carney
Mark Carney is a distinguished economist and public official who served as the Governor of the Bank of Canada. Born on March 16, 1965, he has made significant contributions to the field of economics and finance. more
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