All articles tagged with #speculative investment
The article argues that the current AI investment bubble reflects deeper structural issues of surplus capital and over-accumulation predicted by Karl Marx, with speculative investments masking economic weaknesses and risking a future crisis that will disproportionately impact the working class.
WeWork, once seen as the next Facebook, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, highlighting the dangers of easy money and speculative investment. Founded in 2010, WeWork aimed to lease office space long-term, adding millennial amenities and subleasing the shared space to startups at higher rates. However, the company's downfall serves as a cautionary tale in the volatile world of co-working spaces and the sharing economy.