The pandemic and AI didn’t just disrupt the U.S. economy — they accelerated long-term forces that were already in motion. They’ve reshaped how work is done, who wins, and who falls behind. Understanding these shifts is essential if you want to navigate what’s coming next. | Ray Dalio

So much of our current political and economic climate can be explained by debt cycles— and how those cycles build on each other over time. I explain why in my new book, How Countries Go Broke. But if you’d like more context on how all of these pieces come together, I recommend you watch my 30-minute explainer “How the Economic Machine Works” on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHe0bXAIuk0&t=10s #principles #howcountriesgobroke #economics #debt | Ray Dalio