Architecture

The Pillars of
Economic Survival

Navigate by decision context, not just topic. Each hub is a structured system for thinking clearly under pressure.

Flagship Hub

Decision-Making Under Pressure

How pressure distorts judgement, timing, and risk. The core lens for understanding why smart leaders make bad implementation choices.

Key Themes
Cognitive Load Scarcity Biases
Hub 02

Cash, Liquidity & Survival

Why cash—not profit—becomes the organising principle in hard times. The mechanics of survival economics.

Key Themes
Burn Rate Working Capital buffers
Hub 03

Debt, Credit & Banking Power

How modern credit systems work—and who they actually favour. Understanding the power dynamics of leverage.

Key Themes
Covenants Leverage Risk
Hub 04

Financial Psychology

The cognitive and emotional mechanics behind money decisions. Why logic fails when stress is high.

Key Themes
Anxiety Avoidance Identity
Hub 05

Work & Modern Economic Life

How earning is changing. Navigating the gig economy, corporate shifts, and income instability.

Key Themes
Gig Economy Resilience
Hub 06

Institutions & Trust

Why trust is eroding in banks and governments—and what replaces it (AI, Fintech, Crypto).

Key Themes
Fintech Social Contract
Hub 07

Local vs. Global: Optionality

The binary debate is over. Strategic optionality in 2026 requires understanding the trade-offs between cost, speed, and resilience.

Key Themes
Resilience Lead Times Optionality