🔥 Capitalism Works. But For Whom? Winning the Game in the AI Era

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) Location: Hideaway Restaurant, Chiang Mai Entry: 200 THB

#### About This Event

We are living through an unprecedented era of human mobility and technological upheaval. The AI bubble is reshaping industries, new jobs are forming while old ones vanish, and the economy is transforming under our feet.
For some, this system offers unparalleled freedom. You can build a digital nomad lifestyle, work remotely from a tropical paradise like Chiang Mai, and have the world's knowledge at your fingertips. But does this mean you are a winner in the game of capitalism? Or are you simply riding a temporary wave?
This is not a space just to critique the system or complain about late-stage capitalism. We are here to dissect its mechanics. We want to explore what actually works, why certain demographics are losing out, and how we can practically "game" the system to build resilience and success in today’s hyper-transactional world.

#### What We Will Explore

This Socratic inquiry will challenge established narratives and sacred cows, looking at the modern economy through the lens of social science and practical strategy:

• The Illusion of the "Self-Made" Winner: How much of our success in the digital economy is merit, and how much is structural advantage?
• Antifragility in the AI Bubble: Drawing on Nassim Taleb’s concept of antifragility, how do we design careers and lives that don't just survive economic shocks and AI disruptions, but actually gain from them?
• The Currency of Social Capital: In an increasingly transactional and digital world, we’ll look at Robert Putnam’s theories of social capital. Are deep, meaningful networks the ultimate cheat code for navigating the modern market?
• Gaming the System: Practical observations on who is successfully leveraging today's economic transformations—and what actionable lessons we can take from them to improve our own standing.

#### Who Should Attend?

• Remote workers, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads looking to understand the macroeconomic forces shaping their lives.
• Deep thinkers who enjoy rigorous, provocative dialogue over surface-level networking.
• Anyone interested in the intersection of technology, sociology, and practical success.

#### Format

This is a structured, Socratic-style open discussion. Expect to be challenged, to rethink your assumptions, and to contribute to a collective teardown of how the modern world operates.
Facilitated by: Dr. Stefan Ručman