Libertarians will always lag behind in the power game because they’re addicted to self-neutering.

Checks and balances exist to leash the predators — not to tie your own hands. The end still doesn’t justify the means, but uncertainty sure as hell shouldn’t narrow your options.

Build resilient structures. Generate profit. Plug into every market you can reach. The more stable your profit engine, the more markets open up to you. And at no point should you be worrying whether you’ve weakened yourself enough to avoid the terrible fate of being too rich or too influential.

Monopolize the mask for yourself first. Only then offer it as a service to the child.