“Don’t Freak Out” (Vegas-Bound)

Reporting from 3,000 feet. [Altucher Confidential] October 02, 2023 [WEBSITE]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Wealth protection and growth isn’t JUST about picking the right stocks or betting on the next big thing. It’s about understanding the bigger picture. Enter the Paradigm Shift Summit. [Hero_Image] “Don’t Freak Out” (Vegas-Bound) You have (1) item on hold at our warehouse: Item #: [51987]( Status: On hold Value: Approx. $300 Claim by date: 10/06 at 11:59 PM To see how to claim yours simply [click here]( our Head of Customer Experience will show you what you need to do. [Chris Campbell] CHRIS CAMPBELL Dear Reader, “Don't freak out,” said one guy, “but there are a sh*tload of mosquitoes in Las Vegas right now.” “Holy f***!,” said another. “Vegas mosquitoes are insane.” Welp. In the past few days, hundreds of Vegas residents have reported to hospital emergency rooms with big, red, itchy skin rashes. In nearly every case, these "rashes" turned out to be mosquito bites. For many people in the States, this is no big deal. Mosquitoes are a common nuisance. But for the majority of Vegas residents, this is a shock. More on the mosquitoes -- and why they’re so bad -- in a moment. First, as I catch my flight to Vegas… I’m reminded of this story… The Cobra Effect Once upon a time, in colonial India, British officials wanted to rid Delhi of venomous cobras. Their solution? Offer a bounty for every dead snake. Seems simple enough, right? However, it wasn’t long before people began breeding cobras, killing them, and cashing in on the reward. When the officials realized the scheme, they scrapped the program, leading to the release of thousands of bred cobras into the streets – making the initial problem even worse. It’s a tale that serves as a stark reminder: the path to hell is often paved with good intentions. (Especially when the government is doing the paving.) Back to the mosquitoes… Attention ! 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That’s why we can’t help but wonder… Maybe the billions of mosquitoes released on the west coast this year… might… have something to do with the current plague in Vegas. And I wish that were the only example. Another one is playing out in Tennessee as I write. The USDA Wildlife Service team this week “airdropped” thousands of rabies vaccine packets along the Tennessee border with North Carolina, Virginia, and Alabama. The packets are covered in a fishy smell that attracts animals to eat them. The vaccine coats their throats, and, blammo, they’re “protected.” Guess how many cases of raccoon rabies have we seen in the area? One in 2021. One. Two years ago. And if your dog or cat eats them? Don’t worry. They’ve tested them on 60 different species. And they aren’t harmful at all. (Wink, wink.) [ALC] And I wish that were the only example. Another one is playing out in Tennessee as I write. The USDA Wildlife Service team this week “airdropped” thousands of rabies vaccine packets along the Tennessee border with North Carolina, Virginia, and Alabama. The packets are covered in a fishy smell that attracts animals to eat them. The vaccine coats their throats, and, blammo, they’re “protected.” Guess how many cases of raccoon rabies have we seen in the area? One in 2021. One. Two years ago. And if your dog or cat eats them? Don’t worry. They’ve tested them on 60 different species. And they aren’t harmful at all. (Wink, wink.) [ALC] Much like the tireless busybodies of health… Today’s monetary policymakers and financial bureaucrats often introduce solutions to “fix” economic challenges. Quantitative easing. Interest rate manipulations. Stimulus packages. These are all designed, in theory, to propel the economy forward. But, as our cobra story illuminates, interventions can have unintended consequences. Some of them dire. Enter the antidote. Paradigm Shift Summit Here at Paradigm Press, our top brass have assembled a mosaic of experts – the crème de la crème from the arena of alternative financial media. They're not here to offer you the next “quick-fix” or “magic bullet”. Frankly, because there isn’t one. Instead, what makes them actual experts… Rather than the “experts” on TV and in DC, is this: They understand that navigating the complex world of finance requires more than just theoretical knowledge. It also requires a deep understanding of history, an appreciation for human behavior, and a recognition that actions (and inactions) have consequences. You see, wealth protection and growth isn’t just about picking the right stocks or betting on the next big thing. It’s about understanding the broader picture. The interplay of geopolitics, economics, and the inherent human nature to seek shortcuts, even when they lead to cobra-laden streets. And the summit is not just a place to gather tips or tricks. It’s a place to meet with the experts face-to-face… hear their BEST ideas… and get in on the action (sometimes alongside them). In a world of cobras, it pays to have experts who can spot the snake breeders from a mile away. Can’t make it to Vegas to join us? Don’t worry. I’ll be your guide, giving you the lowdown each day this week. If you WILL be there at the Bellagio? Excellent. Say hello! Have bug spray. Will spare. Until next time, [Chris Campbell] Chris Campbell For Altucher Confidential Urgent Notice From Paradigm CIO Zach Scheidt! [James Altucher]( Hi, Zach Scheidt here… I’m the Chief Income Officer at Paradigm Press. With inflation raging (and showing no signs of coming to an end any time soon), almost everyone in America is feeling the pain in a big way. Which is why, several months ago, I set out on a big mission… my goal was to create a [complete, step-by-step plan to surviving and beating inflation]( one that anyone could take advantage of. 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