Austin Shelter in Place: The Scarcity Engine Driving the 2026 Market Paradox
The article argues that Austin shelter-in-place mandates are not productivity drains but “scarcity-engines” that fuel speculative market irrationality. By forcing digital focus, severe weather events drive up valuations for Menlo Ventures and Damien Hirst. Greg emphasizes using automation to maintain business sovereignty amidst global environmental volatility.