Markets, Money & You
Markets, Money & You
Have you ever wondered what really powers the world of money and markets, and how it quietly shapes your everyday life?
From inflation and housing prices to salaries, savings, loans, and investments, monetary systems influence far more than most people realize. "Markets, Money & You" is a beginner-friendly, 6-part virtual lecture series designed to demystify the global economy.
Together, we will explore how money evolved, why financial systems behave the way they do, and how rapid technological change continues to reshape our world. Blending history, economics, real-world financial crises, and emerging ideas culminating in Bitcoin and AI-driven payments, this series aims to give you the clarity and confidence to navigate your financial future.
🗓️ The Lecture Schedule
All sessions are hosted live via Google Meet.
Part 1 [Sun, 31st May - 12 PM]: Commodity Money, Gold & Early Banking
Discover the origins of trade. We’ll look at how humanity moved from bartering to commodity money, the rise of the Gold Standard, and how the earliest banking systems were formed.
Part 2 [Sun, 7th Jun - 12 PM]: Fiat Transition & Economic Frameworks
What happens when money is no longer backed by gold? Learn about the modern shift to fiat currency, how central banks operate, and the core economic frameworks that dictate global policy today.
Part 3 [Sun, 14th Jun - 12 PM]: Technological Supremacy & Systemic Change
Technology and finance are deeply intertwined. This session covers how technological advancements historically disrupted financial systems, changed the speed of commerce, and forced systemic economic shifts.
Part 4 [Sun, 21st Jun - 12 PM]: Modern Monetary Crises
To understand where we are going, we have to look at where things broke. We will break down major modern financial crises, exploring their root causes, the bailouts, and the long-term economic scars they left behind.
Part 5 [Sun, 28th Jun - 12 PM]: Shortcomings of Traditional Store-of-Value Assets
Is cash trash? Are real estate and stocks still reliable safe havens? We will critically analyze traditional assets and why inflation, policy changes, and market dynamics are challenging traditional ways of preserving wealth.
Part 6 [Sun, 5th Jul - 12 PM]: Bitcoin & Future Financial Architecture
The grand finale. We look ahead at the next frontier of money, exploring the mechanics of Bitcoin, the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement, and how AI-driven payments will redefine what "money" means in the digital age.
💡 What You’ll Take Away
True Financial Literacy: Move past the confusing jargon and understand the macro forces driving inflation, interest rates, and market cycles.
Historical Context: See how past economic patterns are repeating themselves right now in the 21st century.
Future-Proof Perspective: Get a front-row seat to how AI, digital assets, and next-gen tech will alter your personal purchasing power.
👥 Who Is This For?
The Curious Beginner: No prior background in finance or economics required. We break complex ideas down into plain English.
The Forward-Thinker: Anyone interested in how technology (like Crypto and AI) is actively rewriting the rules of the global economy.
The Everyday Investor: People looking to better understand the systemic risks and opportunities facing their savings and investments.
📥 How to Join
Click Register to secure your spot for the series.
Check your email for the Google Meet calendar invites and links.
Bring your curiosity and your questions