Trillions in dark money and a medieval mile: LinkedIn's conspiracy hour
The City of London is not London. It is a one-square-mile medieval enclave with its own laws, its own government, its own police force, and its own mayor — separate from the Mayor of London. It… | RVSCB Author of "Nell'Oscurità della mente artificiale" | 63 comments
Verdict
"The City of London is not London" — an opener fit for a history textbook, perhaps, but sadly wasted on posturing. RVSCB, basking in the glory of his tome on artificial minds, gently understates the banking bacchanal as "the global capital of offshore banking." This phrase has more mileage than a banker’s private jet. However, it gets truly vaudevillian with "watch trillions in dark money get flushed out," a proposition as plausible as seeing pigs fly over Tower Bridge. All that’s missing is a call to arms with pitchforks — though one wonders if there aren't already enough of those waving 'Nell’Oscurità' aloft at Barnes & Noble. If only sensationalism paid dividends like real estate in that famous square mile.
The post opens with a bold claim and repeatedly emphasizes the uniqueness of the City of London, hinting at its significance without much self-deprecation.
While it mentions historical context, it leans heavily on sensational claims rather than substantive credentials.
'Watch trillions in dark money get flushed out' is dramatic yet vague, lacking concrete proposals or actionable insights.
There’s a clear consistency between criticizing financial secrecy and promoting transparency in banking regulations.
'Author of' doesn't seem to serve as an overt promotional tactic but hints at a personal branding effort.
'Global capital of offshore banking' is a tired phrase that detracts from original thought.