GOLD AND TIME
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources GOLD AND TIME Why the history of one of humanity’s oldest assets is measured not in years, but in eras Publication Date: September 30, 2026 Introduction. Before Human Time Existed Before humans began…Read More
GOLD WITHOUT THE STATE
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why Gold Retains Its Function Regardless of Who Issues the Money Publication Date: September 15, 2026 Introduction. Who Stands Behind Value Almost every financial asset is tied to someone else’s obligation. A bank deposit…Read More
THE GOLD WE HAVE ALREADY MINED
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Division Why the Largest Source of Future Gold May Not Be Underground Publication Date: September 1, 2026 Introduction. An Unusual Resource Most natural resources pass through the economy only once. Oil is extracted and burned. Gas…Read More
THE COSMIC ORIGIN OF GOLD
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why the Metal That Changed the Course of Civilization Existed Long Before Earth Itself Publication Date: 15 August 2026 Introduction. Before Earth Existed Before gold became money, a reserve asset held by central banks,…Read More
SCARCITY AS A SOURCE OF VALUE
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why Scarcity Alone Does Not Create Value Publication Date: August 1, 2026 Introduction. The Most Common Economic Misconception One of the most widespread explanations for gold’s high value is the claim that its worth…Read More