The story of Cain and Abel isn’t what you think it is. Superficially, it’s a story about a guy who envies his brother and kills him in a moment of anger. But more importantly, it’s a story about a guy who misunderstands the opportunity set before him. It’s about a guy who has a chance at “alpha” and squanders it. The story is not about Abel at all. It’s…
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