Behold, the institutions of power-Harvard, Abu Dhabi, and their ilk-nod in approval, as if their endorsement could lend gravitas to this financial fairy tale. Yet, even as some cling to the earthy reliability of gold in times of turmoil, Hougan waves away the skeptics with a dismissive hand, declaring his prophecy “conservative.” Oh, the irony! In a world where markets tremble and fortunes vanish like morning dew, he stands as a beacon of unshakable optimism, or perhaps, a court jester in the circus of finance.