King Charles II, Stanley Meyer, water fuel car and Adam Smith
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IN this unusual discourse, I promise to simplify the topic choice by connecting the dots and crossing the ‘ T’s. The eminent names and phrasal formative words objectively transcend the ordinary. In their denotative terms, and in the concepts they are employed here, Charles II of England ( May 29, 1630 – February 6, 1685) of Cabal Ministry; Adam Smith’s ( 1722 - 1790) classic’s topical phrase ‘ Creative Destruction’; Stanley Allen Meyer’s ( August 24, 1940 – March 20, 1998) Water Fuel Cell Car his killed brainchild.
How these brief chronologies and their respective pedigrees play out in the light of the subject matter is fascinating. The breakdown of this selected biographies commences with King Charles II of Scotland who reigned between 1649 and 1651 put fresh to the bone of the phenomenon of cabal. It became known as The Cabal Ministry. The etymology of the word cabal cannot be either complete or elaborate without the mentioning of King Charles II of England. To this extent, his significance here suffices. Next to him is Adam Smith whose classic The Wealth of Nations ( March 1776) became a game- changer and epoch- making literary masterpiece and instrumental in the rise of classical liberalism.
The Scottish- born social philosopher and political economist penned down his classic that centuries later still promises to impart tremendously for greater awareness and reality to those who found sufficient time to diligently read it. Again, in the meantime, thanks to Adam Smith’s contribution here and beyond. Finally, the scapegoat, sorry our cannon fodder ( the expendable soldier), Stanley A. Meyer. He probably would have been the world’s human economic emancipator, particularly in the automobile industry, but for enigmatic cabals. Until his mischievous and untimely demise, Mr. Meyer claimed to have discovered vehicular mobility powered by mere natural water resources. But before it could see the light of day, his precious life was suddenly sniffed out quite gruesomely.
The heart of this write- up is critically anchored on the turbulent trajectory of what Mr. Smith coined Creative Destruction. Oftentimes, it scales through the shipwrecks and stormy seasons that the subject must pass through. At other times like that of the hapless Stanley, it capsises and flops. For the benefit of a few of us, let us rehearse the definition of the phrase Creative Destruction. Alongside the word CABAL, too. According to Wikipedia, Creative Destruction is the ‘ process by which new firms and new products replace existing dominant firms and products.’ One of the prominent characteristics of Creative Destruction is the accompanying stiff and swift persecution that often can upgrade to the ultimate sacrifice - death. ‘ If you miss the ball, don’t miss the leg,’ sort of aggressive coaching that violates the natural rules of the game. Once again, the keywords one must look out for when evaluating developments and whether they qualify to be regarded as Creative Destruction are the following... New, Advance, Products, Dislodging, Analogous, Status Quo, with Rewarding Antagonism, NAPDASRA. Therefore, think Creatively, think NAPDASRA.
In Nigeria, this terrifying narrative captures the uprising of the cabal elements against the revolutionary movement for good governance. They muster their arsenals from top to bottom including the government representatives to the hoodlums on the streets. They resist anything that answers sanity introducing fairness, equity, purpose, and even distribution to our governance system. Besides, the central essence of their existence of governance is to provide a coefficient and coordinating framework for the good of all, which is not just subverted but deliberately frustrated.
I will maintain my stand not to eulogise our weaknesses and failures by analyzing our national ills, but to muster energies on preferring workable solutions. The challenges are gigantic, no doubt, but not insurmountable. There is a need to eradicate subversive elements among us, whether they in political figures and players or thugs mixed multitude among the ordinary citizenry.
There are currently promising opportunities looking Nigeria in the face of which it only requires a foresighted political leader to take advantage of and thus rescue this capsising ship called Nigeria. The BRICS bloc which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa is making a bold step in the global economic currency supremacy. In no distant future, the dollar may lose its dominance in the world of business transactions.
The door is open to other Third World nations to join BRICS. Why Nigeria is still dragging her feet and playing hanky panky is best known to Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his cabinet. The advantages of BRICS conscription are enormous. They are about to launch their currency. All things being equal when this BRICS currency hits the vault, the ground will shake. Yes, there will be an inevitable global earthquake in the financial system of the world. Consider the following. ..
If you throw up the question to the Google column, thus you will read…” The benefits include increased industrial and financial power, which allows these countries to be key players in international markets. Mathematical modeling of the global trade network suggests that a BRICS currency could dominate international trade, with a majority of countries preferring to trade with” The gains are indeed tremendous as it is fundamental.
The empowerment of our local currency because of massive industrialisation and recapitalisation has taken root. The government should jettison the reckless printing of the naira in a country that is running a consumer- based economy. The dearth of production index is our foundational albatross. The scanty companies in manufacturing ventures in Nigeria are already relocating to other industrialisationfriendly nations.
As I draw the curtain to a close here, I believe that Creative Destruction materials can learn from these advisory notes... With every failure comes the experience and determination needed to do better.” Therefore if you are resisted, recover and refire. Again, “The people who say you can’t, and you won’t are usually the ones who are scared you will.”
What you should deduce from here is not to begrudge your detractors, but to appreciate them as those unintentionally deployed to push you to the pinnacle and so abide purpose- driven. And here is the bright side of the recluse condition... “Loneliness is the price you pay when you start to improve yourself.” Don’t grumble when you are deserted. Spare that time to dig deeper into your chosen course and be studious to a fault. You will only emerge again refined, re- branded, and ready to serve mankind, to the satisfaction of all and sundry.