Great essay Ben, and the picture is worth a 1000 words. But I miss your adventure among the Worldly Philosophers (classical economists). Hope I did not discourage you. Having said that take a look at my latest missive: https://medium.com/@daneke/when-the-wank-became-swank-money-banking-and-the-evolution-of-the-all-debt-economy-22e334f8ee3e