A big difference is that the market of which we speak is not one in which the average American participates (e.g., grants and papers vs gasoline and groceries). We are, therefore, easily characterized as in an out-of-touch bubble, whether warranted or not (same for billionaires, by the way).

Keep an eye on Fed Reserve and BLS data. Logical next targets if you wanted to invent your own "reality" (as the economy tanks). I'm sure there are other data sources I haven't thought of, but watch those too.

I predict clamp downs on all data access. For researchers that remain employed, consider data from health systems and other creative approaches (e.g., using Google/AI queries). Also, maybe some states/entitles will collaborate to cobble some things together.

Add AI to the massive disruptors.

Think of it this way: One day we'll be VERY excited that fire has been provided, having long forgotten that our stoves and ovens, and that which fuels them, were smashed.

Thank you for naming why I went fetal for some time today. Actually, doing that with enough frequency that it's become a core workout.