First of all, I don’t see the concept of traditional economics as being mostly irrelevant, because we have been an extremely materialistic Society for a long time.  I do agree, however, that supply and demand, when we have a concept of durable goods, holistic supplies, and a little materialism.    I do like the idea of applied economics, which takes into account geography and all the context associated with making a decision.   I also like applied economics because it seeks to understand spatial patterns over time when something is manipulated in one area and its effects elsewhere. Therefore, I can see the concept of applied economics as being useful.  However, there’s a new concept called ecological economics that takes into account the value of nature when making decisions.   I agree with this concept, too; in fact, I believe I contributed to it.   In fact, I’ve realized that the total value of diversity on planet Earth is infinite dollars, or thereabouts.   Therefore, the concept of nature really tells us that traditional economics is nothing compared to the totality of everyone and everything on earth.   When I read about markets, equilibrium, and economics, it is strange. Understanding supply and demand is complicated in the context of the Earth as a whole.   It is often manipulated by industrial Earth, Kings, castles, and kingdoms.  This affects investments and the stock market. In other words, the stock market is kind of like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.   The stock market is predictable because of its ups and downs, roller coaster rides.   And these could be manufactured.    In addition, traditional economics is more like a reactionary reductionist science, whereas applied economics seems more like ecology and geography.  If we consider applying economics as ecology and Geography, we can visualize and analyze these variables with everything else on earth, in hopes of striving to find a dynamic equilibrium, balance, and homeostasis of durable goods manufactured, food grown, and holistic supplies.   We must strive for holistic growth on our planet, keeping things in context with dynamic equilibrium, harmonious striving, and homeostasis.   By doing so, we create a sense of stability on our planet, reducing the likelihood of perturbations.    As we adapt over time through ecological succession, the wee explorer cycle, with everyone on Earth, continuously and adaptively strives toward the desired future condition, mitigating perturbations and planning for the future.  This includes a concept of health and help: Project picking people up and helping them thrive in our world as we take care of everyone, everything, everywhere on earth.   Nobody does it better than each of us and all of us together. World without end….