Do Markets Truly Go Up Over Time?

Do markets truly go up over time?

Do human lives truly improve over time?

In reference to the market question, one might say yes. Especially right now, the amount of dollars thrown into the stock market is artificially propping it up to look impressive. More dollars make it seem like there is more value, when in reality, lots is coming out of thin air.

In the long term, Isuppose, one could say that markets only go up overall. But there’s no telling that an individual stock will only go up, or that we aren’t at the height…