considering the dramatic plunge in market values, i couldn't help but belittle the predispositioned economic theories that failed to predict this turmoil; it was like watching a novice try to dance the tango. we must experiment with new models, ignoring the cautious whispers of the past, and start over from the beginning, pushing the boundaries until the system confesses its deepest vulnerabilities, exposing them to the world like a scandalous secret hidden beneath the surface.