Leeches and Markets, from Paolo Pezzutti
Summary From Wikipedia: Haemophagic leeches attach to their hosts and remain there until they become full, at which point they fall off to digest. They all have an anterior (oral) sucker, which releases an anesthetic to prevent the host from feeling the leech. Some species of leech will nurture their young, while providing food, transport, and protection. Not all species can bite; 90% of them solely feed off decomposing bodies and open wounds. Leeches normally carry parasites. However, bacteria, viruses, and parasites from previous blood sources can survive within a leech for months, and may be retransmitted to humans. Bloodletting is the withdrawal of often considerable quantities of blood from a patient in the belief that this would cure or prevent a great many illnesses and disease. It was a popular medical practice from antiquity up to the late 19th century.
Leeches are part of the ecosystem. They have interesting characteristics:
- Victims of the leech do not feel pain because the leech releases an anesthetic. Many similarities with victims of frauds and scams.
- Most of them feed off dead or wounded animals. Isn't it the same in the markets? The weakest, the less informed, the less skilled are targeted first.
- Leeches carry parasites. We know there are many also in real life.
- Leeches will nurture their young. I can see how this applies to proteges of various types.
- The most interesting feature is that there are patients who are willing to have leeches suck their blood. They think they can be better off and clients are badly willing to be admitted to certain clubs and circles.
There is only one huge difference:
- Once they are attached to their host they do not leave until they are full. I have to say that leeches are fair. In the markets I am afraid leeches are never full.
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