The Polyphony
The 2008 financial crisis wasn’t just a market crash—it was the result of unchecked greed, risky lending, and a housing bubble that spiraled out of control. Millions lost their homes, banks crumbled, and governments were forced to intervene. History has a way of repeating itself, and understanding the “black hole” of 2008 is key to preventing future financial disasters.
In the early 1990s, the burst of Japan’s economic bubble led not only to financial turmoil but also to a significant brain drain. The so-called “Lost Decade” brought a sharp decline to Japan’s once-thriving electronics and semiconductor industries, with companies downsizing, resources dwindling, and innovation capacities weakening. Kha guides us through this period, revealing how the collapse of the bubble economy triggered profound changes in Japan’s tech industry.
The Polyphony