In an earlier article, I argued that the quick-service fast food industry could be a safe haven amid a recession and high inflation. Further, since many restaurants source ingredients locally, they should fare well in the face of tariffs. Initially, I focusedMarkets rise and fall, booms come and go, and the world keeps ticking. Ultimately, I believe observing megatrends, as difficult as they can be to spot, let alone fully comprehend, can yield insights into the advance of human society, which in turn could ...