With "Diogenes Rant," an insider shares insights from the financial crisis for the first time. As a top consultant, he has worked for over 20 years at the forefront of national and European politics and finance. He knows what happened behind the scenes during the crisis and believes it is essential to fundamentally question the public's understanding of the causes and consequences of the crisis. After all, what is at stake is nothing less than our freedom and the democratic order. Anyone who hasn't read "Gambled Freedom" can hardly engage in discussions about the financial and euro crisis—no one has explained the crisis to you in such an exciting and sharp-witted manner. "For over 20 years, I have worked as a consultant at the intersections of banks, regulatory authorities, central banks, and government agencies. During the financial and euro crisis, I had the opportunity to collaborate with many stakeholders.".