[simple-thoughts]

Capitalism is closer to numerology or Kabbalah than ritual. The failure of the author to distinguish between different types of spiritual practices makes the entire article fall flat, which is sad because an investigation into the relationship between numerology and capitalism is quite interesting. Especially since you quickly discover that the number Zero holds special significance in accounting since all books must balance to it - assets and liabilities are equal.

[imtringued]

I am not sure I need numerology for accounting identities. You would be better off just reading one of Wolfgang Stützel's books. E.g. "Volkswirtschaftliche Saldenmechanik"

https://books.google.de/books/about/Volkswirtschaftliche_Sal...