<p>➀ We all know that dealing with a wind-up merchant is about not getting too worked up. Once you understand their tactics, they are not to be taken too seriously.</p><p>➁ Last week, we learned that the new US vice president is a wind-up merchant, using his visits to Paris, Munich, and Washington to stir up discussions on AI regulation, free speech, and peace settlements.</p><p>➂ While some may take offense, those who recognize a wind-up merchant can simply shrug off their antics.</p>