Doug Casey's Take [ep.#85] Civilizational Collapse
The history of man is not one of a long, steady improvement in living standards. In fact, there have been at least two devastating collapses of major civilizations where critical knowledge was lost ushering in a dark age.
What happened and what can these periods tell us about today?
00:00:00 intro 00:01 REI incident 3:58 Civilization collapse 5:00 start of civilization 7:00 stone age 10:06 Copper 12:21 Roman empire 16:30 complex society 26:05 loss of technology? 30:15 lost knowledge 33:39 todays production 38:30 western values 45:23 not a coincidence 49:33 learned helplessness 51:11 divide us via language ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHGfyVq0Hrg
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In this episode, Doug shares California's dystopian rules for Thanksgiving 2020. They're unbelievable but totally real.
CA Department of Public Health: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/CDPH-Guidance-for-the-Prevention-of-COVID-19-Transmission-for-Gatherings-10-09.aspx
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In this episode, we discuss Doug's approach to goals, new year's resolutions, and building a fulfilling life.
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00:00 Intro
1:38 Why people don't do resolutions
4:21 Resolutions and productivity
10:30 Endlessly ambitious vs on the treadmill
14:12 Define and plan
18:38 Drive your curiosity towards what you want
27:00 New Years is a reminder
32:00 Be, Do, Have
36:00 What do people aspire for now?
38:40 Charles Knight did not have goals
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Picking up from Episode 11, Doug explains what a hot war with China might look like.
-Where the flashpoint between China and US might be
-Armenia and Azerbaijan conflict could expand
-US commitment to protect Taiwan
-Why China is not Communist
-The limitations of aircraft carriers and other 70year old technologies.
-The problems with symmetrical warfare. How future war will be asymmetrical and how that is deeply costly to the US.
How the “5th column” might be part of any future conflict with China.
The US government has 100 separate definitions for terrorism
New War making technologies - Drones, hypersonic weapons, nanobots,
If nukes are used, how Doug thinks they’ll be deployed
Three types of armies:
Mercenary Army
Slave Army
Militia
How internal conflict might drive the US into war
Early warnings that war might be on the horizon
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
Uranium Investment Opportunity (00:00:02)
Discussion about the current opportunity in uranium investment and how to access a special report.
Anarcho-Capitalist Awakening (00:00:42)
Conversation about the increasing influence of anarcho-capitalist ideas in mainstream culture, sparked by a UFC fighter's public support for capitalism and Ludwig von Mises.
Gold Price Divergence (00:03:18)
Analysis of the divergence in the ten-year treasury and gold prices, suggesting a bullish market for gold and a bearish market for treasuries.
Trump's Legal Battles (00:06:53)
Discussion of the legal challenges faced by President Trump, including the Stormy Daniels case, and the potential impact on his ability to campaign.
Geopolitical Tensions with Iran (00:16:29)
Assessment of the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, and the potential consequences of further military actions.
Climate Change Hysteria (00:22:57)
Criticism of the widespread belief in global warming and climate change, characterized as "total bullshit" by one of the speakers.
Carbon demonization (00:23:14)
Discussion on the demonization of carbon and its impact on global warming hysteria.
C02 fear tactics (00:24:36)
The use of fear tactics to create hysteria and influence public opinion on global warming.
Protests and political movements (00:25:46)
The shift from BLM protests to support for Palestine and the impact on cultural and political dynamics.
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Doug Casey and Matt Smith discussed various topics, including the French Revolution, gold coins, property rights, and migration. They believe a gold bull market has started, and gold stocks are undervalued. Uruguay and Argentina have good property rights, but the government is the greatest threat to property everywhere. Massive migration into the U.S. will cause major problems.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro with Viewer Questions: Book Recommendations and More
00:06The French Revolution: Insights and Anecdotes
02:30 Fiat Money and Inflation in France
05:08 Debating Democracy vs. Republic: A Philosophical Discussion
06:09 Anarcho-Capitalism
06:41 Gold Coins and the Risk of Counterfeits: An Expert's Take
08:16 Navigating the Metals Bull Market: Strategies and Predictions
14:03 Considering Belize as a Bug-Out Location Amidst Migration Concerns
14:48 The Dynamics of Gold Markets and Future Speculations
16:51 Property Rights in Uruguay and Argentina: A Comparative Analysis
21:01 The Digital Nations Club: Surveillance, Control, and the Future
22:14 Exploring Citizenship and Tax Implications in Argentina
24:33 Lifestyle and Living Costs: From Tasmania to Thailand
31:18 Addressing Migration Issues and Government Policies
37:45 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Weekend Wishes
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