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Talking with repeat guest, author and local Hawaii resident Charles Hugh Smith on the importance of living in the real world, insights from the scientific process, experimentation for incremental change, building your own utility, self reliance, behavioral modification, questioning the mythology of progress, anti-progress, technology worship, the value of something, economic externalities, Aina, AI and AI Gods, Digital Ice Nice, social change, social engineering, collective value systems, and strategies for staying sane in a digital world… Excerpts“ ​Try to live in the real world as much as possible because then you're more likely to avoid the derangement. And again, a back to basics is my approach. Question everything that you're doing your behaviors. Are they benefiting you or not? And if they're not benefiting you, then how can you modify them? Incremental is the way to go. To use the Daoist phrase: The journey of 1000 miles starts with a single step. Everything we do to improve our lives is incremental. It's possible to revolutionize your life. And if that opportunity exists and for sure, go for it. But for most of us, incremental is how we change.Accepting that we can change a lot by our behaviors, what we think of as priorities and incentives. That's how we change. We don't necessarily need a new life, per se. We just need to change our behaviors and what we value.”“ And I think the problem is not technology per se. It's our worship. In other words we're like blindly obedient to it. And in other words to the idea in the mythology of progress.” “ Because there are limits and to claim there that you have limitless power is to set yourself up for the fall…. it's actually a psychological failing as well. You don't have to believe in karma or religion. If you aspire or claim godlike powers, then you're setting yourself up for self destruction just psychologically because it's disconnected from reality”“ I tend to see things more as organic - that these systems are complicated.There's a lot of dynamics. We're not really in a position to control as much as we think is, my view and that, it's better to let people make their own decisions. And if it's if it stops working for them, then they're gonna open their mind and be willing to try something else.”Follow Charles Hugh Smith @ oftwominds.comOn Twitter @@chsm1thOn Substack @ charleshughsmith.substack.com/Timestamps02:18 Exploring Solar Energy: Projects and ExperimentsCharles shares his experiences with solar energy projects, discussing the economic challenges of solar power at small scales and importance of self-reliance, focusing on reducing dependence on fragile global supply chains.10:04 Behavioral Changes for Energy EfficiencyCharles details his efforts of behavioral changes rather than technology. 23:56 The Value of ExperimentationHe emphasizes the importance of experimentation as a tool for understanding and adapting to change, whether in personal resilience, self-employment, or daily consumption29:13 Questioning the Mythology of ProgressCharles challenges the conventional view that technological advancements and economic growth always equal progress. He argues that progress can sometimes be anti-progress when it degrades quality of life or damages the planet.33:36 Objective Analysis of Progress and Anti-ProgressTo break free from blind faith in progress, Charles advocates for an objective assessment of technological and economic developments, considering both benefits and negative consequences rather than uncritically accepting advancements.36:14 Technology Worship and Its ConsequencesTechnology is often worshiped as an unstoppable force, arguing that society needs to question its trajectory rather than passively accepting every technological development as progress.43:35 AI and the Mythology of ProgressCharles discusses how AI fits into the broader mythology of progress, highlighting the misplaced belief that AI advancements are inherently beneficial. He critiques the economic incentives driving AI development and the illusion of intelligence in machine learning models.47:28 The Limits of AI and Human IntelligenceHe examines the limitations of AI, particularly its inability to truly understand or possess human-like intelligence. He also critiques the misconception that intelligence is purely rational, emphasizing the role of emotions in human cognition.50:27 A New Mythology for the 21st CenturyCharles proposes that humanity needs a new guiding mythology that acknowledges limits rather than blindly embracing technological expansion. He suggests shifting status away from excessive consumption and toward sustainable, meaningful contributions to society.01:03:21 Social Change and the Role of TechnologyHe explores how social change happens organically with contrasts of top-down efforts to engineer social change.01:08:42 Staying Sane in a Digital WorldIn closing, Charles advises treating the digital world cautiously—like plutonium—while prioritizing real-world experiences and behavioral changes. He stresses the importance of small, incremental steps toward resilience and personal well-being. Get full access to Leafbox at leafbox.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of UPThinking Finance™, Chris Hoke shares the story behind Underground Ministries, an organization dedicated to helping incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society. Also joining us is Corrina Lozano, a former participant whose journey of struggle and redemption highlights the transformative power of the ministry's support. Through their key programs—gang outreach and One Parish, One Prisoner—Underground Ministries is making a lasting impact on individuals and communities alike.You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Underground Ministries with Chris Hoke and Corrina Lozano (00:00)How the organization Underground Ministries got started (01:30)Corrina Lozano's story, from being served to serving others (05:30)Barriers people getting out of prison face with housing (13:36)Are barriers and stigmas changing? (22:18)Intentional giving, telling your money where to go (23:50)How Underground Ministries gets its funding (25:20)Chris Hoke and Corrina Lozano are not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or Capital Investment Advisers.Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC.The financial professionals associated with LPL Financial may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state. Resources & People MentionedChecking in with Charles Hugh Smith, Ep #54Thoughtful Giving by Peter C CaveltiConnect with Chris Hoke and Corrina LozanoUnderground MinistriesChris's WebsiteConnect with Emerson FerschCapital Investment AdvisersOn LinkedInSubscribe to Upthinking FinanceAudio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK

Charles Hugh Smith discusses civilization's crumbling status quo and the hydrocarbon industrial age or current world system which some view as superabundant due to technology while others question whether we've used up the easy energy and are facing resource constraints. He comments on cycles, empire, financialization, consumption, true wealth, how the future will go to those who can get the most out of the resources they extract, and why a new mythology and revolution in social and cultural values is needed. We're faced with a Kafkaesque digital neofeudalism or digital gulag, one solution is reducing our dependency on their systems as much as possible. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Charles Hugh Smith: Anti-Progress, Resource Constraints, & Digital Neofeudalism #511 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Blog https://www.oftwominds.com/blog.html Substack https://charleshughsmith.substack.com X https://x.com/chsm1th Books https://www.oftwominds.com/CHS-books.html About Charles Hugh Smith Charles Hugh Smith is the author of the oftwominds.com blog, #7 in CNBC's top alternative financial sites, and 18 books on our economy and society, including "A Radically Beneficial World: Automation, Technology and Creating Jobs for All," "Global Crisis, National Renewal: A (Revolutionary) Grand Strategy for the United States," "Burnout: Reckoning and Renewal" and "Self-Reliance in the 21st Century." His work is published on a number of popular financial websites including Zero Hedge, Financial Sense and Seeking Alpha and has been featured on numerous podcasts. Smith has also written nine novels, including "The Adventures of the Consulting Philosopher" and "The Asian Heroine Who Seduced Me." Sample chapters of his books are available on his sites www.oftwominds.com/blog.html and https://charleshughsmith.blogspot.com *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Charles Hugh Smith discusses civilization's crumbling status quo and the hydrocarbon industrial age or current world system which some view as superabundant due to technology while others question whether we've used up the easy energy and are facing resource constraints. He comments on cycles, empire, financialization, consumption, true wealth, how the future will go to those who can get the most out of the resources they extract, and why a new mythology and revolution in social and cultural values is needed. We're faced with a Kafkaesque digital neofeudalism or digital gulag, one solution is reducing our dependency on their systems as much as possible. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Charles Hugh Smith: Anti-Progress, Resource Constraints, & Digital Neofeudalism #511 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Blog https://www.oftwominds.com/blog.html Substack https://charleshughsmith.substack.com X https://x.com/chsm1th Books https://www.oftwominds.com/CHS-books.html About Charles Hugh Smith Charles Hugh Smith is the author of the oftwominds.com blog, #7 in CNBC's top alternative financial sites, and 18 books on our economy and society, including "A Radically Beneficial World: Automation, Technology and Creating Jobs for All," "Global Crisis, National Renewal: A (Revolutionary) Grand Strategy for the United States," "Burnout: Reckoning and Renewal" and "Self-Reliance in the 21st Century." His work is published on a number of popular financial websites including Zero Hedge, Financial Sense and Seeking Alpha and has been featured on numerous podcasts. Smith has also written nine novels, including "The Adventures of the Consulting Philosopher" and "The Asian Heroine Who Seduced Me." Sample chapters of his books are available on his sites www.oftwominds.com/blog.html and https://charleshughsmith.blogspot.com *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

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Charles Hugh Smith founded his blog Of Two Minds in 2005 after 17 years of free-lance journalism in the San Francisco Bay Area. His 4,500 posts on the economy, society, housing and technology have logged over 150 million page views. He is the author of nine novels and nineteen non-fiction books on socio-economic-political dynamics, including "The Mythology of Progress." His work can also be found on Substack and Patreon. He lives by Winston Churchill's dictum that "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."

Today, I want to share a message of hope—one that invites us to reflect on what progress truly looks like in our world today and how it should look moving forward. To help explore this topic, I'm joined by my business partner, Amy LeNoble, and returning guest Charles Hugh Smith.Charles has been writing about social, economic, and technological trends since 2005 on his widely followed blog. He's also the author of several thought-provoking books, including his most recent, “Mythology of Progress, Anti-Progress, and a Mythology for the 21st Century.”In this episode, Charles challenges us to rethink the foundation of our hope. He shares a powerful insight: hope is essential to humanity, but when it's based on fantasies or delusions, it becomes false hope. He explains how our understanding of progress—both its perception and its reality—plays a critical role in shaping genuine hope.We'll unpack the core ideas from Charles's latest book and discuss the broader implications of progress for individuals and humanity as a whole.You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Where society stands today and the path that led us here [3:40]How defining progress has impacted our purchasing power [10:00]Real progress as the wellbeing and sustainability of life [18:30]The key triggers that drive social change [24:40]Solutions that prioritize people over profit [42:30]Finding hope in the possibility of meaningful change [47:42]Charles Hugh Smith is not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or Capital Investment Advisers.Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC.The financial professionals associated with LPL Financial may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state. Resources & People MentionedMythology of Progress, Anti-Progress, and a Mythology for the 21st CenturyConnect With Charles Hugh SmithCharles Hugh SmithConnect with Emerson FerschCapital Investment AdvisersOn LinkedInSubscribe to Upthinking FinanceAudio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK

Have you noticed how, for some, fear has become a primary selling point in the current election cycle? James Bovard says the 'freedom from fear' ticket is a direct route to tyranny. One of the strongest arguments against social media is how it celebrates and rewards the fake. Charles Hugh Smith describes how all the world's a stage when engagement takes precedence over reality. Article of the Day: In a world where nothing is certain, anything is possible. Doug Casey has some wisdom to impart as to how to best prepare for rising prices and falling values--inflation and social decay. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Join us for a deep dive into A Hacker's Teleology: Sharing the Wealth of Our Shrinking Planet by Charles Hugh Smith. In this episode, we explore the introduction and Chapter One: Connecting the Dots. Discover how our current system is failing and why a new, sustainable approach is urgently needed. Learn about the concept of a Hacker's Teleology and how it can help create a fairer world for all.Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/hackersteleology00:00:00 A Hacker's Teleology: Sharing the Wealth of Our Shrinking Planet00:04:54 Connecting the Dots00:07:13 Before Jobs co-founded Apple00:09:22 The Global Financial Crisis of 2008-0900:11:47 There's a word for the dot-connecting Steve Jobs described - teleology.Key points covered in this video: The systemic failures of our current world order. The urgent need for a sustainable and equitable future. The concept of a Hacker's Teleology: a workaround for a broken system. Connecting the dots of personal experiences to create a better world. The shared aspirations of fairness, belonging, and a say in our future.Don't miss this insightful discussion on building a sustainable future together.

Can we find an answer to the world's ills? Is a return to a gold standard feasible? Can we keep our current system from imploding? Do we even want to? In this conversation, Charles Hugh Smith gets into the weeds on the socioeconomic issues we're facing. We talk about whether or not a new economic system is the answer or if a focus on relocalization and self-reliance may be key to inciting change.You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Why the gold standard isn't sustainable [2:34] Can we keep our current system from imploding? [8:47]What could a new economic system look like? [14:50]What about a universal basic income? [21:32]Increasing rates of hopelessness and depression [27:23] Relocalization: Self-reliance in the 21st century [37:34] The next generation was born for this time [42:43] The systems we rely on are failing, so what's next? [44:12] Why we're positive about the future of humanity [49:29] Charles Hugh Smith is not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or Capital Investment Advisers.Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC.The financial professionals associated with LPL Financial may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state. Resources & People MentionedThe Myth of CapitalismConnect With Charles Hugh SmithCharles' blog: Of Two MindsCharles' Patreon Self-Reliance in the 21st CenturyConnect with Emerson FerschCapital Investment AdvisersOn LinkedInSubscribe to Upthinking FinanceAudio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK

This is my second interview with the writer Charles Hugh Smith.For a deep dive into Charle's past, bio, writing etc I recommend you take a listen to the October 2023 interview with Charles Hugh Smith.For those familiar with his writing on self reliance, agency, ownership, authenticity and autonomy I hope you find this interview fruitful.We explore Charles's recent perspectives on various topics: from the contrasting merits of cultivating 30 friendships versus building 30 bunkers, his advice on _going grey_. We delve into his astute analysis of the potential doom loops facing cities and perhaps the broader Western world, navigating censorship within a narrative-controlled environment, the dynamics of small, close-knit vs large open societies, his motivation for also writing fiction, and his ultimate message of uncovering authenticity in life.Thanks for being here.Time Stamps01:15: On a 30 person network vs a 30 room bunker15:14: On The Doom Loop of Cities22:15 On Global Capital / Mobility / Civic Engagement28:48 On Migration / “Voting with your feet”31:50 Self Sufficiency vs Self Reliance36:52 On Going Grey40:25 On Being Anonymous / Surveillance Economy49:09 On Being Shadow Banned55:53 Post Truth65:12 Tight and Loose Cultures Spectrum73:53 On Writing Fiction80:52 Finding Authenticity in LifeWeblinks:Twitter/X: @chsm1thWeb: OfTwoMinds.comSubstack:Music Intro Sample: Accurst by Acediast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leafbox.substack.com

When You Can't Go On: Burnout, Reckoning and Renewal By Charles Hugh SmithHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3OFQ1MB00:11:09 Triage00:12:15 Get Help00:14:23 How Long Will It Take to Get Through This?00:17:58 Make a Simple Recovery Planhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B14BG9QL When I burned out, what I wanted but could not find was a practical guide by someone who had experienced burnout themselves. None of the material I found spoke to what I was experiencing or to my sense that our economy is now optimized to burn people out.I decided to write the guide I wanted but could not find. This is my experience of burnout, reckoning and renewal.This book is my account of what helped me. The intended audience is other burnouts and those who want to better understand the experience of burnout.Burnout is a life-changing experience in a good way, as absurd as that may sound to those in the depths of burnout. To paraphrase Samuel Beckett: I can't go on but I must go on. There is a way forward.#Beckett #Burnout #Deluca #DrDeluca #DrMaryDeluca #Exhaustion #MECFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitischronic #RBuckminsterFuller #SamuelBeckett #Zenlike #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #WhenYouCan'tGoOn #MyExperienceOfBurnout #CharlesHughSmith

I'm joined by the one and only Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. If you want to be better informed without feeling overwhelmed, this is a conversation you should hear. Sometimes, it's reassuring to remember that the current systems of control and plunder cannot continue on like this forever. As James Howard Kunstler explains, it's the twilight of the blobs. It's hard to overstate the kind of moral clarity that Alexander Solzhenitsyn brought to the table. Joshua Hofford shares his thoughts on Solzhenitsyn and the economic lesson of Soviet gulags. Article of the Day: We are living in a time where trust in our public institutions is fading quickly. Charles Hugh Smith says a low-trust society is an impoverished society. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Self-Reliance in the 21st Century By: Charles Hugh Smith00:13:33 What Are the Essentials of Human Life?00:18:54 Global Disruptions Are Affecting Everything and Everyone.00:25:14 Our Unsustainable Economy in a Nutshell - Energy and Resources.00:34:27 The End of Cheap Food.00:48:42 Cheap Energy, Specialization and Economies of Scale.00:53:57 Complexity and Dependency Chains.00:57:18 Scarcity, Fragility and Technological Constraints.Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3iJOonlhttps://www.amazon.com/Self-Reliance-21st-Century-Charles-Smith-ebook/dp/B0BFV725S4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2NFTO6VC0CXAS&keywords=charles+hugh+smith&qid=1666007229 Just as no one was left unaffected by the rise of globalization, no one will be unaffected by its demise. The only response that reduces our vulnerability is self-reliance.When Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote his famous essay Self-Reliance in 1841, the economy was localized and households supplied many of their own essentials. In our hyper-globalized economy, we're dependent on distant sources for our essentials.Emerson defined self-reliance as being our best selves—thinking for ourselves rather than following the conventional path. Self-reliance in the 21st century means reducing our dependency on fragile supply chains and becoming producers as well as consumers.Self-reliance is often confused with self-supporting (making enough money to support yourself) and self-sufficiency—the equivalent of Thoreau's a cabin on Walden Pond. But self-reliance in the 21st century isn't about piling up money or a cabin in the woods; it's about humanity's most successful innovation: cooperating with trustworthy others in productive networks.This book explores the mindset of self-reliance and 18 principles that advance self-reliance in the 21st century. #AbrahamMaslows #AdamSmithsWealth #CheapEnergy #CorporateAmerica #Currencies #Degrowth #DependencyChains #Depletion #Fragility #GDP #GlobalCrisisNationalRenewal #Globalization #GrossDomesticProductGDP #Hyperglobalization #LandfillEconomy #NateHagens #NutshellEnergy #Reshoring #SelfReliance #Specialization #ThomasThwaites #ToasterProject #WorldTradeOrganizationWTO #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #Self-Relianceinthe21stCenturyBy #Self-RelianceThenAndNow

I have a theory that we were a more respectful society when men wore hats. Taki Theodoracopulos says, hats off to the morons as we continue to abandon our manners. If you've been paying attention, you've likely noticed the decline of social trust in society. Charles Hugh Smith ponders whether we can reverse America's distemper. Few things test our commitment to sound principles like the concept of fairness. J.B. Shurk describes the catastrophic death of fairness and what that means for the rest of us. Just because we push back against illicit authority, doesn't mean we're against all authority. Francisco Zuniga shares a personal example of the need for authority from figures like our parents. Article of the Day: If you haven't watched the film "Deep Impact," there's a powerful illustration of what happened to us in 2020. Charles Krblich explains how the movies came to life in 2020. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward Quilt & Sew

Author and Thinker Charles Hugh Smith boldly declares: the status quo is unsustainable. Through his writings, Charles pierces beneath the surface, challenging conventional narratives and exposing the deep-seated systemic issues that erode our social and moral fabric."From exploring the moral decay undermining social order to crafting viable solutions, Charles ventures into the depths of values, priorities, and tools essential for navigating our rapidly evolving society and economy.We dive into his biography, the role of his upbringing in Hawaii, his creative interests, and his pursuits for sharing and exploring for those trying to adapt, understand and reshape the world.Follow Charles Hugh Smith @ oftwominds.comOn Twitter @@chsm1thOn Substack @ charleshughsmith.substack.com/Time Stamps / Topics2:23: Life on Lanai / Biography8:44: Producing a Underground Newspaper / Parallels to Current Work12:27 Punahou and Neo-Feudalism 18:32 Lessons from Time Capsules23:05 The Value Physical + Mental Labor28:05 Life on the Mainland 32:47 The Doom Hierarchy + Models for Collapse39:33 The Importance and Role of Finance45:01 On Ideological Frameworks Lens50:00 On Creative Pursuits + The Authentic Self54:00 The Issue of Multi-polarity 1:00 Exploring Solutions and More1:05 What Hawaii can teach the world1:08 Current Focus: Mythologies1:10 Contact Information + Close Full Transcript @ Leafbox.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leafbox.substack.com

Pointing out the problems that are plaguing America is pretty simple. Identifying solutions takes a bit more thought. Michael Ryan says, if you're scared for your country, here's what you can and must do. Truth isn't just a matter of being right. As Andrea Widburg explains, it's essential to the function of a Republic. Which is why the left is working so hard to manipulate it. Looking at the growing economic uncertainty, some of us wonder how we would weather hard times. Benjamin Williams explores the question, were Americans really better off during the Great Depression? As someone who makes use of AirBnBs when traveling, I've seen a lot of advantages to a short-term vacation rental over a hotel or motel. However, as Charles Hugh Smith explains, America's resort towns are being destroyed by these short-term rentals. Article of the Day: Lawrence W. Reed is a truly great man and one of liberty's dearest defenders. Find the time to download and read his anthology of Mavericks and Misfits: Non-conformists Who Changed the World for Better or Worse. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward Quilt & Sew

Make sure you also check Charles' Substack at https://charleshughsmith.substack.com/In this riveting episode of Lead-Lag Live, renowned author and commentator Charles Hugh Smith offers his insightful perspective on the current socio-economic climate in an interview with Michael Gayed. Titled, "We're All Screwed: Charles Hugh Smith on Forced Frugality," this video explores the deepening financial crisis and the increasing need for forced frugality in our lives. Charles Hugh Smith, known for his profound insights into economic trends, discusses his views on the effects of socioeconomic and cultural changes on everyday living. Having written numerous books on issues like inequality, the decay of societal structures, and the impending financial collapse, Smith provides a unique perspective on the current state of affairs.Michael Gayed, the host of Lead-Lag Live, is an award-winning financial analyst who is known for his ability to ask tough questions and dig deep into complex financial topics. In this interview, Michael Gayed takes the audience on a journey through the hard realities of the financial world and our society's looming economic challenges.This video promises an in-depth and exciting dialogue between two financial experts. It's a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the economic realities we are currently facing and the future of our financial system. The discussion between Charles Hugh Smith and Michael Gayed of Lead-Lag Live is sure to leave you thinking deeply about the state of our economy and the necessity of adopting a more frugal lifestyle.So, if a deep dive into financial realities and intense discussions on forced frugality make your brain tingle, this video is just for you. Hit subscribe to stay updated with more insightful interviews and discussions from Lead-Lag Live. Remember to like, share, and comment with your thoughts on this profound conversation.ANTICIPATE STOCK MARKET CRASHES, CORRECTIONS, AND BEAR MARKETS WITH AWARD WINNING RESEARCH. Sign up for The Lead-Lag Report at www.leadlagreport.com and use promo code PODCAST30 for 2 weeks free and 30% off.Nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. The content in this program is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any information or other material as investment, financial, tax, or other advice. The views expressed by the participants are solely their own. A participant may have taken or recommended any investment position discussed, but may close such position or alter its recommendation at any time without notice. Nothing contained in this program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. Please consult your own investment or financial advisor for advice related to all investment decisiThe Canadian Money RoadmapDiscover strategies to save, invest, and grow your money effectively.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyFoodies unite…with HowUdish!It's social media with a secret sauce: FOOD! The world's first network for food enthusiasts. HowUdish connects foodies across the world!Share kitchen tips and recipe hacks. Discover hidden gem food joints and street food. Find foodies like you, connect, chat and organize meet-ups!HowUdish makes it simple to connect through food anywhere in the world.So, how do YOU dish? Download HowUdish on the Apple App Store today:

I've spent many happy hours watching The Office purely for entertainment. Cody Cook says the popular sitcom about office politics can also teach us a lot about raw democracy. What's not to love about the FedNow system that's being unrolled before our eyes? Connor Vasile says, pretty much everything about it. He offers a strong warning for the unwanted baggage it may bring. Ready for a good strong dose of non-sugar-coated reality? Here's the latest from James Howard Kunstler on the bumpy ride that's straight ahead. Those of us who aren't fluent in how the world of finance and monetary policy works will find it difficult to accurately describe what is coming. Charles Hugh Smith, on the other hand, knows what he's talking about and says he has a very bad feeling. Article of the Day: Understanding the tyranny that we live under today takes a willingness to connect the dots and not a small amount of courage. Check out how Donald Jeffries describes our predicament of hanging separately instead of together. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward Quilt & Sew

Hypothetically, if the federal government was filled with corruption, where's the best place to start addressing that problem? Matt Rowe says, start at the local level where your influence still matters. How can you know for sure your government is lying to you? J.B. Shurk says it's when your government accuses you of being a source of misinformation. The struggle for power that is currently underway is more than just a political battle. Charles Hugh Smith explains how it's also a psychological one and social defeat and depression are a huge part of how it impacts us. There's no denying that technology like AI is causing sweeping changes. Here's an interesting look at America's fastest-shrinking jobs and the services that are no longer required. On a related note, if you're feeling fearful about the growing presence of AI in our world, Thomas L. Knapp has some great advice on how he learned to relax and love the AI-pocalypse. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation Climbing Upward

Hypothetically, if the federal government was filled with corruption, where's the best place to start addressing that problem? Matt Rowe says, start at the local level where your influence still matters. How can you know for sure your government is lying to you? J.B. Shurk says it's when your government accuses you of being a source of misinformation. The struggle for power that is currently underway is more than just a political battle. Charles Hugh Smith explains how it's also a psychological one and social defeat and depression are a huge part of how it impacts us. There's no denying that technology like AI is causing sweeping changes. Here's an interesting look at America's fastest-shrinking jobs and the services that are no longer required. On a related note, if you're feeling fearful about the growing presence of AI in our world, Thomas L. Knapp has some great advice on how he learned to relax and love the AI-pocalypse. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation Climbing Upward --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

As the old saying goes: "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." It's easy for investors to fall into the traps laid by their belief systems. Whether to the bullish or bearish side, we all have our own biases that can warp the way we perceive reality. Which is why forcing ourselves to take a systemic view of the economy, markets & society can be so helpful. By understanding the way our systems work and projecting current developments through to their most logical outcomes, we can sidestep most of our biases as we develop our predictions and conclusions. Today's guest expert, author and macro observer Charles Hugh Smith has made a career of this kind of systemic thinking. We'll talk with him about where today's really big trends are taking us. What kind of economy and standard of living should we expect in the unfolding future? ************************************************* At Wealthion, we show you how to protect and build your wealth by learning from the world's top experts on finance and money. Each week we add new videos that provide you with access to the foremost specialists in investing, economics, the stock market, real estate and personal finance. We offer exceptional interviews and explainer videos that dive deep into the trends driving today's markets, the economy, and your own net worth. We give you strategies for financial security, practical answers to questions like “how to grow my investments?”, and effective solutions for wealth building tailored to 'regular' investors just like you. There's no doubt that it's a very challenging time right now for the average investor. Above and beyond the recent economic impacts of COVID, the new era of record low interest rates, runaway US debt and US deficits, and trillions of dollars in monetary and fiscal stimulus stimulus has changed the rules of investing by dangerously distorting the Dow index, the S&P 500, and nearly all other asset prices. Can prices keep rising, or is there a painful reckoning ahead? Let us help you prepare your portfolio just in case the future brings one or more of the following: inflation, deflation, a bull market, a bear market, a market correction, a stock market crash, a real estate bubble, a real estate crash, an economic boom, a recession, a depression, or another global financial crisis. Put the wisdom from the money & markets experts we feature on Wealthion into action by scheduling a free consultation with Wealthion's endorsed financial advisors, who will work with you to determine the right next steps for you to take in building your wealth. #fed #recession #jobs ************************************************* IMPORTANT NOTE: The information and opinions offered in this video by Wealthion or its interview guests are for educational purposes ONLY and should NOT be construed as personal financial advice. We strongly recommend that any potential decisions and actions you may take in your investment portfolio be conducted under the guidance and supervision of a quality professional financial advisor in good standing with the securities industry. When it comes to investing, past performance is no guarantee of future results. Any historical returns, expected returns, or probability projections may not reflect actual future performance. All investments involve risk and may result in partial or total loss.

Today's guest is Charles Hughes Smith, who's been writing about socioeconomic and technology trends since 2005 on his blog, “Of Two Minds.” His blog hosts over 4,000 pieces of original content. His work is also on Patreon and ZeroHedge. Charles seeks to understand why our sociopolitical and economic systems are failing and lays out alternative ways to find a sustainable way of living. His work doesn't fit into an ideological box and he believes that ideologies are obsolete and misleading.Charles has written 16 books, the most recent entitled “Self-Reliance in the 21st Century.” His blog, “Of two minds” means that he is open to changing his views when presented with new knowledge. Secondly, the blog itself is the result of two minds—his and his global readership. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...[4:28] Why Charles started his blog, “Of two minds”[7:13] Will 2023 be just an average recession?[11:53] Three signs that the tides are turning [17:53] Inequality has been stretched too far[19:43] Is a huge wake-up call coming?[25:20] Each of our lives is a system and an enterprise[31:55] What next steps should we take?[38:17] The way that social change occursWill 2023 be just an average recession or will it be transformational?Charles wrote this article to cover two concepts: the mainstream idea that we will see a small recession and the small outlier camp that believes this will be something bigger. Charles points out that humanity sees great periods of socioeconomic and political change. In the 20th century, there was the Russian and Chinese revolution, World War II, The Civil Rights Movement, The Women's Movement, and so much more.Charles believes that we need a transformation because the system we have isn't sustainable. We've had a long trend of everything stabilizing back to a bull market. In the last 20 years, we've seen hyper-globalization and hyper-financialization which accelerated trends, destabilizing the system. The tides are turning. Three signs that the tides are turningWhat we are seeing and feeling isn't aligning. We might see decay and renewal. We might have periods of flux that launch a renaissance. How can we deal with the unsustainability of the current system? Problem #1: Energy is not forever. Energy is a limited resource and there are constraints and costs associated with every form. We've indulged in “easy” energy with hydrocarbons. That industry is so large it's beyond comprehension. It's an incredible system that we take for granted. Green energy systems have their own constraints. It's not an easy problem to replace hydrocarbons and people are ignoring that.With degrowth, a new model of growth and prosperity, we use less energy, materials, capital, labor, etc. When we use “more,” we contribute to what Charles calls the “landfill economy.” GDP is essentially measured by waste. Globalization has led to everything becoming disposable. Problem #2: The quality of life, goods, and services is enormous and consequential. The decline in the quality of goods and services is a decline in well-being and a waste of irreplaceable resources that people take for granted. Problem #3: The collapse of morality where anything goes as long as you make money. In a technocratic mindset, morality doesn't count. The corruption that's become pandemic has a consequence that people don't measure. The average person realizes the system is unfair. Humans are wired to be attuned to fairness. When things are systematically unfair, people get upset. They may not know why. A lot of the

Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3iJOonl Just as no one was left unaffected by the rise of globalization, no one will be unaffected by its demise. The only response that reduces our vulnerability is self-reliance.When Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote his famous essay Self-Reliance in 1841, the economy was localized and households supplied many of their own essentials. In our hyper-globalized economy, we're dependent on distant sources for our essentials.Emerson defined self-reliance as being our best selves—thinking for ourselves rather than following the conventional path. Self-reliance in the 21st century means reducing our dependency on fragile supply chains and becoming producers as well as consumers.Self-reliance is often confused with self-supporting (making enough money to support yourself) and self-sufficiency—the equivalent of Thoreau's a cabin on Walden Pond. But self-reliance in the 21st century isn't about piling up money or a cabin in the woods; it's about humanity's most successful innovation: cooperating with trustworthy others in productive networks.This book explores the mindset of self-reliance and 18 principles that advance self-reliance in the 21st century. www.audible.com/pd/Self-Reliance-in-the-21st-Century-Audiobook/B0BQ13M55W#CharlesHughSmith #SelfReliance #Self-Relianceinthe21stCentury #RussellNewton #NewtonMGCharles Hugh Smith,SelfReliance,Self-Reliance in the 21st Century,Russell Newton,NewtonMG

It's telling that people on all sides of the political spectrum are still trying to make sense of why the midterms went the way they did. Jordan Schachtel says, considering the wins for free state Americans and security state Americans, we're facing a Balkanized future. It's clear that nothing will be changing in the nation's capitol as a result of the election. Ryan McMaken explains why this means that the real battle is now in the states. Changing popular culture is a bottom-up rather than a top-down endeavor. Andrea Widburg has an excellent essay why Republicans must actively engage in and change popular culture while there's still time to act. The dire warnings of how failure to vote with the current administration would "threaten our democracy" may have been a bit overblown. Michael Shellenberger says democracy wasn't on the ballot, extremism was and it was rejected. When a system of governance becomes thoroughly corrupted, it sets the stage for its own collapse. Charles Hugh Smith has a great explanation of what happens when corruption rules the nation. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food  Garage Door Pros

It's telling that people on all sides of the political spectrum are still trying to make sense of why the midterms went the way they did. Jordan Schachtel says, considering the wins for free state Americans and security state Americans, we're facing a Balkanized future. It's clear that nothing will be changing in the nation's capitol as a result of the election. Ryan McMaken explains why this means that the real battle is now in the states. Changing popular culture is a bottom-up rather than a top-down endeavor. Andrea Widburg has an excellent essay why Republicans must actively engage in and change popular culture while there's still time to act. The dire warnings of how failure to vote with the current administration would "threaten our democracy" may have been a bit overblown. Michael Shellenberger says democracy wasn't on the ballot, extremism was and it was rejected. When a system of governance becomes thoroughly corrupted, it sets the stage for its own collapse. Charles Hugh Smith has a great explanation of what happens when corruption rules the nation. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food Garage Door Pros --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Those who hoped we might vote our way out of the current mess are having a close encounter with reality today. James Howard Kunstler has the lowdown on the showdown and where we go from here. Like it or not, we're all getting a real world education in what serious inflation is like. Jon Miltimore shares some solid analysis from Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary: You printed $7 trillion in 30 months, what did you think would happen? Here's another stout dose of financial reality from Charles Hugh Smith. He reminds us of the unintended consequences of unintended consequences. In a best case scenario where Republicans regain control of Congress, there are a few things they could do to begin to repair the damage done by Democrats over the past 2 years. Ron Paul suggests three simple tricks to get us back on track. To understand much of the conflict in the world around us, you must first understand how and why it is created by manipulators like the World Economic Forum. Brandon Smith exposes the WEF's stakeholder capitalism for the global fascism it is. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food  Garage Door Pros

Those who hoped we might vote our way out of the current mess are having a close encounter with reality today. James Howard Kunstler has the lowdown on the showdown and where we go from here. Like it or not, we're all getting a real world education in what serious inflation is like. Jon Miltimore shares some solid analysis from Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary: You printed $7 trillion in 30 months, what did you think would happen? Here's another stout dose of financial reality from Charles Hugh Smith. He reminds us of the unintended consequences of unintended consequences. In a best case scenario where Republicans regain control of Congress, there are a few things they could do to begin to repair the damage done by Democrats over the past 2 years. Ron Paul suggests three simple tricks to get us back on track. To understand much of the conflict in the world around us, you must first understand how and why it is created by manipulators like the World Economic Forum. Brandon Smith exposes the WEF's stakeholder capitalism for the global fascism it is. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food Garage Door Pros --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

  How broken would the system have to get for most people to stop believing in it? Before you answer, check out Charles Hugh Smith's essay "Who's Going to Fix What's Broken." This one is for anybody who like to zoom out for the big picture view of what's happening in our world. Thomas Luongo provides the big questions we should all be asking geopolitically. Lax gun laws are not the reason we see killing sprees. As Stephen Baskerville explains, the real reason why mass shooters kill is something so controversial that few people dare say it out loud. The ruling class and media calls for gun control are supposedly based in a desire to "protect" us from harm. Brandon Smith says, recent events only reinforce our need for gun rights and community militias. Sponsors: Dixie Chiropractic HSL Ammo Sewing & Quilting Center Monticello College Life Saving Food  The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Govern Your Crypto

One of the best things you'll read this week is El Gato Malo's take on why public health "experts" never want to fight "the amateurs" on public health policy. As Will Grigg would say, they know they'd be whipped as thoroughly as a pint of heavy cream at a French bakery. Federal overreach has become as predictable as the sun coming up each day. Mike Maharrey reminds us of Lysander Spooner's strategy to stop unconstitutional acts in their tracks: resist. What would you do differently if you knew that you were in the early stages of a food crisis? Kit Knightly has the low down on the real agenda behind the food crisis that's currently under construction. How broken would the system have to get for most people to stop believing in it? Before you answer, check out Charles Hugh Smith's essay "Who's Going to Fix What's Broken." This one is for anybody who like to zoom out for the big picture view of what's happening in our world. Thomas Luongo provides the big questions we should all be asking geopolitically. Lax gun laws are not the reason we see killing sprees. As Stephen Baskerville explains, the real reason why mass shooters kill is something so controversial that few people dare say it out loud. The ruling class and media calls for gun control are supposedly based in a desire to "protect" us from harm. Brandon Smith says, recent events only reinforce our need for gun rights and community militias. Sponsors: Dixie Chiropractic HSL Ammo Sewing & Quilting Center Monticello College Life Saving Food The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Govern Your Crypto --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

  If you've ever suspected that you're being treated like a pawn in someone else's game, don't be too quick to dismiss the notion. The Z-man has a solid breakdown of the game our managerial class is playing and how to opt out of it. Any time you point out how people are trying to use tragedy for political gain, you'll likely get accused of doing the same exact thing. W.R. Wordsworth has some straight talk about how we go from senseless trauma to predictable hackery. The best thing about trying times is how they open the door to greater understanding than we can gain when everything is going well. Jeffrey A. Tucker has a powerful essay about how the pandemic response changed his thinking. His observations are spot on. When we hear terms like "self interest" and "common good" it's essential that we have a clear understanding of what they mean. Charles Hugh Smith says the reason America is decaying is because of the tyranny of self interest. Sponsors: Dixie Chiropractic HSL Ammo Sewing & Quilting Center Monticello College Life Saving Food  The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Govern Your Crypto

While politicians blindly swat at guns as a symptom of school shootings, it's rare to find someone who can zero in on the root causes. John Daniel Davidson says school shootings are caused not by faulty gun laws but by the collapse of the family. Keith Kelsch from Local Commonwealth joins me to invite my Southern Utah listeners to a free screening of "2000 Mules" at 6pm tonight at the Electric Theater in St. George, Utah. This film is worth a watch if you have questions about election integrity. Anytime someone opines that "no one needs an AR15" you can be sure they're not thinking of taking such tools away from government. Paul Rosenberg reminds us that death by government is 20 times more common than death by criminal. When does another major fire at a food production facility stop looking like coincidence and start looking fishy? Something we may want to ask ourselves as one of the largest egg factories in the U.S. burned down last weekend. If you've ever suspected that you're being treated like a pawn in someone else's game, don't be too quick to dismiss the notion. The Z-man has a solid breakdown of the game our managerial class is playing and how to opt out of it. Any time you point out how people are trying to use tragedy for political gain, you'll likely get accused of doing the same exact thing. W.R. Wordsworth has some straight talk about how we go from senseless trauma to predictable hackery. The best thing about trying times is how they open the door to greater understanding than we can gain when everything is going well. Jeffrey A. Tucker has a powerful essay about how the pandemic response changed his thinking. His observations are spot on. When we hear terms like "self interest" and "common good" it's essential that we have a clear understanding of what they mean. Charles Hugh Smith says the reason America is decaying is because of the tyranny of self interest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Is it good neighbors, well maintained lawns and rising home prices forever, or is the market about to crash like it's never crashed before? Charles Hugh Smith from Of Two […]

If we want real solutions, society needs to drive the government. It shouldn't be the other way around. Unfortunately, the incentives are not in place. So how can we encourage new ways to funnel capital into local communities so they can solve the problems they face? Charles Hugh Smith is the author of the Of Two Minds blog and has written 11 books on economics, the federal government, healthcare, and finance. His newest book, Global Crisis, National Renewal: A (Revolutionary) Grand Strategy for the United States, shines a light on how the systemic crises in the United States are reinforcing each other at dangerous points and the global crisis that offers America's Grand Strategy an opportunity to rebuild. On this episode of the Wiggin Sessions, Charles joins me to dive deeper into his new book and describe how a new, revolutionary Grand Strategy will be the ultimate factor in which nation-states fail, and which ones thrive. Listen in to hear our conversation on the realignment of America's Grand Strategies, how national progress evolves, and the importance of society driving the government. Key Takeaways Charles' insight into the creation of his new book How Grand Strategies are being focused too heavily on foreign policy when they should be focused on domestic issues Charles' proposition of an open-sourced, self-organizing economy based on labor The realignment of Grand Strategies around scarcity of oil, energy, and capital The “island of coherence” and how countries with that status are able to influence the rest of the world How the world has stopped evolving and adapting The importance of increasing incentives to focus on efficiency and funneling capital into local communities so they can solve their own problems Why radical decentralization is key to solving global problems Why society should drive the government instead of the government driving society How national progress used to evolve through positive synergy and Charles' idea of “fatal synergy” Connect with Charles Hugh Smith Charles on Twitter Charles on LinkedIn Charles on Facebook Connect with Addison Wiggin Consilience Financial Be sure to follow The Wiggin Sessions on your socials. You can find me on— Facebook @thewigginsessions Instagram @thewigginsessions Twitter @WigginSessions Resources  5-Minute Forecast Of Two Minds Blog Articles by Charles on Daily Reckoning Global Crisis, National Renewal: A (Revolutionary) Grand Strategy for the United States

Charles Hugh Smith and Quinton Hennigh return. Heated debates frequently erupt over whether inflation or deflation is the most important risk factor investors need to be mindful of. First, definitions of those terms are necessary to answer that question correctly. Once definitions are established, what factors like government accounting gimmicks and propaganda need to be understood to realize the magnitude of inflation and why it is as unstoppable as a runaway freight train. Charles will talk about some of the arguments used by the establishment that understate the cost of staying alive which is destroying the living standards of the middle class. Massive wealth is being redistributed to the top 1% of Americans and is reminiscent of feudal times in Europe. In the first segment of the show, Quinton will provide an update on Irving Resources as that company resumes drilling its exciting gold project in Japan. He will continue into the second segment to provide an update on the emerging world-class, silver-tin rich poly-metallic Iska Iska deposit in Bolivia that is being developed by Eloro Resources. We will explore the upside share price potential for Eloro Resources once the market begins to take note of the scale and economics of this massive bulk mineable deposit. Charles will round out the second half of the show to help us understand why inflation is now unstoppable and hopefully provide some suggestions as to how middle class citizens can best prepare to defend themselves against inflationary damage.

Charles Hugh Smith is a thought provoking author who runs the “Of Two Minds” blog since May 2005 as a side project of self-expression, and in an unpredictable twist of evolutionary incaution, that project has ballooned into a website with about 3,500 pages that has drawn almost 60 million page views. The site's primary asset may well be the extensive global network of friends and correspondents I draw upon for intelligence and analysis. The blog is #7 in CNBC's top alternative financial sites, and is republished on numerous popular sites such as Zero Hedge, Financial Sense, and David Stockman's Contra Corner. I am frequently interviewed by alternative media personalities such as Max Keiser, and am a contributing writer on peakprosperity.com. Charles himself says “Measured in terms of money I am not rich, but measured in friendships, health and output, I feel very wealthy indeed. I like my work and feel there is purpose in the blog's independent critiques of the Status Quo and in the positive view I have of the next iteration of our economy and society.” Listen to today's episode of Bit About Crypto with David James where Charles gives a most interesting take on how crypto and crypto currency should support the worker for “ones labor.” Hear this fascinating thinker and change your paradigm.

Between 1975 and 2018, no less than $50T transferred from the working class to the elites. And this didn't happen by accident but was the result of policy favoring global corporations. So, how do we rework our values in a way that revitalizes the middle class? How do we shift from a system that supports monopolies and cartels to one that places reasonable limits on the concentration of wealth and power? Charles Hugh Smith is the author of 11 books on economics, finance, the Fed, healthcare, education, national debt, government policy and crony elites. He shares his thoughts on the blog Of Two Minds and his work is featured regularly at The Daily Reckoning. On this episode of The Wiggin Sessions, Charles joins me to discuss the problem with policy that mandates the COVID vaccine and share his take on why the economy was already weakening prior to the pandemic. Charles weighs in on how the government and the markets have abandoned the middle class, describing how current policy prioritizes corporate profits over national security and what we can do to set reasonable limits on the concentration of wealth and power. Listen in for insight on how innovation and opportunity flourish in the right systems and find out why ‘doom and gloom' is the first step in escaping our dependence on long supply chains and corrupt power nodes. Key Takeaways The problem with policy that mandates getting the COVID vaccine Why Charles believes the US economy was weakening prior to the pandemic How political policy prioritizes corporate profits over national security and maintaining the middle class The need for transparency, competition and adaptability in the markets How America's greatness stemmed from the opportunity to turn labor into capital and why that's lacking now The benefits of the current trend to decentralize and re-localize How our dependence on long supply chains and a handful of nodes makes us vulnerable (and why ‘doom and gloom' is the first step in finding solutions to this problem) Charles' concerns around the decline of morality in America How Charles thinks about the role faith plays in building a future of common values Charles' call for reasonable limits on the concentration of wealth and power and how he applies this idea to social media Connect with Charles Hugh Smith Of Two Minds Connect with Addison Wiggin Consilience Financial Be sure to follow The Wiggin Sessions on your socials. You can find me on— Facebook @thewigginsessions Instagram @thewigginsessions Twitter @WigginSessions Resources The Daily Reckoning ‘I Went to a Party with 14 Other Vaccinated People; 11 of Us Got COVID' in The Baltimore Sun Mayo Clinic Data on the Prevalence of the Delta Variant Rand Corporation Research on Trends in Income from 1975 to 2018 ‘Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups and Average Citizens' in Cambridge University Press The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith

We're back after a pause precipitated by various conflicting projects and commitments. This week Mark and Charles had the honour to welcome to the show the author, futurist and social commentator Max Borders. Max is the author of The Social Singularity: How decentralization will allow us to transcend politics, create global prosperity, and avoid the robot apocalypse, and After Collapse: The End of America and the Rebirth of Her Ideals. Borders' work around the idea of a coming "social singularity" has a lot of overlap with oft explored ideas here on the Axis: decentralization, networks and tectonic shifts occurring in the world today. We explored the concept of "Satyapgraha" or "Truthforce" and the ideals expressed in freedom movements throughout history.   Notes and References Robert Breedlove: Sovereignism Part 1: Digital Creative Destruction James Dale Davidson & Lord Rees-Mogg: The Sovereign Individual Presearch - the de-centralized search engine Jeftovic: The Transition Overview - Building Companies That Matter Max Borders' Resources Social Evolution website Max's Amazon author's page @socialevol on Twitter On Facebook

We're back to talk about the ongoing tension between the Nation State and ascending Network States, also touching on the dichotomy between centralized, mechanical approaches to things like farming vs organic, holistic ones. We observed the passing Dan Kaminsky - RIP, and while we didn't talk about it on the show, after the show I wound up listening to Bankless podcast's Crypto Renaissance episode and found it had a lot of parallels to what we were talking about today, it was almost uncanny.References and LinksBrian Jackson's Tech Insights: Who took control of the Pentagon's IP space and why?Jesse's Conspiracy Theory as Post LiteracyDan Kaminsky RIPRobert Breedlove's: Sovereignism series, Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3

We had to punt last week's show over to this week at which point we were able to reconvene to discuss system change, digital currencies, and China. References: Metaviews: Is Systems Change Inevitable? Bombthrower: Peter Turchin and The Age of Over-Abundant Elites Of Two Minds: America's Fatal Synergies

We're back on April Fool's headed into the Easter Weekend: Show notes and references Can't Get You Out of My Head, the Adam Curtis documentary series Brazil is collapsing How Bitcoin Will Save Our Earth Life After Google, by George Gilder

The squad got back together for another episode and we talked a lot about attention markets, Basic Attention Token, NFTs and CLIME. References and Links The Subprime Attention Crisis by Tim Hwang The History of Capitalism by Fernand Braudel The Ethereum "civil war" (our phrase, not theirs) Grayscale launches BAT trust

Charles Hugh Smith and Michael Oliver return. Last summer BLM & Antifa wrecked havoc in most of the large cities in the U.S. while the mainstream media paid little attention to it or to the plight of America's middle class who have become increasingly impoverished by the transfer of wealth from manufacturing to government-funded enterprises. With their voices not heard for decades & their President censored from partisan Twitter & Facebook, the anger of a small number of Hillary Clinton's “deplorables” triggered the January 7 storming of the U.S. Capitol building. Will silencing descent lead to national unity or is that akin to pouring fuel onto the fire? Charles will opine on the reasons for the evolution of two separate Americas and what impact America's division will have not only on our economy but more importantly on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness not only for the middle class but for all Americans. Michael will update us on the structure and momentum of key markets.

Charles Hugh Smith and Jim Greig return. Fascism is the system of government that cartelizes the private sector, centrally plans the economy to subsidize producers, exalts the police state as the source of order, denies fundamental rights and liberties to individuals, and makes the executive state the unlimited master of society. By that definition fascism is now rising rapidly in America. The “Fourth Estate” refers to the press and news media, both in explicit capacity of advocacy and implicit ability to frame political issues. It wields significant indirect social influence. At no time in American history has the press manipulated the outcome of a Presidential election more toward a party espousing economic fascism than in 2020. Charles will discuss that and how it will impact our economic lives. Jim will share with us the exceptional progress Benchmark Metals has made toward outlining a major gold deposit in B.C.

Guests include Alasdair Macleod, John Rubino and Ivan Bebek. Elites are scrambling frantically to keep their fraudulent pickpocket-fiat-monetary scheme alive as COVID-19 craters markets & the global economy. Last week Charles Hugh Smith suggested that with the real economy hit directly the elite must helicopter untold trillions of dollars directly to all 330 million Americans or threat revolution. Alasdair suggests whatever the establishment does, its dollar-based global fiat monetary system is doomed to fail given the cancerous growth of debt created in obedience to the faith-based Keynesian economics religion that has sown the seeds of a guaranteed systemic fiat monetary destruction. Both Alasdair and guest John agree that if ever there was a time to swap your digital dollars for gold, it's now before the markets begin to focus on massive dollar debasement. Ivan will update us on Auryn's very exciting gold-copper exploration program in Peru where the drills are about to turn.

Charles Hugh Smith & Michael Oliver return. Michael Hudson appears for the first time. Mainstream pundits on CNBC & Fox Business channels have been talking about what a great economy Americans have enjoyed with stocks hitting new highs month after month. But abruptly a black swan known as the Coronavirus swam into the picture triggering enormous equity market declines that have investors experiencing levels of fear not known since 2008. But Charles Hugh Smith has recognized deeper problems than Corona that he discussed in his book “Why Things are Falling Apart.” We will ask Charles to dive deeper into the underlying self-inflicted pathology that not only threatens the West's financial comfort but the liberties we have enjoyed for generations. Michael Hudson will tell us about a phenomenal very rich sedimentary-hosted copper-silver discovery that extends for many kilometers just recently found in Peru and Michael Oliver will provide an update for increasingly chaotic markets.

Charles Hugh Smith, John Anderson and Michael Oliver return. Despite the rah-rah about the “ownership society” and the best economy ever, at least according to President Trump, the sobering reality is that very few Americans are able to get ahead in terms of building real financial security. That topic will be explored with main guest Charles Hugh Smith. One of your host's favorite junior gold exploration companies is Triumph Gold, so I am very excited to have John Anderson, that company's Executive Chairman, as a guest during the second segment of the show. Triumph's largest shareholder is Goldcorp but there are a number of the largest base metals miners in the world that are very interested in the prospects of the company's new Blue Sky Porphyry discovery. Michael Oliver will update investors on the latest directions for stock, bond and precious metals markets.

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Charles Hugh Smith, Jeff Deist & Michael Oliver return. No one can argue truthfully against the concept of free trade. In theory it allows countries that have lower costs of production to sell their products to countries that are inefficient in those same items. Consumers, whether corporate or individuals, benefit. President Trump has received a huge amount of criticism for arguing that we do not have free trade and all he wants is fair trade. Is there any truth to Trump's argument? Charles says there is no free trade, only the Darwinian game of trade. In light of Trump's establishment threatening tariffs, we seek enlightenment from Charles on this issue and look for Jeff Deist's insights into what that might mean for the American economy. As usual, Michael Oliver will share what the language of the markets is whispering in his ear about their direction.