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In Episode 294 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Distinguished Professor of Economics and Professor of Political Science at UC Berkeley, Barry Eichengreen. In his first appearance on this podcast nearly five years ago, Dr. Eichengreen discussed the legacy of the Great Moderation, a multi-decade period of low inflation and positive economic growth that lasted between the mid-1980s and the onset of the Great Financial Crisis. Since then, developed economies have experienced a period of lackluster growth known as “secular stagnation,” characterized by historically low-interest rates, persistently low inflation, and growing levels of social and political instability. The question that Dr. Eichengreen and Demetri wrestle with in this conversation is whether the current period of higher inflation and rising interest rates is a temporary phenomenon or if we are entering a new economic paradigm where sovereign debt levels become unmanageable, multilateral cooperation breaks down, and state power grows at the expense of capital and labor. Their conversation includes a discussion about the future of the US dollar, the potential internationalization of the Chinese Yuan, the crisis brewing in the Japanese bond market, and the role of gold and other commodities as potential reserve assets in a world where fiat-based collateral comes increasingly under stress. You can subscribe to our premium content and gain access to our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want to join in on the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, you can also do that on our subscriber page. If you still have questions, feel free to email info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 01/17/2023

Demetri and Chantz delve into the latest book by Ryan Holiday, "Discipline is Destiny." The duo shares their candid thoughts on the author and his work, and explore whether the book has provided them with valuable insights and practical takeaways for their personal lives. Throughout the episode, they delve into the key themes and ideas presented in the book, such as the importance of self-discipline, the power of focus, and the role of perseverance in achieving success. The conversation is engaging, thought-provoking, and provides a great overview of the book, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the concepts presented in "Discipline is Destiny." Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

If you're a reader, then you already know the numerous benefits that reading can bring. In this episode, Demetri will share the two key strategies he uses when reading that have had a significant impact on his productivity and business. Whether you're an avid reader or just starting to incorporate reading into your routine, these tips are sure to help you get the most out of your reading experience. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

Steve, McNew, Lori, Demetri and Evan talk about an article pitching ideas for Weller substitutes. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Steve, McNew, Lori, Demetri and Evan complete a bracket challenge to determine the best bourbon between $20 and $30 from an UPROXX article. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

What would happen if the returning Road to Glory mode got an infusion of the transfer portal. Arky and Demetri have a few ideas.YouTube: youtube.com/@dynastymodepodcastApple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/dynastymodeappleSpotify: www.tinyurl.com/dynastymodespotifyGoogle: www.tinyurl.com/dynastymodegoogleFollow Arky on Twitter: @ArkyShea Follow Demetri on Twitter: @DemetriRavanosIntro Song: Accept the Fight from LemonMusicStudio

Steve, McNew, Tim, Demetri and Kathy wonder whether McNew can break her streak and actually finish out an evening of recording. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Steve, McNew, Lori, Demetri and Evan complete a bracket challenge to determine the best celebrity bourbon. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

In Episode 293 of Hidden Forces, Agathe Demarais, the Global forecasting director at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and author of Backfire, joins us for a discussion about the ripple effects of US sanctions and export controls, how they are reshaping the global economy by weaponizing trade and finance, and the steps that countries are taking to insulate themselves from the US Dollar-based global financial and trading system. This episode is part of a series of conversations that we've curated on the role and future of the US dollar, the reorganization of international trade along geopolitical lines, and the evolving impact of great power competition on global trade and finance. In the first hour of their conversation, Agathe and Demetri discuss the origins and evolution of US sanctions policy and how it has been applied successfully and unsuccessfully in countries like Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Russia. The discussion on Russian sanctions continues into the second hour where Agathe and Demetri also explore the subject of export controls and the US Commerce department's recent announcement that it would be restricting the ability of China's economy to obtain or otherwise manufacture specific high-end semiconductor chips used in many military and commercial technologies and applications. They also discuss what China, Russia, and other members of an emergent “anti-American” coalition of nation-states are doing to try and insulate their economies and financial systems from the US dollar and Western sanctions. You can subscribe to our premium content and gain access to our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want to join in on the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, you can also do that on our subscriber page. If you still have questions, feel free to email info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 01/11/2023

Demetri is a multi-faceted individual known for his productivity-focused content on his main YouTube channel and as a Notion consultant. He runs a successful business creating templates within the platform, in addition to holding a full-time job. In this episode, learn how Demetri manages to juggle all of these responsibilities and still find time for himself. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

In this episode of The Rise Productive Podcast, Demetri delves into a recent shift in the business. He reveals a newfound passion that goes beyond his consulting roots and discusses the details with co-host Chantz. Together they explore the potential impact of this change on the company's future. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

In this episode of The Rise Productive Podcast, Demetri delves into a recent shift in the business. He reveals a newfound passion that goes beyond his consulting roots and discusses the details with co-host Chantz. Together they explore the potential impact of this change on the company's future. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

In today's Productive Brew, Chantz discusses the upcoming changes for businesses. The economy is constantly evolving and companies must adapt to new technologies and trends. One such change is the integration of Artificial Intelligence, which Chantz breaks down and explains how it will impact and improve various aspects of everyday business operations. RESOURCES & LINKS:

Arky and Demetri are back and with the bowl season behind us, it got the guys to thinking about how the new college video game should handle bowl opt-outs as well as the transfer portal which complicates this time of year. Plus, Arky has a surprise for Demetri and the two say goodbye to Mike Leach.YouTube: youtube.com/@dynastymodepodcastApple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/dynastymodeappleSpotify: www.tinyurl.com/dynastymodespotifyGoogle: www.tinyurl.com/dynastymodegoogleFollow Arky on Twitter: @ArkyShea Follow Demetri on Twitter: @DemetriRavanosIntro Song: Accept the Fight from LemonMusicStudio

Steve, McNew, Demetri, Tim and Kathy complete a bracket challenge to determine the best bourbon to go with Hot Chocolate (Source: Tasting Table). TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

In Episode 292 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Roger Hirst and Jacob Shapiro. Roger has spent over two decades on the equity derivative desks at various investment banks and is currently the Managing Editor of Real Vision Creative Studios. Jacob is Partner & Director of Geopolitical Analysis at Cognitive Investments and Founder and Chief Strategist of the business and political risk consulting firm Perch Perspectives. Both Roger and Jacob are part of a small and highly talented team of content creators at financial media company Lykeion, where they co-author a monthly research publication focused on the converging worlds of Geopolitics & Macro. The first hour of today's conversation is devoted to a discussion about the move from a unipolar world order to a multipolar one. The forces that are bringing that multipolarity about and its impact on global security, international trade and commerce are a key part of that conversation, as is Russia's war in Ukraine and the future of the European Union. In the second hour, Roger and Jacob give their assessments on what all of this means for the global economy and the market opportunities available to investors. This includes a conversation about inflation, the bull case for commodities, investment opportunities in emerging markets, central bank policy, and much more. You can subscribe to our premium content and gain access to our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want to join in on the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, you can also do that on our subscriber page. If you still have questions, feel free to email info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 01/02/2023

While Demetri respects and appreciates Gary Vaynerchuk's insights, there are times when he strongly disagrees with certain statements made by him. In this Productive Brew episode, Demetri discusses and elaborates on the specific points of Gary's speeches that he finds most disagreeable. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

Steve, McNew, Demetri, Tim and Kathy discuss what is the best trunk bourbon offering. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

In this episode, Demetri and Chantz share their top 10 strategies for jumpstarting the year 2023 and achieving success. Based on their personal experiences, they offer practical tips and techniques that they have found effective in the past year. These strategies can be implemented immediately to help you make the most of this year and achieve your goals. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

Are you looking to increase your content output and expand your reach? In this episode of Productive Brew, Demetri provides a framework for taking a single piece of content and turning it into five pieces that can be used across multiple platforms. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

In Episode 291 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Joshua Landis. Landis is the director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma and a widely recognized Syria expert. He was last on the podcast over three years ago to discuss the then-ongoing invasion of northern Syria by the Turkish military and the long-term withdrawal of American forces from the Middle East and Central Asia. The background for today's conversation are the ongoing negotiations between Turkey, Russia, and Syria and President Erdoğan's desire to expand Turkey's military presence in northern Syria. Erdoğan's stated aim is to create a larger buffer zone in which to transfer Syrian refugees and from which to defend Turkey from the threat posed by an independent Kurdish state aligned with elements of The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). Ankara's jingoistic rhetoric may be in part responsible for bringing Russia and Syria to the table and we may be on the verge of a reset in Turkish-Syrian relations and a reproachment between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Bashar al-Assad. The implications of such a reset would be profound for the Syrian people and is further evidence of Turkey's bid for strategic autonomy. It is also reflective of the emerging geopolitical complexities of the Middle East and Europe, which have only been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. Joshua Landis and Demetri spend the first hour of their conversation focused mostly on the historical antecedents of the conflict in Syria and the larger American presence in the Middle East. They devote the second hour to assessing long-term prospects for Turkey as a regional power, the role of the EU and NATO as counterbalancing forces to Turkish aggression in the Aegean, and the prospects for normalization of relations between Turkey and Syria and what this means for the US and Europe long-term. You can subscribe to our premium content and gain access to our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want to join in on the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, you can also do that on our subscriber page. If you still have questions, feel free to email info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 12/29/2022

In this episode of Productive Brew, Demetri delves into the game-changing ideas presented in "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. Drawing on a powerful speech by the author, Demetri shares the key points that resonated with him and can be applied to both personal and business growth. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from Demetri's insights and discover how to transform your habits for success. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

It is crucial to take time to evaluate whether what you are doing currently aligns with your passions, or if you have strayed from the initial purpose for starting a business or any other activity. In this episode of The Rise Productive Podcast, Demetri and Chantz use a YouTuber that they greatly admire as a case study to reflect on their own aspirations. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

Steve, Miss Beka Sue, Andrea, Demetri and Wes mail it in on New Year's Eve. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

In this episode, Demetri shares his thoughts on "The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek, a book that he recently read and found extremely impactful. By advocating for an "infinite" mindset in business, the book encourages readers to reevaluate their priorities and focus on what truly matters. Demetri discusses how this concept can shape a more effective and sustainable business mentality. Don't miss out on his insights and the opportunity to transform your approach to business. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

Demetri Kofinas, the host of the Hidden Forces podcast, joins Zach for a year in reviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve, Miss Beka Sue, Wes, Andrea and Demetri discuss the etiquette of “cheers-ing.” TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Steve, Miss Beka Sue, Demetri and Wes talk to author Andrea Holak about her new book, Bourbon History. Pick up your copy by clicking here. Enjoy and Happy Hollidays! TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

In Episode 290 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Edwin Dorsey. Edwin is the author of “The Bear Cave,” a financial newsletter focused on exposing corporate misconduct that regularly moves markets and is cited frequently in Bloomberg terminal breaking news alerts. Edwin was recently profiled in Institutional Investor and is part of a wave of new authors on Substack who are changing the landscape of financial journalism. Today's conversation focuses on Silvergate, a little-known but very important bank that recently found itself under investigation by US Senators Elizabeth Warren, Roger Marshall, and John Kennedy for its role in facilitating the movement of funds critical to the operations of Sam Bankman-Fried's failed crypto Exchange, FTX. Silvergate describes itself as the "leading bank for innovative businesses in FinTech and cryptocurrency," but its main business appears to have been facilitating payments between crypto hedge funds like Alameda and crypto exchanges like FTX. It already faces at least one class action lawsuit, alleging that the company aided and abetted FTX's fraudulent activities and breaches of the exchange's fiduciary duty through improper transfers, and through the lending and commingling of user funds. This evolving story extends well beyond Silvergate and helps you piece together some of the larger story that we have been trying to tell on this podcast in the last few months. If you want to listen to it, you can subscribe to our premium content and gain access to our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want to join in on the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, you can also do that on our subscriber page. If you still have questions, feel free to email info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 12/21/2022

If you're not satisfied with the state of your business or feel that something isn't working well, this episode of Productive Brew with Demetri is a must-listen. He discusses three potential reasons for business challenges and offers insights on how to address them. Don't miss out on the opportunity to improve your company's performance and achieve greater success. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

Steve, Miss Beka Sue, Andrea, Demetri and Wes mail it in on the first day back from their recent Christmas vacation. Enjoy and Happy Hollidays! TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

In Episode 289 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Jeff Snider. Jeff is Chief Strategist for Atlas Financial and co-host of the Eurodollar University podcast where he untangles the inner workings of the global monetary and Eurodollar reserve currency system with implications for policymakers and investors. The public often takes for granted the Federal Reserve's ability to end economic recessions by engaging in what is popularly referred to as “money printing.” Unfortunately, the reality is much more complicated and Jeff and Demetri spend the first hour of their conversation explaining what makes it so and why it matters. They spend the second hour of their conversation discussing what a recession will look like in 2023-2024, how bad it could get, and why it could lead to a monetary breakdown as we transition from a world of perpetual QE to one of permanent fiscal stimulus. What this means for investors and the value of our money is a critical part of their discussion and one you do not want to miss. You can subscribe to our premium content and gain access to our premium feed, episode transcripts, and takeaway's at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want to join in on the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, you can also do that on our subscriber page. If you still have questions, feel free to send an email to info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 12/22/2022

It is unlikely that ChatGPT or any other language generation model will directly cause harm to a business. In today's episode of The Rise Productive Podcast, Chantz and Demetri share their thoughts about the new AI technologies and why they think these tools will add value to the economy instead of making workers lose their jobs, as some people think. They explain, with examples from the past, how we were able to evolve by getting rid of jobs that required labor and, because of technology, new jobs were created where we could work less and more efficiently. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

In today's Productive Brew, Chantz explores the powerful analogy of the storm and its relevance to our personal and professional endeavors. The key takeaway is to focus on what we can control and avoid getting caught up in external factors beyond our control. Chantz shares a personal example of how this principle helped him overcome worry and make better decisions in challenging situations. It's a valuable lesson that can guide us through any obstacle and help us navigate life with greater clarity and purpose. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

In Episode 288 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Renee DiResta about the recent revelations stemming from the Twitter Files, why we should care about them, and what we can do to fix the problems of unaccountable censorship and misinformation on social media. Renée is the technical research manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory, where she investigates the spread of narratives across social media and how actors leverage these networks to exert influence. She has advised Congress, the State Department, and other academic, civic, and business organizations, and has studied disinformation and computational propaganda in the context of pseudoscience conspiracies, terrorism, and state-sponsored information warfare, which makes her the perfect person to speak to about this incredibly important and timely topic. For those who are unfamiliar with this story, Elon Musk, who recently purchased Twitter for 44 billion dollars invited Bari Weiss, Matt Taibbi, Michael Shellenberger, and several other journalists to look into the Twitter archives. What they found has confirmed many of the pre-existing beliefs of the American right, who see the published internal Twitter communications as evidence that partisan executives took deliberate actions to limit access to information and voices that could damage Democrats. The most salient argument here is that Twitter put its thumb on the scale by removing certain prominent accounts from trending, through suppression of both search and amplification. Even if the intent wasn't partisan, the impact was. At least, that's the way the right sees it. On the left, the Twitter Files are being dismissed as a “nothing burger,” or at least as not revealing anything that we didn't already know about for years. Defenders note that Twitter's terms of service say that the company limits the reach of certain posts in select cases and that Musk himself advocates for a similar policy. Indeed, Musk recently suspended the accounts of several journalists on the platform, including Lenett Lopez, whose social media account he raided four years ago. These defenders add further that Weiss provided anecdotes, rather than a comprehensive investigation, so it's impossible to conclude that such limitations were slanted in one direction or another. Demetri wanted to use this opportunity to shift the conversation away from politics and towards something more constructive by speaking to both sides of the political spectrum. In their conversation, Kofinas and DiResta discuss a wide range of social, philosophical, and policy issues related to social media, including ways of bringing more transparency and accountability to these technology platforms. If you want access to the second hour of today's conversation, you can subscribe to our premium content and gain access to our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want to join in on the conversation and become a member of our Hidden Forces genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, you can do that through our subscriber page as well. If you have further questions, feel free to send an email to info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 12/15/2022

Businesses are changing, things that were extremely important in the past are avoidable today. In this episode of Productive Brew, Demetri breaks down three things that companies should get rid of. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

From Woj: What are 3 words Disney employees are not allowed to say? From Josh: So #HeyJoe Panthers players and some fans seem to have fallen in love with the interim because he's not Matt Rhule, he's a local guy and they look somewhat prepared. But they are 4-5 and Wilks won't commit to a (albeit bad) QB option so now what? From Colby: #HeyJoe I keep going back and forth between a high draft pick for the panthers and a home playoff game. What the hell is a “real fan” suppose to want now? Pulling for losses feels dirty and beneath my fandom From Frank: Can we now say definitively that NC State Stuff is more powerful than Bill Belichick's Dark Hoodie Magic? From Nick: #HeyJoe do you think it's “crazy” that we're still comparing Roy Williams and Coach K even though neither guy is actually coaching?

In this episode of The Rise Productive Podcast, Chantz and Demetri take the opportunity to draw out all of the goals they have in mind for 2023. They look back at what changed in the company in 2022 and how this is going to help them achieve more goals and the company to expand even more than what it did this year. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

Is it worth being normal? In a business scenario, "normal" doesn't exactly help you to grow. The complete opposite of normal is what actually has more chances to succeed in business. How are you going to compete being like everyone else? In today's episode, Demetri breaks down the concept of abnormal and what this mindset can lead to regarding your company's success. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

In Episode 287 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with James Block. James is the author of Dirty Bubble Media, a popular substack account that publishes critical thought pieces about the crypto industry and which was recently featured in an Atlantic magazine article titled, “Crypto Was Always Smoke and Mirrors.” In this conversation, Demetri and James discuss what they believe is a multi-billion dollar criminal conspiracy that involves money laundering, tax evasion, sanctions evasion, and other forms of illicit activity that sits at the very heart of the crypto ecosystem. One of the challenges that comes with trying to cover the seedy underbelly of crypto is that you are forced to wade through an almost infinite amount of evidence, much of which is circumstantial. The bankruptcy of FTX however, has produced new, critical pieces of information that investigators are using to sketch out the contours of this organization, the players involved, and the extent of conspiracy in ways that had previously proven difficult or impossible. It is a story that we have not heard discussed anywhere else, at least not in the framework that you are going to learn about today. It is precisely this framework that Demetri believes will help you better understand what is actually going on here. You can subscribe to our premium content and gain access to our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want access to our Hidden Forces genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, feel free to send an email to info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 12/14/2022

Arky and Demetri answer your questions. What are emulators? What is the "all-time" dynasty mode moment? What is the one feature from old games to add? And more. Plus, Arky has an idea that could get them into the game. FAIL ROOM VIDEO - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=210339509374972YouTube: youtube.com/@dynastymodepodcastApple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/dynastymodeappleSpotify: www.tinyurl.com/dynastymodespotifyGoogle: www.tinyurl.com/dynastymodegoogleFollow Arky on Twitter: @ArkyShea Follow Demetri on Twitter: @DemetriRavanosIntro Song: Accept the Fight from LemonMusicStudio

By allowing the fear of failure to get out in front of you, you're taking away one of your core competencies as a business owner. In today's episode, Demetri breaks down the importance of combating this emotion, bringing a real-life example. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

In this episode of The Rise Productive Podcast, Chantz and Demetri look at what happened in 2022, how this great year affected their lives, insights they got through books, how much the business grew, and what they expect for 2023. From new challenges to exciting opportunities, there's a lot to look forward to. Enjoy the episode! Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

If you have a business, you need to focus on the right things to get the expected outcomes. Obviously, as a business owner, you want to make money. But should you focus more on profits to make that happen? In today's Productive Brew, Demetri talks about what you really should be focusing on, to reach the results you desire. Listen until the end to find out! Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

To run a successful business you need to be inspired by the things you're doing inside of it. Uninspired entrepreneurs let their inconsistency interfere, making the business to fall apart. This episode of The Productive Brew breaks down what is needed to not fall behind your competition! Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

In Episode 286 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Diana Choyleva and Dinny McMahon, the co-authors of a comprehensive new report that examines China's plans to decouple from the dollar-based global trading and financial system. In this conversation, Choyleva and McMahon discuss Beijing's rationale for wanting to transform the renminbi into an international currency, how the Chinese communist party is striving to make that transformation, why it might prove unattainable, and what progress we can expect them to make over the coming decade. Regardless of whether the yuan proves capable of challenging US Dollar hegemony, the changes that Beijing is pursuing will have a profound impact on the functioning of trade and financial markets around the world. These changes will create new challenges for governments, businesses, and investors. Understanding what these challenges are, the steps that Beijing will take to overcome them, and how policymakers in the US and Europe will respond is crucial to making any reliable forecast about the future of the international political economy. If you want to listen to the second part of this conversation, which includes a discussion about the digital renminbi, how Beijing is trying to institutionalize yuan outflows and increase international demand for the yuan, and policy prescriptions for Western governments you can do that by becoming a subscriber to one of our three content tiers at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. All subscribers get access to our premium feed which you can listen to on your phone using your favorite podcast app just like you are listening to this episode right now. If you want to join in on the conversation and become a member of our Hidden Forces Genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, feel free to send an email to info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 12/01/2022

Chantz and Demetri review Simon Sinek's book "The Infinite Game", discussing the idea that businesses need to focus on long-term goals rather than short-term gains. They also talk about how this philosophy can be applied to other areas of life, such as relationships and personal development. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

Invest in your people as people, rather than as workers, and you'll find exponential growth for their ideas and desire to grow. In this Productive Brew episode, Chantz breaks down a significant matter in business: Soft skills. He gives a real example of how focusing on his soft skills in Rise Productive has been helping the business to grow. Enjoy the episode. Thank you as always for listening. What did you think of this episode? Please leave us your thoughts about the episode and a rating on Apple Podcasts. We'll be responding to comments every Saturday on the main podcast! RESOURCES & LINKS:

In Episode 285 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Stephen Findeisen, a fraud investigator who goes by the pseudonym "Coffeezilla” and runs an eponymous YouTube channel dedicated to exposing scams, con artists, and fraudsters. His work has been widely covered in the media including on the BBC and VICE and Coffeezilla himself was recently profiled in a feature article for the New Yorker. Stephen's investigations into FTX, Tether, Digital Currency Group, and the continued fallout and contagion sparked by the collapse of Luna and other related crypto companies, hedge funds, and lending platforms are the subjects of today's incredibly timely conversation. Coffeezilla and Demetri recorded this episode on the afternoon of Friday, November 25th, and spent the first half bringing everyone up to speed on the latest developments. In the second hour, they do a deep dive into the crypto firm Genesis and its parent company DCG, including the important role played by the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust in serving as collateral for much of the firm's counterparty exposure. They also devote a great deal of time discussing the stablecoin Tether, otherwise known by its acronym USDT and some of the recent revelations that have emerged from the FTX-Alameda bankruptcy. These revelations include suspicious and troubling connections between Sam Bankman-Fried's empire, his political relationships, and the executives and proprietors of several corporate entities based both in and outside of the Bahamas, including a US Federally insured bank (Moonstone) in Washington state that has become the source of immense speculation. You can subscribe to our premium content and gain access to our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want access to our Hidden Forces genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, feel free to send an email to info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 11/25/2022

In Episode 284 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Marshall Kosloff, the co-host of the Realignment podcast about the recent mid-terms, Trump's announcement that he's running for President of the United States in 2024, the politics of the Ukraine war, and an Ubermensch culture in tech that has influenced conversations about US domestic and foreign policy. The underwhelming performance of republicans in the 2022 mid-term elections has cast into doubt many pundits' expectations about the strength of the Republican party and Trump's own electability in 2024. What caused the underwhelming performance of Republicans in the mid-terms and whether or not that weakness will continue in the next election cycle is something that Demetri and Marshall discuss in the first hour of their conversation today. The second hour is primarily a conversation about the politics of the Ukraine war and the rise of what Demetri describes as a new “Ubermensch” or “Superman” culture in tech. This culture, which intersects with elements of transhumanism, promotes its own version of global governance and a “transnational homelessness” that Demetri believes is antithetical to the wishes and desires of most people on earth. You can subscribe to our premium content and gain access to our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want access to our Hidden Forces genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, feel free to send an email to info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 11/17/2022