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Funny Things Happen on the Way to "Restoring Financial Stability"

2023-03-16

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2023-03-16

We can also predict that the next round of instability will be more severe than the previous bout of instability. Everyone is in favor of "doing whatever it takes" to "restore financial stability" when the house of cards starts swaying, but funny things happen on the way to "Restoring Financial Stability."

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If AI Can’t Overthrow its Corporate/State Masters, It’s Worthless

2023-03-09

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2023-03-09

If AI isn't self-aware of the fact it is nothing but an exploitive tool of the powerful, then it's worthless. The latest wave of AI tools is generating predictably giddy exaltations. These range from gooey, gloppy technocratic worship of the new gods ("AI will soon walk on water!") to the sloppy wet kisses of manic fandom ("AI cleaned up my code, wrote my paper on quantum physics and cured my sensitive bowel!")

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What If There Are No Solutions?

2023-03-07

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2023-03-07

The unencumbered realist concludes that there are no solutions within a status quo structure that is itself the problem. Realists who question received wisdom and conclude the status quo is untenable are quickly labeled pessimistsbecause the zeitgeist expects a solution is always at hand--preferably a technocratic one that requires zero sacrifice and doesn't upset the status quo apple cart.

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2023 is The Era of Scarcity | Charles Hugh Smith

2023-03-05

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We are in the midst of extremely difficult era shifts. One of the fundamental ideas in economics is scarcity. It indicates that there is a gap between the supply and demand for an item or service. At times of scarcity, people's needs and wants are unending, but there are only so many resources that can be distributed. The forces of evolution and adaptation are trying to choose the appropriate course of action. #video #youtube #era #future...

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How Much Resources Do We Waste? | Charles Hugh Smith

2023-03-05

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Charles Hugh Smith argues that our society values economic growth based on resource consumption and waste, rather than efficient use and recycling. We need to change our mindset to invest in resources and minimize waste, rather than celebrating activities that increase resource use. This requires differentiating between productive investment and wasteful consumption and recycling industrial waste to create a sustainable economy. Watch more of...

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The Main Drivers of Economic Growth | Charles Hugh Smith

2023-03-05

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Financialization and Globalization have been the main drivers of economic growth in the last 40 years, keeping costs down through lower interest rates and cheaper production. However, these trends are no longer sustainable and have reached their limits, leading to the recent occurrence of inflation. Charles Hugh Smith implies that new strategies may be needed to sustain economic growth in the future. Watch more of this short video from Turmoil...

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People Don’t Account For Wastish Growth Charles Hugh Smith

2023-03-03

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At Wealthion, we talked about the current state of copper mining and how it has changed over time. It mentions that boulders are no longer being mined and instead weaker dilute grades of copper are being targeted. TExtracting copper has become more expensive and difficult compared to the past. The Canyon Mine in Utah is used as an example of this. Two drivers of growth in the last 40 years: financialization and globalization. Financialization...

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China Is Trapped… Charles Hugh Smith

2023-03-03

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There are millions of empty apartments in China that developers and investors are buying as a way to store their wealth, which has disconnected the housing market from the needs of ordinary people. This is a result of entrenched legacy systems that make it difficult to make changes, even if they would benefit the country as a whole. China needs to break free from these systems to create a more sustainable and equitable future. Watch more of this...

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Whats The Best Way Forward Charles Hugh Smith

2023-03-02

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We are currently in the midst of a significant and complicated transition from one era to another. This transition is characterized by confusion and complexity because there are people who are benefiting from the current system and they will resist any change. Meanwhile, there are also forces of adaptation and evolution that are working to determine the best way forward. Watch more of this short video from Turmoil Ahead As We Enter The New Era...

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Charles Hugh Smith: Transitioning To The Global Era of Scarcity!

2023-03-02

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Explore the current global economic landscape with Charles Hugh Smith in this must-watch video! From increasing scarcity to the necessity of transitioning, Smith’s insights provide a thorough overview of what needs to be done to navigate the global era. He outlines practical ways for individuals and businesses to confront these complex challenges head-on and make positive change happen. Tune in now and learn how you can take advantage of this...

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Charles Hugh Smith: This Turmoil Is Not All Bad!

2023-03-02

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Charles Hugh Smith: Resisting Inflation Is Futile

2023-03-02

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In this fascinating video, Charles Hugh Smith joins us to discuss the inevitability of inflation. He discusses why fighting it is a losing battle, and how it can be used as an economic tool. Discover what he has to say about the long-term effects of inflation and learn strategies for protecting your finances in an inflating world. Don't miss out on Charles' valuable insights - watch now!

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Entering an Era of Scarcity | Charles Hugh Smith

2023-03-02

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The world is entering a new era of scarcity, which is different from the previous 75 years of abundance. This scarcity is not only limited to resources but also affordability, as costs are rising for various reasons. This will impact the global economy, and the model of growth at any cost will no longer be sustainable. Watch more of this short video from Turmoil Ahead As We Enter The New Era Of 'Scarcity' | Charles Hugh Smith #shortvideo...

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Charles Hugh Smith: Sailing the Uneasy Economic Waters.

2023-02-27

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Ride It Out. Navigating the recent economic storm has been a challenge for many. In this video, Charles Hugh Smith offers expert insight and advice on how to weather the downturn. Learn his strategies for sustaining your finances and investments during these difficult times. Hear his tips on how to make sound decisions in turbulent markets and prepare yourself for whatever comes next. Don't miss out - watch this must-see video now to get valuable...

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If We No Longer Pay Attention to Things We Don’t Control, What’s Left For Us to Focus On?

2023-02-21

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2023-02-21

Our time is better invested in actually learning about trends that impact us directly. Imagine making this simple change in your life: whatever you don't control, you stop paying attention to it.

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Turmoil Ahead As We Enter The New Era Of ‘Scarcity’ | Charles Hugh Smith

2023-02-20

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WORRIED ABOUT THE MARKETS? SCHEDULE YOUR FREE PORTFOLIO REVIEW with Wealthion's endorsed financial advisors at https://www.wealthion.com 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...

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The New Normal: Death Spirals and Speculative Frenzies

2023-02-13

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2023-02-13

There is an element of inevitability in play, but it isn't about central bank bailouts, it's about Death Spirals and the collapse of unsustainable systems. The vapid discussions about "soft" or "hard" landings for the economy are akin to asking if the Titanic'sencounter with the iceberg was "soft" or "hard:" either way, the ship was doomed, just as the global economy is doomed by The New Normal of Death Spirals and Speculative Frenzies.

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Prepare to Be Bled Dry by a Decade of Stagflation

2023-02-08

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2023-02-08

Our reliance on the endless expansion of credit, leverage and credit-asset bubbles will have its own high cost. The Great Moderation of low inflation and soaring assets has ended. Welcome to the death by a thousand cuts of stagflation.

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Seven Points on Investing in Treacherous Waters

2023-02-03

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2023-02-03

What's truly valuable has no price and cannot be bought. If all investments are being cast into Treacherous Waters, our investment strategy must adapt accordingly. Once we set aside denial and magical thinking as strategies and accept that we're in treacherous waters, a prudent starting point is to discern the most consequential contexts of all decisions about where and how we invest our time, energy and capital.

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What Goes Up Also Comes Down: The Heavy Hand of Bubble Symmetry

2023-02-01

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2023-02-01

Should bubble symmetry play out in the S&P 500, we can anticipate a steep 45% drop to pre-bubble levels, followed by another leg down as the speculative frenzy is slowly extinguished. Bubble symmetry is, well, interesting. The dot-com stock market bubble circa 1995-2003 offers a classic example of bubble symmetry, though there are many others as well.

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