In this clip Jeff Berwick, anarcho-libertarian, editor-in-chief of the "dollar vigilante" (from Canada) and investment expert, offers a glimpse of himself and his interesting thoughts. For those in great hurry: the first 72 seconds of the movie say it all. In many ways, but from a vastly different (European) perspective, I share many of his believes and thoughts, I admit. That is why this interview with Berwick by ProActiveInvestors (USA) seemed of some importance to me. And again I found myself reasonably in-line with his provocative ideas. Societies in the western world (incl. Japan and Oz) are collapsing right before our very eyes for a number of reasons (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10), the economic one currently by far the most dominant. I also share his thoughts about the question "where to go next" when things really go belly-up and life becomes unbearable in economically exhausted western countries. Indeed Central- and South-America come to mind. To get out of the way appears to both Jeff and me (and many others I know) a better and more productive solution than trying to change a decadent culture based on 9-2-5 slavery, dismissed elitist' criminality and unrestrained greed. There are much better options for the future out there...
Whether you agree with all of its content, this mega-movie is worthwhile viewing! Are we ready for a new perspective on this world? Do we really understand what goes on around us? Or do we prefer to stay in the 'ignorantosphere', believing in the gospels from so-called 'sciences' that cling to paradigms from yesteryear? Real science is way ahead and starts to expose that we know 'little if anything' about ourselves and the Cosmos. "The God beyond god" is in fact the question we are dealing with. Not in a childisch way with images of a man with a grey beard, but in a metaphysical way: a Force beyond all forces. We are connected with and part of this Force. All the rest we 'know' appears but imagination...
I do like Jesse Ventura and his anti-conspiracies show. No matter the claims his show itself is sometimes good for conspiracies. I would love to see such a show on a European level. That would be good amusement as well. That, amusement, is what the selected movie shows. Time travel is a controversial subject. There seems nothing against it from a mathematical viewpoint. However it defies (our) logic. What if you kill your grandfather, for example? Could you still be there? My argument is that 'everything can exist that is thinkable for us'. We even learned to fly... So, let's keep an open mind for the 'absurd' that might come (or be) true some day in the future.
If you care to know about the Future, you'll need to understand (at least) some of our Past. An exceptional movie about an exciting theme. Maybe all we know is based on largely false assumptions...? Part II (10 minutes) you can find here: http://youtu.be/I-46CJ5Pt7U
More details about Mars: http://youtu.be/2wOogk2LSSw. A lot to think about...
When Dr. Michael Hudson tells something I listen carefully! Since 1996 he is president of the Institute for the Study of Long Term Economic Trends (ISLET). He organizes conferences on the evolution of property and credit since the Bronze Age. The latter being of some interest, then our earliest ancestors appear to have used better means to deal with debts than their contemporary offspring. This is at first glance not a subject that will attract everybody's attention, but I believe it should do so. Then we all are in the greatest of existential difficulties: what about our future, our studies, our work, our families, our money amidst incompetent governance and silly war mongering? It's closely related to the way our society is run and how we define and view participation. The concepts of 'democracy' and 'culture' are at stake, for many years being in hands of cliques and political parties that only serve their self-interest. The 'Arabic Spring' and rise of similar popular movements in the western world have to do with that. For the illusive European 'union', trying to re-impose the empire of Charles V from the 16th century on its soil it seems, the Greek Disaster (the second in good 100 years) is becoming a catalyst to bring down an in principle useful and benevolent perspective: open borders within Europe, development and prosperity for anyone. To 'unite' the 27 countries, their cultures, their population and their economies is quite another story! It's an illusion from the onset. The German stance, that 'Europe represents Christian values' is little less than a farce where 50% of these assumed 'Christians' says to adhere to no religion at all and about 25% says to follow other religions, ideologies or convictions. What about the 4.500 European languages and dialects (many of which you've never heard about) that ought to be 'united'? Nevertheless and in a climate of chaotic national interests a common currency, the Euro, was founded and installed (1999) without any fiscal unity. I addressed this matter earlier several times. Mind you: I am not a Euro-skeptic, but rather a pragmatist. I see prices of food in our supermarkets, see my monthly bills and conclude that the Euro hasn't brought me any real advantages - in contrary. What I do see instead is the very negative influence of privatization, particularly from the banking and energy sectors and their entanglement with 'democratic' governance, where politicians go their way and common people hold opposing views. Privatization has made everything expensive and offered in reality no benefits so far, except for shareholders! Although all of us live with the illusion of fiat money. The Greek Disaster seems to reach its final destiny the coming weeks. It could have far reaching consequences for the world. Of course the required 18 billion Euro will be provided to Greece, to pay pensions and wages for October, but at what price? What if the Greek suddenly and unexpectedly overthrow their desperate socialist government and quit from the Euro-Zone altogether, not waiting for further secret meetings on the debts issue? An 'unsecured' New Drachma could be printed today already without grave consequences. Would the global financial and banking sectors, that have more of gambling parlors, collapse? Hear these experts and Dr. Hudson on that subject and think about your own future... (Links updated 16.9, see PS below and see this latest news!)
It's extremely difficult these days to find out what hides behind political claims about our money and future. The media often stick to 'experts' with a banker's or exchange history. Not precisely the most trustworthy sources. Too many euphoric statements I've heard the last 3 years about our economy, to only see money losing its value, politics implemented that deny real-world facts, unemployment rising and watching discontent grow about an establishment that is entrenched, or trapped, in its lies and superstitions. Obviously things go from bad to worse. Discontent has erupted into riots and demonstrations here and there. Until a UK friend of mine referred to Dr. Bruno Bandulet, who is a prominent German economist, publisher and writer. He is an expert on gold as well, which he sees as a safe haven for investors in turbulent times. Here follows an interview that James Turk of the GoldMoney Foundation held with him. In it Dr. Bandulet refers to an alternative currency that Switzerland could introduce next year (2012-13) next to its Swiss Franc: the Gold-Franken.That is news! Particularly where the Euro is at stake and southern EC-countries suffer from being trapped in a political community and monetary system that in no way suits their cultures and economies. The 'Gold-Franken' could become an alternative for other countries to copy as well. Listen to Dr. Bandulet to learn more, then this will hit all of us...
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