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Modern Guilt

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Discussing the absurdity of the modern world and how people behave in it, along with our takes on current culture, economics, politics and arts.
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Modern GuiltJul 15, 2023

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MG DRIVE EP.2 TOOK ISLAM FOR A SPIN

MG DRIVE EP.2 TOOK ISLAM FOR A SPIN

The boys are back and discussing MPC streaming, Christianity, religion in modern times, the Ukraine conflict and more.


MPCs - https://twitter.com/swolepepe/status/1671583131411914758

Zelensky - https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/viral-photo-was-ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelensky-left-alone-at-nato-summit

PMC Wagner in Belarus - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/14/wagner-trains-soldiers-in-belarus-after-foiled-mutiny-in-russia


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Jul 15, 202342:35
MG DRIVE EP.1 FEMALE DATING STRATEGY

MG DRIVE EP.1 FEMALE DATING STRATEGY

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Jun 27, 202301:25:54
EP.54 UNDER THE MACROSCOPE

EP.54 UNDER THE MACROSCOPE

In this episode, the guys catch up on macroeconomic/geopolitical events from the past two weeks, touching on Australia's stern COVID restrictions, the impending US debt crisis, Evergrande and Chinese financial weakness, and more.

LINKS
Evergrande explainer- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-13/what-is-china-evergrande-and-why-is-it-in-trouble-quicktake
Citadel banned from shorting in China- https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/1846104/us-hedge-fund-citadel-banned-share-trading-shanghai-account
Citadel fined by Chinese regulators- https://www.financemagnates.com/institutional-forex/regulation/citadel-securities-fined-97m-in-china-for-malicious-short-selling/
Melbourne riots- https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/sep/22/riot-police-on-melbourne-streets-to-prevent-third-day-of-protests

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Oct 04, 202101:10:16
EP.53 IT JUST DOESN'T MATTER

EP.53 IT JUST DOESN'T MATTER

In this episode, the guys discuss Trump's philosophy of just not caring, the Biden administration's mishandling of Afghanistan, and the underlying implications. Later on, Damon presents a case for fundamental value in crypto, and the guys dwell on HGEN's emergency use application refusal.

LINKS
How to be a modern man- https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/02/fashion/mens-style/27-ways-to-be-a-modern-man.html
George Floyd mural in Afghanistan- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/07/the-soul-of-kabul-taliban-paint-over-murals-with-victory-slogans
Donald Trump, it just doesn't matter- https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/it-doesnt-matter-well-see-the-trump-doctrine-is-sounding-more-fatalistic-every-day/2018/10/18/218d3b8a-d14d-11e8-83d6-291fcead2ab1_story.html
Fauci involved with Wuhan gain of function research- https://nypost.com/2021/09/07/wuhan-lab-documents-show-fauci-untruthful-about-research-critics/

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Sep 19, 202157:22
EP.52 MINDS IN THE GUTTER, EYEZ ON THE MONEY

EP.52 MINDS IN THE GUTTER, EYEZ ON THE MONEY

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing nicotine, shitting, and other adventures. Next, Damon recounts the story of Chris Chan thus far, followed by an explanation of the term 'lindy'. On the back end, they touch on banks leveraging bad student loan debt, Havana syndrome, and public intellectuals.

LINKS
Havana syndrome- https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/vienna-is-the-new-havana-syndrome-hotspot

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Aug 12, 202158:30
EP.51 APEX OFFICE PREDATOR

EP.51 APEX OFFICE PREDATOR

In this episode, the guys discuss the Tokyo Olympics, the tall poppy syndrome surrounding athletic accomplishment and success in general, social class structures, and corporate, office culture

LINKS
The Michael Scott Theory of Social Class- https://alexdanco.com/2021/01/22/the-michael-scott-theory-of-social-class/


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Jul 24, 202101:10:55
EP.50 ART SO FINE YOU COULD LAUNDER THE WHOLE PENSION FUND

EP.50 ART SO FINE YOU COULD LAUNDER THE WHOLE PENSION FUND

In this episode, the guys discuss contemporary art, Kyle McDonald, Hunter Biden's upcoming exhibition, the billionaire space race, and the swindling away of America's retirement funds.

LINKS

Private equity and pension fund grifting https://jacobinmag.com/2021/07/public-pension-private-equity-investment

Kyle Mcdonald webcam apple store bonanza https://kylemcdonald.net/psac/
Laundering in the art world- https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/19/arts/design/money-laundering-art-market.html
Hunter Biden artist profile- https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/28/arts/design/hunter-biden-art.html
Hunter Biden exhibition and auction- https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/562377-the-art-of-hunter-bidens-latest-deal?rl=1
Jeff Bezos' salt tweet- https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1413521627116032001

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Jul 14, 202101:07:56
EP.49 LYING DOWN

EP.49 LYING DOWN

In this episode, the guys discuss the new Chinese social phenomenon of 'lying down', the status of elite university educations and their inherent non-value, virtue-signaling ETF's such as NACP, and more.

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Eric Adams crime video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk2Wc4Y5CxE
Lying down- https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/03/world/asia/china-slackers-tangping.html
NACP ETF- https://impactetfs.org/naacp-etf/

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Jul 07, 202156:20
EP.48 ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, HOARD COMMODITIES!

EP.48 ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, HOARD COMMODITIES!

In this episode, the guys discuss The Global Palladium Fund, geopolitical tensions rising in Africa over the administration of the Nile River, the emergence of bootleg economic under extreme conditions, and more.

LINKS
Guardian on John McAfee- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/27/john-mcafee-obituary
The Nile River- https://www.theafricareport.com/85672/is-a-war-between-egypt-and-ethiopia-brewing-on-the-nile/
Econtalk on extreme economies- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4D1CSBkJiJcWsspTVV4sFR?si=a9fd34917eaa4919&nd=1
Global Palladium Fund- https://gpf.global/

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Jun 30, 202101:02:03
EP.47 YOU GOT ANY MORE OF THOSE AFFORDABLE ASSETS, DAWG?

EP.47 YOU GOT ANY MORE OF THOSE AFFORDABLE ASSETS, DAWG?

In this episode, the guys discuss Blackrock's buying up of homes in America, the erosion of financial independence, the Biden administration's recent diplomatic shenanigans, and more.

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Jun 24, 202154:15
EP.46 ARE YOU AUTISTIC ENOUGH FOR THE COMPANY CURRENCY?

EP.46 ARE YOU AUTISTIC ENOUGH FOR THE COMPANY CURRENCY?

In this episode, Hayden brings up a discussion surrounding autism diagnosis, the condition's ever-shifting definition, whether we are experiencing a contemporary over-diagnosis, and how cultural context can shift views towards people, who according to modern diagnosis, are on the spectrum.

Following this, Damon shares his finds about 'company money' and attempts by corporations to further entwine their employees and customers with dedicated payment systems and crypto-currencies.

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Autism in China- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342567853_Prevalence_of_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder_in_China_A_Nationwide_Multi-center_Population-based_Study_Among_Children_Aged_6_to_12_Years
History of autism- https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/theforum/creationofautism/
Possible overdiagnosis- https://nationalpost.com/health/autism-epidemic

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-economic-history/article/abs/did-coal-miners-owe-their-souls-to-the-company-store-theory-and-evidence-from-the-early-1900s/F576B08F8DB66BDFBBA7D4E346B97873

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Jun 04, 202101:08:48
EP.45 STROKE THE CLIT AND REAP PROFITS

EP.45 STROKE THE CLIT AND REAP PROFITS

In this episode, the guys start off with a recap of Modern Guilt's recent HGEN coverage as well as touching on the recent cryptocurrency market crash.

Next, Damon tells the tale of how clit-stroking, orgasmic meditation cults sprung up in America's yuppy heartlands.

Lastly, Hayden shares the details of how Donald Barr, one of Jeffrey Epstein's former employers wrote a grim sci-fi tale with eery similarities to the criminal sex trafficking activities of Epstein and co.

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Space Relations- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Relations
More Space Relations- https://www.vice.com/en/article/qvgpm3/epstein-truthers-are-obsessed-with-a-sci-fi-book-about-child-sex-slavery-written-by-bill-barrs-dad
Institute of OM website- https://instituteofom.com/what-is-om
Gweneth Paltrow and masturbation cults cults- https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/inside-multi-million-dollarorgasm-cult-endorsed-hollywood/
Eric Weinstein on Epstein- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJNjH4SP6vw

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May 28, 202101:00:34
EP.44 THE LOUISVILLE LEOPARD'S NEXT MEAL LOOKS LIKE HGEN FT. MIKE McCASKILL

EP.44 THE LOUISVILLE LEOPARD'S NEXT MEAL LOOKS LIKE HGEN FT. MIKE McCASKILL

In this episode, the guys are joined by the veteran stock market trader and GME loot-getter, Mike McCaskill, to discuss Mike's wild ride in the market over the past two decades, and the next big trade target on the Modern Guilt radar, $HGEN.

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May 18, 202101:20:00
EP.43 WEAK GOOCH IN THE POLAR NIGHT

EP.43 WEAK GOOCH IN THE POLAR NIGHT

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing Warren Buffett looking old, Charlie Munger's glass eye, and the divine circle of cuckoldry which dictates capital outcomes. 

Next, Hayden shares the story of the Russian city Norilsk, the precious metals mined there, and the rise of the Russian oligarchy. 

Following, the guys talk Crypto, privatised state surveillance, online 'terror' cells, and more.

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Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx-OzwHpM9k
Norilsk mini doco- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks9E9XQp_2k&feature=emb_title
Norilsk photo essay- https://meduza.io/en/galleries/2015/04/02/life-in-norilsk
Loans for shares NYT piece (1996)- https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/28/world/russian-banking-scandal-poses-threat-to-future-of-privatization.html
More Norilsk- https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/12/03/world/europe/norilsk-arctic.html
Biden admin privatising surveillance- https://edition.cnn.com/2021/05/03/politics/dhs-partner-private-firms-surveil-suspected-domestic-terrorists/index.html

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May 08, 202101:01:53
EP.42 YOU WANT SOME OPIUM WITH THAT UNEMPLOYMENT?

EP.42 YOU WANT SOME OPIUM WITH THAT UNEMPLOYMENT?

In this episode, Hayden kicks off by discussing the announcement of the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the country's opium trade, and the troubling development legacy left behind by the conflict.

Next, Damon talks about the rise of the new entrepreneurial subclass of fin-doms, immigrants, and freelancers, who mainstream media portray as indicative of a robust economics rebound.

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Washington Post on the return to normal process- https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/biden-afghanistan-decision-foreign-policy-process/2021/04/18/e45e3fec-a05d-11eb-a774-7b47ceb36ee8_story.html
Washington Post on Afghani opium- https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/investigations/afghanistan-papers/afghanistan-war-opium-poppy-production/
Afghani mineral wealth- https://thediplomat.com/2020/02/afghanistans-mineral-resources-are-a-lost-opportunity-and-a-threat/
More Afghani mineral wealth- https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/resources-were-supposed-to-make-afghanistan-rich/
Fin-doms in New York Times- https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/10/style/findom-kink.html
Collapsing labour force- https://seekingalpha.com/article/4419730-collapsing-labor-force-participation-secular-trend#comments
'Accelerated retirement'- https://www.wsj.com/articles/pandemic-accelerates-retirements-threatening-economic-growth-11616940000
Wall Street Journal on skill shortages- https://www.wsj.com/articles/economic-growth-is-set-to-surge-hiring-might-not-keep-up-11618738202

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Apr 23, 202101:00:03
EP.41 BAGHOLDERS ANONYMOUS

EP.41 BAGHOLDERS ANONYMOUS

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing the geopolitical tension forming between Russia, the United States, and China, as Russian and Chinese aggression ramps up in their respective spheres of influence.

Next, Damon broaches the topic addressed by a recent piece from The Atlantic, which decries the prospects of university and college graduates from 2020 and examines the current job market in the US and Australia.

Lastly, Hayden brings up a 2020 article that covered Amazon and Wholefoods' use of software to monitor the reverse correlation between diversity in their workplaces and the likelihood of unions forming.

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The Australian Reserve Bank's Policy Failures- https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-central-bank-under-fire-has-the-rba-failed-australians-20210315-p57auu.html
Russia and Ukraine- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56720589
South China Sea- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/9/china-drills-in-disputed-south-china-sea-as-us-bolsters
2020 Graduates- https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/05/class-of-2020-graduate-jobs/611917/
Lack of Jobs- https://theconversation.com/the-problem-isnt-unskilled-graduates-its-a-lack-of-full-time-job-opportunities-90104

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Apr 19, 202101:02:27
EP.40 THE GOD OF HR BOWS TO NO CULTURE

EP.40 THE GOD OF HR BOWS TO NO CULTURE

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing a recent New York Times article suggesting that the Biden administration oversee the completion of the United States' Southern border wall.

After this, they begin a discussion on immigration, cultural identity, the relationship between free-market liberalism and culture, Gina Rinehart's new joke book, Trump's attempts to disclose UFO secrets, and more.

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Finishing the border wall- https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/05/opinion/biden-border-wall.html
Financial relief for undocumented workers- https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/nyregion/covid-relief-undocumented-workers-nyc.html
Washington Post on UFOs- https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/04/01/we-need-talk-about-ufos-again/
Gina Rinehart's joke book- https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/billionaire-gina-rinehart-releases-joke-book-in-aid-of-charities/news-story/8df4b726808b372da3be77736067d2cd

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Apr 13, 202101:07:57
EP.39 HUBRIS IS THE FUEL ROD THAT NEVER DIES

EP.39 HUBRIS IS THE FUEL ROD THAT NEVER DIES

In this episode, the guys discuss hubris, as Damon starts the episode off by recounting the recent folly of financial manager, BIll Hwang and his $20-billion margin call.

Following this, the guys talk about the cryptocurrency, Tether, which appears poised to potentially collapse the cryptocurrency market.

To finish off, Damon tells the tale of Ray Dalio and the conceptual birth of the chicken nugget.

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Bill Hwang's margin call- https://fortune.com/2021/03/30/archegos-founder-amassing-enormous-hidden-fortune-when-bets-unraveled/
Tether coin and systemic risk- https://crypto-anonymous-2021.medium.com/the-bit-short-inside-cryptos-doomsday-machine-f8dcf78a64d3


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Apr 03, 202101:00:28
EP.38 THEY'VE LEFT YOU TO DIE OUT HERE

EP.38 THEY'VE LEFT YOU TO DIE OUT HERE

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing China's recent move to begin teaching young men 'masculinity' in their school curriculum, the recent Tucker Carlson controversy regarding his views on the US military's special accommodation of women, and the labour implications of the modern feminist movement. 

Following this, Hayden talks about the strength of China's renewable energy sector, the positive implications this might have on the international community, and the way China's 2060 net-zero emissions target has been covered in Western media.

Lastly, Damon tells the story of asset management firms in the United States purchasing trailer parks and squeezing increasing profits from them at the expense of their residents.


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Chinese renewables- https://www.csis.org/east-green-chinas-global-leadership-renewable-energy
New York Times on China's 2060 target- https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/23/world/asia/china-climate-change.html
Vox on China- https://www.vox.com/22313871/china-energy-climate-change-five-year-plan-wind-solar-coal-oil-gas
Chinese masculinity classes- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/ncna1258939
Trailer park exploitation- https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/03/15/what-happens-when-investment-firms-acquire-trailer-parks

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Mar 18, 202101:10:20
EP.37 ARE YOU DEPRESSED, OR IS YOUR LIFE JUST REALLY SHITTY?

EP.37 ARE YOU DEPRESSED, OR IS YOUR LIFE JUST REALLY SHITTY?

In this episode, the guys deviate from the usual show format to have an unscripted, open conversation about mental health in modern society and the ways in which we view and treat it.

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Soft White Underbelly- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA50FoqW-MY
Skid Row- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcm076fDLck  

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Mar 11, 202159:05
EP.36 MOON BASE DEPARTED- GAZING INTO THE EXPANSE FT. ROD ALZMANN
Mar 04, 202152:20
EP.35 THE CLOWNS HOLDING THE 'LESS SMOKING' KNOB

EP.35 THE CLOWNS HOLDING THE 'LESS SMOKING' KNOB

In this episode, the guys begin by discussing the current volatility in the stock market as well as recent commentary from Michael Burry regarding inflationary risks.

Next, Hayden begins a critique of the Australian government and their failure to effectively communicate to the public about both the COVID-19 vaccine program, as well as recent allegations of rape and sexual assaults in parliament house.

After this, Damon gives an overview of the concept of shadow recessions and describes how the commodities, fossil fuels, and manufacturing sectors of the US economy during the 2015-16 period came perilously close to causing a widespread market collapse.

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Shadow recession https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/29/upshot/mini-recession-2016-little-known-big-impact.html
WHO China report- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-22/australian-doctor-on-the-who-covid-19-mission-china-origin-covid/13180078
Rape in Australian parliament- https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/feb/25/man-accused-of-raping-brittany-higgins-in-ministerial-office-returned-to-parliament-house

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Feb 28, 202101:05:38
EP.34 THE P.O.C BRUSH AKA THE IDENTITY SHREDDER

EP.34 THE P.O.C BRUSH AKA THE IDENTITY SHREDDER

In this episode, the guys start off by touching on the recently imposed COVID lockdown in New Zealand, Valentine's day, and the legalisation of drugs for recreational and utilitarian use.

Next, Damon discusses the recent New York Times hit piece on the blog, Slate Star Codex, which sought to undermine media content counter to mainstream narratives by making all-too-familiar accusations that the content is conducive to terrorism, the oppression of minority groups, and white supremacy.

After this, the guys talk about how alternate forms of communication have been used in both the past and present in order to enforce uniformity amongst a diversity of unique cultural groups and centralise power.

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Harold Innis's communications theories- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Innis%27s_communications_theories
Valentine's Day in India- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day_in_India
Bridgewater Hit- https://www.bridgewater.com/rob-copeland-of-the-wall-street-journal-again-intentionally-distorts-facts-about-bridgewater
NYT employees' free speech- https://nypost.com/2021/02/13/new-york-times-employees-feel-they-cant-speak-freely-survey/
Slate Star Codex on NYT- https://astralcodexten.substack.com/p/statement-on-new-york-times-article
NYT Slate Star Codex Hit- https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/13/technology/slate-star-codex-rationalists.html


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Feb 17, 202101:08:04
EP.33 NIHILISM DEFENSE ULTRA

EP.33 NIHILISM DEFENSE ULTRA

In this episode, the guys start off by discussing a 2018 Vulture interview with music producer Quincy Jones and AOC's recent meltdown regarding her victim status relating to the Capitol Hill riots.

Next, Hayden talks about draft legislation that would allow private companies to set up autonomous enclaves on undeveloped land in Nevada, in response to which Damon dives into some of the various, bizarre 'microstates' which exist in the world today.


Following this, Hayden grapples with the bizarre article recently published by Time Magazine which describes what can be construed as a conspiracy amongst left-leaning and centrist institutions to ensure the 2020 US election results aligned with certain interests.

Lastly, the guys weigh up the idea that Elon Musk might be a charlatan and dive into the history of his empire and his enormous success to date.

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Quincy Jones interview- https://www.vulture.com/2018/02/quincy-jones-in-conversation.html
Nevada autonomous zones- https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/537667-nevada-governor-touts-proposal-to-allow-tech-companies-to-create-local?rl=1
Time Magazine on election conspiracy- https://time.com/5936036/secret-2020-election-campaign/
Australian microstate- https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/isnt-it-every-little-boys-dream-to-control-everybody/news-story/2cd2c567df9146fde9083af460bc202b
Australian microstate 2-
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/prince-of-wy-paul-delprat-loses-driveway-court-battle/news-story/45ed4e062cdeb539d51600d10529eec7
Elon's Empire- https://www.economist.com/business/2016/10/22/countdown

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Feb 10, 202101:17:47
EP.32 THE GAMESTOP REVOLUTION ATE ITSELF

EP.32 THE GAMESTOP REVOLUTION ATE ITSELF

In this episode, the guys discuss the recent stockmarket frenzy over Gamestop ($GME), the descent of retail investors into an ideology-driven paranoia, equality amongst market participants. Other topics include the co-opting of the anti-Wall Street social justice message for private gain, the insane creeping of partisanship into financial markets, the recent coup in Myanmar, and much more.


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The Quants- https://www.pdfdrive.com/the-quants-how-a-new-breed-of-math-whizzes-conquered-wall-street-and-nearly-destroyed-it-e158639405.html
Myanmar Coup- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-55902070
Martin Shkreli on GME- https://www.reddit.com/r/MartinShkreli/comments/l9p2dz/shkreli_on_gme_131/
Ryan Holiday on The Portal, the current cultural zeitgeist and the millennial victim complex- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-ryan-holiday-conspiracy-manipulation-other-pastimes/id1469999563?i=1000472441252

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Feb 07, 202101:13:20
EP.31 EVERYTHING IS A CRISIS IF YOU LOOK AT IT THE RIGHT WAY
Jan 30, 202101:11:27
EP.30 FAIL-SAFE OR FAILED STATE?

EP.30 FAIL-SAFE OR FAILED STATE?

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Hayden kicks off this episode with a brief history of Gaddafi-era Libya in order to contextualise a discussion of clashing narratives surrounding the failed-state status of what was once a prosperous case study for the realisation of post-colonial ambitions. 

Following this, the guys address the embedded arrogance in Western intervention in the development and economic contexts, as well as the inherent contradictions within the Western conception of 'freedom'.

Lastly, Damon gives his take on Chinese state media's criticism of COVID-19 vaccines being used by the West as political weapons, the shaky foundations of efficacy studies, and more.


Links:
China Global Times on Pfizer vaccine
Dengue fever vaccine debacle
Pfizer efficacy paper
After Qaddafı: The Surprising Success of the New Libya
The War and the Economy: The Gradual Destruction of Libya
Everything You Need To Know About The Libyan Oil Industry

Jan 19, 202101:19:31
EP.29 YOU CAN'T CENSOR WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE

EP.29 YOU CAN'T CENSOR WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE

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In this episode, the guys start off by discussing the recent chaos in Washington DC, the mass censorship response from big tech, and the possibility of the capitol hill attack being driven by pent up aggression.

Next, Damon gives his take on docu-series All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace by director Adam Curtis, and its implications on systems theories, economic modeling, and social unrest.

After this, Hayden explains the monopolisation of North American freight and oil distribution by railway factions and The Standard Oil Company in the late 19th century, as well as how this parallels the monopolisation of infrastructure for the distribution of political and cultural ideas in 2021.

LINKS: 

The Limits of Growth
Alan Greenspan
Oil and railway monopolisation in the 19th century USA
Saturn Devouring his Son
The Danger of Corporate Monopolies


Jan 11, 202101:07:59
EP.28 THEY CAN TAKE AWAY MY PRIDE, BUT THEY CAN NEVER TAKE AWAY MY TESTOSTERONE

EP.28 THEY CAN TAKE AWAY MY PRIDE, BUT THEY CAN NEVER TAKE AWAY MY TESTOSTERONE

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In this episode, Damon kicks off by discussing the recent revelation that humankind is experiencing a literal mass emasculation, which might lead to widespread male infertility, higher estrogen levels in men across the board, and a slew of other concerning health issues.

Next, Hayden recounts the story of the North Korean resistance group, Free Joseon's recent raid of an embassy in Madrid, their operations geared towards speeding up the collapse of the regime, and the state of North Korean society in general.

To finish off, the guys discuss China's recruitment of cast aside Western experts, the millennial-boomer economic finger-pointing war, and more.


LINKS:
Echo of truth, North Korean vlog
Adrian Hong and Free Joseon
North Korean society and stability

Dec 29, 202001:21:56
EP27. NEXT STOP, GAMESTOP MOON-BASE

EP27. NEXT STOP, GAMESTOP MOON-BASE

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In this episode the guys are joined by Gamestop stock analyst extraordinaire, Rod Alzmann, AKA U/Uberkikz11, to discuss all things Gamestop as the company transitions through its most turbulent period to date and investors attempt to react accordingly. Rod also shares his thoughts on the stock market and economy more broadly, the pandemic, and what 2021 might hold in store.

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Dec 17, 202001:23:04
EP.26 THE IDEOLOGY CONVERGENCE VECTOR

EP.26 THE IDEOLOGY CONVERGENCE VECTOR

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In this episode of the podcast, the guys kick off by touching on their new Patreon bonus offerings, before briefly discussing current media content, a fascinating upcoming guest, the return of international travel in 2021, and other assorted topics.

Following this, Damon shares the sad but intriguing tale of the death of former Zappos CEO, and larger than life tech entrepreneur Tony Hsieh (24:55). Next, Hayden recounts the odd history of a French UFO cult, The International Raëlian Movement, their predictions for humanity's eventual union with our alien masters, and their quest for sexual liberalisation (50:27). 

To finish off, the guys discuss Burning Man, the cultish tendencies of extreme ideology, the pros and cons of self-exploration, and more (1:13:40).

LINKS:
Raelism
Life and death of Tony Hsieh
Burning man
The Raelian embassy

Dec 08, 202001:29:13
EP.25 IT'S A FINANCIAL GANG-BANG AND YOU'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT

EP.25 IT'S A FINANCIAL GANG-BANG AND YOU'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT

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In this episode the guy's kick things off by discussing the state of the global economy and the dynamics at play which prevent much of the middle and lower class from gaining a foothold on the ladder to prosperity, taxing big tech companies, and the 'great reset' of the post-COVID world.

Next, Hayden provides a run down into the anatomy of Australia's greatest diplomatic blunder of the 21st century, which involves war crimes committed by Australian special forces troops in Afghanistan, a burgeoning trade war with the rising dragon that is China, the pathetic Scott Morrison, and more (23:20). Following this, the guys briefly discuss the recently revealed connection between an Australian academic imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges and the larger than life, Julian Assange (44:23).

To follow up, Damon gives his take on a fresh scandal involving pharmaceutical giant purdue, management consultants Mackenzie and Co., and the wave of Oxycontin deaths currently breaking over the United States (48:04).

Wrapping up, the guys touch on the kick backs provided to doctors from pharma companies in exchange for increased prescriptions of marketed drugs, medicinal marijuana, the relationship between beer hops and cannabis, future revolutions which might advance society and more (55:17).


LINKS:
Julian Assange's cousin's espionage charges
China's Twitter meme game is strong
Purdue, Mackenzie and Co., Oxycontin
Relationship between hops and weed
Australian war crimes


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Dec 03, 202001:25:37
EP.24 THE SPOOKS ARE OUT TO GET YOU
Nov 24, 202001:21:39
EP.23 THE YEAR'S 1984, AND WE CAN SENSE THERE'S SOMETHING FISHY GOING ON
Nov 18, 202001:14:23
EP.22 PEDOPHILE FUCK CULT

EP.22 PEDOPHILE FUCK CULT

In this episode, the guys kick off with a quick chat about Damon's temporary home, Dunedin, as well as shouting out some listener-suggested topics.

After this, they begin a deep-dive into the Hillsong Church, sharing what has been learned over an emergency 18hr research spree to prepare for the show. Topics include Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz' recent cheating scandal and expulsion from the church (4:20), Hillsong's inherent capitalistic motivators (11:28), the parasitic nature of Hillsong in terms of its extraction of money from the population and takings minds (21:42), and the church's shadowy ties to Australian PM, Scott Morrison (38:59).

In the back half of the show, they talk about Hillsong's and Christianity's grasp on power, the upper echelons of the Western World where most decisions are made by a few, and investigating subcultures (46:38).


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Hillsong Essay by Lech Blaine of The Monthly
Hillsong founder Brian Houston mind-tricks Scomo
The Feed/Viceland doco
Carl Lentz cheats
Hillson's potential influence on Scomo
Nov 13, 202001:23:59
EP.21 NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, I'LL ALWAYS LOVE CIGARETTES, AND THAT'S SOMETHING THEY'LL NEVER TAKE AWAY FROM ME
Nov 06, 202001:18:22
EP.20 DICK SWINGING INTO A GENE-SELECTED LABOUR NIRVANA
Oct 27, 202001:27:32
EP.19.1 NONE OF MY MATES KILLED ANYBODY BUT I FEEL LIKE I'VE MET THESE GUYS BEFORE [BONUS POD]
Oct 26, 202048:50
EP.19 IN LOCK-STEP TOWARDS THE MARKET SUPER-ORGANISM
Oct 20, 202001:46:20
EP.18 ARMED WITH CONFIDENCE AND ENOUGH PAIN

EP.18 ARMED WITH CONFIDENCE AND ENOUGH PAIN

In episode 18, the guys kick off by discussing caffeine addiction (1:06) , Trump's recent endorsement of Regeneron stocks (6:30), current finance stuff (11:19), the Netflix series, 'Dirty money' (21.38) and more. Next, Damon and Hayden present a two-pronged show and tell celebrating the insanity and drive of anti-virus anti-hero, John McAfee, his retreat from the tech world to Belize, alleged manufacturing of rare narcotics and his rag-tag escape from the law across international borders (35:16). To finish off, Damon draws the analogy between McAfee and Hunter S. Thompson (1:01:32), Hayden drops a take on Thompson's auto-biography, Kingdom of Fear (1:05:18) , and both reflect on what might really matter once one hits the retirement village and wonders "have I lived a good life" (1:18:30)?

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Trump's Regeneron address
McAfee's Bluelight thread
Hunter S. Thompson's Rolling Stone piece (the official article is paywalled, but some legend has posted the whole thing in a Reddit thread).
William S. Burroughs kills his wife
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Oct 13, 202001:31:03
EP.17 PANOPTIC BLISS AND NETFLIX DICKS
Oct 08, 202001:26:05
EP.16.1 WHAT ARE WE REALLY DEBATING HERE? [BONUS POD]

EP.16.1 WHAT ARE WE REALLY DEBATING HERE? [BONUS POD]

In this bonus pod, the boys react to the first US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The discussion covers the continuation of centrist, liberal governance perpetuated by the ongoing drone war, murder of innocents and military industrial complex, the disintegration of coherent policy in narratives relating to the election as well as takes on who came out 'on top'.

Oct 01, 202033:20
EP.16 THERE'S A WAR GOING ON IN YOUR MIND YOU AIN'T SAFE FROM
Sep 29, 202001:24:43
EP.15 WE'RE IN A RACE TO THE BOTTOM, BUT HOW GOOD IS IT ONCE YOU GET THERE?!
Sep 07, 202001:33:06
EP.14 BRISBANE'S NEXT CEO SLAYER FT. AMY MACMAHON
Sep 03, 202001:20:49
EP.13 THE PROFESSIONALISM PROFESSIONAL

EP.13 THE PROFESSIONALISM PROFESSIONAL

In this episode we talk with Ryan Menner, who leads the operational and strategic program of the Eidos Institute hosted within the Queensland University of Technology and also conducts research for The University of Queensland's Institute for Social Science Research. We talk about how society regards professionalism, objectivity and subjectivity, as well as look at how our treatment of these spaces leads to real-world impacts.

Aug 26, 202001:12:27
EP.12 REVOLUTIONARY THEORY: FROM PSYCHE TO SOCIETY

EP.12 REVOLUTIONARY THEORY: FROM PSYCHE TO SOCIETY

In this episode we talk about revolutionary theory, the breaking of our collective self-worth resulting in political tribalism and the way our innate want for belonging and to be needed drives the way we live our lives. First off, Hayden offers an overview of the dichotomy of our psyche's and our need to find space for our naturally destructive tendencies and balance it with broadly accepted conceptions of the 'good' (7:04). Next, we dive into the details of a 1967 paper which attempted to provide a theory for understanding the nature and origins of political revolutions and how this theory can be applied to current context (17:34). Later, Damon makes the case for concern over the lack of available space for new innovation and institutions to rise without structural changes and we discuss how this connects to competition for reproductive prospects and desirability (37:20). On the back-end, we carry on to discuss some current media stories, politics, lad culture, trips to Thailand, existential doubt and what we've got in store for Modern Guilt in the near future (1:02:35). CORRECTION: Hayden is a dickhead and referred to a book called "Working With Your Shadow". This was a mistake, and the book is in fact called "Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche".
LINKS:
A Theory of Revolution (sign up to JSTOR for access to 100 free articles per month).
Russ Roberts on political discourse
Herman Cain tweets from beyond the grave
Zyzz God
Owning Your Own Shadow

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Aug 17, 202001:42:03
EP.11 FAUSTIAN BARGAINS AND MODERN TRADE-OFFS
Aug 10, 202001:25:47
EP.10 WALLS AROUND THE IVORY TOWER
Aug 04, 202001:34:13
EP.9 WHEN PROGRESS WON'T WORK
Jul 27, 202001:31:36