Modern Guilt
By Modern Guilt
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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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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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.
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Havana syndrome- https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/vienna-is-the-new-havana-syndrome-hotspot
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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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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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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.
LINKS
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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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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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.
LINKS
https://www.wsj.com/articles/if-you-sell-a-house-these-days-the-buyer-might-be-a-pension-fund-11617544801 https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Great-Reset-BlackRock-Is-Fueling-A-120-Trillion-Transformation-On-Wall-St.html
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EP.36 MOON BASE DEPARTED- GAZING INTO THE EXPANSE FT. ROD ALZMANN
In the wake of Rod's extraordinary Gamestop journey and year to date, the guys debrief on the Gamestop madness and look forwards to discuss the economic outlook for the 2020s, attempting to find the even keel between inflation fears and roaring twenties hype.
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Gamestop Due Diligence- gmedd.com/
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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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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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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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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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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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EP.31 EVERYTHING IS A CRISIS IF YOU LOOK AT IT THE RIGHT WAY
In this episode, the guys kick off by discussing the debate around Australia day and the contentious nature of national holidays in general.
Next, Damon talks about a recent theory espoused by Michael Burry of 'The Big Short' fame, which suggests that due to worryingly illiquid passive stock holdings in many of the S&P500's smaller companies, we could be facing down an impending ETF bubble.
After this, Hayden tells the story of Chinese tech billionaire Jack Ma's recent disappearance in response to his criticisms of the Chinese Communist Party's moves to regulate China's booming tech and finance sectors.
To wrap up, the guys speculate on the superpower status of the USA moving forwards, potential changes that could be implemented in order to slow or reverse its seemingly inevitable decline, and the possibility of an Asia-Pacific travel bubble.
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Michael Burry on the ETF bubble
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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
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
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.
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Echo of truth, North Korean vlog
Adrian Hong and Free Joseon
North Korean society and stability
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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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).
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Raelism
Life and death of Tony Hsieh
Burning man
The Raelian embassy
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).
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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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EP.24 THE SPOOKS ARE OUT TO GET YOU
In this week's episode, the guys start off by discussing the recent announcement that Kim Han-Sol, nephew of North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Il is currently in the protective custody of the CIA.
Following this, Damon shares his exploration of US army and intelligence projects geared towards manufacturing dissent in foreign states (13:49), the Twitter clone built by USAID in an attempt to destabilize Cuba in 2014 (19:57), and the guys discuss the feasibility of indoctrination through nefarious means compared to attempts to simply tap into pre-existing dissident ideas (26:13).
After this, Hayden provides a run-down of the United States backed coup over lithium resources in Bolivia which saw the socialist president Evo Morales ousted (35:38), the guys discuss this as a demonstration of mainstream media's requirement to protect neoliberal corporate interests (49:25), and the relatively low cost of buying influence from corrupt public servants (54:55).
To finish off, ideas such as moral relativism, the forms that moral and immoral acts take when scaled, and more (1:05:50).
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Kim Han-Sol and the CIA
Project Camelot
The USAID Twitter clone
Bolivia's lithium resources
Glen Greenwald on Bolivian coup
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EP.23 THE YEAR'S 1984, AND WE CAN SENSE THERE'S SOMETHING FISHY GOING ON
In this episode, Damon kicks off by sharing the tale of his strange, yet enlightening weekend encounter with five gym bros (1:07), and then the guys respond to listener input and share their thoughts on the concept of 'doublethink', its relevance to our current political/media climate, the function of disinformation in a culture war and the uncanny alignment between progressive and corporate interests (10:05).
In the second half, they touch on the feeling amongst the general public that something is 'off' amongst powerbrokers (40:48), the reprehensible foreign policy and intelligence practices of the USA (46:39), the military-industrial complex's impact on US international relations (52:31) and more.
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Bill Maher on The Democrats and race
Murder of Al-Qaeda's number two
Trump withdraws troops from Middle-East and Africa
Doublethink
Obama on the internet and democracy
Asia-Pacific trade deal
EP.22 PEDOPHILE FUCK CULT
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
EP.21 NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, I'LL ALWAYS LOVE CIGARETTES, AND THAT'S SOMETHING THEY'LL NEVER TAKE AWAY FROM ME
In this slightly unhinged episode, the guys discuss establishing laws on Mars, Trump repealing the Patriot Act, the glory of Hunter Biden and more, as election results roll in and the world holds its breath. Other topics include loving cigarettes, drinking other people's alcohol, South-East Asia, and more.
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Trump and the Patriot Act
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EP.20 DICK SWINGING INTO A GENE-SELECTED LABOUR NIRVANA
The guys start off this episode with a brief review of the recent, bonus pod on The Act of Killing and the latest non-scandal involving Hunter Biden's exposed penis and Rudy Giuliani's trouser adjustments (2:57).
Next, Hayden gives a run-down of the Obama-produced, licensed-to-Netflix documentary film, American Factory (17:18). This is followed by a reflection on Obama's political motivations, the co-option of social justice causes by corporate interests, and critique of token concessions to minority groups in the wake of the BLM movement (24:55).
Next, Damon shares a deep dive into 'eugenic dating algorithms' and the control exercised by tech companies over the courting process and determinants of self-worth resulting in stratified classes of 'haves' and 'have-nots' (50:09).
The episode finishes up by touching on the perils of celebrity and general tom-foolery (1:15:33).
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Tinder Select
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Kim Jong-Un is sad
American Factory trailer
Australian marijuana bust
Spotify's attempt at helping black people
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EP.19.1 NONE OF MY MATES KILLED ANYBODY BUT I FEEL LIKE I'VE MET THESE GUYS BEFORE [BONUS POD]
EP.19 IN LOCK-STEP TOWARDS THE MARKET SUPER-ORGANISM
In this politics and finance-focused episode, the guys start off with a chat about the recent New Zealand election results, what the next term of governance holds in store for Prime Minister Jacinda Adern and her Labour government, and the implications of this (2:05).
Following this, they explore the relationship between movements in politics and the movement of money in finance- particularly in big-tech (17:30), the recent Hunter Biden "scandal" (25:50), Hayden's new-found suspicion that we're all a part of one large super-organism connected through the internet (38:29) and the feasibility of Amazon as the final harbinger of socialism through its capacity to solve the age-old economics conundrum of the planner's dilemma (45:15).
To finish off, they talk about the impending(?) spiritual death of humankind, the appropriation of wealth by tech from other sectors, voting-related chaos, and more.
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Amazon and socialism
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Martin Shkreli's blog
The CCRU on accelerationism
US election overview
China and Taiwan
EP.18 ARMED WITH CONFIDENCE AND ENOUGH PAIN
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John McAfee's Belizean fuckstorm
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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EP.17 PANOPTIC BLISS AND NETFLIX DICKS
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In this episode, the boys start off with a quick rundown on president Trump's experimental COVID-19 treatment (2:00), Hayden's purchase of Regeneron Pharmaceutical stocks, an ode to the early days of Vice Media and the cowboys that got it off the ground (8:28), plus Tesla's employee stock options (16:36). Following this, Hayden gives an overview of Jeremy Bentham's 18th century, utilitarian design for the panopticon prison and how this applies to the digital age (21:45). Next, Damon breaks down the disingenuous narratives present in the popular new Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemna and discusses the disproportionate concern regarding the impact of algorithms and big data on the lives on consumers (26:36). The conversation continues by touching on topics such as mob justice, the Chinese surveillance state and more.
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Regeneron
Tesla Employee Stock Options
The Panopticon
We Live In Public Trailer
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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'.
EP.16 THERE'S A WAR GOING ON IN YOUR MIND YOU AIN'T SAFE FROM
In this episode Damon and Hayden warm up with a talk about the world of real estate agents (5:00) and the latest Trump-related topics (17:30). Following this, Hayden serves up a deep dive into the Russian state information warfare apparatus, psyop techniques and the international relations battle-ground (27:29). Next, Damon discusses his own experiences with misinformation and his views on Netflix's potential role as a contemporary propaganda machine (45:05). To finish up, the guys discuss the British monarchy, separating the work of great artists from their sins, the nature of repentance and what's coming up for Modern Guilt (1:01:00).
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Trump and the US election
Vladimir Putin's NYT op-ed
Russian Information Warfare: Implications for Deterrence Theory
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EP.15 WE'RE IN A RACE TO THE BOTTOM, BUT HOW GOOD IS IT ONCE YOU GET THERE?!
In this episode we take our time with a long-ass intro and discuss the prospect of political candidates running Only Fans accounts to fund campaigns, Donald Trump's least impressive offspring, Tiffany (1:58), Anti-lockdown COVID denier rallies in Australia (9:03), marijuana 'culture' in NZ (19:03), and fringe society more broadly. Next, for show and tell Damon dives into the current climate of faux class disputes amongst the only fans community and cam-girl farms (36:10). Hayden follows this up with a quick talk about Hong Kong's cage homes (1:00:38) before we finish off by talking about finding glory in the worst environments and finding happiness in labour struggles (1:11:05).
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Ladies of the Trump family deep-fakes (pornographic, 18+)
Hong Kong's cage homes
Dakter Green and The Daktory
BBC coverage of Melbourne's anti-lockdown rally
The Economist on Only Fans
The piece of shit who started Only Fans
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EP.14 BRISBANE'S NEXT CEO SLAYER FT. AMY MACMAHON
In this episode we were joined by Amy MacMahon, who is The Greens Candidate for the South Brisbane seat in Queensland's upcoming state election. We talked about her current campaign the mood she detects in the public (00:53), challenging the public stereotype of The Greens and selling progressive movements (13:56), policies for making Brisbane more climate-change proof (32:39), Critiques of the current Labor government's failures in the South Brisbane ward (47:27), whether or not we're facing a coming dystopia (1:04:52) and much more.
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Amy MacMahon's Offical website
Unemployment's relationship to immigration sentiment
The Unemployed Worker's Union
Pauline Hanson in a burka
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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.
EP.12 REVOLUTIONARY THEORY: FROM PSYCHE TO SOCIETY
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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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EP.11 FAUSTIAN BARGAINS AND MODERN TRADE-OFFS
In this episode we start off with a chat about Rupert Murdoch and his motivations, before segueing into a discussion of Faustian bargains, the moral cost of material pursuits and how the concept translates across culture, time and context (9:05). We continue to discuss celebrities selling their platforms and brands at negligible cost (24:30), the pros and cons of life-extension versus health-extension (30:35) and the eternally pondered upon topic of death and how we can approach it (45:21). We finish off by looking at the birth of celebrity in US aviator, Charles Lindbergh, the recent cancelling of Ellen Degeneres and more (1:08:20).
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Buy a cheap celebrity endorsement
Charles Lindbergh, the original international celebrity
The Unabomber Manifesto
Faust and Fame
Healthier Not Longer Lives
The Disease Model
The Death of Muammar Gaddafi (Warning: contains graphic images)
Arrest of Jonathan Sri
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EP.10 WALLS AROUND THE IVORY TOWER
In this episode we start off by discussing Australia's current COVID-19 situation (4:15), the unspectacular pleasures of traditional life (10:15) and living in the shadow of social media (14:00). Damon shares a summary of an article by macro-investor and philanthropist, Ray Dalio, which explores the rapidly growing socio-economic divide between the bottom 60% of society and the professional managerial class. We elaborate on this by exploring the varied mechanisms at play which contribute to accelerating this divide and the flow-on effects of this on partisanship and political tribalism. We continue on to talk about accelerationism, the philosophical movement which advocates for the speeding up of capitalism to its inevitable end point, or even the complete collapse of social order. Lastly, we finish off by discuss the only fans phenomenon, the future of AI and VR sex, kink-shaming and more.
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Manufactured scarcity and hunter gatherer societies
Ray Dalio on the top 40% and bottom 60%
The Automotive industry's effect on city planning
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EP.9 WHEN PROGRESS WON'T WORK
In this episode we start off with a recount of Hayden's incel dog-piling experience and a look at some current media stories. Next, Damon takes a dive into political tribalism by filling us in on a BLM steam game which has whipped liberal gamers into a frenzy (31:58) and the recent Goya Foods 'scandal' involving Trump, delicious Hispanic foodstuffs and a lot of tantrums (41:00). After this, Hayden offers some insights from a groundbreaking article published by New York Times Magazine which covers climate change, human displacement and the way these compound social justice issues (48:35). We finish off by discussing food security, the failure of cities and systems for progress, and the broader impacts of this on not just the global South, but also its impending impact on the West (1:05:25).
LINKS
From Damon:
BLM Steam game
Goya Foods
Negative XP
That Feel When No GF
From Hayden:
The Great Climate Migration
Incel dogpile
Filoxiny by Skinshape
Scott Morrison isn't working hard enough
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EP.8 MASKED INCELS AFTER DARK
In this episode we start with a discussion of bland memoirs and documenting life. Next, Damon tells the tragic tale of Christine Chubbuck and the rise of the incel phenomenon (13:40). Following this, Hayden sparks a discussion of the dual stupid-adventurous intersectionality of men, highlighted by their refusal to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic (42:00). We wrap up with quick hits touching on neo-hippies vs inner-city environmentalists, specialty coffee culture, literature and as usual, much more (1:09:02). LINKS TO MORE CONTENT: Andrew Marr interview with Chinese ambassador to the UK 'Bad Vibes' by Shlohmo Coronavirus face masks: Why men are less likely to wear masks on the BBC
Bill Clinton Cigar antics
https://www.journalism.org/1998/10/20/the-cigar/
Bjork Stalker Video
EP.7 THE ISOLATIONIST FEAT. MICHAEL HUDSON
In our first episode featuring a guest, Michael Hudson joined us to start a conversation about the intersectionality of film production, marketing and manufactured controversy. We break down societal rot, post-industrial despair and the differences between forms of isolation in regional New Zealand and Australia. Hayden gives a spiel of 17th century novel, Don Quixote, Damon smashes brains with his recount of Jada-Pinkett Smith's entanglement and Michael drops hints as to the whereabouts of his second-wave-proof hideout in regional Queensland.
LINKS:
The Hunt "Controversy"https://www.vulture.com/2020/03/all-the-hunt-controversy-and-cancellation-explained.html
Snowtown
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-20/can-snowtown-ever-shake-off-its-dark-past/11082778?nw=0
https://www.sbs.com.au/movies/review/snowtown-review-gloomy-portrait-misappropriated-vulnerability
Come and See
https://www.filmink.com.au/feeling-just-bit-happy-come-see-will-fix/
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-come-and-see-1985
"Misery Porn"
https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/why-wont-we-watch-australian-films-20141024-11bhia.html
Don Quixote
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote
Will and Jada-Pinkett Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NQE9BzPX9w