Doug Casey's Take [ep.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1. *Introduction and Discussion on Encyclopedia Britannica* - 00:00:02
2. *The Rise of New Online Encyclopedias* - 00:01:09
3. *The Decline of Traditional Encyclopedias and Wikipedia* - 00:01:51
4. *Taylor Swift's Popularity and Cultural Impact* - 00:02:26
5. *Perceptions of Taylor Swift and Pop Music* - 00:04:02
6. *Harvard, MIT, and Penn Scandal Discussion* - 00:05:12
7. *Decline of Higher Education and University Administration* - 00:06:55
8. *Plagiarism Issues in Academia* - 00:09:34
9. *Economic Challenges and Higher Education Crisis* - 00:10:52
10. *Gen Z Perspectives on Education and Workforce* - 00:13:01
11. *Harvard's Financial Status and Donor Influence* - 00:14:05
12. *Higher Education Reform and Collapse Predictions* - 00:15:04
13. *Economic Predictions and Market Analysis* - 00:18:37
14. *Political and Financial Insights from Fund Managers* - 00:20:22
15. *Issues in College Governance and Administration* - 00:21:29
16. *Alternatives to Traditional College Education* - 00:22:50
17. *Historical Context: The Rape of Nanking* - 00:24:29
18. *Global Conflicts and Genocide* - 00:27:02
19. *Saddam Hussein's Capture and Trial* - 00:30:07
20. *Current Political Developments and Analysis* - 00:32:17
21. *Zelensky's Address and International Relations* - 00:36:33
22. *Predictions for 2024 and Closing Remarks* - 00:38:54
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[@taylorcollins615]

Doug & Matt are a breath of fresh air in terms of logic & rationale in this world of clowns. Thank you gents for what you do.

[@brainkill7034]

Amen

[@DavesNotHome]

Agreed.

[@WellDressedCaveman]

My son is 19. He got his welding certifications in high school, for free. He jumped into the job market at $20/hr, with 0 debt! He can take it as far as he wants.

[@sandyshoals7565]

Should we be shocked at plagiarism by the president of Harvard when the president of the USA is himself a plagiarist? Sign of the times, I guess.

[@doofchikadoofchicawaawaa6029]

The president of the USA is a fraud, a doppelganger a stunt double it's not even the same guy and its bloody obvious

[@oliveoil7642]

The president is also a chronic lier!

[@420kushmaster]

2023 has been the best year of my life! 2024 will be what you make of it.

[@robertbusuttil7848]

I certainly agree with what you said. That's wisdom. Young Robert in Australia.

[@erichhonecker8548]

Putin for Nobel Peace prize for being so long suffering and showing such amazing restraint!

[@CurtisMoe]

A great day when a Matt and Doug video is released.

[@Adam6t]

outside USA , here in Europe nobody recognize Taylor Swift, she is annonymous

[@terrancefoody1561]

I have never heard a song by Taylor Swift

[@livinginitaly16years80]

The Nanking Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, occurred in 1937 when Japanese forces captured the Chinese city of Nanking (now Nanjing). During this period, an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 Chinese civilians and surrendered soldiers were killed, and widespread atrocities such as mass executions, rape, and looting were committed by the Japanese troops over several weeks. It's considered one of the most brutal episodes of World War II.

[@TheNivekvideos]

Thanks guys for the information on Milei........................... “No such thing as left & right in politics only right & wrong, to believe otherwise only feeds a narrative of control” (Nivek) #438

[@JohnChalmers617]

Taylor Swift's fans should be called not too swift and then late for dinner.

[@jeffbarnhart6441]

my brain exploded when doug said he liked Barbie. omg

[@CentrifugalSatzClock]

"People trying to make sure the war doesn't wind down." That is truly depressing. Wouldn't it be truly great if you guys could get Mr. Milei on your show? Another great show!

[@jbwentworthe6082]

Reportedly, Harvard is also the recipient of $$Billions from Muslim "Entities" going into their Middle East Studies Dept.

[@l.a.mottern3106]

Genocide is something humans do all too well. The rape of Nanking and The Holocaust always stood out to me as horrific--Until Cambodia, The Balkans, & Covid.

[@jasonaris5316]

It’s called producer capture (very prevalent here in the U.K. public sector case in point the ministry of defence has more civil servants than actual soldiers sailors or airmen in the armed forces)

[@steveg4334]

All gutless yes men. Freemason types.

[@dazzk9635]

I like the comment, "I'd prefer to watch the collapse from my widescreen than from my front window" Nice one Doug...

[@borisperez3129]

As a kid I traveled the world with my parents and went to school one year in three different countries all with different languages. I think the student exchange program in HS is a way much better prep for open minded ones. Traveling and living with folks of different cultures and languages can only enrich an open mind. I believe Col. McGreggor did this in Germany. Anyhoo just my two cents

[@papalangiloi]

Thanks for the fragrant cup of coffee guys. I suspect Zelensky will arrive at his Ceaucescu moment sooner than later. Camille Paglia has similar views to Doug on the state of universities. Harvard is going to hell in a handbasket with a former PM from NZ with socialist ideas as a fellow at the moment. Great discussion.

[@andrewholden5575]

Yes , Marbella marina in Spain over last year 20-30 super yachts with Ukraine ownership

[@usewhatyouhave6975]

it sounds like Harvard is a microcosm of North American society where we have more than 1 administrator per worker

[@brucerobtoy2888]

FJB and the black 🐴 horse he rode in on.

[@charlesobradovich5819]

Doug has everything on the list. Todays program showcases his exceptional biceps.

[@SassaFrass28]

Taylor Swift is a performer during a time when there are 10x the global population & ease of access to the public. There was Beatlemania in the 1960’s & Elvis & the Beatles are still revered for their music & personal influence on music & culture. The legacy of Taylor is not known yet. The highest earnings market in entertainment are girls from 7-15 & those were & are Taylor fans.

[@lucs6172]

Where did curiosity go and what happened to the investigative minds? What happened to critical thinking?

[@DavidisDawei]

If I remember correctly, Larry Summers lost quite a bit of the endowment when he was President of Harvard...because he's the smartest man in the world

[@crimeajewel]

If I write as my PhD Sir Issac Newton's work, can I get a job with Harvard Uni ? I hear they pay good 😊😊😊

[@augustsnowfall5189]

I really enjoyed today’s talk guy’s. Thanking you for the sanity from 🇦🇺✌🏼

[@amberrocks6991]

Growing up , my mom had a collection of encyclopedias called World Encyclopedia , I think…or maybe, World Book Encyclopedia . Any hoos, they were really awesome! So many school reports that I rocked it with those books. I wish I said to keep ‘em when she asked. But I only requested the D and the M and the S’s books cuz they were my favorite for some reason😂. They had way more information and better content with better informative descriptions,photos,illustrations than any Brittanica books.

[@moonlightshadow2664]

Thank you Doug and Matt. Love to see you, and greatly value your insights.

[@akzocolo]

I’m 4 minutes in and I’m hearing about Taylor Swift. ?

[@courtneysmithtriathlon]

Oh boy that title! When Doug and Matt speak, I listen 🙏

[@leannevitale3228]

Taylor is not a girl. Look closely

[@demri123]

Just like big mike

[@joannewolfe5688]

I am so loving these Doug Casey podcasts -- just recently discovered and I am binge-watching. Such a brilliant guy, and funny, too. I don't agree with every statement, but enough that listening to him speak is quite illuminating. Not to mention good stock tips! Keep up the great work.

[@lancemairs4956]

It is nothing to do with the music it is about living vicariously vs authentically.

[@poleag]

Worst year in living memory? What about that year when most of the world got locked in their houses? Or the year when millions of people lost their houses and jobs? I don't know what's going to happen in 2024, but I'll take almost anything over reliving those years.

[@DougCaseysTake]

Let’s check back in a year.

[@AjNotsri]

@@DougCaseysTakelol

[@poleag]

@@AjNotsri You guys are scaring me.

[@sebastienloyer9471]

​@@DougCaseysTake😊 only when looking back on time we can assist to the differences.

[@mgiblonski4318]

Those words may come back to haunt you......I suspect 2019/20 was just the entree and warm up act.

[@raymond7427]

I always love to watch Doug Casey whilst having breakfast Sunny side up!

[@almor2445]

Looking forward to 2024! Let's get it done!

[@user-gf3lw5pi4t]

So far so good 2024

[@leighnapier4505]

Get out of big cities ! It won’t be pretty.

[@christopherbic7688]

Excellent discussion Gentlemen. As usual. It really is increasingly rare to partake of consistent, wise thoughts expressed by men. Well done yet again.

[@mattanderson6672]

Thanks guys!

[@parkburrets4054]

Here’s a curiosity: how come the encyclopedias that came out in the decade following WWII made zero mention of the Holocaust?

[@orangejulius8366]

Quit noticing

[@dicksavage88]

That narrative took 70 years to write and refine and unleash upon the nonbelievers in 2020.

[@globalsolidarity55]

Yes. It's all so tiresome. And the fact that they're still beating the holocaust drum 80 years later ought to tell you something too.

[@johnalder6028]

​@@globalsolidarity55Whats the difference between the holocaust and a cow? You cant milk a cow for 80 years.

[@solyluna1778]

Do it. Just try. It doesn't hurt. Use your brain.

[@Corteum]

Doug, have you revised your take on the 2024-2025 Deagel forecast? What's the latest on that?

[@marianmoses9604]

Harvard may have $53B dollars in their endowment, but they burn through $5B a year in expenses, so it DOES matter if alumni start cutting them off from new inflows of cash.

[@JohnDaniels]

Hey 👋 guys, good to hear from you 👍🏻

[@user-on3ns8qx4d]

Optimistic. Positive think change.

[@EMan-cu5zo]

Doug has found a family member in Matt. I have a close relationship with a guy about 20 years older than me as well. Though these two keep in touch more than I do. Having people you can count on and trust like these two appear to have is something everyone in life needs. Age difference doesn’t make a difference, as long as you’re not a pedo of course.

[@kirstinstrand6292]

A rare gift I'd say.

[@Peter-MH]

Doug gets it all spot-on! 👍

[@trevordowney6425]

With that attitude, it will. 2024 is gonna be my best year yet!

[@DAVERAYNARD]

VERY HONEST AND INTERESTING

[@KyleSector]

I'm glad your posting in HD now

[@stevewellman3154]

You’re just a couple of old guys lamenting the stupidity of the changing times!!! But…. I’m an old guy too and totally agree with you! Especially about Taylor Swift!

[@SassaFrass28]

Guy on right isn’t old

[@brendandoherty2861]

Ive had a bad feeling about 2024 for a few months now, its hard to believe things can get any worse!

[@Callousedhands.]

I share your sentiments. I also believe that there will be no U.S. 2024 Presidential Election.

[@Cindi-zi1nc]

When BRICS drops their currency, we are fkd

[@Cindi-zi1nc]

​@@Callousedhands.Biden will bite the dust real soon. Long enough for kamala to ruin a few things 😂

[@kirstinstrand6292]

I do wonder if something will happen to Trump...I'm not a voter in POTUS campaigns. @@Callousedhands.

[@fletchf.fletch8242]

​@@kirstinstrand6292 I think Newsome will run against Trump and like you, believe "something" will happen to T-man. 💀

[@theholyearthgod1363]

Find the connection between TS and the SWIFT bank

[@BorisLudwig]

Doug, you should care, because if the powerful can do that to the weak and get away with it (every western politician is publicly supporting this) the this is how our governments will treat you and I if they want you out of the way.

[@airbourne2]

Thanks!

[@kareneDallas]

The problem with the college kids is that they don’t know anything about the war or history of the Israeli Palestine conflict. They’re just siding with those they view as oppressed and the displaced “indigenous” people. Universities should be educating and enlightening students. Not enabling bad behavior like hating a race & encouraging violence.

[@cosette999]

How can the founding of Israel not be viewed as the displacing of one population for the benefit of another population? Initially Britain had promised that land to the people who lived there if they helped Britain defeat the Ottoman Empire. Once Britain had control they reneged on that promise. I’ll admit, I am not well versed in the entire history of the region but it seems to me that the creation of Israel has never been something the surrounding countries agreed with. Why force a nation into existence where it is not wanted? What is the end goal?

[@georgejetson3648]

You must be Jewish.

[@biglance]

Dear Doug and Matt, I am in China now and have lived here for awhile, speak Chinese etc. Please read this book about how Japan EXTRACTED a lot of the gold from China/Asia, almost no one talks about this, this was 1000's of years of WEALTH that was sucked out and brought to Japan and buried in the Philippines. Now China has been rebuilding their stores of gold, you will like this book: Gold Warriors: America's Secret Recovery of Yamashita's Gold . peace from Fujian, China.

[@claytonmatt4334]

I read that book years ago after hearing stories from people while in the Philippines that the Japanese indeed buried a bunch of gold before they surrendered the Philippines. The book provides a very interesting perspective on ww2 in Asia that just isn't mentioned in the western discourse. For example, Japan's plan was to sue for peace when their loss appeared inevitable, at which point they would repatriate all the gold they had stolen and stored in the Philippines. The US refused so the Japanese then had no choice but to bury it all. Supposedly most of it was recovered by the local govt in the 80's.

[@biglance]

VERY INTERESTING! I did not hear that part, I've been in the Philippines up in some of the areas where it was apparently buried, I have a friend whose parents were friends with Marcos and he told me when he was a kid his dad (friends with Marcos) had a big Gold Bar he brought out once...my friend played with Marcos' kids in Hawaii at their home. Anyhow, very interesting for sure, worth a read IMO! peace@@claytonmatt4334

[@kirstinstrand6292]

A true story? @@claytonmatt4334

[@michaelcharette8708]

The 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea party is December 16th . The straw that broke the camels back and brought and end to the unfair taxes from England

[@rayallan3650]

Well spoken

[@MrRentcor]

Today’s DEI administrators are yesterday’s Soviet political officers

[@Ninja9JKD]

If peace is one of your values, but you support what Israel is doing, then you're not really pro peace. How many times have the refused a peace deal?

[@TheDude.]

Great video. Been watching these for a while. Random question: What watch is Doug wearing? Sorry, I have the watch bug.

[@paulwilson7622]

Anerican citizens should talk to European cutuzebs to hear what they think of the US Gov policies. They also need to speak to the Vietnamese in Vietnam, and mist curhzens in Larin American subjeects. As they say, "keep your enemies close but your friends closer". Just Ask the Germans over who they know blew up the natgas pipeline!

[@gollwoods3854]

We will see. Changes may happen that wake people up.

[@FreedomTalkMedia]

I've never wanted a crash before but I'm looking forward to this one. The primary reason is because prices are out of control in the economy and need to be reset. This is especially the case with houses and cars / trucks. I want to buy a house. I earn nominally 4.25 times the money I earned when I bought my current home. So, I want to go bigger and nicer. I can't do that now, with these prices like they are. They are starting to fall but they have a long way to go.

[@islesanctum833]

On the other side of this impending shit show, you'll be kneeling to the Chinese just to get a bowl of rice

[@raymond7427]

Here's my take on the world as it stands presently, especially here in the Western .hemisphere in particular. Every civilization centers around a 'cultus' (Latin for religion) which informs its culture, its ethical vision, and its general sense of well-being and purpose. We know that the West was by and large informed by the philosophical tradition of ancient Greece, especially with Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Later on in history, we inherited a mystical and supernatural tradition in the shape of Christianity which also incorporated the thought of Aristotle in particular. However, pace Sam Harris, author of Letter to a Christian Nation, our civilisation can hardly claim to call itself Christian any longer. Certainly our legislators are no longer Christian and there is a good deal of animus against the Christian perspective especially with respect to sexuality, procreation and gender. As for philosophy, the academies (no longer Christian either) have fallen victim to any number of crazed postmodern ideologies whose main thrust is critical (of the past and of tradition) and deconstructive so that meaning in any text is understood as being purely subjective. This can only lead to atomization, divisiveness, uncertainty and anomie. And this is where our societies stand today such that there is a cultural divide in North America that is as deep and wide as the Grand Canyon. We appear to have replaced the Christian religion with the new religion of 'scientism.' Believe the science' went the mantra during the so-called pandemic. In spite of no human trials, the believers all lined up for the countermeasures. It could only have been an act of faith. What did anyone know about the mechanism of action, the efficacy or the safety of the new wonder medicine? What did your doctor really know or the nurse administering the shot? They spoke blandly of 'informed consent' but how many thought to ask searching or pertinent questions about the material that would shortly be injected into their vascular system? What really prepared the way for our unquestioning stupidity? How did we come to such a sorry pass? (to be continued..)

[@rmondave]

I was mesmorized by your Donahue interview, it was my senior year of college, and your book and 1 hour interview gave credibility to my already cynical view of banksters, pols, and the growing mob. Noting a couple of years earlier Treasury had to roll their debt over in SwissFranc and DM😢😢😢 Hard to counter your thesis with whats going on now.

[@14Unow]

Money for Ukraine adds to US debt pile I would imagine?

[@beverley3023]

Hello, did you ever find out Doug more information about the situation with the Deagal population reduction? Thank You

[@angershark88]

I think since Gen Z is not going to college, I think companies would rather go bankrupt, outsource, move overseas rather than actually train an employee without a college degree. What say you?

[@islesanctum833]

God... How I like how Doug just calls it out without being afraid of using appropriate street words to describe the truth

[@Indiodyssey]

I remember being absolutely crazy about the Beatles. And I wasn't the only one. Is this on the same line as "swifties"?

[@WhosoeverBelieveth]

Same. Idol worship is idol worship. See Jeremiah 13:10; 16:20 KJV

[@awkwardariya3366]

Good positive title

[@CharlesCherryWatercolors]

I couldn't say if I've ever heard a Taylor Swift song, but that movement sounds like a form of zeitgeist, or "spirit" of this age.

[@grailarts]

A nice listen as usual/ Thanks amigos- what book on ww1 are you using for homeschool? I appreciate all resources of this sort.

[@DougCaseysTake]

It’s part of the “uncle Eric” series by Richard Maybury. www.google.com/search?q=uncle+eric+books&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#wgvs=e

[@westsidegreg555]

Great podcast like always. And I hope Doug's prediction at the end is wrong but it is looking that way😬🤭

[@thomasskelton1555]

I thought aristotle was paid quite handsomely by king philip to teach his young alexander

[@kirstinstrand6292]

People don't change per Robert Sapolsky. We are our biologic DNA, cells, neutrons, etc.

[@user-rp5vx2pb9i]

Definitely agree with Matt that they are trying to save the war in Ukraine by getting USA involved just like in WW I. Also, the trailer for the new movie, Civil War just came out maybe both of you can comment on that during next conversation? Would be very interesting what you both have to say. It's going to be released in Spring 2024 months before the election. Thank you.

[@bartcobb877]

I saw the dept of education in baltimore makes 440 thousand a year..... please colllapse.. I cant take it anymore

[@mikemotorbike4283]

Guys you're seeking reason in the mind of a 13 year old. This is about boy-crazy girls screaming, crying, and swooning over Eternal True Love.

[@Gold_Silver.]

Doug Casey the 🐐 of economics 💪🏼 Gold & #Silver to the 🌕 baby #EndTheFed Sound Money > fiat currency

[@CigarAttache]

Doug nailed it "when you make predictions. Make them often because this way you can choose the ones you were right about" LOL That's pretty much nails every stock,economic and geopolitical "expert" on social media! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Andrew-ci4vb]

Doug hit the nail on the head with Zelenski. Shameful

[@JanRiffler]

The only time I use Wikipedia is to check the "early life" section.

[@56243G]

Wikipedia?? Screw that. Infogalactic has been around for years.

[@danielj3010]

Gen Z is the Crypto Generation.

[@paulwilson7622]

It was a show trial in The Hague after W2 where the nazis were tortured for confessions. Thise confessions were acceoted by the Judges and Lawyers for a pre judged outcome . Not that I don't think it was accurate, but it was not legal. We saw this in Guantanamo too and probably many more!

[@MartyFRsfNE]

@Prince is releasing NEW Libertarian Loving anarchistic music ( which he produced, wrote, arranged, sang, performed in studio &/or on stage ) with stylistically dazzling variety & multifaceted appeal - from the AfterLife. TS is a Corporate Industry Inc Sock Puppet.

[@Monica23881]

There must be some sort of MK Ultra or NLP in Taylor's music. Also look carefully that's a guy

[@man_at_the_end_of_time]

Iris Chang was the author.

[@parkburrets4054]

Maybe y’all need to write a book on how to be a well rounded woman?

[@skylx0812]

...bring it

[@RogerSmith-lc9lo]

Most Americans support their own demise……

[@Gary-vo9rm]

As Israel goes, so goes the world. Biblically/prophetically, 5784 is our (Israel's) _"year of consequences."_ If half the world knew the details... nevermind... wouldn't change a thing.

[@dikhed1639]

I don't know about the colleges so much as I would say "Don't go to grade school or high school".

[@bu5hm4nn]

Sorry if you guys are getting bombarded with this: I would LOVE to hear Doug's take on Milei's first week and the measures announced.

[@DougCaseysTake]

This pretty well summarizes it open.substack.com/pub/dougcasey/p/cautious-pessimism-about-javier-milei?r=3p7f&

[@tonycanaris1778]

Taylor swift has spells puts on their concert attendees.

[@user-cn5ri5he4c]

Perhaps the sentiment is anti WAR not anti semetic.

[@demri123]

Exactly. Anti occupation. Anti zionist