Michael Hudson: Debt, Economic Collapse, and the End of Civilization

[@gingerkilkus]

I think we are too obsessed about the economy crashing. In the right sense, the economy never crashes. It just undergoes cycles, and almost always recovers. So I really don't care what the predictions are. I just want to grow my portfolio. I read that people are pulling in massive profits despite the downturn. Any tips on how they do it?

[@CharlesArthur-fq5sx]

I think it's the professionals and those who use their services that are really pulling in the big money right now. There are really advisors that can help you achieve very consistent growth. I have a friend who pulled in more than $94k profit within three months. So you just have to make some research and get one who fits your fin-goal.

[@AlfredWilliams-ki6ri]

The market will always recover. The goal is to find quality stocks with long term potential. It's hard for the average Joe to do this, because it involves following a lot of industry news, following up with earnings, etc. It's easier to invest through an advisor who knows how stuff works, and make rocket returns.

[@williamDonaldson432]

Investing in quality stocks with long-term potential is a good strategy, but it can be challenging for the average person to do this on their own. Keeping up with industry news and earnings can be time-consuming and difficult. That's why it's easier to work with an advisor who can help you make informed decisions and potentially achieve high returns.

[@foreverlaura-fq4eu]

@@williamDonaldson432 Impressive can you share more info?

[@foreverlaura-fq4eu]

Impressive can you share more info?

[@karimb972]

85 years old and he thought he would be doing a 4.5 hour podcast! 😅 What a legend! God bless him!

[@jgalt308]

What did you do? Multiply by 3?

[@vivalaleta]

Hudson has it all - genius, compassion and a sense of humor.

[@robinsonerhardt]

so sweet!

[@wengtatfoong5037]

Qqq qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq q🎉🎉

[@YHauz-co]

Modern markets will be destroyed by fake food, services and money surrogates

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

he was born in Minneapolis and his dad was the newspaper editor for the local Teamsters strike that shutdown the city. So his dad got thrown in the federal prison as being - I don't know - treason or communist or something. Yes Michael started out in music training in college - so he goes back to the root cause from ancient civilization. Very excellent research for sure.

[@TimJohnson-x1o]

5 years older than Biden. That's what 3 standard deviations of intelligence looks like. Check out Chomsky before his stroke for another case.

[@ericrobinson7184]

I don't know how this man manages to bang out one masterpiece after another, but I am so thankful!

[@robinsonerhardt]

Michael's a consistent kind of guy!

[@jrshield7793]

Experience practice and he likes it

[@vonfloryanzia138]

As am I. Amazed.

[@pipster1891]

I wish I could afford to buy one of his books. They are so expensive! (I live in a non-English-speaking country so libraries are not an option).

[@landontesar3070]

will be interesting to see if the internet can sustain the weight of this truth

[@andyjblosser]

This guy is a genius. I'm shocked more people don't know about his work. He's one of the most revolutionary thinkers of our time. Thanks for platforming him!

[@robinsonerhardt]

thanks for coming to my platform!

[@bhok5228-ff8bs]

Because this guy is a danger for the elites.

[@pecan11]

He’s not revolutionary in the sense of Marx. He’s a Marxist economist for damn good reason! Read CAPITAL 2 and 3 vols What Mike is groundbreaking is in DEBT

[@jrshield7793]

How does the saying go? It's hard to learn about something when your job depends on you being ignorant of that something. In this case the true about money credit debt balance of payments and so on

[@B_Estes_Undegöetz]

I’m not. 😂 Just substitute the word “USA” for “ROME” in this … 0:20 … provocative little banger of an observation and you can see why maybe the US educational establishment might not take to Hudson’s theories and teach them to the kiddies?

[@sylviarogier1]

During the 2007-2008 financial crisis I listened to Prof Hudson all the time. Very insightful.

[@Niagaradream]

I feel deeply deprived since I didnt know him then 🤦

[@pukulu]

Michael Hudson is 85 years old but his mind is very sharp.

[@robinsonerhardt]

I'm amazed by how spontaneously he can give a lecture!

[@carbonduke01]

​@@robinsonerhardtmy favorite economist,by far. I search his name,and watch everything I find. Exceptional mind.

[@laurenz323]

Thats the adrenochrom

[@allanluis3696]

@@laurenz323 cite sources

[@kevintewey1157]

Without brain disease or lack of oxygen. He'll be just as sharp in ten years but i'm afraid for his heart

[@vivalaleta]

"You've said the unspeakable". Thank you, professor, for all you've tried to achieve for mankind.

[@robinsonerhardt]

**surrogate thanks**

[@marc-1661]

Hudson and Wolf are among the few honest economists

[@a.randomjack6661]

I like both of them. Hudson is my fav, but I also like Varoufakis. I read (oops listened) a few of his books, not as much as I listened to Hudson's audiobooks. I can't get any of them up here. Not such books at my local public library. Maybe because it's French...

[@canna4532]

wolff is a legit fraud, has contributed absolutely nothing to the field of economics and doesn't ever engage in conversation with economists. a left wing jordan peterson

[@kevintewey1157]

See infrared on kick Neither one of them have a solution but Haz does These 2 are die hard capitalist trotskyites and they will never say the term land reform

[@albertdittel8898]

Wolf is about the last person I would call honest. You mean the one who tells his gullible audience that China is socialist? And that "the socialist left" won the elections in Germany talking about the German SPD?

[@jgalt308]

Really????? Guess you haven't been paying attention. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Then we have this from Micael Hudson speaking to Wolff directly on "Dialogue Works" in January of this year. ( two 90-minute joint interviews ) Michael Hudson: "Fortunately, I’ve written all about this in my book, Killing the Host. What is Capitalism? What we have today is not the capitalism that we had either When Richard and I went to school or in the 19th century, the kind of capitalism that everyone was talking about in the 19th century, both from Adam Smith and Ricardo through Marx and everyone else, was industrial capitalism. The whole idea was that when they talked about capital, they were talking about industrial capital. They weren’t talking about land or rent, they weren’t talking about monopolies, they weren’t talking about finance. Discussed this in volume two three. But he ( Marx ) said, I don’t have to talk about rent and monopolies in finance. Industrial capitalism is going to get rid of that in order to become a low-cost economy and in order to compete with other economies." Hudson had to repeat a variation of this in the second interview and why what exists is NOT CAPITALISM. Wolff offered no argument or challenge either time but seems to have suffered an immediate memory loss regarding this acknowledgment and went right back to his "It's (undefined ) capitalism's fault," which is downright embarrassing for him and his audience who claim that Hudson and Wolff "are their two favorite economists" which is not possible since their understanding of history and economics is in direct conflict on so many points. Hudson's experience and work in both areas expose Wolff as the "pretender" he is. ( This correction was repeated a third time in July. ) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This interview also begins with the same explanation again.

[@laurodr]

Michael Hudson looks great in this interview, so relaxed and vibrant. I love his breakdown that really paints the economy developed by Western civilization as an outlier in the world.

[@robinsonerhardt]

i love the suspenders

[@laurodr]

Ha! Me, too! ​@@robinsonerhardt

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Proud owner of all of Professor Hudson's books, and go back and reread sections every now and then. When looking back at the human species we have not changed chemically since the days of Greece and Rome, and those chemicals drive us. Go BRICS!

[@robinsonerhardt]

awesome!

[@AJ-gc5mp]

Professor Michael Hudson is a national treasure. Truly an inspiration.

[@lisacollins3304]

This is why I like Michael Hudson. He is an intelligent man who speaks in understandable terms about the rich,and the poor.

[@aliciaczechowski3281]

Michael Hudson cheerfully tells us how humans historically keep repeating their mistakes.

[@robinsonerhardt]

hahaha

[@SaveEarthPlsBeKind]

Not mistakes as such just tells us how greedy, nasty and controlling a minority of humans have been and are to the detriment of the people and the planet.

[@cheri238]

Thank you, Robinson, for this discourse with Professor Michael Hudson. It was especially refreshing to hear him hear him sitting on this patio relaxed speaking with you. One of our best , no doubt. Geinus!!! I have some of his books, but it is amazing to hear him speak as I have been following him for years. With my deepest appreciation and respect to both of you. (Beautiful flowers)

[@appluverapk]

One of the Best Gifts You can give Yourself if You don't already understand everything Michael Hudson is saying is to do the work needed for You to understand it. All of the Work Michael Hudson has done, His Honesty and All the Videos He has been in, is a Great Gift from Michael Hudson that You can't put a Value on. It's not just an Education into Real Economic thinking. It's an understanding of the Real Economic System We're living in and it's actually the Real Honest and Truthful Reality that We are All really live in...

[@musokofe]

Under what rock have I been living? I've never heard of Michael Hudson before... This is great! Thank you.

[@gatoquisquilloso]

This is vintage Michael Hudson, a national resource which is priceless, and irreplaceable... and he's doing us such a huge favor by leaving this knowledge to us.

[@rdallas81]

Words. Without people willing to stand up to the direction our supposed "leaders" are taking us (down a long dark corridor), it's no different than any other speech, analysis, video, propaganda, or pamphlet. Words, without action- the very reason the US will be surpassed by the growing strength of the Russian, Chinese, and in general eastern nations because they communicate amongst themselves instead of like the US which dominates. This will have a irreversible and devastating effect on the whole of the US. But few can understand the situation- Which within a few years will be thrown into catastrophe from climate, social, economic, and environmental issues not yet seen in recent years or ever.

[@idepartasair]

​@@rdallas81 ​ Absolutely correct. My husband and I are out on the streets of our area every weekend, attempting to get people to discuss the current situation and what to do about it in person, and they all treat us like crazy people. They wave us off, duck their heads down in fear and shame, and either stay silent or state that they don't discuss politics. Even law enforcement and politicians want nothing to do with real action. People are so afraid to speak about anything other than the weather, their vacations, and their profits. How did we reach a point at which openly discussing the state of our nation is taboo? I'm surprised that your comment is even still here.

[@the_furthest_reaches]

Hudson is such an unassuming guy, yet were his ideas to gain wide currency, revolution would be in the air. I wonder how many people listening to this realize how radical he is.

[@ey67]

Revolution is in the air all over the world. Inevitable. Too many have nots are getting a clue

[@robinsonerhardt]

it strikes me as radical from the get-go

[@Breakfast_of_Champions]

Radical meaning going to the root/radix of the problem, indeed. Marx was only able to see a much smaller window of history than this guy.

[@Niagaradream]

Common sense feels radical these days 🤦 Or maybe always has...

[@fyreflower]

Bang on!​@@Niagaradream

[@TheGreenestGreen99]

Well explained. God Bless Michael Hudson. Free Humanity from oligarchy

[@claudenobles779]

The young people love and respect Michael Hudson ...

[@robinsonerhardt]

:)

[@klauskinski5969]

becaue they dont have any education at all.

[@jerrellholder8382]

​@klauskinski5969 educate us then come on the show and give your point of view

[@klauskinski5969]

@@jerrellholder8382 or you pick up a book yourself

[@claudenobles779]

@@jerrellholder8382 so obviously ... give me another link to a contrary economist? milton freedman?

[@user-fq1xh7bg7gJoe_Frisina]

Ive read most every book by Prof. Hudson and I highly recommend them. In one respect," we dont need no stinkin' billionaires!"

[@D4NK1]

Ive listened to Michael hudson heaps and there was so much info that he never was able to get around to discussing because of his interviewers interrupting him. Great work on being able to ask the right questions to get all this information out of him

[@leonardkellum6984]

Drinking out of a mason jar, my kind of economist. Such a good honest man in a world saturated with lies. Blessed are the peacemakers.

[@Peace-for-the-world]

Outstanding dissertation from professor Hudson, as he is usual amazing ❤❤❤

[@robinsonerhardt]

:)

[@TimZM]

Love Michael!

[@robinsonerhardt]

:)

[@pecan11]

I love Hudson he is an incredible man! ❤❤❤

[@robinsonerhardt]

:)

[@Breakfast_of_Champions]

Nice to see you got Mr.Hudson a bit of fresh air. I've been reading his books and the gain is enormous.

[@lynnwood7205]

@22:15 Michael replied that he realized that everything that had been taught in college about what money is was from propaganda from the 19th century by the predecessors of Milton Friedman, representatives of the landlord class, the monopoly class, the financial class...

[@kevintewey1157]

And not a word from Karl Marx or others

[@jgalt308]

@@kevintewey1157 Marx knew.... Money is a commodity...people seeking to acquire money are capitalists as money is capital. Das Kapital v1 p27, p63, p 104-107 But money is no longer a commodity and hasn't been ( de facto ) since 1934.

[@kevintewey1157]

@@jgalt308 The representation of money is still a commodity even if it's fiat Currency. You don't have a solution

[@jgalt308]

Still DISMISSED...in the U.S. they even changed the symbol.

[@mikehayne538]

Good point. Richard Wolff also says that. The MBA degree is worthless. Our political debates are like Jr High School kids.

[@raymond-i2v]

I am really worried about the current bank crisis/collapse, these are all the signs of yet another 2008 market crash 2.0 , so my question is do I still save in the United States dollar or is this a good time to buy gold?

[@Sofiapaate]

It’s always a good option to keep some gold. Well with the current market situation and everything at stake with the present economy, I’d say you’re better off staying away from stocks fr awhile or better still reach out to an adviser for guidance.

[@Jeffery-f2e]

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[@Fred-w7t]

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[@Jeffery-f2e]

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[@WillFred-g7g]

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[@edwardlarkin4279]

Michael Hudson is the best professor any one could possibly have as your teacher. I have one of his bks, but I'll get whatever he has written. Thank you that you have this wonderful man

[@robinsonerhardt]

my pleasure!

[@williamcampbell9323]

Michael Hudson blows my mind…I wonder what can be done to spread this message besides sharing on social media and with friends…is there economic activism?

[@robinsonerhardt]

good question...

[@kevintewey1157]

Absolutely.It's called land refrom anything else is meaningless. Live in ignorance or realize this

[@kevintewey1157]

Economic activism Maduro: " nationalize it !"

[@PCMcGee1]

I absolutely love listening to Prof. Hudson impart his knowledge. I always learn so much and his way of speaking keeps me spellbound. Thank you for being intelligent enough to see that allowing him to speak freely was the best option in this interview.

[@zoranpovijac3816]

What Hudson says at the end is close to Zizek's views on government policies of public well being and reducing the cost of living.

[@robinsonerhardt]

the colab we've been waiting for

[@laman012]

​@@robinsonerhardtplease!!!

[@AngusRockford]

One of the best-ever discussions on this channel. A ton of knowledge compressed into 1.5 hours that went by in a flash. Thanks!

[@Hieroglyphick]

GOD BLESS MICHAEL HUDSON

[@robinsonerhardt]

!

[@Baobabaloo]

I discovered Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff recently. I am so glad I did! 🙂🇿🇦🙂🇿🇦

[@paulohenriquearaujofaria7306]

I am from Brazil. Love the idea of debt cancelation.

[@rdallas81]

So, if a few people owed you money- say a few thousand dollars- would you forgive their debt? Exactly. People should pay their debts.. That's what keeps things moving forward.

[@jgalt308]

Then you should be able to explain why it was used and who it applied to?

[@S.Aliona]

Interestingly, in 1995 in Russia, we were told this in 5th grade at school in history lessons - this is for children 10-11 years old.

[@AshleyMcIntosh-zz7kr]

Yes but you seem to forget western education levels are the poorest in the world. The elites have deliberately made the people so thick to keep them in power.its worked for 100yrs and is still working.

[@mark_2]

Then still privatized everything so 5 million russians died from the consequences.

[@nykareem2001]

Russia and China are the two most advanced civilizations in terms of education, history and politics. Please be patient while the rest of us.catch up

[@nawfalal-asadi5140]

I love Michael and his insights, thanks for making this possible, great journalism.

[@robinsonerhardt]

my pleasure!

[@Peace-for-the-world]

Thank you Robinson for your magnificent guest, Mr Huddson❤

[@robinsonerhardt]

Thank you, too!

[@evilryutaropro]

I’ve been saying this for a long time: if we had a single payer healthcare system we would have a more competitive labor force that has better health and no medical bankruptcies.

[@a.randomjack6661]

It was the major argument when Quebec got it's single payer healthcare. But it slowly turned into a big whatsname for corp. profits

[@kevintewey1157]

Then just go further in support of land reform

[@deborahdean8867]

I dont see it working. Already today its resulting in coporate run healthcare .

[@jgalt308]

First you would need an actual healthcare system...what exists now is the "leading cause of death"... and you want everyone to have access to it?

[@hunterventures2101]

Mr Hudson has done so much work and research to give us the message we all need to hear but most foolishly will not choose to hear. He is still rocking it. Who knows how long this hero will be with us, Bravo on the interview.

[@jgalt308]

So what is it that you heard that you believe you needed to hear? Can you name 3 things?

[@julians472]

The genius Michael Hudson!

[@ActiveTravelWestUSA]

Hudson is so honest and real! What a fresh breeze of air in this world of lies! It’s obvious we could have a planet of peace and happiness but the evil is so real!

[@robinsonerhardt]

Michael "Breezy" Hudson

[@katymeigs5290]

Go BRICS!

[@user-gl9iz1bp1r]

War, conflict, and debt are constructs for wealth transfer. Who benefits? Hint - the Bank of England was founded in 1694. Thank you Michael Hudson for your insight, understanding, and objective truthful awareness.

[@cuttalkradio]

10 minutes in, this man is getting straight to the point! Very similar to chomsky's critique of neoliberalism so far, from what I can tell, good stuff robinson!

[@robinsonerhardt]

thank you!!

[@antediluvianatheist5262]

Chomsky is a clown. Hudson is not.

[@DHMarepoto]

This brilliant man worth his weight in Gold.

[@robinsonerhardt]

[@anneroy5346]

And more

[@UTubeISphere]

Wow, just three or four short questions & great listening skills by the host, and the guest lecturing and sharing his sixty plus years of knowledge over the course of ninety minutes!

[@mrtsko88]

What a treat. A face to face discussion with the goat. And MH has impeccable style as well. Those suspenders 🤌🏻 Thank you Robinson

[@davidwilkie9551]

Always the best analysis.

[@robinsonerhardt]

thanks for tuning in :)

[@n8works]

Let me get this straight? This podcast is two guys talking math after margaritas?! My favorite! I'm in!

[@robinsonerhardt]

niche content

[@aakashjohari8158]

Not sure why this guy seems to think it was two guys talking, when really it was basically Michael Hudson talking to himself for an hour and a half. Maybe the most insightful comment you had the entire time was a small laugh at his joke about Freud and sex. Other than that you just asked almost exactly the same questions as you did on one of your previous episodes with him. I really have no idea why he keeps coming on to your show, other than because he must realize you have a remedial understanding of his work and Capital.

[@thisprojectisretired1055]

@@aakashjohari8158me when a podcast host knows less about the economy than an economist who's been doing it for 60 years

[@kevintewey1157]

It's bad math.Capitalism only works great until you run out of other countries.Money and resources. Unfortunately, as much as he and professor wolf are called communists, neither one of them are

[@SaveEarthPlsBeKind]

Wow I will have to watch this again, fascinating, history we were definitely denied in 'school'. Thanks. Hetty Scotland

[@robinsonerhardt]

thank you hetty!

[@SaveEarthPlsBeKind]

I'll share on twitter...👍

[@Papawcanner]

I review everything Huson does many times . ( A man must know his limitations. )

[@omarei]

Mr Hudson is a gentleman and a scholar. I usually dont like before watching. But I am probably justified in doing so.

[@robinsonerhardt]

hahaha i appreciate that

[@_jamesdphillips]

Great episode. You’re killing it dude!

[@robinsonerhardt]

thanks so much!!!

[@vusimdudu9033]

I really love listening to the Prof. He makes clear some very difficult concepts, but most of all, he makes it interesting.

[@jgalt308]

Which concepts would those be?

[@alexissercho]

Great job Robinson.@ your work on formulating the questions.

[@robinsonerhardt]

thank you! that's so nice to hear.

[@soberthinking2102]

Economist Michael Hudson is a parragon of wisdom. "Wonder leaves enlightened minds, when ignorance no longer blinds." Bk 4: Section V, and Song V: Wonder and Ignorance The Consolation of Philosophy by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (c. 480 - 525) "If Plato's teaching errest not, we learn but that we have forgot." Bk 3: Section XI, and Song XI: Reminiscence The Consolation of Philosophy by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (c. 480 - 525)

[@CarolPrice4p]

Thanks for this, brilliant jewels of knowledge and learning from Michael, as ever.✔

[@robinsonerhardt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexisboucher523]

It's refreshing to hear somebody speak about the truth.

[@WilhelmDrake]

Michael Hudson is, hands down, the world's greatest living economist.

[@josear23]

His interpretation of history is interesting. He uses the example of the scythe to talk about egalitarianism and limiting the power of the 1%. Aristotle uses that same example to talk about how tyrants (who are the most powerful members of the 1%) can keep power against democratic or oligarchic insurrections.

[@edenalmakias817]

Nice, you got professor Hudson out of his bat cave 😂. You should be extremely honoured.

[@robinsonerhardt]

I am!

[@merfymac]

Michael Hudson is a genius in his field. If his pants were any higher he could save buying shirts altogether. Now that's economics!

[@cuttalkradio]

@@merfymac 🤣

[@okokokokokokokokkook]

LMFAO

[@robinsonerhardt]

GOATed comment

[@aliciaczechowski3281]

Michael Hudson is adorable.

[@hafunland894]

Never trust a man in a three-piece suit and a belt...

[@NaymitMayne]

Title: the end of civilization Picture: guy smiling

[@Arbognire]

🏦 End of Civilization = Year of Jubilee 🤑

[@themanicmechanics496]

The late David Graeber, anthropologist, built upon this work. The idea of academics working together, especially economists listening to other disciplines, is essential for our survival. And very rare.

[@InnerSunshine]

"The role of money is to polarize a society. The role of the chieftan is to reduce polarization as much as possible" ~ Michael Hudson paraphrase starting at minute 57 of above interview

[@lets_discuss5352]

Truly an enlightening and eye-opening conversation with @ProfHudson. Thank you @RobinsonErhardt for this talk. Please continue to bring such enlightening topics to the fore to enable us to know the malaise that afflicts us today, and if we don't course-correct then where we are headed as a country and society. Thank you!

[@robinsonerhardt]

thank you so much for watching!

[@lets_discuss5352]

@@robinsonerhardt Btw, you're a good host allowing the guest to formulate their entire thought and lay it out from the cause to the effect without interruptions. Thank you and keep it up! 🙏

[@anthonynicoli]

So good. Thanks for this interview (lecture).

[@robinsonerhardt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JJ-gp3bo]

Great Michael Hudson! Thanks Robinson

[@SarahB-u4l]

What is money? 8th grade teacher gave lesson that it is simply the transfer of value and unless you are an economics major it is not taught in public education. Thanks for this Hudson is awesome. I learned something new for a change. So insightful this needs more exposure and media coverage.

[@kevintewey1157]

As far as writing off debt, it can be done.China is still succeeding and writing off debt in places like Sudan and other places.And that's giving the western debtors a big freak out because it's too much competition

[@giovannisposito9846]

Great Hudson!! The greatest honest economist on earth!! Only two of his works have been translated into Italian but that was enough for me to understand who he was!!

[@JonnyD000]

I've been trying to understand economics the last couple years, and I really like Michael Hudsons work. Also reading David Graeber's Debt: The First 5,000 Years. And lots of marxist things showing so many holes in the mainstream economics/pro capitalism explanations of how an economy works. And one major theme I'm seeing in my reading, is that a lot of the foundations of economics are non-scientific Just-So Stories like what you'd see from a the bad kind of evolutionary biologist. And they're justified by cherry picking the occasions where they work on in favor of the theory and ignore all the situations where the explanations don't match reality.

[@robinsonerhardt]

I'm glad you found this!

[@mikehayne538]

Good point. Something shocking I saw was Hitler speech translated by AI. Insane to ever agree with Hitler, but.... People should never be told the anti social concept of hoarding money which causes inflation.

[@kennethhancock2433]

More gold from a national treasure

[@robinsonerhardt]

like that vault in gringott's

[@ByakkoKatana]

Great interview! Absolutely amazing! Thank you!

[@MsDarylM]

The best interview I’ve watched in ages. It is the underpinning of a better future world.

[@vonfloryanzia138]

Mr. Hudson that was an awesome summation. Much respect to you. You are a diamond in the rough in my view. Keep doing what you're doing.❤

[@freepeace9067]

We’re in a space age renaissance. What a time to be alive and here to hear Dr Hudson!

[@Shalom7end]

Psalms 59:8 [8]But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.

[@DoghouseFunkBlaster65]

Michael Hudson: What a great scholar! History rhymes when we choose to ignore it. Humanity's genius can only be outdone by its own inherent stupidity.

[@Gabby-er1sr]

Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose . Janice Joplin .

[@SarahL-d1q]

awesome as ever!

[@robinsonerhardt]

Thank you!!

[@bellakrinkle9381]

Whenever I hear these financial conversations of Michael's I'm reminded that he's a high level genius. He's my favorite genius.

[@robinsonerhardt]

lovely!

[@JekyllHyde967]

Always fascinating listening to Michael Hudson.

[@answersquestioned]

Well done Robinson, greatly appreciated!

[@sunny-gk2mi]

"His father joined the trade union struggle, became an active Trotskyist trade unionist, editor of the Northwest Organizer and The Industrial Organizer, and wrote articles for other trade union publications."

[@paulahoskins9972]

Caesar would be impressed. We're using his Playbook. Thank you.

[@borispetrovchich3141]

Thanks!

[@robinsonerhardt]

Thank you!!!

[@benjaminkennedy6260]

Economics, History, Law, Politics it's all fascinating, but Physics/Math is FUCKING BEAUTIFUL

[@rudolphbritz8836]

What an insightful program!

[@kamilla1960]

Thank you! Nice to see Professor Hudson relaxing with a cool drink!

[@fadius17]

What a masterclass

[@harbinger2838]

Grade 9, Western Canadia high school, /question, "where did the Sumerians come fron". Answer nobody knew. HEAVY!!

[@pancakeflux]

This was great! Thank you for hosting and sharing with everyone

[@rustatum2382]

I listen to every interview Michael does. While he always shares the same data and insights based on his research, this interview is far more digestible to the layman than the others he does from his home. Perhaps getting him out in the sun and sipping a Margarita is the key to expanding his wisdom to the masses

[@Joeyjojoshabbadoo]

Yeah I don't think so. I don't think this was any more digestible than any other talk he's given. But you like the margarita, because that's fun, right? I love margaritas, I like to party! This country, and this society is absolute toast. Comments like yours just drive the point home all the more. What Michael Hudson mainly seems to do, god bless him, is push the idea of some world-changing debt cancellation, which I would predict would totally destroy society, and what's left of it's threadbare moral fabric of a society that was always doomed to choke on its own greed and unapologetic, almost unconscious lust for money and status and good times regardless of the cost, at every level of society. And I can't think of anyone less deserving of something like that than your typical American overextended, margarita-drinking, ravenous consumer. On principle you deserve to have your debts doubled, not relieved. So I don't know what the solution is, but it can't be that. Or at least I better get a heads up before this cancellation happens, so I can go take out a quarter million dollar loan the day before, and then get my 'debt' erased the next day. Then I'd be in a festive mood and down for some margaritas.... IMO he should focus more on the ills of a so-called rentier economy. That's a more righteous subject matter than giving a select group of people free houses, and depositing five or even six figure windfalls into their bank accounts because they can't pay their college loans either. Obviously that would be a completely unacceptable state of affairs, and totally disastrous for society and rightfully so.

[@stevenmedge3479]

Michael Hudson is amazing.

[@diptherio]

It's a bit like forest fires. At some point we decided that forest fires were bad, so we started putting them all out immediately. The result was a build up of fuels in the forest, so that when a fire did get out of control it did far more damage than it would have otherwise. In the natural scheme of things, frequent small fires kept were what kept the system in balance. In the same way, when ancient monarchs engaged in regular debt forgiveness, it was like a small fire that restored some balance and limited the damage to just the lenders. However, once debt came to be seen as inviolable, the debt levels built up to such an extent that when a "financial fire" does eventually get out of control it not only damages, but destroys lenders and borrowers alike (with the largest lenders reaping the spoils of everyone else's tragedy). We need a return to the natural state of things, to regular debt write-offs to maintain the balance of the economy. Highly recommend Michael's books *...and forgive them their debts* and *The Collapse of Antiquity*.

[@mindsindialogue]

Only health to Professor Hudson.

[@voldemarvaglaots6690]

Wonderful interview! Clarified, at least for me, many things in our life

[@Victor-le5qm]

Michael Hudson, Richard Wolf, Yanis Varofakis, Julian Assange, Chris Hedges, John Pilger...points of sanity in the absolute absurdity we live in daily.😢