Stephanie Baker is a journalist whose been writing between the intersection of business and politics for almost 30 years with Bloomberg. Stephanie's just published her first book and it is just amazing and the consequence of covering these topics for a lifetime. The network, the knowledge, the weird language of sanctions of financial opacity. It’s a book about the global economic war with Russia post Ukrainian invasion. The fallout of the sanctions, why it has and hasn’t crippled the Russian economy as intended, and everything in and around Russian capital flight, Russian sanctions and the global economic war underwriting Russia's physical threat. We start with Stephanies experience covering Russia from Moscow in the 90s, her stumbling across a murder scene and then between that and the book, Stephanie working as Christopher Hitchens fact checker at The Nation, the details behind putting a book like this together then the details about western businesses who withdrew substantial Russian operations, the oil markets chicanery to skirt sanctions, Oligarchs, Minigarchs, Euroclear and frozen Russian capital, what the sanctions did where they've been effective and where they haven’t and a whole lot more.Subscribe To The Curious Worldview NewsletterStephanie Baker - Punishing PutinEpisodes Similar To This- Bill Browder- Oliver Bullough- Nicholas Shaxson----00:00 - Who Is Stephanie Baker03:21 - Moscow In The 90s & Fact Checking Christopher Hitchens09:01 - How Oligarchs Were Created17:07 - Hermitage Capital & Bill Browder19:00 - Debut Book After 30 Years Of Journalism27:46 - Economic Chaos From Sanctions31:21 - Commodity Markets & Oil Chicanery36:26 - Cannibalising Goods For Repurposing As Weapons38:45 - McDonalds, Renault & Unilever Huge Russian Operations54:50 - Euroclear's Role1:00:11 - Capital Flight, Offshore Plumbing & Financial Opacity1:20:16 - Liquid wealth of Putin1:21:36 - The Role Of Serendipity In Stephanies Life🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggFollow me on Instagram – @ryanfhogg

Opus Dei are a predatory catholic cult that started in Spain in the early 20th century and grew and grew over the years into a global organisation that set out with the singular vision to re-christianise the entire world. Gareth Gore stumbled into this story when researching and writing the collapse of one of Spains largest financial institutions, Banco Popular, which turns out was the bottomless kitty financing Opus Dei’s international ambitions. It’s a story of money laundering, fraud and financial opacity that made possible the scale of one of if not the most influential and pernicious and influential catholic organisations int he world. But it’s not just a benign organisation that creates a welcoming community for catholics the world over, it is an organisation which has been accused of 100’s if not thousands of incidents of human trafficking, sexual abuse and drug abuse and are attempting to influence their worldview through the rewriting of legal systems. A worldview that reflects the most conservative and man made fundamentalist interpretations of the bible. This book by Gareth Gore is an immense achievement that proves an otherwise held conspiracy, of financial fraud at the scale of hundreds of millions of dollars, political corruption and a secret society exerting their influence on the halls of power that you and I are subject to. Youtube - https://youtu.be/C5DBS-vr3OUSubscribe To The Curious Worldview NewsletterGareth Gore - OPUS (Amazon)----00:00 - What Is Opus Dei?02:30 - How Did This Story Get On Gareth's Radar?09:30 - What Is Opus Dei In Gareth's Words24:47 - Josemaria Escriva... The Founder Of Opus Dei33:40 - 1000's Of Victims Of Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse & Drug Abuse.46:15 - The Structure Of Opus59:05 - Banco Popular1:16:10 - Secret Societies1:18:10 - Peter Thiel & Michael Sugrue1:22:35 - Counter Messaging Campaign From Opus Dei1:27:00 - How Co-Operative Were Opus Dei?1:31:10 - Physical Threats?1:32:30 - Have We Seen The Height Of Opus?1:37:25 - Changing Media Landscape Over Next 25 Years?1:42:12 - Serendipity In Gareth's Life🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggFollow me on Instagram – @ryanfhogg

Youtube - https://youtu.be/iCNiZfMASNs Subscribe To The Curious Worldview Newsletter----Johan Norberg is a prolific author and academic, he’s one of the most notable members of the Cato Institute and as well someone who has recently bronzed in the blinding spotlight of both Javier Milei and Elon Musk. Johan is a staunch defender of globalisation and author of‘ The Capitalist Manifesto’ which was boosted into the stratosphere earlier this year with an overwhelming endorsement by Elon Musk when he wrote that the book is an excellent explanation of why capitalism is not just successful, but morally right. 00:00 - Johan Norberg01:35 - Johan's Worldview Influences09:07 - Johan's Rand-ian Fictional Tale10:35 - Johan Know Being A Role Model To Others14:35 - The Elon Musk Effect19:05 - Serendipity24:05 - Will AI Destroy The Labour Market?41:50 - Capitalism Failure To Price In Negative Externality1:02:45 - Globalisation Homogenising Culture1:15:40 - Anxious Generation1:23:55 - Nassim Taleb Influence🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggFollow me on Instagram – @ryanfhogg

Subscribe To The Curious Worldview NewsletterCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeOffshore Finance Starter Pack 'Curious Worldview Podcast' EpisodesFollow me on Instagram – @ryanfhogg----Just how cancerous and pernicious to culture, politics and a globalised world is offshore finance and financial opacity?Few if any people in the world are better suited to answer this question than John Christensen, who co-founded the Tax Justice Network and is a prolific author, journalist and documentary producer, probably best known for producing ‘the spiders web’ which millions and millions of views later looks into the weird and devastating influence of the City Of London (of which we expand deeply in the podcast)I recorded this in person with John earlier this year and props to Jim Henry, who was an early guest on this pod who introduced us. This is by far the most in depth podcast interview John Christensen has ever participated in.This is an extensive interview which flows up the sides, but never spills out of the river which is the downstream and disastrous effects of offshore finance. There is lots of attention paid to the UK, the lawyers, tax havens, culture, real estate, kleptocrats, foreign aid and a hell of a lot more as well.🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

Subscribe To The Curious Worldview NewsletterCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeMatthew Freidman -Human TraffickingLisa Kristine - Photographing Modern SlaveryLisa Kristine Ted TalkFollow me on Instagram – @ryanfhoggOut Of The Slave Fields - Bruce Ladebu (Book)The Children's Rescue Initiative (Donate)----At this very moment there are over 40,000,000 people around the world trapped in slavery. This is a number larger than at any point before in history… and perniciously, a figure that grows everyday. Millions among them are children. And then millions of those are living in the most devastating conditions imaginable. Bruce Ladebu runs an initiative called Children's Rescue where he and his team identify and then extract those very children living in the most destitute environments.To date, the Children's Rescue initiative have rescued over 2,400 children.Share this podcast with someone. The better informed we are about this reality, at the very least, the more discerning we can be in our consumption that feeds this industry. 00:00 – The Problem Of Modern Slavery04:09 - How Bruce Got Into This Line Of Work06:12 - 40,000,000 Slaves12:40 - Slavery Growing As An Industry23:43 - How Someone Ends Up A Slave30:55 - Bruce's Team & Children's Rescue Initiative34:22 - The Extraction Process38:50 - Bruce's Trauma From Exposure To This42:35 - De-Escelate Communication With Slave Owners46:21 - Poisoned 48:25 - Camera More Powerful Than The Gun50:30 - Work At The Institutional Level53:47 - Amsterdam55:20 - How Trauma Effects Different Children1:02:15 - Slavery In The Everyday Things We Consume1:06:07 - How Well Known Is Modern Slavery?1:18:15 - The Sound Of Freedom1:10:21 - Country Bruce Wants To Add To His Operations1:11:05 - Final Words From Bruce (Affecting Starfish Metaphor)🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

Subscribe To The Curious Worldview Newsletter Never Split The Difference Book Review (Things To Know If You Do Sales)Curious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeChristopher Turner – 25 Year CIA Veteran, Lessons In EspionageSam Leith – It’s Rhetoric All The Way DownNever Split The Difference Book Review (Things To Know If You Do Sales)Follow me on Instagram – @ryanfhogg* Chris Voss 'The Edge' Newsletter *----Never Split The Difference deserves its place as one of the best selling negotiation books of all time.It’s co-authored by the brilliant writer Tahl Raz, who turned Chris Voss’s life and lessons into the most readable and actionable prescription for good communication.I’m stoked today to get to feature Chris Voss on this podcast, the force behind ‘Never Split The Difference’ which is a series of highest stakes negotiations broken down into their parts for examination. Chris was the FBI’s lead negotiator.Hostage negotiation in Haiti? Terrorism in the Philippines? Egos, money and conflicting interests in a boardroom? Even walking a bank robber from the ledge. What are the phrases and psychology Chris uses in his communication to get the outcome he wants? And where could it be relevant to you?The podcast here touches on Nassim Taleb and Khaneman’s influence on Chris’s worldview. The line between manipulation and persuasion, serendipity, traits of good communicators and a hell of a lot more.00:00 – Who Is Chris Voss03:05 - When Chris First Paid Attention To How People Communicate12:05 - Nassim Taleb & Communication Over Time22:20 - Serendipity In Chris's Life29:39 - Never Split The Difference & How Chris Unlocked A New Style Of Negotiation36:05 - Khaneman & Tvesky's Influence On Chris43:20 - Gut Instinct48:20 - Line Between Manipulation & Persuasion 50:05 - Consistent Traits In Good Communicators56:05 - Oprah Is The GOAT58:21 - Traits Of The Best Interviewers🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - the ultimate compliment to the podcast...I am stoked to welcome back one of the most out there and interesting writers, thinkers and speakers, Rory Sutherland.He founded the behavioural science team at the Ogilvy group, he is one of Europe’s most powerful advertising executives and author many many books and articles, his most recent book, Alchemy, coming highly recommended and is a treatise on how great marketing ideas are built around the profoundly irrational… Rory appeared once before on this podcast in episode 115.And today, for his second appearance I was lucky enough to do this with Rory in person, I got the train out of London to Rory’s hometown and we settled up in the courtyard of a beautiful little cafe in the sun. And so, you get the ambience of birds and wind to frame the conversation.There are no timestamps on this podcast today, because with Rory’s erudition there is unseen flow from one thought to another that makes a narrow subject timestamp non suitable, rather, consume this one in full, we open with Salman Rushdie and his days as a copywriter to Rory reflecting on his recent notoriety, a powerful insight that the best marketing is in fact fat tailed, behind the scenes of his Rick Rubin interview all the way to me asking Rory whether he’s ever done a floaty.Other episode of the podcast that suit this episode...Rory Sutherland – First Appearance #115Scott Patterson – Chaos KingsNassim Taleb & Incerto PodcastFollow me on Instagram – @ryanfhogg🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - the ultimate compliment to the podcast...Other episode of the podcast that suit this episode...Brian Klaas – Fluke & RandomnessRuss Roberts – EconTalkLuca Dellanna – Ergodicity All The Way DownScott Patterson – Chaos KingsNassim Taleb & Incerto PodcastFollow me on Instagram – @ryanfhoggEverything Is Predictable – Tom ChiversTom Chivers is a prolific science writer whose written for Buzzfeed, The Telegraph, Unherd, published books, written for loads of other publications as well and now writes for Semafor’s daily flagship email (something I read everyday)… but here Tom is today to discuss his book about Bayes called… EVERYTHING IS PREDICTABLE: How Bayes’ Remarkable Theorem Explains the World and, the lead is not buried in this case, it is a book about Bayes Throerom which to put it simply… is an equation to calculate probability.Now, my Talebian listeners will recognise a contradiction to our worldview in the title here… everything is predictable? how often has Taleb’s quotes, how can we predict a future of infinite possibilities based off a finite experience of the past appeared on this podcast? We get into Chivers differences with that Talebian worldview, but as well, there is top to bottom what is Bayes theorem, why does it matter, the role of this theorem at the foundation of all of these LLM’s and therefore much of AI. a neat little anecdote of Chivers family member, Sir John Maynard Keynes and plenty more as well!00:00 – Who Is Tom Chivers01:34 – Great Great Uncle John Maynard Keynes08:44 – What’s The Point Of Bayes?19:14 – What Is Bayes Theorem?39:34 – Disagreeing With Nassim Taleb 52:24 – Counterintuitive Aspects Of Bayes56:28 – Bayes & LLM’s & AI1:15:12 – Serendipity In Tom’s Life🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - the ultimate compliment to the podcast...Jon Lee AndersonCharlie WalkerFollow me on Instagram - @ryanfhoggWhy We Travel - Ash BhardwajAsh Bhardwaj is an author, journalist, film-maker and former british army who amongst his many expeditions has ventured the likes of journeying 8500km along the Russian European border. Retraced secret missions of WW2 through Albania. Walked 800km through India and The Himalayas, meeting the Dalai Lama on the way. Walked 1100km through Uganda and Sudan with Levison Wood which included the first summer crossing of the Bayuda Desert. Trekked the Mt Everest Base Camp with wounded soldiers. Worked on earthquake recovery in the Philippines. Trekked through the Jebel of Dhofar in the footsteps of the SAS, and really he’s done a hell of a lot more as well. He recently published his first book titled Why We Travel, and in discussion of his life and worldview I was privileged to have gotten to sit down with him in his home in London to record this very episode - there is a video available on youtube if you are keen.Ash really is my dream style of guest. He is a wonderful speaker, incredibly open and curious and has achieved many of the types of things, I wish to one day emulate. I am very grateful to have gotten to spend this time with him.00:00 - Who Is Ash Bhardwaj03:55 - Great Explorers From History15:13 - Differences Between Australian & New Zealand Culture 35:57 - Adventure & Travel43:44 - Ash's Most Consequential Journalism & Ukraine54:08 - Why We Travel59:53 - What Makes Great Travel Writing?1:13:43 - Publishing Market For Travel Books & Why We Travel1:29:36 - What Eat Pray Love & Cultural Phenomenon Did For Travel + (New Unexplored Paradise?)1:39:43 - Is The World Becoming More Dangerous?1:42:43 - Changing Demographics Of Travel & Getting Deep Into Why We Travel1:59:50 - Country Ash Is Bullish On🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - the ultimate compliment to the podcast...Bill BrowderNassim TalebFollow me on Instagram - @ryanfhoggThis is an interview with Victor Haghani who is among many other things… the Co-Founder of LTCM (long term capital management), the Founder of Elm Wealth and the author of Missing Billionaires.In this interview we focused on Victor himself... his experiences at Solomon in the 80s and a brush with Bill Browder (who by the way was recently knighted), comments on Jim Simons and Nassim Taleb, an incredible moment of serendipity that would have changed his life forever and ultimately an exploration of Victor's worldview...00:00 – Who Is Victor Haghani01:40 - 1997 Nobel Prize & Stockholm07:47 - Solomon Brothers & Bill Browder Anecdote16:15 - 10 Year Sabbatical24:42 - Jim Simons30:49 - Missing Billionaires & Ergodicity52:40 - Baggage We Are Carrying Around From Our Evolutionary Past1:00:40 - Nassim Taleb1:04:40 - Potentially A Confrontational Question1:11:40 - Michael Burry Index Bubble Theory1:18:26 - An Incredible Moment Of Serendipity & Why Victor's Bullish On UK🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - the ultimate compliment to the podcast...Russ Roberts – Taleb & HitchensScott Patterson – Taleb & Chaos KingsMagnus Ranstorp – Terrorism & Political ViolenceJames Robinson – Why Nations FailFollow me on Instagram - @ryanfhoggSamo Burja founded Bismarck Analysis, of which Bismarck Brief has spun off, which is a consulting and research firm that investigates the political and institutional landscape of society. I’ve listened to and read hundreds of hours of Samo Burja. He’s prolific both in writing and talking, and applies an academic analysis to express his interests. His interests are those which overlap with mine, and as such, should as well overlap with yours since you have selected this podcast. He’s been on my list of dream guests ever since this podcast began, and so it was a huge thrill to get a chance to finally record something with him. 00:00 – Who Is Samo Burja01:47 – Central Thread Of Samo’s Work – Why Groups Thrive & Fail16:57 – 80/20 Principle In Organisations & New York Times Family Ownership22:17 – Solving For Nepotism25:53 – The Wallenberg Family of Sweden47:13 – Nassim Taleb Informed Your Worldview & Others51:17 – The Role Of Serendipity & Country You’re Bullish On🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - the ultimate compliment to the podcast...Jos Benschop – SVP Science ASML - Episode #56Chris Miller – Chip War - Episode #81ASML Bloody Good BusinessFollow me on Instagram - @ryanfhoggWatch on youtube - https://youtu.be/Kxmf6P-JHa8ASML is certainly among the most critical businesses to the modern economy. They make the machines that make the microchips which makes modernity go round. You’ve likely heard of TSMC, the Taiwanese behemoth at the centre of Chinese geopolitics and how these are in fact the guys that make these amazing microchips. That is true! But they make them on ASML machines, and that’s the critical point to take home. The insane complexity of ASML’s EUV machine is impossible to fully appreciate. Jos Benschop, ASMLS senior vice president of Technology he makes the claim that ASML’s EUV machine is the most complex machine ever made by man.When words are overused they lose their meaning, but truly ASML’s EUV machine is by definition, unbelievable.The CTO Martin Van De Brink has recently retired from ASML – and his cultural legacy really forms the narrative for Marc’s Book – with plenty of fun anecdotes.Marc Hijink is the guest on this episode, he is a Dutch journalist and tech reporter for Handelsblad and recently went down a three year journey with unparalleled access to ASML and produced a wonderful history of this phenomenal company. 00:00 – Who Is Marc Hijink & ASML02:38 – Writing ‘Focus’ A Dream Project07:38 – ASML Origins & Culture17:23 – Culture & Martin Van De Brink24:35 – The Geopolitics Of ASML26:58 – Complexity Of The EUV Machine & ASML’s Appetite For Risk44:55 – What About The Software? + Recruitment Against Meta, Google, OpenAI50:13 – Growing At 800 Employees A Month55:28 – Fragility Of ASML’s Client Base57:17 – Focus58:38 – Serendipity In ASML & Marc’s Life🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribeFollow me on Instagram - @ryanfhoggWatch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Kx8N66hK8kISam Leith is the literary editor for the oldest surviving weekly magazine in the world, an organisation which started publication in 1828 which means… the magazine for which he is the literary editor of, The Spectator, are on the doorstep of a famous double century in just 4 years time!While also contributing a monthly column on gaming, over the course of 30 years Sam has written 100’s of book reviews, authored multiple books himself, but as well, Sam hosts one of my favourite podcasts titled ‘Book Club’ where… in a similar fashion to this very show but with much better execution, Sam talks with interesting authors about their books.  Sam’s also got a new book, scheduled for release later this year and available for per order – The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading – and although we don’t discuss it in this podcast, if you like the way Sam talks and thinks then you might be keen on checking this one out as well.But in this podcast we non exclusively discussed Sam’s 5th book – You Talkin’ to Me? Which is a book on Rhetoric from Aristotle to Obama…And so as you can imagine, I brought up Christopher Hitchens immediately as a reference for good rhetoric but in the podcast you can also expect a break down of Ethos Pathos Logos, what makes some of the great speakers great, and references to Obama, Churchill, Martin Luther King and more for what made specific things they said stick so deeply. 00:00 – Who Is Sam Leith01:43 – Who Are The Best Communicators Alive Right Now?07:23 – Sam’s Great Theory on US Presidents (Rhetoric v Anti-Rhetoric) + Obama V Trump20:04 – Good Speech… Writing or Delivery?26:03 – Christopher Hitchens (+ a bit of Peter)37:45 – How Media Is Consumed & How Media Changes (Introducing Socrates)1:03:23 – Ethos Pathos Logos1:20:23 – Story & Rhetoric (Martin Luther King)1:26:58 – Best Of Churchill1:28:53 – Speeches Lost To History1:30:25 – Podcasting & Rhetoric1:39:46 – Visit One Speech In History1:44:24 – Serendipity & Country You’re Bullish OnCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeMatthew Dicks – StoryworthyBen Burgis – Christopher HitchensEthos Pathos Logos🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribeFollow me on Instagram - @ryanfhoggWatch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/ZzsFPOUzlHgMicheal Hilliard is a geopolitical analyst host and creator of 'The Red Line Podcast'… and! a fellow Aussie coming to us today from Australia’s glorious West coast capital, Perth.Micheal and his team with the 'Red Line' take a deep fortnightly dive into a eclectic mix of narrow geopolitical topics … everything from the second hand market for nuclear weapons to the growth of Chinese private military groups...And so therefore, and needless to say, the 'Red Line'  is brilliant and if you have anything geopolitical populating your new episodes feed you'd be smart to too add the red line to your subscriptions. This is michael’s second appearance on the pod… in his first appearance he hinted a time in his life when he was living in Kazakstan ghostwriting geopolitical analysis and this tidbit has been on my mind ever since.Therefore this pod we do Michael Hilliard…Touring as a bass player in a rock n roll bandTid bits on TurkmenistanTop to bottom the world of geopolitics ghostwritingIndonesia from Australia’s perspectiveSerendipity… and much more00:00 – Who Is Michael Hilliard03:15 – Michael's Early Story (Touring As A Base Player)17:05 – Turning Geopolitical 19:15 – Turkmenistan Is Worse Than North Korea29:31 – Transitioning From Rock n Roll To Journalism32:35 – Geopolitical Ghostwriting (Top To Bottom)47:05 – 'The Red Line Podcast'1:00:32 – Indonesia's Geopolitics1:16:06 – Who Are The Journalist's You Most Admire1:19:59 - The Business Of The Red Line1:23:55 - Podcasting Landscape In Australia1:30:45 – Final 3 Questions… Serendipity, Fictional Character, Country Bullish OnCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeGeopolitics Starter PackMichael Hilliard First Appearance🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

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✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribehttps://atlasgeographica.com/ernest-scheyder/Ernest Scheyder runs directly towards the impossible trade-offs of mining in the ‘War Below’...The electrification of the economy is on the one hand very good. It means we can move away from consuming the carbon rich oil into our atmosphere… but it also means that we are going to need way more other stuff from the under the ground than we currently even know about. It will require mining 100’s of more sacred sites and 100’s of more beautiful vistas. Copper, lithium, cobalt and literally 100’s of other rare earths are all necessary components of batteries, electric cars, trucks, boats, even leaf-blowers… and this for a scale for 8 billion, soon to be 9 billion people…If a sacred religious sight is built atop enough copper to secure your domestic supply… should you mine it?If thousands of tonnes of lithium is built under a unique flower, almost certain to go extinct if you extract… should you do it?And if you decide to play by environmental rules while everyone doesn’t… are you doing what’s right in the short term at the cost of whats best in the long?These questions consume the book, and as well, this conversation.So here is a veteran energy journalist for Rueters, and author of the War Below… Ernest Scheyder.War Below – Ernest Scheyder00:00 – Understanding Ernest Scheyder’s ‘War Below’02:54 – Daniel Yergin & Geothermal Energy05:21 – It’s Trade-Off’s All The Way Down (Mining, Policy Hypocrisy)28:08 – Ernest’s Hesitation To Offer His Opinion36:10 – Waste, Death & Bi-Products Of Mining54:19 – Greenwashing & Child Labour1:06:16 – Appreciation For The Miners1:08:58 – Economic Protectionism1:11:18 – Robert Friedland1:12:36 – Final 3 Questions… Serendipity, Fictional Character, Country Bullish OnCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeGeothermal Starter PackErik Townsend – Energy TransitionInvestigative Journalist Starter PackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribehttps://atlasgeographica.com/jon-lee-anderson/I once responded to a question in a grant application that the people I admired most were great adventurers, great writers and great journalists… the kicker naturally being, that the best was a combination of all three!Well, in Jon Lee Anderson we have an exemplar for all three of those labels.Listens past 10 minutes and you will see the adventurer, listen to the details of how he put together Che’s biography and you will understand the journalist but then to top it all off, read anything Jon Lee’s written and you will understand the great writer. This was a mighty moment for the podcast. I managed to hide my nerves behind a facade of professionalism… but Jon and I ended up spending more than 4 hours together as we inhabited a closed, cold, empty drinkers club on a January London morning. Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker Staff WriterChe: A Revolutionary Life00:00 – Who Is Jon Lee Anderson02:20 – On The Same Stage Julian Assange Launched Wikileaks.05:50 – 13 Year Old Runaway Vagabond In East Africa.22:15 – Is Risk Necessary For It To Be An Adventure?26:03 – Discovering A Part Of The World For The First Time.32:44 – Serendipity & Jon Lee On Religion & Evil.40:20 – First Bi-Line At The Lima Times.47:37 – Jon Lee Reflects On His Upbringing & How He Thinks About Being A Father.53:54 – Che Guevara.1:24:00 – There’s No More Revolutionaries, Only Narcos…1:32:45 – Haiti.1:35:48 – What Does Jon Lee Admire Most & Least About Che Guevara?1:45:48 – What Doors Do The New Yorker Open?1:46:47 – Christopher Hitchens.1:51:50 – Next Generation Of Journalists & Media Landscape They Inherit.1:58:07 – Jon Lee Anderson Autobiography.2:00:24 – Country Jon Lee Is Bullish On.Curious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeJournalist Starter Pack – All Journalists Who Have Appeared On The PodcastExplorers Starter Pack – All Explorers Who Have Appeared On The PodcastDavid Grann – Lost City Of Z, New YorkerInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribehttps://atlasgeographica.com/patrick-watts/The following is with Patrick Watts who is one hell of an interesting fella, this was a really fun episode to record!The podcast is about the themes from his debut book, The End Of The American Empire. The End Of The American Empire – UK AmazonThe End Of The American Empire – US AmazonIt’s just come out in US and UK markets, so don’t hesitate a second to go and get it. Amazon link is in the description… this is a self published book from Patrick, so my hope is that the curious worldview audience will really make a difference in moving the needle here.00:00 – Who Is Patrick Watts01:23 – US Politics (Biden, Culture & Trump)11:23 – Theory Of Rhetoric13:49 – Patrick Watts… Self Confessed Americanophile17:54 – Distinction Between An Empire & State21:33 – Behind The Scenes Self Publishing47:58 – John Perkins & Confessions Of An Economic Hitman54:25 – Why Empires Have Fallen Throughout History1:16:49 – 50% Of Pregnancies In The US Are Unplanned1:19:13 – US Is The Most Mediciated Citizenry On Earth1:20:13 – What Does A Collapse Of The American Empire Look Like?1:33:30 – Serendipity In Patrick’s Life1:45:35 – Favourite Fictional Character & Country Particularly Bullish OnCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeGeopolitics Starter PackJohn Perkins & Confessions Of An Economic Hitman🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribehttps://atlasgeographica.com/bill-browder-russia/Bill Browder is back for his #2 appearance on the pod!This was recorded in his London offices, and builds upon the themes from our first conversation.Bill discusses the very real threat of assassination by both Putin and China. He lays out his Rouges Gallery of both nations and individuals and offers what is a rather desolate and grim picture of the Russian culture and economy.Bill Browder is the author of Red Notice & Freezing Order.Red Notice is one of my favourite autobiographies. It is an incredible story from how Bill went from the descendent of one of America’s most famous communists to becoming one of the most famous capitalists in Russia. At Hermitage Capital’s peak (Bill’s investment firm) he was the largest source of Western Capital in Post-Soviet Russia… his experiences around the voucher system alone make the book a must read. Or podcast a must listen ;)00:00 - Safety & Threat Of Assassination08:00 - Long Term Impact On Russian Culture17:22 - Current State Of The Russian Economy?21:46 - The Global Magnitzky Act26:46 - Bill Browder's Rouges Gallery & Anti Rouges Gallery34:44 - Bill's Public Profile38:24 - What Is The Function Of Hermitage Capital40:18 - Bills Son & Entrepreneurship45:29 - Country Bill Is Most Bullish OnCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeJim Henry – Blood BankersJohn Perkins – Confessions Of An Economic HitmanNic Shaxson – The Tools Of The Offshore AccountantBradley Hope – Jho Low & 1MDB Financial FraudNathan Lynch – Money Laundering In AustraliaOliver Bullough – MoneylandPodcast Starter Pack – Offshore Finance🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribehttps://atlasgeographica.com/brian-klaas/Brian Klaas is an associate professor in global politics at University College London, author of several books, host of a really good podcast, creator of a huge substack and someone who has created a life for himself for which I wish to emulate many parts…We recorded this in person!… Brian and I sat down together in his Winchester kitchen and spoke about randomness, chance, Nassim Taleb, Flukes and why all these things are worth thinking about…If you like Taleb, then Brian’s new book, Fluke which just came out… is right up your alley. Brian’s research is wonderful.00:00 – Who Is Brian Klaas?01:00 – Life Can Be Understood Backwards, But It Must Be Lived Forwards.11:55 – Does Brian Feel Like He Has More Or Less Agency?20:51 – Taleb’s Blindfold Metaphor & The Problems Of Prediction.35:20 – How Nassim Taleb Effected Brian’s Worldview.44:55 – Why Experimentation Is Wise.50:55 – Why The Minority Rule Is Relevant To Politics.53:20 – Extremistan V Mediocristan1:03:00 – The Idea Of Lock-In.1:07:30 – Serendipity In Brian’s Life & The Media Landscape In The Next 20 Years.1:22:00 – Brian’s Favourite Authors.1:24:30 – An Ode To Madagascar & Explanation OF Geographical Determinism.Curious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeScott Patterson – Chaos KingsRuss Roberts – Reflecting on 15 Years Of EconTalkLuca Dellana – ErgodicityMe Being Interviewed For The Profile On Nassim TalebNassim Taleb Incerto PodcastNassim Taleb Incerto Book Reviews🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribeChristopher Neijd is a police lieutenant for Southern Stockholm, he’s been in the force for more than 14 years, and is a close mates of Rhino who was episode #146 as a member of Sweden’s SWAT force, called Piketen. This is an interview about Christopher's experiences on the police force, how Sweden has or hasn’t changed over time, a microscope on the events of the Easter Riots of 2022 plus plenty more of course…00:00 - Who Is Cristopher Neijd01:05 - Early Life & Formative Experiences21:45 - Why People Want To Join Police & What Policing Is Like These Days31:25 - Shootings In Stockholm41:21 - 2022 Easter Riots1:05:45 - How Crime Has Gotten More Violent In Sweden1:21:05 - Why Being Police Is A Great JobCurious Things Mentioned During The Episode46: Arne Andersson | Three Tours In Afghanistan Through The Eyes Of The Swedish Military146: The Life & Lessons Of An Elite Swedish 'Piketen' Police Officer113: Diamant Salihu | Gang Violence, Drugs, Immigration & Integration In Sweden🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/mike-salbro-aboriginal-in-sweden/Originally uploaded July 2021, episode #31 of the pod! Today, over 130 episodes later, I am re-uploading this ep to bring it the top of the feed!Mike’s story is full of twists, turns, tragedies and inspiration. He was adopted at just a few months old from a lovely Swedish woman and shortly after moved to Stockholm. Mike, alongside his brother (also Aboriginal and adopted in Brisbane) then grew up in Sweden coming through Swedish schools and the entire Swedish system.Mike has now returned to Australia. Brisbane specifically and now works as a social worker after going through his journey in the social system supporting young indigenous people of Australia.This chat meant a lot to me. Big Mike is a legend. I hope you enjoy it the same. Spread it far and wide and leave positive reviews.00:00 - New Year's Message01:30 – Introduction03:05 –  Mike’s Journey Begins16:35 – Mike Being Taken From His Mother25:59 – Adoption & Life In The Foster Home42:25 – Horrible Anecdote About Macquarie48:05 – On Being The Only Black Boy Around1:03:05 – Mike’s Troubles With Alcohol & The Law1:08:05 – Mike Returning To Australia1:31:05 – Mike Ask’s Me What I Am Doing In Sweden1:34:25 – What Big Mike Is Up To Now1:51:45 – What Is Something Sweden Can Use From Australia & Vice Versa?🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter!! https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribeThe podcast's year in review!Check out stats of the podcast, reflection on best. episodes of the year, dreams and ambitions for the future. Pump the good juice! And see you next year mate ;)

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter!! https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/elizabeth-kolbert/Elizabeth Kolbert writes about science, and the environment. She is staff writer at the New Yorker and now, the second pulitzer prize winning journalist to have joined this podcast.Elizabeth was awarded the pulitzer prize for her 2015 book, the Sixth Extinction, which makes the case for how humans are driving straight off the cliff to earths 6th mass extinction event.In this chat with Elizabeth today, we covered the major themes from her pulitzer prize winning book such as the sensitivity of the oceans and how CO2 messes with it. The unreal scale of it all. Understanding 440 million years. Climate change, climate skeptics, then we did a bit about Elizabeth Kolbert, journalism and the rest. 00:00 – Who Is Elizabeth Kolbert?01:39 – Mass Extinction Events06:29 – Communicating The Scale Of 440,000,000 Years09:53 – The Importance Of Our Oceans16:49 – Are Humans All To Blame For Climate Change?21:36 – Making Sense Of Climate Scepticism26:59 – Ed Conway’s Material World34:39 – Elizabeth’s Most Significant Experience Researching The Book (The Great Barrier Reef)36:39 – Nihilism In The Face Of Climate Change.39:24 – Rapid Fire Final Questions.45:35 – Serendipity & Country To Be Bullish On.Curious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeWalt Bogdanich (Pulitzer Prize Winner)The Sixth Extinction – Elizabeth Kolbert🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/lisa-kristine/Lisa Kristine is an adventurer, humanitarian & fine art photographer. She’s taken some of the most devastating but as well beautiful photos you are ever likely to see. She recorded an incredibly moving a TED talk about her work photographing modern slavery. It’s an absolute must view. Her work has been featured all over the globe, she sells internationally, she’s completely independents, she’s a superstar photographer. This episode is best consumed alongside Matthew Friedman. Together these two episodes reveal the shocking reality of modern day slavery. There are more people right now who are slaves than ever has been in our species history… and barely anyone knows it.But this isn’t a podcast to depress you, rather I hope through Lisa this podcast will be something that instead fills you with energy.00:00 – Who Is Lisa Kristine?10:00 – Taking Consequential Photos.15:50 – On The Frontlines Of Modern Day Slavery.34:40 – Religion & Spirituality.39:56 – The Art Of Photography.43:10 – How To Live A Photographers Life?49:12 – Best Country For Photography, Sebastiao Salgado & Editing.56:14 – Serendipity & Bullish Country.Curious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeMatthew Friedman – Human Trafficking & Modern SlaveryZeke Faux – Pig ButcheringLisa TED talkLisa’s Website🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribeMarlene Laurelle is a Research Professor of International Affairs and Political Science at George Washington University in Washington DC. She is an expert on the culture and anthropology of Russia and many of the Stan central asian countries. She’s written 10 books on these subjects and was just the most incredible guest to have had on the show.The podcast starts in Kyrgyzstan and then moves onto religion and what Marlene thinks is a global wave of de-secularisation… we then move up into Murmansk and the frozen tundra cities of Siberia’s north to then Marlene’s thoughts on Russian demographics and finally she lays out the current state of affairs in the Russian-Ukraine war. 00:00 – Who Is Marlene Laurelle?01:33 - Kyrgyzstan & Countries That Punch Above Their Weight.04:59 - Religion & Global Wave Of De-Secularisation.18:08 - Murmansk & Russian Arctic Cities.21:35 - Russian Demographics.29:23 - Bullish & Bearish Case For Russia.34:05 - Russia-Ukraine War... Where Are We Now?41:14 - Serendipity In Marlene's Life.44:30 - Country Marlene Is Particularly Bullish On.Curious Things Mentioned During The Episodehttps://marlene-laruelle.com/https://www.illiberalism.org/https://therussiaprogram.org/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/oscar-cabello/How do I introduce Oscar Cabello, other than to say, he is a great Paraguayan…Oscar is the former ambassador for Paraguay to Austria, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia ,Greece, Italy, Spain, Morocco and Andorra. He was both the Chairman and Vice Chairman, for the UN Commission on Crime, and he is now, the current member of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.Oscar Cabello had never done a podcast before, and therefore it is my immense honour that I got to be his first time. The plan was to talk a bit about Paraguay and then a lot about his career and worldview when it comes to diplomacy, but we never quite got past Paraguay.Such is his love for this country.00:00 – Who Is Judge Óscar Cabello Sarubbi?02:21 – How Oscar Became A Diplomat.13:56 – Living In The Vatican & Meeting The Pope.22:48 – Does Oscar Believe In God?25:21 – What Does A Diplomat Do?35:51 – An Introduction To Paraguay.45:34 – Three Alliance War & History Of Immigration In Paraguay.1:09:51 – Paraguay Today.1:16:26 – Eduardo Galleano & Politics1:29:01 – Ranch Life In Paraguay & Poverty.1.35.21 – What Makes Paraguay Special?Curious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeOscar Cabello CredentialsOpen Veins Of Latin America🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/magnus-ranstorp/Magnus Ranstorp is a Swedish academic, hostage negotiator, teacher and author who has been researching and writing about terrorism for more than 30 years.He is an encyclopaedia on modern terrorism and political violence. He was also the first author to seriously map out the Lebanese Hezbollah and its connection to Iran, Syria and international terrorism.And so, the insights and experience Magnus brings to the current moment are extremely valuable. 00:00 – Introduction04:22 – How Has The Nature Of Terrorism Changed Over Time?24:22 – October 7th & HAMAS30:52 – HAMAS Financing & Terror Financing52:36 – Israel – Palestine1:09:41 – Biggest Terror Plots That Were Foiled1:18:56 – Sweden Caught In Fundamentalist Islam Crosshairs1:29:31 – HAMAS Gaining In Popularity Throughout The World1:36:47 – Magnus Takes Us On A Tour Of Gaza1:43:41 – Magnus Reflects On His Memoirs1:52:41 – Anders Brevik & Difference Between Political & Religious Radicalisation2:23:09 – Islam & Violence?2:26:41 – Philosophical Differences Between Islam & West2:51:11 – How Much Are Swedes To Blame For The Parallel Societies?3:01:10 – Most Effective Propaganda Magnus Ever Saw3:11:55 – Serendipity In Magnus’s LifeCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeMagnus Ranstorp Memoirs🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/explorers-podcast/Matt Breen is host of the Explorers Podcast, which  focuses on the great explorers and adventurers of history.I think I’m right in asserting that this is unlike you will have heard Matt before. He hasn’t done a dedicated long form podcast elsewhere, and so this exploration into the history of the show and how his worldview has been shaped by the explorers he studies is all new material. And so we go behind the scenes of The Explorers Podcast, the early days, how it started, the podcast growth, the business of content, to even the possibility of one of matt’s stories going to Hollywood. We then lean into some of the Explorers Matt loves and take a couple tangents in that direction to then finally rounding out with the traditional question on serendipity.00:00 – Introduction01:37 –  The Elon Musk Tweet07:37 – Matt’s Journey Into Podcasting15:57 – Process Of Creating An Explorers Episode & Storytelling30:07 – How Long Before You Started Gaining Momentum?34:35 – The Business & Economics Behind The Show43:07 – Hollywood Taking On Explorers Podcast49:43 – Matt Loves Australia1:02:57 – Which Explorers Does Matt Love Most?1:08:58 – Blind Traveller James Holman & Histories Great Forgotten Explorers1:22:38 – What Would Be The Most Fascinating Time Period To Be An Explorer In?1:29:22 – Is There Any More Room For Exploration?1:37:14 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History Dead Or Alive1:49:22 – The Role Of Serendipity In Matt Breen’s LifeCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeBryan Bashin – James Holman The Blind TravellerCharlie Walker – One Of The Great Modern AdventurersScott Rank – The Great Explorers Of History🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/heidi-blake/New Yorker Article - Great Carbon-For-Cash HustleHeidi Blake is a writer at the New Yorker, author of two books, and recently wrote the most amazing magazine piece about the carbon offsetting market and some of the greenwashing schemes at its core. In this podcast we cover top to bottom Heidi’s story in the New Yorker, details about the characters involved, greenwashing, offshore finance, south pole, and the huge potential but also gaping flaws of carbon offsetting. 00:00 – Introduction01:10 – Carbon Trading Schemes & How Incentives Lead To Greenwashing10:12 – South Pole & Heuberger (Business At The Core Of The Story)23:57 – What Is The Global South?25:37 – Kariba Project (Archetypal Story For How This Works)30:10 – How Much Corporate Dollar Is Spent On These Schemes?35:10 – There May To Much Complexity To Ever Overcome?Curious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeDuncan Mavin – Lex Greensill ScandalOliver Bullough – Moneyland🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/zeke-faux/Number Go Up - Zeke FauxThe general consensus for Zeke’s book is that is that it’s the better half of Michael Lewis’s ‘Going Infinite’. ‘Number Go Up’ documents, first hand, from the Bahamas to Cambodia to El Salvador to the halls of power of US, the wild mania of crypto and the insanely eclectic, deranged and interesting characters that colour in those lines. Zeke opens up unlike he has for a podcast before. His answer to the role of serendipity in his life at the end is beautiful, his reflections of what is required for good journalism is amazing, and his documentation of crypto’s wild ride and its consequences is perfect.There is plenty for everyone is this.00:00 – Introduction01:47 – Has ‘Number Go Up’ Been Overshadowed? & Why Zeke Always Dreamed Of Doing An Adventurous Non-Fiction Book09:17 – Why Crypto Is A Goldmine Of Content23:28 – Tether31:12 – Listing Crypto’s Damages41:48 – Pig Butchering (Horrible Stuff Also Mentioned In Matthew Freidman Episiode)53:37 – SBF Exclusive + How Crypto Enables The Scale Of These Scams1:02:55 – Offshore Finance & Crypto1:14:33 – How Collapsed Is Crypto?1:19:47 – a16z Rug Pulling Everyone?1:27:47 – Zeke’s Relationship With Michael Lewis1:35:10 – Comparing Bubble Mania’s Over History1:37:17 – Trying To Extract Every Possible Thing From The Interview With SBF1:47:59 – How Journalists Get The Best Stories + How The Book Has Changed Zeke’s Career1:53:41 – Hindenburg Research1:57:57 – Serendipity In Zeke’s Life & Discussing David Grann2:11:57 – County Zeke Is Bullish On & Conversation Between Any Two People Of HistoryCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeScott PattersonBradley HopeMatthew Friedman (Pig Butchering)David Grann🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/david-de-jong-oct-7th/The following is with David De Jong who is the Middle East Correspondent for the Dutch Newspaper, FD. He lives in Israel, and has been reporting from the ground since the early hours of October 7th.Some of you may recognise him from an earlier appearance he made on this podcast, talking about his book Nazi Billionaires, but for this episode we exclusively talk about David’s first hand experience over the last 2 and a half weeks, which includes the horror of being among the first reporters on the ground to some of the sites hit worst from October 7th through to disinformation and how to think about the media coverage of this conflict so far. 00:00 – Introduction01:09 – Recalling The First Few Days First Hand Experience18:24 – Sentiment Changes Among Israelis28:38 – ‘It’s Getting Harder For Jewish & Arab Israeli’s To Live Together’34:00 – How Do You Get Reliable Reporting From Gaza?36:48 – Social Stigma Among Israelis40:54 – Dissecting The Media CoverageCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeDavid De Jong TwitterCurious Worldview NewsletterDavid De Jong Nazi Billionaires🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/duncan-mavin/Lex Greensill's Pyramid Of Lies by Duncan Mavin.What if I told that you that Credit Suisse, one of finances most foundational banks was helped brought to it’s knees by a charismatic bogan playing posh from Bundaberg…This podcast is about a fella called Lex Greensill… who, among many other things, roped the likes of (Brexit instigator) David Cameron, current prime minister Rishi Sunak to even Vision Fund, Uber and WeWork investor, Masoyoshi Son into his sprawling supply chain finance scandal.The full story of how Lex talked and awkwarded his way into the central halls of power is immense, and the guest on todays podcast, the incredible investigative journalist, Duncan Mavin, wrote a book documenting all of this called, pyramid of lies00:00 - Introduction02:02 - Lex As A Bloke & How He Became Who He Is15:20 - Could The End Have Justified The Means?22:02 - Separating The Legitimacy From The Fraud32:12 - Similarities & Differences Between Lex & Adam Nueman Of WeWork36:32 - My Soft Spot For Lex & The Role In David Cameron In All Of This46:32 - People Risking Their Reputations + Where Is The Due Diligence?52:47 - Cancer Of Offshore Finance1:06:27 - Greensill's Role In The Collapse Of Credit Suisse1:10:43 - Who Were The Victims Of Greensill Capital?1:12:08 - Duncan's Direct Message To Lex1:14:22 - How Often Does An Anonomys Tip Get The Ball Rollling?1:17:20 - Do We Live In An Age Of Unprecedented Fraud?1:19:54 - Serendipity, Bullish Country & Conversation Between Any Two People Of History🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/Curious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeInvestigative Journalism Starter PackOffshore Finance Starter Pack

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/matthew-friedman/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/This is a podcast about human trafficking and modern slavery.The guest is Matthew Friedman, and he is the CEO of the Mekong Club, which is an organisation that mobilises the private sector to take action against human trafficking and modern slavery.In this conversation, Matthew reveals unsettling story after unsettling story of human trafficking, modern slavery and scams. And in and among it all, he explains how it could be possible that today there are more slaves than has ever been before.Time Stamps For Matthew Friedman00:00 - Introduction01:32 - Horrific Story From Nepal/India05:25 - UN Versus NGO's Versus Private Sector11:19 - There Is More Slavery Today Than There Ever Has Been15:40 - What Does Matthew Do To Stop Resentment?20:25 - How Are Slavery Statistics Collected?22:30 - How Does Rising Middle Class In Developing Economies Affect These Numbers?28:50 - Pig Butchering & Harmcore38:56 - Coming Face To Face With The Criminals46:50 - The Role Of Offshore Finance & Money Laundering52:40 - The Geography Of All Of This1:00:10 - Red Light District In Amsterdam & 'Taken' & Jeffrey Epstein1:11:30 - Africa1:14:20 - China & Specific Example Of Manufacturers Exploiting Slavery & Greenwashing1:29:30 - Role Of Serendipity In Matthew Friedman's Life & Bullish Country & Conversation Between 2 People🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeInvestigative Journalism Starter PackMartin Schibbye - Cards Of Qatar

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/The following is with the debut Italian on this podcast, the one and only Luca Dellanna.Luca is the extremely successful author of 9 books, and he writes these alongside his day job, as an independent consultant advising businesses across the world at the intersection of risk and behavioural psychology This makes him the best communicator of the subject of todays conversation, which funnily enough is the very same title of most recent book... Ergodicity.Time Stamps For Luca Dellanna00:00 – Introduction01:23 – What Is Ergodicity?05:53 - Why Does Ergodicity Matter?15:23 - Fat Tails & Power Laws22:43 - Consultants & Skin In The Game29:50 - Ole Peters & Ergodicity In Insurance39:58 - The Perfect Example To Explain Ergodicity + My Attempt At Applying Ergodicity To Cricket48:31 - Behavioural Change Is Non Ergodic51:35 - Kelly Criterion In Nature + Survivorship Bias & Lindy1:07:58 - The Influence Of Nassim Taleb1:16:03 - Serendipity & Ergodicity🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeRuss Roberts #150Scott Patterson – Chaos KingsNassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/russ-roberts/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/Russ Roberts ladies and gentlemen.One of the true OG’s of podcasting and in fact so OG, that Russ is one of the mediums earliest adopters, Russ has been at this racket for nearly 20 years now since he debuted EconTalk in 2006. And although economics is literally in the title, the show expands well beyond the narrow domain of theoretical economics – it is much broader and has transformed over the years into one of the most authentic reflections of a hosts shifting curiosities.And with guests the likes of Milton Friedman, Thomas Pikety, Christopher Hitchens, Michael Lewis and even the great and elusive Nassim Taleb, you can see why EconTalk is one of the most appraised shows out there.Time Stamps For Russ Roberts00:00 – Introduction02:23 – Christopher Hitchens07:32 – Good Communication Versus Good Talking… (Podcasting?)29:53 – Do Certain Cultures Create More Good Communicators Than Others?35:46 – Nassim Taleb All The Way Down59:08 – I Run A Theory By Russ + Russ Reflecting On EconTalk1:12:03 – The Role That Serendipity Has Played In Russ’s Life1:17:23 – Country Russ Is Particularly Bullish On1:22:51 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeChristopher Hitchens MortalityBen Burgis – Life Of Christopher HitchensScott Patterson – Chaos KingsNassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/desmond-shum/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/After climbing the peak of China's Elite, Desmond Shum had to flee his country of birth out of fear of being disappeared. He was on the inside of the political apparatus along with his former wife, a multi billionaire who would later go on to be disappeared, and together, but in the years before they built their empire of the backs of being cosy with the most powerful elites right up the tippy top of the CCP mountains-cape. These relationships coupled with an incredible ambition and nouse for business led Desmond to multiple business deals that were not only extremely lucrative, but also interesting as a case study into the tide lifting all boats phenomenon that was a booming china ins the early 2000’s.00:00 – Introduction05:13 - Dealing With Abuse & The Chinese Caste System16:39 - Status, Vanity, Social Awareness & How Desmond Used It To His Advantage31:13 - Navigating China's Politics & Attention To Detail37:19 - Corruption & Guanxi49:13 - Desmond's Lifestyle When He Was At The Top53:48 - Dynastic Wealth & Desmond's Relationship With Whitney & His Son58:58 - Whitney's Disappearance1:04:13 - Whitney's Elite Guanxi1:12:18 - Desmonds Biggest Deals & The Tide That Lifts All Boats1:26:13 - Whitney's Disappearance1:29:28 - How Rich Chinese Hide Their Money  1:38:03 - Does Desmond Still Feared Being Disappeared?1:39:23 - Fallout After Publishing Book & Discussing Jack Ma1:45:43 - China's Future1:47:23 - 'I Signed My Life Away When I Decided To Publish The Book'🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeGeoff Raby

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/scott-patterson/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/Scott Patterson writes for the WSJ and is author of The Quants, DarkPools and Chaos Kings. Anyone who has listened to this podcast for a while will be familiar with my affinity for Nassim Taleb and know just how influential he has been on shaping my worldview…Just a few of the characters profiled in this book include Bill Ackman, who runs the famous Pershing Square hedge fund, and made one of the greatest trades in recorded history at the beginning of Covid, Nassim Taleb and Mark Spitznagel who together have made billions via their unusual hedge fund, Universa and as well, Didier Sornet, a fascinatingly interesting french mathematician and academic who believes opposite to Taleb, that Black Swans can be predicted.In this podcast with Scott Patterson, you can expect to hear about the core of the chaos kings worldview, a lot about Nassim Taleb, serendipity and as well anecdotes for days that give you a deep insight into Scott as both a journalist and author.00:00 – Introduction02:30 – How The Chaos Kings Have Effected Scott’s Worldview10:10 – Taleb’s Hedge Fund Antifragile Trading Strategy12:40 – Scott’s Introduction To Taleb & Spitznagel21:50 – What Principles Enabled Taleb & Spitznagel To Endure Loss Day After Day28:55 – Why Do These Masters Of Risk Expose Themselves To Such Physical Risk34:15 – The Core Of The Chaos Kings Worldview47:47 – Taleb Or Sornet?48:06 – Nassim Taleb Biography?48:23 – Chamath Palihapatya49:36 – How Does A Journalist Optimise For Tail Risk + Extremistan Explained For Authors54:29 – How Will Scott Teach His Son To Optimise For Serendipity55:55 – What Country Is Scott Bullish On🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeNassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/tim-butcher-chasing-the-devil/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/Tim Butcher returns to the podcast with another incredible journey through an African nation.The first time Tim appeared he spoke about his adventures through the Congo, weaving a story of an incredibly rich and beautiful country that is nonetheless un-developing. It remains easily one of my favourite episodes I’ve ever had the privilege to record. Tim, this time around takes us through his month long journey through Liberia and Sierre Leone. He wrote a book about it called Chasing The Devil, and as the title alludes, a big part of the journey was trying to come to terms with the voodoo, black magic and devil worship that he encounters along the way. Much like his Congo trip, Tim again is journeying in the footsteps of a great writer who had gone before him. In the case of Liberia it is the famous author and journalists, Graham Greene.00:00 – Introduction02:10 – What Is Good Writing & What Is Good Speaking?34:13 – Graham Greene & Liberia54:10 – Charles Taylor & The Devil Worship Of West Africa1:16:58 – The Journey Through Liberia1:37:45 – Geographical Determinism1:51:27 – The Kleptocracy Of Liberia & Africa More Broadly2:11:54 – Country You Are Most Bullish On2:17:31 – Cricket Chat🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeTim MarshallTim Butcher – Blood River Through The CongoJames Robinson – Why Nations Fail

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/The fella who features here has been working with different divisions of Swedish law enforcement for over 20 years and this includes over 10 years with Piketen - Sweden’s equivalent of SWAT.Piketen says their work is ‘particularly dangerous and complex situations’ and  this includes hostage situations, high risk search warrants, etc. Only 8% of people manage to complete the various psychological and physical tests that are required to make it into Piketen and it was on one of his first jobs with this division that the guest on this episode was involved in an incident that will remain with him for the rest of his life.This is a deeply personal podcast going from his beginning to now, the full journey of a fella from northern Sweden who wanted to be policeman ever since he he could understand what it meant.Now, I would love to give a bit of a broader context on the current issues around law enforcement that are being discussed in Sweden, but I am afraid I would not do it justice at all, so let’s leave it at if you are Swedish, I am sure you’re already informed, and if you aren't, than many of the issues are likely mirrored in your own country. Lower trust in police, more scepticism, lower wages, less applicants, lower standards, more mistakes, harsher critics, negative media attention, and more and more and more context which paints policing overall in a negative light… which in my opinion is a losing strategy because even though everyone of us might have our own example of bad police, imagine if they weren't around, or on average, just as unskilled and as undisciplined as the rest of us. That's a grim picture. Everything is as nice as it is, because there are people who enforce the law.🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/tim-marshall/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/The following is with friend of the show and one of the most popular guests from this podcasts history.This is his third appearance – he is the king of geography writing, he is the great and powerful Tim Marshall.This interview covers everything from Tim on what makes good writing, the success of prisoners of geography, a prisoners of geography observation of Sweden, the long term effects of immigration in Europe, and of course… the future of geography… space all the way down.00:00 – Introduction01:35 – Tim Riding On A Tank With Tim Butcher03:33 – Why Writing For TV Is A Good Discipline06:25 – The Enormous Success Of Prisoners Of Geography10:18 – Sweden Through A Prisoners Of Geography Lens30:32 – The Geography Of Space All The Way Down45:05 – The Privatisation Of Space53:35 – A Prediction For Space For 205059:25 – Indonesia – A Country Tim Marshall Is Bullish On🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeTim Marshall Prisoners Of GeographyTim Marshall Power Of Geography

🎙️: hhttps://atlasgeographica.com/ed-conway/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/The following is with Ed Conway, who has written one of the most intensely curious books, it is called Material World and looks at some of these raw ingredients that have shaped the world we live in.Namely, these materials are sand, salt, copper, oil, iron and lithium. Nothing will give you a greater appreciation for globalisation and the wondrous efficiency of global trade than this book will. It is kind of a miracle that things cost as cheaply as they do, and  are as ubiquitous as they are.Time Stamps For Ed Conway00:00 – Introduction01:22 – Appreciation For Globalisation?19:02 – ASML, Sand & Microchips42:54 – Waste, Oil, Demographics & Recycling1:01:42 – I Bring Up A Bizarre Anecdote1:06:57 – Gina Reinhardt, Robert Friedland (crazy Steve Jobs anecdote) & Copper1:25:22 – Serendipity1:31:36 – Country You Are Bullish On1:31:56 – Conversation Between Two People Of History🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeJos BenschopVince Beiser

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/chris-williamson-interview/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/This was first published in early 2021 on this podcast.Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, one of Europe's and quite frankly - the worlds - fastest growing and most exciting podcasts for the inquisitive mind.Chris has created something, in Modern Wisdom, that I quietly emulate and admire from afar. The prospect of getting the opportunity to speak with whoever you want around the world who interests you most is the absolute final motivation for why I started this podcast. Chris recently had on JBP Jordan Peterson, which marked for him this high watermark and realisation of this absolute motivation. We spoke about much. Stereotypes, being pigeonholed, stifling ones potential, imposter syndrome and not enough about cricket. 

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/norman-ohler/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/Norman Ohler is a German screenwriter, author and journalist.Norman is most widely known as the author of Blitzed, an incredible book that documents the role of Pervatin (methamphetamine) and drugs during Nazi Germany and WWII.In this podcast with Norman, you can expect to hear about…The moment of serendipity that lead to writing blitzed in the first place.A bit about the crazy debauchery of Berlin pre WWII.A brief history on drug synthesis including heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and even Aspirin.The prevalence of meth in the nazi army and as well Hitlers codependency on his doctor.Norman addresses some of the criticism of the book.+ as well he speaks about what the overall lesson is he hopes people take away from reading the book.Time Stamps For Norman Ohler00:00 – Introduction03:30 – Wim Wenders & Normans Eclectic Nature11:58 – The Moment Of Serendipity That Lead To Blitzed17:37 – Criticism Of The Book19:35 – History Of Debauchery In Berlin, Methamphetamines & Hypocrisy Of Nazi Puritans34:52 – Bayer Developed Heroin, Merk Developed Cocaine & Germans Invented Most Drugs43:10 – Methamphetamines In The Nazi Army + Hitler & His Codependency With Morel1:09:00 – What Lesson Does Norman Ohler Want People To Read From The Book?1:15:02 – Surprised By The Success Of The Book?1:18:12 – Serendipity & Conversation Between Any Two People Of History🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeDavid De Jong

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/mitchell-prothero/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/Gateway By Project Brazen - Listen NowMitchell Prothero is a war correspondent and two time bureau chief in Iraq for both UPI and McClathcy Newspapper’s. He is a senior writer at VICE news, has written for Buzzfeed, and is now, the host of gateway, Project Brazen’s latest series which is guns, cocaine and dirty money in Europe.This is truly one of the most fascinating and important stories happening in northern Europe at the moment. As Europe as a continent  is set too, apparently, overtake the USA as the gross largest consumer of cocaine in the world. And along with the increase in consumption comes the requisite increase in violence, corruption, money laundering and other criminal networks that the scale and money behind cocaine enables.Time Stamps For Mitchell Prothero00:00 – Introduction01:54 – From Covering ISIS To Cocaine05:49 – Anecdotes With Christopher Hitchens12:05 – Deep Diving Into The Cocaine Wars Of Europe – Mafia, Violence & Narco States?36:59 – The Role Of Globalisation In All Of This + The Question Of Legalisation1:00:34 – The Stigma Around Cocaine1:08:08 – More On Cocaine In Europe + Who Are The Keyser Söze’s?1:29:12 – Who Is Mitchell Prothero & What Is This Project (Where To Find Him)🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeBradley HopeNicky WoolfChristopher TurnerJustin ScheckGateway By Project Brazen

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/kevin-kelly/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/The following podcast is with Kevin Kelly.He’s an eclectic fella with a broad array of experiences and interests, but most notably, he is the co-founder of Wired magazine, an og futurist, the photographer behind vanishing Asia, author of many many books… but most importantly to me, he wrote of one of the most viral blog posts of all time, ‘1000 true fans’.Plus, he just published Excellent Advice For Living – a wonderful book of aphorisms.Kevin Kelly has done at this stage probably 100’s of podcasts, I feel like I’ve listened to most of them, but while I cannot confirm this to be 100% true, I think this podcast can exist as evergreen material Kevin has not spoken publicly about before. We go top to bottom the role of serendipity in Kevins life. I ask him point blank what Tim Ferriss has done for him. Kevin opens up and then digs deep on the importance of communication and I even get Kevin to react to a Norm Macdonald quote at the end.-----00:00 – Introduction01:37 – Serendipity In Kevins Life & Travel Experiences24:52 – ‘Be A Good Ancestor’ – Kevin Kelly28:15 – What’s It Like Being Famous In China?34:02 – What Has Tim Ferriss Done For You?42:32 – Kevins Favourite Aphorism From The Book46:32 – Kevins Advice On Elite Communication + Behind The Scenes On The Podcast Tour57:22 – Kevin Reacting To A Norm Macdonald Quote + Reflecting On Mortality🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeUnsolicited Advice From Kevin KellyNassim TalebBed Of ProcrustesTim FerrissThomas Erikson On Communication

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/david-grann/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/The following is with one of the great living narrative non fiction writers, David Grann.David is a staff writer at the New Yorker and author of one of my favourite stories of all time… the incredible life and adventures of Percy Fawcett and the Lost City Of Z.David has of course, many other credits to his name, not least of which is authoring Killers Of The Flower Moon, which is a violent and horrifically true story from Americas wild west that has actually been turned into a movie featuring Leonardo DiCaprio & Martin Scorcese to be released this summer.David Grann has also authored the unbelievably rich and incredible story from the 1700s called The Wager, this story is confirmation of the project brazen tagline, that sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction. -----00:00 – Introduction02:14 – David’s Mum’s Influence On Him Becoming A Writer07:22 – Introducing David To Nassim Taleb’s Black Swan & Publishing + David’s Experiences In Mexico14:30 – Narrative Building + Sheer Body Of Research27:02 – The Wager43:14 – Sheer Body Of Research52:16 – Working With Leonardo DiCaprio & Martin Scorcese56:31 – The Role Of Serendipity In David’s Life1:02:19 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History + Great Stories Not Being Told🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeBradley HopeWalt Bogdanich

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/paddy-manning/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/The following is with Paddy Manning an Australian journalist who has just published an unauthorised biography of Rupert Murdochs oldest son – Lachlan MurdochThis is such a good book. The story of the Murdochs is even better and more dramatic than succession would have you believe. The drama of the deals, the personalities, the extravagances of wealth, the politics. The Murdoch empire is one of the most fascinating group of companies ever assembled and…. the subject of this podcast Lachlan Murdoch – is supposedly set to inherit it all. -----00:00 – Introduction01:52 – Paddy Mannings Opinion Of Lachlan Murdoch As A Bloke26:24 – Lachlan Murdoch The Billionaire36:11 – Lachlan’s Love Affair With Australia40:02 – A Sense Of The Absurd Luxury (Succession)49:57 – Roman Roy Is Based Off Lachlan Murdoch & What Succession Has Gotten Right56:25 – What Has The Reaction Been To The Book In Lachlan Murdoch Circles + Serendipity🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodePaul ClearyDick Smith

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/The following is with Alan Krell - who is one of the pioneers of deep sea, saturation diving - which from the outside, feels just like one of the most high stakes professions you've ever heard of.We are talking about risk and danger that few lines of work would ever expose you to, and as you hear in this interview, those risks and dangers take their toll.We try to tell a linear story of Alan's career in deep sea diving, but as well, address the dangers, the near death experiences, the lifestyle, the people, the corruption and everything else that goes with it.-----00:00 - Introduction02:35 - Nigerian Oil Rigs In The 90s19:20 - Paul Cleary & The Risks Of Diving 26:56 - Explaining The Bell & The Unbelievable Living Conditions Of Saturation Diving54:09 -  Alan’s Journey Into Diving 1:3:11 - Timeline & Crazy Diving Story's1:22:00 - Life & Death & PTSD1:53:35 - 10% Of Everyone Died🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodePaul Cleary

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/the-incerto-nassim-taleb-podcast/Sophie Gray recently published this profile - https://thespectator.com/topic/nassim-nicholas-taleb-anti-confidence-man-bitcoin-ftx/ - of Nassim Taleb in the spectator.Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/anna-sundberg/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/Anna Sundberg co-authored a book of memoirs titled ‘My Beloved Terrorist’.This book is an incredible and rare story of how a young woman from Halmstad, who is otherwise your ABBA stereotype of a blonde swede with blue eyes, became radicalised in Islam and ultimately married the jihadist terrorist leader, Said Arif, who was captured by the Syrian secret police and had included in his network, the likes of Osama Bin Laden. Its been hard for me to put into words exactly how I feel about this episode, but one thing for sure is how incredible of a woman Anna Sundberg is. This is the first time she’s ever told this story in english and following the central timeline of her experiences she answers questions about why Islam was even compelling at all the first place, secular Sweden, how steeply and quickly one can become radicalised, a day in the life of a jihadist wife, living in Chechnya, Syria, Berlin, being an extremist muslim in all these places and Sweden, re-entry into Sweden, De-Radicalisation, culture and more.-----00:00 – Introduction01:42 – Formative Experiences & Sweden Back In The Day10:42 – Becoming Radicalised22:47 – Feelings Of Regret & Wanting To Escape25:59 – Back To The Timeline & Extremely Conservative Islam1:00:38 – Taking A Break1:01:01 – Discovering Your Husband Was A Terrorist1:11:07 – Day In The Life Of A Jihadist Wife – Leading Up To 9/11 – Moving To Syria1:53:57 – Leaving Islam, Back In Sweden – Losing Faith2:14:26 – Re-Entry Into Sweden & De-Radicalisation2:40:25 – Discussing Swedish Culture & Whether Anyone Can Become Radicalised🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeDiamant SalihuMartin Schibbye

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/surrounded-by-thomas-erikson/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/?hl=enTwitter - https://twitter.com/ryannfhoggThe following is with the man behind surrounded by idiots, surrounded by narcissist, surrounded by psychopaths, bad bosses, setbacks, and even… vampires.He is one Sweden’s most successful and influential authors of all time. He is the incredibly interesting, and secret Stephen King o’phile – Thomas Erikson.For interviews with Thomas in English, this is certainly unlike you have ever heard him before.He leans into his thoughts about Jordan Peterson, he talks about antidepressants in Sweden, opens up on his worldview when it comes to finding meaning and happiness, he tells the incredible publishing story for surrounded by idiots, goes deep into Stephen King and even rounds on the interview by assigning a personality colour to various famous people from history Elon Musk to Jesus.-----00:00 – Introduction02:37 – The Incredible Publishing Story For Surrounded By Idiots & How Selling Millions Of Books Changes You27:07 – Serendipity From The Network34:57 – Antidepressants In Sweden, Meaning & Happiness47:18 – Jordan Peterson1:00:35 – Great Communicators, Great Writers & How To Communicate With People1:39:24 – Giving Elon Musk, Jesus & More A Personality Colour (DISC)1:58:22 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeDiamant SalihuMartin Schibbye

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/danny-miranda-podcasters-podcasting-about-podcasts/Podcasters podcasting about podcasts.The following is with the infectiously optimistic and potential future hall of fame podcaster, Danny Miranda.On this episode you can expect to hear Danny open up on his dreams in a way, I suspect you’ve not heard him do so before.Specifically I am referring to an interaction around the middle of the episode where Danny gets vulnerable and shares just how wild his daydreams get when it comes to thinking about his trajectory and his future.In and around that as well, topics spoken about include a digestion of what it takes to be a good communicator including who Danny considers be communication goats. Podcasting about podcasts, Danny game plans a Jocko Willink interview and then there is of course more as well.-----00:00 – Introduction01:15 – An Personal Anecdote From My Life Of Danny’s Influence03:08 – Is Danny Blowing Up? (Tip If You Want To Work With Your Favourite Creator)10:30 – Becoming A Better Communicator25:31 – David Perrel Interview & Danny’s Intense Confidence31:05 – Getting Personal… How Big Are Danny’s Dreams?39:15 – Danny Miranda Show & Getting Guests 47:52 – Deep Research For Interviews & Game-Planning A Jocko Interview53:45 – Larry Kings Most Famous Interview56:16 – Social Media Advice & If If Danny Could Pick Any Two Guests In The Next Week59:51 – What Musicians Make You Feel The Most?1:00:50 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeDanny Miranda Episode #69

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/the-incerto-nassim-taleb-podcast/Sophie Gray recently published this profile - https://thespectator.com/topic/nassim-nicholas-taleb-anti-confidence-man-bitcoin-ftx/ - of Nassim Taleb in the spectator.This podcast is about the process of interviewing Taleb and putting together this piece. 🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/erik-townsend/When I started this podcast I made a list of 20 or so names that were titled ‘Dream Guests’. On this list included names the likes of Salman Rushdie, Ricky Ponting, Chael Sonnen, Robert Friedland, Anne McEvoy, Alain de Button, Mads Mikelson, Jared Diamond… the names of people I deeply admire who are as well, whale-level type guests. And among these many names on the list was the person who is the guest on this episode… the host of Macrovoices, the great Erik Townsend. Erik Townsend has dipped his toe into several disparate worlds. He made millions as a software entrepreneur in the 90s, retired onto a yacht in his 30s, has lived all over the world, even managed a hedge fund, and has since built one of the strongest media platforms in finance – Macrovoices.  In the following conversation, the topics that we spoke about include the following…Erik’s Formative ExperiencesThe Why & How Behind Erik’s Energy Transition DocumentaryWhy Peter Zeihan & Nassim Taleb Have Yet To Appear On MacrovoicesBehind The Scenes Of MacrovoicesUSD Reserve Currency & Serendipity-----00:00 – Introduction02:22 – Early Life & Formative Experiences16:48 – Something Obvious To Erik That Isn’t Obvious To Anyone Else20:57 – Putting Together Erik’s Energy Documentary (+ Nuclear Bull Case)54:12 – Geothermal Energy1:02:16 – Why Hasn’t Peter Zeihan Been On Macrovoices?1:05:42 – Macrovoices Was Created As A Stealth Marketing Strategy To Promote The Hedge Fund1:16:40 – Dream Guests For Macrovoices (Nassim Taleb)1:20:10 – Significance Of The USB Being The Worlds Reserve Currency1:32:22 – Ethics Of Tax Evasion & Offshore Finance1:42:15 – The Role Of Serendipity In Erik’s Life1:51:37 – Country You Are Most Bullish On2:00:22 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History2:02:22 – Message Of Admiration To Erik🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeGeothermal Energy Starter PackOffshore Finance & Financial Secrecy Starter PackEconomics & Economic Development Starter Pack

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/nikolas-badminton/The following is with Nikolas Badminton, the chief futurist at one of the oldest futurist consultancies in the world, futurist.com.In the conversation, Nikolas broaches topics such as…Determining Signal From NoiseNassim TalebThe Problem Of Water ScarcityA Pessimistic Future?The Role Of Serendipity & More!-----00:00 – Introduction01:11 – Nikolas Worldview23:30 – Signals29:11 – Why Is The Future Pessimistic?51:11 – Qualifying Signal From Noise58:11 – The Problem Of Water Scarcity1:07:47 – Serendipity In Nikolas’s Life1:12:22 – Country Nikolas Is Bullish On1:13:25 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeGeothermal Energy Starter PackFood Waste Manifesto

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/john-perkins/The following is with John Perkins.This is John’s second appearance on the podcast, he has just published a new edition of the Confessions of an Economic Hitman, this time with a heavy emphasis on the role of China’s debt traps and chicanery among the belt and road initiative.To hear more about John, what is an economic hitman and the key experiences that inform John’s worldview, be sure to check out his first appearance on the show.  -----00:00 – Introduction01:16 – The 4 Pillars Of The Chinese Economic Hitman11:23 – An Example Of The Chinese Economic Hitman At Play17:24 – John In Kazakstan + The Belt & Road Initiative25:40 – John In Australia & Thoughts On Geographical Determinism38:57 – Sergey Glazyev & USD As The Worlds Currency41:16 – China’s EHM In The Congo46:58 – Serendipity In John’s Life53:23 – How Shamanic Experiences Have Influenced John’s Worldview🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeJohn Perkins – Confessions Of An Economic HitmanJim Henry – Blood BankersOffshore Finance & Financial Secrecy Starter Pack

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/miki-mistrati/The following is with Miki Mistrati – a Danish investigative journalist who has spent a career uncovering cases of child slavery and the child labour rife throughout the chocolate supply chain.He just released his new film on the matter titled ‘Chocolate Wars’ which is available on Amazon Prime.Something horrific at the core of chocolate is just how easily and reliably Miki uncovered horrific stories of child theft and child labour upon every visit he made to Africa’s west coast.-----00:00 – Introduction03:05 – The Chocolate Supply Chain In Reverse11:41 – Consistency In Dirty Supply Chains18:29 – The Most Egregious Actor In The Chocolate Supply Chain24:29 – Why It’s So Hard To Regulate The Chocolate Industry?36:16 – Corruption & How The Industry Has Changed45:43 – Dangers Of Reporting Child Slave Labour54:42 – Horrific Child Slavery Stories & The BS Of Fair Trade1:07:13 – Tonys Chocoloney1:10:20 – Problem Of Disappearing Children1:14:07 – Naming & Shaming The Explicit Brands1:23:57 – Swiss Significance1:26:50 – Greenwashing Everywhere1:31:08 – What Would Miki Do With 10,000,000,000 Euros1:32:05 – Similarities With Other Commodity Supply Chains1:35:40 – Country You Are Bullish On & Conversation Between Any Two People Of History🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeRyan Delaney – Coffee Supply ChainInvestigative Journalism Starter Pack

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/david-de-jong/ The following is with David de Jong, a Dutch historian and investigative journalist.After growing up in Amsterdam during the 90s, David de Jong found himself on the billionaire’s desk in New York reporting for Bloomberg on the hidden fortunes power of family offices.During his time at Bloomberg, David made a discovery that led him to move to Berlin and embark on a 4 year investigation into the dark and dusty vaults of Germany’s corporate past.What David uncovered was nazi billionaires and wealth that has endured to this day.-----00:00 – Introduction01:50 – The Dutch, Nazi Occupation & Growing Up In Amsterdam16:16 – The Billionaires Desk At Bloomberg24:50 – Family Offices & How Offshore Finance Is Involved35:50 – Nazi Billionaires42:43 – Slave Labour In The Concentration Camps47:43 – The Nazi Billionaire Heirs51:22 – Sheer Amount Of Work & Research + Reactions To The Book1:03:55 – Magda Friedlander1:04:48 – The Whitewashing Of History1:11:23 – Israel & The Middle East Desk1:15:01- Serendipity1:16:35 – Country You Are Bullish On1:21:30 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeNicholas Shaxson – The Offshore AccountantBradley Hope – 1MDB Financial ScandalsFinancial Secrecy Starter Pack

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/matthew-houde/The following is a conversation with Matthew Houde. Matthew is the co-founder of a business that is developing a new drilling technology that could allow the world to access the deep geothermal heat beneath our feet.  This is best consumed alongside the episode with Carlos Araque, Matthew’s co-founder at Quaise energy.The subject of geothermal energy is deeply interesting to me. I think it could well be one of the most important disruptive innovations of this generation and it is precisely companies like Quaise who could be the winners from this disruption. -----00:00 – Introduction01:24 – Quaise Start-Up Story08:24 – Geothermal Versus Solar & Wind15:46 – Why Geothermal Matters23:50 – Who Is Carlos Araque + Stories In Raising Money31:48 – Quaise Technology (Part 1)34:45 – 2nd, 3rd, 4th Order Consequences Of Success44:13 – Quaise Technology (Part 2)1:06:14 – Problems With The US Grid1:12:09 – Quaise Timeline1:16:28 – Geothermal In The Media & Thoughts Of The Competition1:26:02 – Country Mattew Houde Is Bullish On1:28:58 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeCarlos Araque – Co-Founder Of Quaise EnergyJohn Redfern – CEO of EavorAlexander Richter – CEO Of ThinkGeoEnergy

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/bolor-lkhaajav/Bolor Lkhaajav is a researcher specialising in Mongolia, Northeast Asia, East Asia, and the Americas.Her research interests cover foreign policy, security, governance, economy, and social issues. Bolor’s research and writing has been published by many amazing outlets and she is a researcher and writer for the diplomat.-----00:00 – Introduction.01:40 – Kind Words From Jack Weatherford & Genghis Khan06:34 – Mongolia In Bolor’s Words (Mongolian Scorecard)32:41 – Horses, Beauty & Mongolian Culture43:56 – Modernity For Mongolia54:45 – Alcoholism1:08:05 – The Role Of Men & Woman1:20:44 – Immigration, Demographics & The Future1:29:10 – China1:40:10 – Bolor Lkhaajav Book1:41:40 – Country Bolor Is Bullish On1:44:42 – Conversation Between Any Two People🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeJack Weatherford – Genghis Khan & The Making Of The Modern WorldCharlie Walker – Adventures Through Mongolia & Across The World

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/ami-vitale/Ami Vitale is one of the worlds great photographers. She has lived in mud huts, war zones, battled malaria, donned a panda suit, was with the last living northern white rhino as he passed and has reported with intimacy from communities all over the world.She is a Nikon ambassador, National Geographic photographer and just one of the coolest people I have ever gotten a chance to speak with on this podcast. In this podcast, Ami busts the old myth of national geographic photographers, she Confirms the risk and romance of journalistic adventure, but as well tampers my projections with a heartfelt dose of realism.-----00:00 - Introduction.01:37 - Why Skin In The Game Is Everything.06:52 - How To Make It As A Professional Photographer.18:10 - Adventure, Thrill & Romance.24:52 - Benefit Of Being A Woman In A Conflict Zone.32:27 - Risk.40:38 - Me Embarrassing Myself.47:33 - Rapid Fire Questions. 49:28 - Serendipity, Country You Are Bullish On & Conversations Between Any Two People.🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggImportant Things Mentioned.Bjorn Persson - Swedish Wildlife PhotographerMarsel Van Oosten - One Of The Worlds Greatest PhotographersPhotography Starter Pack

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/david-liu/David Liu is Taiwan’s unofficial ambassador to Sweden.He’s lived in Sweden for 11 years and is writing a book which explains the Swedish culture and mentality in a way through which the Taiwanese people and audience can relate. He is a cultural bridge between these two magnificent cultures and countries.-----000:00 – Introduction.02:11 – Where Did It All Being? An Introduction To Taiwan.08:11 – Integrating Into Sweden & Belonging.17:16 – Talking Taiwan Top To Bottom.43:37 – More On David’s Story & Making A Taiwan/Sweden Comparison.56:13 – Swedish Startup Community, Culture & Norrsken.1:16:35 – Sweden Is A Country Of Paradoxes + Impact Startups.1:29:22 – Country You Are Bullish On + Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggEpisodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Angelica Oung – Taiwan Top To Bottom.Magnus Brandberg – Swedish Exceptionalism.

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/nicholas-niarchos/Nicholas Niarchos is journalist who has been published in The New Yorker, The Nation, TIME, The Guardian, The NY Times, Die Welt and many, many more.In a podcast that could have been separated into two distinct chapters you can expect to hear some of the following. The Congo in Nicholas’s wordsA brief history of kleptocracy and the plundering of Congos natural resourcesAn explanation of CobaltWhat its like meeting Alec BaldwinGetting arrested in the CongoAnd more…-----00:00 – Introduction.01:41 – Introducing The Congo & A History Of Kleptocracy.19:43 – Robert Freidland.21:59 – What Is The Current State Of The Congo?32:01 – What Is Cobalt? Where Is It From? The Problem Of Greenwashing.47:01 – Nicholas Niarchos New Yorker Article & Freelance Mining In The Congo.57:51 – Child Labour & Abuse.1:04:26 – Nicholas Writing A Book & New Yorker Status.1:14:58 – Nicholas’s Journey. Freelance Journalism. Advice For Me.1:25:13 – Meeting Alec Baldwin.1:27:49 – Serendipity & Being Arrested In The Congo.1:34:14 – Country Nicholas Niarchos Is Bullish On.1:35:41 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

THE SOUND w/ Project Brazen & Nicky Woolf- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sound-mystery-of-havana-syndrome/id1662594800🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/nicky-woolfNicky Woolf is the host and investigative journalist behind Project Brazens latest investigative podcasts series, a story, which much to the consistency of the Project Brazen tagline, is one where again we are reminded the the truth is indeed stranger than fiction.The podcast is about Havana Syndrome, what we expect from this series and Nicky Woolf even drops a few of the salacious, geopolitical and gossipy details about the story.We then speak about what it takes putting together an audio production like this, Nicky Woolf's life in journalism, we nerd out on podcasting, audiobooks and as well, speak about the media landscape. Topics Within The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Bradley Hope - Project BrazenInvestigative Journalism Starter Pack-----00:00 - Introduction02:12 - What Is Havana Syndrome?06:16 - The Power Of Suggestion16:41 - Setting The Scene For Us... An Introduction To Havana Syndrome19:52 - The Geopolitical Angles28:37 - Theories For Havana Syndrome36:52 - How Scary Is The Underworld Of Experimental Weaponry?40:59 - How Can Sound Physically Impair You?46:06 - Bring It All Together, The Future Of The Story & Working With Project Brazen54:08 - Changing Journalistic Landscape1:10:04 - Podcasting & Audio1:32:20 - Investigations Not Being Given Oxygen & Australian Journalism1:45:43 - Hero's, Christopher Hitchens & Anthony Bourdain1:58:56 - What Is A Country Nicky Is Bullish On?2:11:45 - Conversation Between Any Two People Of History🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/ha-joon-chang/Ha-Joon Chang is a developmental economist who has been named among the worlds top 20 thinkers.He has served as a consultant to the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the European Investment Bank, Oxfam and the United Nations. Ha-Joon Chang is the author of many books, the most notable of which are23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism.Kicking Away The Ladder.Bad Samaritans.The Economics Users Guide.& his highly anticipated new book, Edible Economics. Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.James Robinson – Why Nations FailTim Butcher – Africa’s Broken HeartGeoff Raby – Chinese Economic Development.Economics Starter Pack-----00:00 – Introduction.01:37 – There Is No Such Thing As A Free Market.14:32 – Which Country Has The Best Economic System?22:35 – Why Does Ha-Joon Chang Love Scandinavia?36:28 – How We Misunderstand Inflation.41:07 – Did The Washing Machine Change The World More Than The Internet?47:05 – Ching Ju Yung (GOAT Korean Entrepreneur) & South Korean Culture.58:43 – Working For Oxfam & World Bank.1:04:33 – Is Foreign Aid Good or Bad?1:10:01 – Country Ha-Joon Chang Is Bullish On.1:11:37 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/charlie-walker/Charlie Walker has… rode his bike through a winter Tibeten plateau. Rafted the hippopotamus dwelling backcountry of the Congo. Cycled his way through India, China, Iran, Africa, Kazakstan. Walked the length of Mongolia. Completed a 8000km triathlon from the Russian Urals all the way down through to Turkey. In Papua New Guinea, he stumbled upon some of the most remote tribes in the world. He walked two months down frozen Siberian rivers camping at -50 degrees. And to top it all off! Charlie Walker sat across from the baldest man in podcasting – the GOAT, Joe Rogan.This podcast explores the adventures teased above, but as well the contents of his two books; Through Sand & Snow and On Roads That Echo.Links To Charlie WalkerCharlie Walker WebsiteCharlie Walker InstagramEpisodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Patrick Alley – Global WitnessMartin Schibbye – 438 DaysBradley Hope – Billion Dollar WhaleTim Butcher – A Journey Into Africas Broken HeartHarley Rustad – Disappearance Of Justin AlexanderBryan Bashin – The Adventures Of James HolmanDick Smith – A Legendary Australian AdventurerThe Adventure Podcasts Starter PackAdventure Podcast LinkNewsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFollow My Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.01:56 – Hiding From Guinea Rebel Terrorists.10:11 – Why Did Charlie Decide To Do This In The First Plae?16:23 – Romania Confrontation.22:35 – Serendipity & Human Kindness.28:18 – Cycling The Tibetan Plateau In Winter (Unbelievable Story)40:11 – Podcasts & Audio Books While Travelling.44:10 – Dealing With The Impossible Cold.45:52 – Mongolia & Alcoholism On The Steppe.53:31 – How Charlie Thinks About Risk & Rolling The Dice.57:55 – The Democratic Republic Of The Congo.1:02:39 – How Does Charlie Relate To People?1:14:07 – The Economics Of Charlies Life.1:16:11 – Me Wasting Everyones Time.1:18:26 – Explorers & Adventurers Charlie Admires.1:21:13 – How Does Charlie Want To Be Remembered?1:22:29 – Country Charlie Is Bullish On.1:23:28 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/mikael-syding/Mikael Syding is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever had the opportunity to speak with on this podcast.In 2010, his hedge fund, Futuris, won European hedge fund of the decade. Mikael is an extremely popular voice in the Swedish investment community and as erudite and eclectic in his interests as they come.In addition to popularising the Italian word for effortless mastery, sprezzatura, Mikael also writes regularly about markets, philosophy, psychedelics, his own personal story, science, sleep, psychology and just about all the interesting type of stuff that the audience of a Curious Worldview are primmed at attention for.This chat covers a spectrum of topic including…Mikael Syding’s Formative YearsPatrick Bateman As A Role ModelConsciousness & PsychedelicsShort Positions (Elon Musk & Tesla)Nassim Taleb & Risk+ More & More As WellLinks To Mikael SydingMikael Syding WebsiteMikael Syding TwitterEpisodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Nassim Taleb & Incerto PodcastLudvig Sunström – Breaking Out Of HomeostasisCarl Jung SeriesNewsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFollow My Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.02:15 – Formative Years, Experiences & The Influence Of Patrick Bateman.16:45 – Left Brain Right Brain Divide & Emotional Depth.39:45 – ‘I Had Zero Empathy’45:26 – Antidepressants & Modernity.1:02:55 – Mikael Syding On Risk & Antiloop.1:15:05 – Coincidence Of Opposites.1:32:25 – Famous Short Sellers & Mikael’s Favourite Short Positions.1:43:10 – ‘Elon Musk Is A Conman’… Tesla & Twitter.2:03:26 – How Investing Expands Your Curiosities, The Information Edge In Investing, Due-diligence & 80/20.2:25:58 – Pippa Malmgren & Signals.2:37:59 – Mikael Syding’s Theory Of Consciousness.3:16:32 – The Role Of Serendipity In Mikael’s Life.3:20:57 – Advice To Young People (Lex Fridman).3:25:52 – Country Mikael Syding Is Bullish On.3:28:49 – Swedish Exceptionalism.3:33:05 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/patrick-alley/Patrick Alley is a cofounder of an organisation called Global Witness which weeds out abuses of corruption, the environment and human rights across the world. Patrick recently wrote a book documenting these experiences and it all starts with the illegal timber trade in South-East Asia funding the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia and making possible all the horror and violence of the Cambodian communists. In this chat Patrick Alley mentions…Founders Story Of Global WitnessIllegal Timber TradingVery Bad PeopleEconomics Of Global Witness+ Much More As Well…Links To Patrick AlleyGlobal WitnessVery Bad PeopleEpisodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Martin Schibbye – Sweden’s Greatest Investigative JournalistBradley Hope – 1MDB & Project Brazen.Jim Henry – Offshore Finance Investigative JournalistNicholas Shaxson – The World Of Offshore FinanceOliver Bullough – Moneyland & Endless KleptocracyNewsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFollow My Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.01:36 – Global Witness Founding Story Bringing Down Cambodian Communists.12:42 – Why Is There Corruption?15:50 – Illegal Timber Trading & Deforestation.22:36 – Financial Secrecy & Offshore Finance.26:42 – What Made Global Witness So Good At Investigations.35:46 – Benny Steinmetz, Dan Gertler, Imelda Marcos.56:13 – Blood Diamonds.1:05:53 – What Is The Key To Generating Media Interest?1:11:29 – Economics Of Global Witness & George Soros.1:21:58 – Is The World Getting Better? Which Issue Is Most Cancerous?1:25:56 – Serendipity In Patrick Alley’s Life.1:27:06 – Country Patrick Is Bullish On.1:28:56 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/walt-bogdanich/The following is a conversation with Walt Bogdanich, an investigative journalist for the New York Times, author of many books, and 3x recipient of the Pulitzer Prize.Walt Bogdanich co-authored a book titled ‘When McKinsey Comes To Town’ which documents 14 different examples of McKinsey poisoning, muddying and consulting the waters of big industry, big government and even bigger money. In this chat there is a lot of talk about...McKinsey In Saudi ArabiaMcKinsey & Perdue PharmaMcKinsey's Absurd Conflicts Of InterestInvestigative Journalism+ Much More As Well... Links To Walt BogdanichWhen McKinsey Comes To TownEpisodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Martin Schibbye - Sweden's Greatest Investigative JournalistDan McDougall - Legendary Investigative Journalist. Bradley Hope - 1MDB & Project Brazen.Jim Henry - Offshore Finance Investigative JournalistNewsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFollow My Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction01:40 – 3x Pulitzer Prize Wins04:58 – McKinsey Are More Secretive Than The CIA13:27 – Nassim Taleb, Consultants & Skin In The Game19:52 – Exclusive Access To McKinsey Client List & Perdue Pharma Opioid Crisis34:52 – McKinsey In Saudi Arabia44:33 – Archetypal Example Of Filthy McKinsey48:07 – Pulitzer Prize Story & Hard Truth About Investigative Journalism56:39 – The Necessity For Supply Chain Investigations (Cocaine/Batteries) & Advice For Aspiring Investigative Journalists1:00:00 – Walt’s Investigative Journalists Hero’s + A Great Story Not Being Told.1:05:32 – The Role Of Serendipity In Walt’s Life.1:08:10 – A Country Walt Is Bullish On.1:09:49 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:11:28 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/rory-sutherland/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation with Rory Sutherland.He founded the behavioural science team within the Ogilvy group and is one of Europe’s most powerful advertising executives. To get a sense for his thinking and his incredibly interesting worldview he wrote a book called Alchemy, that argues great marketing ideas are often built around a core that is profoundly irrational.This podcast touches on the themes of Alchemy but interestingly, Rory has applied them to different domains than those he covered in the book meaning.. this is totally new.Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFollow My Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.01:23 – How Nassim Taleb Has Influenced Rory Sutherland’s Worldview.32:28 – C Elegans Worm Analogy & Covid.41:38 – Banality In Social Media.47:07 – What Is Taleb Like As A Bloke? + Interesting Questions About Social Engineering.58:23 – System Design Complimenting Marketing & Advertising.1:04:33 – Why It’s Important To Believe In Alchemy (Complexity) + Thinking About Nepotism.1:14:40 – Signalling.1:21:35 – Serendipity In Rory’s Life.1:24:55 – Country Rory Sutherland Is Bullish On.1:28:23 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:31:00 – Afterthoughts & Ambitions For The Podcast.Links To Rory SutherlandRory Sutherland TwitterAlchemyEpisodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/misha-zelinksy/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation with Misha Zelinksy.Misha Zelisnky is a Fulbright scholar, national security expert and currently war correspondent for the Australian Financial Review.In this chat Misha speaks about some of the follwing…What Its Like Living In Ukraine.Travelling Throughout A Warzone.Meeting Sean Penn & The Klitschko Brothers.Doing A Profile Of Zelenskey.+ Much More As Well…Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFollow My Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction01:36 – Interviewing A Man As He Steps On A Train For War.05:58 – Tension/Feeling In Ukraine Leading Up To & After The Invasion.17:55 – Ukrainian Morale & Napoleon Quote.20:00 – Ukraine/Taiwan Parallel.25:34 – People Becoming Uninterested In The War.32:26 – Feeling Thinned Out & The Emotional Toll.41:09 – A Day In The Life In Lviv.49:01 – Russian Spies.55:28 – Zelinsky Zelenskey58:16 – Meeting Sean Penn & Klitschko Brothers.1:00:28 – How Has Misha’s Life Changed From This + Political Ambition.1:05:28 – Country You Are Bullish On?1:07:06 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:08:32 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.Links To Misha ZelinksyDiplomates – Misha Geopolitical PodcastMisha Zelinsky TwitterEpisodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Micheal Hilliard – Explaining The Ukraine/Russia WarOleksander Kucherenko – Ukrainian Checking In From PoltovaAngelica Oung – Taiwanese JournalistGeopolitics Podcast Starter Pack

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/diamant-salihu/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation with Diamant Salihu.In 2021, Diamant Salihu published a book called ‘Until Everyone Dies’. This is a book about gang violence and crime in Sweden.This is a conversation about gangs, drugs, violence in Sweden, Swedes, Swedish culture, immigration, integration and how it came to be that Sweden exists with totally parallel societies. Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFollow My Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction01:20 – Sommar i P106:48 – Gang Violence In Sweden14:22 – Immigration In Sweden25:49 – How Much Does Diamant Blame Swedish Culture?32:00 – Archetypal Story Of The Swedish Immigration Problem35:40 – Most Gun Deaths Ever In Sweden53:38 – ‘Until Everyone Dies’1:01:09 – Everyone Talks About Drug Supply, But Why Does Noone Speak About Drug Demand?1:13:01 – The Success Of The Book & Becoming A Crime Reporter1:18:32 – Serendipity In Diamants Life1:20:36 – A Country You Are Particularly Bullish On1:24:02 – Podcast Between Any Two People Of HistoryLinks To Diamant SalihuDiamant Salihu Book

https://cardsofqatar.com/sv/🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/martin-schibbye/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggMartin Schibbye is one of Sweden’s most incredible investigative journalists, the founder of blankspot, and author of too many extraordinary stories to mention.This podcast with Martin breaks down into three distinct chapters…Chapter One – Cards Of Qatar (FIFA World Cup 2022)Chapter Two – 438 Days & Ethiopian PrisonChapter Three – Martin & The Economics Of Freelance JournalismLike, subscribe, 5 stars!Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFollow My Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – IntroductionCH103:11 – Cards Of Qatar (Migrant Deaths – FIFA World Cup 2022)24:42 – Doha & The FIFA World Cup1:01:00 – 7,000 Deaths?1:11:32 – Freelance Economics & How Long Have You Been Working On This Story?1:22:22 – Goals For Cards Of QatarCH21:30:00 – 438 Days1:43:57 – Physical & Psychological Abuse In Captivity1:48:57 – Carl Bildt & Lundin Energy1:56:20 – Prison Life & A Kafka-esque Show Trial2:12:42 – Martin’s Ability To Empathise2:17:57 – Risk & More On Prison Life2:41:12 – How Did This Experience Change Martin?CH32:49:50 – Martin’s Upbringing3:03:22 – The Economics Of Freelance Journalism3:14:02 – Journalists/Adventurers Martin Admires3:17:17 – Advice For Aspiring Journalists3:19:07 – Country You Are Bullish On & Conversation Between Any Two People Of HistoryEpisodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Tim Butcher – Blood RiverDan McDougall – International JournalismPodcast Starter Pack – Offshore FinancePodcast Starter Pack – Explorers & Adventurers

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/bill-browder/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation with the CEO and Founder of the Hermitage Fund, Bill Browder. The Hermitage Fund was at one time, the largest source of western capital in Russia and in 1997 the best performing fund in the world.Bill is also one of the sharpest thorns in the Russian oligarch's side. He lobbied for a law that authorises the U.S. government to sanction foreign government officials worldwide who are deemed to be human rights offenders and freeze their assets, this was named the Magntizky Act after his former lawyer Sergei Magnitzky who was tortured and murdered in a Russian prison.Bill Browder is the author of both Red Notice, and Freezing Order... which are the catalyst for this chat.Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.01:52 – Perestroika & The Voucher System In Post-Soviet Russia.11:41 – How The Russian Oligarchs Were Formed.17:55 – Bill’s Experience In Murmansk.25:03 – Hermitage Capital, Solomon Brothers & Being A Dirty Capitalist.35:49 – The Role Of Serendipity In Bill’s Life.41:20 – Freezing Order, Money Laundering & Offshore Finance49:34 – London & Money Laundering.52:52 – If Bill Was 25 Today, Where Would He Go & What Would He Do?Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Jim Henry – Blood BankersJohn Perkins – Confessions Of An Economic HitmanNic Shaxson – The Tools Of The Offshore AccountantBradley Hope – Jho Low & 1MDB Financial FraudNathan Lynch – Money Laundering In AustraliaOliver Bullough – MoneylandPodcast Starter Pack – Offshore Finance

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/alexander-richter/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation with Alexander Richter. Alexander Richter is the founder of ThinkGeoEnergy, which is the geothermal industries largest source of industry news. Alexander Richter is also the director of the international geothermal association and overall, one of the geothermal industries most important voices.Together, in this podcast, Alex and I cover his lightbulb moment, where he discovered the potential of geothermal energy, the promise of geothermal energy and district heating worldwide. We also speak about how Germany is turning to geothermal energy in response to their energy independence debates, Eavor digging more than 15 km deep, whether the current hype for geothermal energy is more frothy than it is, reality and so much more.Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----Time Stamps With Alexander Richter00:00 – Introduction.01:33 - Iceland.04:18 - Investment Banking & Geothermal.08:20 - The Lightbulb Moment.22:33 - The Potential Of Geothermal In Germany. 32:06 - Why Has The Potential Of Geothermal Not Been Realised?38:50 - Eavor Digging Deep In Germany + The Relationship Between Depth & Heat.46:50 - Is Geothermal Frothy At The Moment & Does Geothermal Have A Marketing Problem?1:08:04 - The Most Exciting Companies In The Geothermal Space?1:17:26 - A Country Alex Is Bullish On.1:19:29 - A Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Carlos Araque - Quaise Energy, CEOJohn Redfern - Eavor Technology, CEOMagnus Brandberg - Baseload Capital & Geothermal VCPatrick Hanson - The Potential Of GeothermalGeothermal Starter Pack

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/tim-hickson/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation and podcast with a Kiwi of note, the host of the ‘Hello Future Me’ youtube channel… Tim Hickson.Tim is a writer, worldbuilder, video essayist, bread connoisseur, and person who talks about The Last Airbender probably a little too much. Tim is also an immensely successful self published author. He has an extensive bookshelf of stories ahead of him yet to be realised, but so far has published to tremendous success, two volumes on Writing and Worldbuilding.In This Podcast With Tim Hickson, You Can Expect To Learn About…The Light Hearted To The Less So.John Green & Moments Of Serendipity.Storybuilding & Worldbuilding.Religion, Mental Health, Lord Of The Rings… & More.Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----Time Stamps With Tim Hickson00:00 – Introduction.02:10 – On The Journey.11:52 – How Do You Explain The Popularity Of The Book?20:19 – Are The Classics Just Survivorship Bias?22:57 – Feeling Self Conscious About Self Publishing.27:25 – Business Ideas.34:20 – John Green & Big Moments Of Serendipity.40:50 – Where Did Your Fascination For Stories Come From?44:50 – Religion.50:20 – Something People Don’t Understand About Tim?56:59 – Mental Health.01:16:05 – Tim’s Take On The Heroes Journey & Jungian Archetypes.01:29:13 – Tim On Productivity.01:41:19 – What Do Great Storytellers Share In Common?01:45:27 – Are The Eagles Deus Ex Machina (& Other LOTR Questions)?1:51:36 – What Fictional Place Are You Most Sentimentally Attached To?1:52:15 – What Is A Moment You Cannot Believe You Were A Part Of?1:56:55 – What Is A Country You Are Particularly Bullish On?02:00:50 – A Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.02:03:17 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Matthew Dicks – The GOAT Of Storytelling.Angus Fletcher – Inventions From Literature & Alternative Take On The Heroes Journey.

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/equity-mates/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation with Alec Renehan and Bryce Leske, who together host Australia’s number one finance and investing podcast, Equity mates.These two fellas and equity mates has been very influential to me. I have learned pretty everything I know about investing through them, but as well, they are the Equity Mates are influential to me because they are just a couple of regular guys who have absolutely knocked this podcasting game out of the park.Alec and Ren were mates at uni, decided to give this podcasting thing a try in 2017, and then now 5 years later, they employ several people, operate multiple shows, have raised money, are just about the most valuable media to Australian retail investors, are about to host and disrupt the financial events space with their very own, Finfest, and ultimately, have managed to turn a passion project and hobby into a lifestyle and career. (A bit too much projection from myself here…)This podcast with Bryce and Ren is hopefully not as you’ve heard them before…Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----Time Stamps With The Equity Mates00:00 – Introduction.03:26 – Ren The Numbers Guy & Bryce The Dreamer?07:56 – Non-Financial Shows… Equity Grapes?15:26 – Monetising Your Passions.17:11 – What Was The Feeling When Equity Mates Made It? + Monetising Equity Mates.26:31 – Podcast Discoverability.29:41 – How Long Did 1,000 Downloads Take?32:53 – Taking Equity Mates Abroad.41:06 – What Is The Best & Worst Business Move Equity Mates Has Made?44:27 – Who Communicates Markets Best?47:53 – How Markets Encourage You To Explore Your Curiosities.53:06 – Moments Of Serendipity.1:00:00 – Alec & Ren Elevator Pitch A Company They Are Interested In.1:03:19 – What Is A Country The Equity Mates Are Bullish On?1:07:38 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:09:10 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.

Hadi Matar was charged with attacking and stabbing Salman Rushdie on a lecture stage in western New York on August 12, 2022.Salman has lived under the threat of death and attack ever since 1989 when the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwah and a €3,000,000 bounty. The fatwah was issued because Salman wrote a novel called 'The Satanic Verses' which had a passage that satirised the Quran. All of this is because of that little offense, and offense that should have rolled of the backs of those offended.Salman writes in his memoirs of the fatwah, titled Joseph Anton, his life, his career, who he is, his controversies, and as well of course, what it is like to live in captivity. 

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/nathan-lynch/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation with Nathan Lynch about Australia, its economy, its culture and how both are being eroded by an abundance of dirty cash laundering throughout the Australian economy. Nathan Lynch is the author of 'The Lucky Laundry: How the Aussie Economy Got Hooked on the World's Dirtiest Cash' - Nathan also leads a team of experts who provide breaking news, deep analysis and practical guidance in the global financial services sector. He manages Thomson Reuters' award-winning Regulatory Intelligence team across the Asia-Pacific region.Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----Time Stamps With Nathan Lynch00:00 – Introduction.01:27: The Wire, Lester Freamon Quote.05:22 - Chinese Capital Flight & How It Distorts Australian Property.31:25 - Doomsday Outlook For Australia Economy & Culture.48:25 - The Cancer Of Lobbyism.58:14 - Drugs & A Changing Australian Culture.1:14:51 - Money Laundering In Sport.1:21:09 - Devils Advocate For Australian Property.1:28:02 - Nathan's Favourite Character From The Book.1:32:17 - The Criminal Sources Of Illicit Funds.1:37:02 - Back To Australian Culture.1:40:47 - The Red Pill Of Offshore Finance.1:48:21 - How Does Nathan Stay So Optimistic In The Face Of So Much Corruption?1:57:12 - Serendipity.2:01:47 - Country Nathan Is Bullish On.2:09:04 - Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/chris-sparks/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation with Chris Sparks, one of the OG’s of online poker. Chris has been ranked in the top 20 online cash players in the world, and is now, in addition to many other things, the founder of Forcing Function, which teaches elite poker frameworks to investors and executives in meaningful companies.Chris is also the host of the Forcing Function Hour Podcast which explores the frameworks he teaches at Forcing Function with an eclectic mix of different high performers.Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----Time Stamps With John Perkins00:00 – Introduction.01:45 – Craziest & Degenerate Side Betting Chris Has Seen?25:10 – Thinking Probabilisticly.43:00 – Nassim Taleb.54:10 – Poker’s Black Friday Explained.1:02:21 – Chinese Proverbs & Serendipity.1:12:14 – Has Poker Overoptimisation Driven Away Poker’s Great Personalities?1:16:13 – Dynamics Of The Private Game & Private Games In Austin.1:24:12 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:27:45 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.-----Links To Chris Sparks● Performance Assessment: https://www.forcingfunction.com/assessment● Peak Performance Workbook http://www.experimentwithoutlimits.com● Forcing Function Hour Podcast: http://www.forcingfunctionhour.com● Group Coaching Program: https://www.teamperformancetraining.com● Review Workshop: https://www.reviewandrevision.com● Media Appearances: https://www.forcingfunction.com/appearances● Articles: https://www.forcingfunction.com/articles● Twitter: https://twitter.com/SparksRemarks

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/john-perkins-confessions-of-an-economic-hitman/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation with John Perkins, the author behind Confessions Of An Economic Hitman.As the former chief economist of the consultancy firm, Chas. T. Maine, John had an incredible career flying into and then out of a myriad of developing countries facilitating huge debt trap projects in the likes of Indonesia, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and more.Therefore, in the vein of kleptocracy, capital flight and corrupt institutions, this podcast is a slice of the worldview of the author of Confessions Of An Economic Hitman, John Perkins. Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----Time Stamps With John Perkins00:00 – Introduction.01:47 – What Is An Economic Hitman?08:39 – The Economic Hitman In Indonesia.13:13 - Jackals & Chinese EHM's.22:18 – The Economic Hitman In Saudi Arabia.29:33 – What Is Debt Trap Diplomacy (Sri Lanka, Brazil, Ecuador & Rafael Correa)42:31 – Financial Secrecy & Offshore Finance.48:17 - How Much Do You Miss EHM?53:55 – How Do You Explain The Commercial Success Of Confessions Of An Economic Hitman?58:18 – Who Are Todays Economic Hitmen?1:01:11 – Are EHM Always Bad?1:04:50 – A Moment In Your Life You Can’t Believe You Were A Part Of.-----Links To John PerkinsJohn Perkins WebsiteJohn Perkins Books

DC Report - https://www.dcreport.org/2022/03/13/inside-a-polish-refugee-center/Atlas Geographica Post - https://atlasgeographica.com/my-first-person-perspective-of-ukrainian-refugees/My experience in Poland in early March 2022, 5 days after Russia invaded Ukraine. 🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg00:00 - Introduction04:00 - My Experience With Ukrainian Refugees

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/dick-smith/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation with one of the great adventurers of Australia’s history. Dick Smith.Dick is also consequentially one of Australia’s greatest entrepreneurs, aviators, cultural figures, the 1986 Australia of the year, and interestingly as well, a multiple world aviation record holder.Dick founded and then sold two extremely successful companies that are woven into Australia’s culture.Dick Smith ElectronicsAustralian Geographic MagazineDick recently published an autobiography titled ‘My Adventurous Life’ which was the catalyst for this conversation. Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----Time Stamps With Dick Smith00:00 – Introduction.03:19 – Serendipity In Dicks Life.05:54 – Risk Taking & Nassim Taleb.25:25 – Dick Reflecting On How Australia Has Changed In His Life.33:55 – Mateship & Modern Business Environment.41:09 – Dick On Religion & How Travel Effected His Worldview.47:00 – Overpopulation.1:00:52 – Climate Change & Nuclear Power.1:07:49 – Dick On The Future.1:10:38 – Current Business Opportunities + Ingenious Measure To Reduce Tax Evasion.1:13:32 – Does Life Go Fast?1:15:59 – Country Most Bullish On + Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:18:03 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.-----Links To Dick SmithMy Adventurous Life – Dick Smith Autobiography

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/christopher-turner/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation with Christopher Turner, a 25-year veteran of America’s Central Intelligence Agency.During these 25 years, Turner completed sensitive assignments in the Far East, South Asia, and Europe and those locations are intentionally vague for reasons you will discover during the conversation. Notably, Turner is a recipient of the Intelligence Star, which is a rare commendation for valour under fire, but more on that in the conversation. Christopher also has a very interesting pre-CIA career as well, he served as an anthropologist in a largely untouched, hidden away civilisation tribe in the Philippines. Since retiring from the CIA, Turner has penned several books, including, the non-fiction historical, CASSIA Spy Ring and the upcoming fictional spy novel, The Locksmith Of Salzburg.Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/curiousworldview (Mates, Good Mates & Best Mates)Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----Time Stamps With Christopher Turner00:00 – Introduction.02:16 – How Did Living With A Filipino Tribe Inform Your Future Work As A Spy?16:50 – Horrific Imelda Marcos Story.25:24 – Serendipity In Turner’s Life.34:39 – CIA Recruitment & Predicting The Future.45:53 – Christopher Turner On Putin.49:46 – The Value Of Discernment.52:56 – Training For Espionage.1:04:21 – Where Did Turner Serve His 25 Years?1:12:06 – What Is Cover (My Favourite Part)1:40:06 – The Art Of Persuasion (My Second Favourite Part)2:08:41 – Communication Is The Most Important Transferable Skill.2:12:46 – Exotic & High Stakes (Intelligence Star).2:28:51 – Ethics Of CIA, Conspiracy & Religious Fundamentalism.2:46:24 – America Is The Best Country In The World.2:53:16 – Country You Are Bullish On & Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.2:56:23 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.-----Links To Christopher TurnerTurner's Books

Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/curiousworldview (Mates, Good Mates & Best Mates) 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/stephen-hicks-friedrich-nietzsche/Who better to celebrate the 100th episode of The Curious Worldview Podcast than Stephen Hicks. This audio thing only became a podcast after Stephen agreed to sit down with me back in the trailing months of 2020. That was episode 3 - and now, 97 episodes and 2 years later, here we are. This podcast is a linear tour of Nietzsche's life and work guided by the philosopher, professor, and author of Nietzsche and the Nazis, Stephen Hicks. Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----Time Stamps With Stephen Hicks On Nietzsche00:00 – Introduction.02:27 – Nietzsche’s Early Days & Context For The 19th Century.14:35 – Timeline & The Influence Of Schopenhauer21:00 – Timeline & Introducing The Birth Of Tragedy.32:03 – Nietzsche As A Vagabond & His Time As An Academic.37:14 – Switzerland & Embracing Suffering.47:01 – Thus Spoke Zarathustra01:25:53 – Connecting Zarathustra, Jung & Joseph Campbell.01:39:49 – Timeline & Nietzsche’s Most Productive, Beyond Good & Evil, The Genealogy Of Morality & Slave Morality.02:05:42 – Nietzsche’s Heros & Final Productive Years In Turin.02:22:21 – Will To Power.02:44:15 – Nietzsche On Modernity.03:07:15 – What Is Stephen Hicks Great & Impossible?03:11:15 - Announcements & Ambition For The Podcast!-----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Stephen Hicks | Aesthetics & Postmodernism - Nietzsche Early Life - Nietzsche Core Work - Nietzsche Final Years.John Kaag | Hiking With NietzscheBenjamin David | Nietzsche & Nihilism Links To Stephen HicksNietzsche & The Nazi’s AudiobookStephen Hicks Website & BooksOpen College Podcast

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/angelica-oung-taiwan-nancy-pelosi/Angelica Oung | The Curious Worldview Podcast #99The following is a conversation with Angelica Oung on Taiwan & Nancy Pelosi. This is Angelica’s third appearance on this podcast.In This Podcast About Taiwan & Nancy Pelosi, You Can Expect To Hear About…Why Did Pelosi Do This?What Is The Taiwanese Response?How Does This Change The Invasion Calculus?Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Will China Usurp The USA?Angelica Oung | TSCMAngelica Oung | The Glories Of TaiwanLinks To Angelica OungTaiwan Offshore Wind UnredactedTapeiologyAngelica Oung Twitter

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/matthew-dicks-productivity/The following is a conversation with Matthew Dicks. This is his second appearance on the podcast.Matthew Dicks first appeared on episode #44. Tune into that episode to hear some original stories from Matt and as well hear him explain the playbook for how to tell a good story.Matthew has won more Moth championships than anyone else. The Moth championship is like the world cup of storytelling. In This Podcast With Matthew Dicks, You Can Expect To Hear About…Someday Is Today.Advice For Hosting A Memorable Wedding.Productivity Gurus & The Productivity Space.+ A Bit Of Nassim Taleb.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.01:11 – Top To Bottom Wedding Advice.20:57 – Is Communication The Most Important Skill?39:13 – Nassim Taleb & Serendipity.47:04 – Productivity & Toxic Gurus.1:04:06 – Matthew Dicks Relationship With Ali Abdaal.1:09:17 – Memoirs/Biographies + Matthews Darkest Moment.1:22:44 – Country Matthew Is Bullish On & Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:25:00 – Ambition For The Podcast.-----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Matthew Dicks | StoryworthyChristian Busch | Serendipity.Links To Matthew DicksSomeday Is TodayStoryworthyMatthew Dicks Twitter

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/paul-cleary/The following is a conversation with author and journalist, Paul Cleary.Paul has authored several books about natural resources and focuses on the differing methods by which governments have either capitalised or squandered their natural resource windfall. This is a podcast about Norway’s success, Australia’s failure, and the overall issue of balancing and playing off private and public interests when it comes to a nation’s natural resources.In This Podcast With Paul Cleary, You Can Expect To Hear About…An Explanation Top To Bottom Dutch Disease/Paradox Of Plenty/Resource Curse.Norway, Culture Comparison Between Australia & Norway & The Wealth Fund. North Sea Divers.How Australia Mishandled Its Natural Resources.+ My Favourite Part, How Paul Responds To A Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.04:04 – Bill Finnegan & Famous Journalists.05:54 – Paradox Of Plenty & Dutch Disease.24:31 – Comparing Norwegian & Australian Culture.27:07 – Trillion Dollar Baby & Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund.48:43 – North Sea Divers.50:32 – Australia & East Timor.1:00:34 – How Australia Managed Its Natural Resources.1:17:48 – Ethics Of Resource Extraction.1:22:12 – Country Paul Is Bullish On.1:23:16 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:24:48 – Ambition For The Podcast.-----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund ExplainedLinks To Paul ClearyPaul Cleary – Trillion Dollar Baby

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/nicholas-shaxson-treasure-islands/Nicholas Shaxson is a British author, activist, journalist, investigator, former guest on the podcast and most importantly, author of the wonderful book and subject of this podcast, Treasure Islands.Shaxson is one of the most influential people to have blown the lid off the cancerous influence tax havens and offshore finance have upon the world. Treasure Islands is for me the least opaque explanation for the plumbing and consequences of the world of offshore finance. I think Treasure Islands is so significant because for me it explained the foundational knowledge of everything that informs Jim Henry’s Blood Bankers, Bradley Hopes Billion Dollar Whale, Oliver Bullough’s Moneyland and as well, upcoming guests, John Perkins and Bill Browder. In This Podcast With Nicholas Shaxson, You Can Expect To Hear About…A Real World Example For Why Your Grocery Shopping Is Likely Robbing The Developing World.The Tools & Slimy Tricks Of The Offshore Accountant. + More On Globalisation, The Cancer Of It All & If There Is Any Way Out.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.04:21 – A Real Life Example Of UK – Ecuadorian Bannana’s & The Detriments Of Tax Avoidance.22:04 – The Tools Of The Slimy Offshore Accountant – Trusts, Shells, Bearer Bonds, Secrecy & Opacity.43:21 – Why Financial Secrecy & Offshore Are A Cancer On The World.50:55 – Is This All Consequence Of Globalisation?58:14 – Calling Out Real World Companies & Crypto’s Role In All Of This.1:09:07 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For This Podcast.-----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Jim Henry – Blood BankersBradley Hope – Billion Dollar WhaleNicholas Shaxson – Pandora PapersOliver Bullough – MoneylandLinks To Nicholas ShaxsonNicholas Shaxson TwitterTreasure Islands

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/ben-burgis-christopher-hitchens/The following is a conversation with Ben Burgis and this podcast is about the life of one of the most influential people on my life… Christopher Hitchens. Hitchens’s politics was enormously divisive, and his position as one of the most prominent new atheists was so controversial, but my interest in this great man actually lies elsewhere.Because what makes Hitchens someone who is so fascinating to me, and makes him someone who had such an outsized impact on the way I think, the way I talk and even to a degree my values as well… is everything else about Hitch.It is his attitude, his eclectic range of curiosities, his friendships, his writing, his erudition,  his anecdotes and his delivery. Hitchens was the greatest speaker I’ve ever seen, anywhere. The voice. The language. The emotion. The irony. Hitchens had the sort of timing comedians are envious of. He really must be one of the most charismatic and forceful speakers who ever lived.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.04:34 – Speaking In Prose. Peter Hitchens & The Current Media Landscape.30:14 – Burning The Candle At Both Ends.35:14 – Audiobooks & How Much Money Do Authors Make?46:37 – Hitchens Is More Than Just Iraq & Atheism.1:01:26 – Hitchens Upbringing, Mother, Father, Oxford & Mortality.1:43:05 – What Hitchens Would Think About: Ukraine, Trump, Brexit, Wokeism & Political Extremes.2:07:44 – Hitchens Legacy.2:11:24 – What Was The Joe Rogan Experience Like?2:22:14 – Conversation Between Christopher Hitchens & Someone Else.2:23:47 – Afterthoughts – Hitchens Quotes, Hitchens Proust Quiostionaire & Ambition For The Podcast.-----Articles I Have Written Regarding Christopher Hitchens.Mortality & Christopher Hitchens.Christopher Hitchens Proust Questionnaire.Myself Answering The Proust Questionnaire.Quotes Of Christopher Hitchens.Links To Ben BurgisBen Burgis TwitterChristopher Hitchens: What He Got Right, How He Went Wrong, and Why He Still Matters

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/carlos-araque/Carlos Araque, the Co-Founder and CEO of Quaise.Quaise Energy are on a singular mission to dig deeper holes than we have ever dug before. Carlos is one of the best communicators of the promise, potential and limitations of geothermal energy in the world. Hands down.Carlos is a physicist at heart. He hails from Colombia and holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering from MIT. Carlos spent 14 years in oil and gas mastering the art of digging holes and extracting the earth’s nutrients before he launched, 4 years ago, the magnificent company we profile in this podcast, Quaise Energy. In This Podcast With Carlos Araque, You Can Expect To Hear About…A first-principles response comparing the per-unit cost of energy across all different sources.How transformational could a Quaise breakthrough be to the world?The bearish case for geothermal.+ Elon Musk.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.04:03 – Vaclav Smil Energy & Civilisation.10:38 – Where Does The Earth’s Heat Come From?14:09 – Understanding Different Energy Cost Per Unit.25:52 – Quaise Business Model & The Engineering Problem They Are Solving.35:43 – Legacy, JD Rokeffler & Potential For Geothermal Changing The World.48:13 – The Total Addressable Market For Quaise.55:19 – How Much Progress Has Quaise Made & What Makes Them So Innovative?1:04:53 – How Geothermal Ubiquitousness Would Change Geopolitics.1:10:00 – Daniel Yergin & The Bearish Case For Geothermal.1:16:43 – What Is A Country You Are Bullish On?1:19:19 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:24:18 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.-----Related Episodes Of The Curious Worldview PodcastJohn Redfern | CEO of EavorMagnus Brandberg | VC In GeothermalPatrick Hanson | The Power & Potential Of Geothermal EnergyDavid Volts | Vox & GeothermalLinks To Carlos AraqueQuaise Energy

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/stephen-hicks-nietzsche-on-modernity/This is Stephen Hick’s 4th appearance on the podcast and as well the 3rd and final episode in our series on the “Life & Philosophy Of Freidrich Nietzsche”. Episode 1 here, and episode 2 here.Stephen hicks is a Professor of Philosophy at Rockford University, the Executive Director of the Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship, and a Senior Scholar at The Atlas Society. Stephen Hicks has published 6 books, the one most relevant here is his brilliant Nietzsche and the Nazis.Stephen also has a podcast titled – Open College. In This Podcast With Stephen Hicks On Nietzsche On Modernity, You Can Expect To Hear About…Nietzsche’s Productive Years In Turin & Descent Into Madness.Will To Power.Nietzsche On Modernity.What Is Stephen Hicks Great & Impossible?Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.02:00 – Nietzsche’s Heros & Final Productive Years.18:15 – Will To Power.40:25 – Nietzsche On Modernity.1:03:35 – What Is Stephen Hicks Great & Impossible?1:07:33 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.-----Related Episodes Of The Curious Worldview PodcastStephen Hicks | Objectivism, Aesthetics & More.Stephen Hicks | The Early Life & Influences Of Nietzsche.Stephen Hicks | Zarathustra, Beyond Good & Evil & The Genealogy Of Morality.Nietzsche Slave Morality.Benjamin David | Nietzsche Top To Bottom On NihilismHiking With Nietzsche | John KaagLinks To Stephen HicksNietzsche & The Nazi’s AudiobookStephen Hicks Website & BooksOpen College Podcast

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/john-redfern/The following is a conversation with John Redfern who is the CEO of Eavor Technology which is one of the most exciting businesses in one of the most exciting industries in the world right now.John Redfern has an extensive resume. He’s been described as an expert investor, advisor and serial entrepreneur in the data analytics, oil service and energy tech verticals. John spent his career in executive roles at multiple international oil corporations as a Director at Hess in London, President of Accumap in Calgary and President of IHS Energy in Denver. John spent 13 years in China co-founding a series of start-ups and holds a degree in Engineering Physics from Queen’s University in Kingston, a Law degree from McGill University in Montreal, and an MBA degree from INSEAD in France.It might sound like wild conjecture. But if you take John at his word, and as well recent guests on the podcast Magnus Brandberg and Patrick Hanson at theirs, the market potential for geothermal could be the most discounted opportunity in the world at the moment. And if that’s not wild enough for you, geothermal might also be the answer to carbon-free energy as well.In This Podcast With John Redfern, You Can Expect To Hear About…What It Was Like Doing Business In China During The Greatest Economic Rise In HistoryEavor Technology & What Makes Them Different.Geothermal Top To Bottom. Its Limitations, Capital Raising, Digging Deeper & Universal Adoption Of Geothermal.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.02:15 – What Is It Like Doing Business In China?19:53 – Shenzen & Special Economic Zones24:30 – Chinese Innovation & How The Country Has Changed.29:15 – A Business Practice Of China You Don’t Like.35:43 – The Transition To Geothermal Energy & Eavor Technology.53:05 – How Is Eavor So Innovative?1:04:51 – Quaise Energy, Galileo & The Non-Linearity Between Depth & Heat For Geothermal.1:13:50 – VC In Geothermal & Eavor.1:20:15 – The Problem Between Energy Generation & Energy Consumption.1:25:40 – Explaining Eavor Tech By Example + Beauracratic Red Tape.1:40:05 – Daniel Yergin & The Bearish Case For Geothermal.1:47:09 – What Is A Country You Are Bullish On?1:53:15 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History?1:58:54 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.

Alexander Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8Rbv4NfQ_/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/alexander-kucherenko-ukraine-war/On The Ukraine War From A Ukrainian Perspective. Alexander Kucherenko is a Ukrainian located in Poltava, a large city in the east of Ukraine between Kyiv and Kharkiv.In this conversation, Alexander and I speak about how he smuggled his family out of Ukraine, what Alexander has learned about humanity in the last 100 days, as well as some of the heroic and some of the horrific stories from the Ukraine war so far.In This Podcast With Alexander Kucherenko, You Can Expect To Hear About…Smuggling His Family Out Of Ukraine.What He’s Learned In The Last 100 Days.The Daily Anxiety Of War.Alexander’s Fundraising Initiative.& Lots More…Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction02:19 – Smuggling His Family Out Of Ukraine.13:29 – What Have You Learned About Humanity In The Last 100 Days?17:06 – Hoodies For Goodies… Alexander’s Fundraising Campaign.28:36 – Change In Labour Force & Cost Of Goods In Ukraine.38:19 – The Daily Anxiety Of War + The Heroics & Horror Of The Eastern Occupation.54:59 – What Makes Ukraine Exceptional? How Does This End With Oligarchs, Zelensky, War, etc?1:37:12 – Afterthoughts.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Alexander Kucherenko | Checking In From The Eastern FrontJim Henry Ukraine/Russia War #1Jim Henry Ukraine/Russia War #2Vijay Vaitheeswaran On Russia/European GasMichael Hilliard Geopolitical Analysis Of The UkraineRussiaWarTim Harcourt On Russian Economy & How It Affects AustraliaLinks To Alexander KucherenkoInstagram – @oleksandrkucherenko-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryannfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/sean-kelly-scott-morrison/The following is a conversation with Sean Kelly, the author of The Game, A Portrait Of Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison is the recently defeated, 30th Prime Minister of Australia. He was described in Sean’s book as someone with a core ideology of deep confusion. All Australians have their own idea about who Scott Morrison is, but for those of you reading who are not Australian, I will just say Morrison was someone known as the spin doctor. He was the leader of the liberal party which is the centre-right party in Australia and his reputation was one largely of inauthenticity in desperation to be seen as just a normal, regular Australian. Sean’s book was really fascinating for more than just the portrait of Morrison that it paints, but also for reflections on various modern parts of Australia’s culture. It is bloody interesting. Sean Kelly is an Australian journalist and a regular contributor to The Monthly. He was also a political adviser to Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.In This Podcast With Sean Kelly, You Can Expect To Hear About…Is Morrison A Bafoonish Machiavellian?How Politics Is Performative, Rather Than Authentic.Scott Morrison & Religion.Australia As The Lucky Country.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.01:54 – A Bafoonish Machiavellian.12:10 – Political Leaders With No Core Beliefs.20:45 – ScoMo’s Curries, the Sharks & Inauthenticity.33:41 – Biggest Grub In Federal Parliament.37:47 – Morrison & Religious Faith.43:44 – What Does It Mean ‘Australia The Lucky Country’.53:56 – Has Scott Morrison Read Your Book?58:12 – Most Bullish Country + Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:00:56 – Afterthoughts & Ambition.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned & Related.Alexander Lee | The Life & Philosophy Of MachiavelliGeoff Raby | Australia & ChinaMichael Smith | Australia’s Last Foreign Correspondent In ChinaLinks To Sean KellySean Kelly TwitterThe Game: A Portrait Of Scott Morrison.-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryannfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/magnus-brandberg/The following is a conversation with Magnus Brandberg, a founding partner of Gullspång Invest, a family office based in Sweden.They are investing patient capital on a generational timeline, focusing on issues core to the transformation of society towards sustainability. Magnus has a background in renewable energy and cleantech with an MBA from Insead and a Ms.c from Uppsala.I reached out to Magnus because of a fascinating company in his portfolio, a geothermal financing company called Base Load Capital operating out of Stockholm, with operations in Japan, Taiwan and Iceland. The podcast is neatly divided into three parts, each more fascinating than the last.In This Podcast With Magnus Brandberg, You Can Expect To Hear About…The Dynamics Of Family Offices.Swedish Exceptionalism.The Potential Of Geothermal Energy.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.02:24 – Dynamics Of The Family Office & Gullspång Invest.35:24 – Swedish Exceptionalism.56:39 – Geothermal Energy & Base Load Capital.1:16:57 – Quaise Energy & Going Deep.1:23:41 – Negative Signals For Geothermal.1:33:24 – Political Risk For Running A Business In Taiwan.1:35:33 – Country Most Bullish On?1:39:15 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History?1:42:06 – Afterthoughts----Episodes & Links Mentioned.Patrick Hanson | The Promise & Potential Of Geothermal EnergyDavid Volts | The State Of GeothermalThe Food Waste ManifestoCan Geothermal Answer The Renewables Question?Links To Magnus BrandbergLinkedinTwitter-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryannfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/thomas-pettersson/The assassination of Olaf Palma shook Sweden to the core. This is the podcast with Thomas Pettersson journeying through the Olaf Palma case from top to bottom.After 12 years of research that resulted in the book The Unlikely Murderer, journalist Thomas Pettersson brought the case to an end. His findings renewed the police investigation of suspect Stig Engström in 2017, and it led to the final judiciary closure in June 2020.In This Podcast With Thomas Pettersson, You Can Expect To Hear About…Sweden's Culture.How The Police Botched The Case Again & Again.Skandiamannen.How The Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.04:18 – Context For Swedish Society & Olof Palme Without Bodyguards.12:18 – Who Was Olof Palme? What Made Him So Controversial?25:53 – Olof Palme’s Mates: Gandhi, Castro, Arafat & More.32:16 – The Series Of Events That Led To Olof Palme’s Murder.39:38 – Largest Police Investigation In History.52:28 – Conspiracy Theories For Olof Palme’s Assassination.1:03:23 – Skandiamannen.1:32:23 – Thomas Pettersson.1:42:23 – Status Of The Police Investigation.1:46:18 – The Exact Series Of Events That Led To Olof Palme’s Assassination According To Thomas Pettersson.1:55:18 – Motives Of The Assassin.1:58:18 – What Does The Palme Family Think About Thomas Pettersson’s Theory?2:04:18 – What Is Thomas Pettersson’s Most Fascinating Takeaway?2:11:03 – How Olof Palme’s Death Affected Sweden’s Culture.2:15:29 – Wrapping It Up.2:16:29 – Afterthoughts.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Mentioned.Chris Miller | Geopolitics Of The Semi-ConductorTim Butcher | Journey Into The Heart Of The CongoBjorn Persson | Anti Poacher Wildlife PhotographyLinks To Thomas PetterssonThe Unlikely Murderer-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryannfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/patrick-hanson/The following is a conversation with Patrick Hanson who is the Director of Sales and Marketing at JRG Energy Consultants.Patrick has 15 years of marketing, brand management, communications, and sales enablement experience, with over 13 years specific to the geothermal industry. This includes 5 years working in Houston, TX with Scientific Drilling International where Patrick led all geothermal marketing and oversaw global geothermal business development strategy for an O&G dominant supplier.Patrick has spent his career helping energy service companies redefine their brand and strengthen strategic customer relationships within the energy sector while positioning and promoting geothermal at every opportunity.In This Podcast With Patrick Hanson, You Can Expect To Hear About…The Promise Of Geothermal Energy.VC Money In Geothermal.Low Hanging Potential Of Geothermal.Megawatts At Scale.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 -----00:00 – Introduction.03:31 – The Promise Of Deep Geothermal Energy.11:51 – Megawatts & Geothermal Scale Explained.14:39 – Geothermal Compared To Other Renewables + The Pacific Rim Of Fire.18:41 – Limitations Of The Geothermal Promise.23:41 – The Most Exciting Companies In The Industry.30:31 – VC In Geothermal.43:01 – The Incentives Are Misaligned.48:06 – The Geopolitical Impact Of Geothermal At Scale.54:51 – Low Hanging Fruit In Geothermal.1:06:57 – A Sceptical Take On Geothermal.1:14:11 – Future Predictions For Geothermal.1:34:16 – Country You Are Most Bullish On.1:35:46 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:38:13 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!David Volts | Renewables & Geothermal EnergyIrina Slav | Sceptical Of Renewable EnergyTom Raftery | Very Bullish On Renewables ChangeLinks To Jim HenryJim Henry TwitterBlood Bankers-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryannfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/jim-henry-elon-musk-twitter/The following is a conversation with Jim Henry, on among other things, the Elon Musk twitter takeover.Jim Henry is the author of Blood Bankers – an investigation into the capital flight of the developing world during the 80’s and 90’s. Jim’s book serves as a prequel to what has become the investigative industry of tax evasion.In This Podcast With Jim Henry, You Can Expect To Hear About…Credit Suisse.Efficacy Of Russia Sanctions.Twitter & Elon Musk!Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.02:09 – Credit Suisse.16:17 – The Efficacy Of Russia Sanctions So Far.37:30 – Elon Musk & Twitter.1:25:31 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Jim Henry | Blood BankersJim Henry | Sanctions IJim Henry | Sanctions IINicholas Shaxson | Pandora Papers ExplainedBradley Hope | Offshore Finance Red PillNassim Taleb & Edward Snowden Twitter WarLinks To Jim HenryJim Henry TwitterBlood Bankers-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryannfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/harley-rustad/The following is a conversation with Harley Rustad, the author of Lost In The Valley Of Death.A story about the life and disappearance of Justin Alexander, a wonderfully inspiring traveller who shocked everyone in the know when he went missing in the Indian Himalayas in 2016.Justin’s disappearance is shrouded in mystery, corruption and misfortune and in the end, it looks like Justin rolled the dice just one too many times.In This Podcast With Harley Rustad, You Can Expect To Hear About…Justin Alexander As A Bloke.Gurus & The Spiritual Nature Of India.Sadhus.India Syndrome.Appearing With Chris Ryan & Rolf Potts.The Meta Theme Of Adventure.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction02:47 – What Type Of A Bloke Was Justin Alexander?22:00 – India As A Spiritual Destination.39:49 – Gurus & The Spiritual Characters Of India.55:47 – Justin’s Search For Spirituality & His Relationship With A Sadhu.1:07:09 – The Value Of Trust In Travel.1:13:32 – Justin Goes Missing & The Sadhu Returns.1:20:01 – Disappearances In The Parvati Valley & India Syndrome.1:35:52 – Appearing On The Chris Ryan & Rolf Potts Podcast.1:39:44 – A Moment You Can’t Believe You Were A Part Of.1:42:17 – A Country You A Bullish On?1:44:47 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:51:11 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Prashant Kidambi | Cricket In IndiaBryan Bashin | A Of The Great Travellers In HistoryTim Butcher | An Incredible Modern Day Adventure Across The CongoLinks To Harley RustadHarley’s Website-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryannfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/prashant-kidambi/The following is a conversation with Prashant Kidambi.Prashant is an Associate Professor in Colonial Urban History, at the University of Leicester. His work is largely on the history of British imperialism and the geographical expression that we today know as India.It is in this interest that Prashant overlapped another great interest of his, cricket, that he published the book Cricket Country which also doubles as the subject of this podcast here.Cricket country is the story of the first all Indian cricket team. Today cricket is completely synonymous with India, and for good reason. It is truly the only sport in a country of more than a billion people, and the fanaticism with which Indian cricket fans celebrate their sport, rivals anything you get out of Spanish football fans, EPL die-hards or even central coast NRL tragics. My hope is to more on this subject, particularly with cricket in the subcontinent, so if anyone has ideas, please do reach out. In This Podcast With Prashant Kidambi, You Can Expect To Hear About…India’s Caste SystemThe Role Cricket Plays In Defining The Indian CultureCricket A Modern Expression Of Indian Hyper Nationalism+ More & More & More…Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction03:48 – The Role Of Cricket In Defining A Culture.10:22 – Lowest Rung In India’s Cast System.15:44 – Technical Interruption.16:34 – India As A Geographic Expression.20:33 – Brief History From East India Company To Indian Independence.26:18 – Does Today’s Indian Cricket Team Still Represent Indian Society?32:18 – Does India Celebrate The Underdog?42:03 – How Important Is Sport In Forming A Cultural Identity?49:18 – Cricket As An Expression Of Raucous Hyper Nationalism.1:02:13 – Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka?1:06:48 – Does Cricket Transcend Class In India?1:11:28 – Different Styles Of Cricket.1:15:42 – What Else Did England Leave Behind?1:17:28 – Country You Are Most Bullish On.1:19:08 – Conversation Between Any Two People.1:22:24 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Tim Butcher | Blood River & The CongoLinks To Prashant KidambiCricket Country-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryannfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/bryan-bashin/Bryan Bashin is The CEO of Lighthouse, an organisation in San Fransisco that empowers the blind. The subject of the chat is, among other things, James Holman, one of the greatest travellers in history.James Holman overrepresents as an exemplary figure for everything that is possible to you when you are blind. For these reasons, Bryan Bashin, who is himself blind, finds him a tremendously inspiring figure, and therefore the perfect person to speak with about his wonderful life.In This Podcast With Bryan Bashin, You Can Expect To Hear About…James Holman, The Blind Traveller.Bryans’s Own Experience Going Blind.The Best Thing About Being Blind.Enablement Vs. Disablement.+ More & More…Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction03:22 – James Holman in Bryan’s Words.15:57 – How Blind People See.20:22 – One Of My Favourite Lines Of All Time.27:07 – Holman’s Ability To Listen & His Impression On Women.33:32 – Holman’s Experience Of Australia.37:48 – Bryan’s Favourite Anecdote From Holman’s Life.41:24 – What Is The Greatest Advantage Of Being Blind?44:27 – Bryan’s Personal Story.55:22 – Modern Day Blind Adventurers & What Is The Lighthouse Foundation?1:05:44 – How Modern Civil Planning Inhibits Life For The Blind.1:09:01 – Me Getting A Little Bit Out There.1:12:52 – How To Be A Better Communicator.1:14:12 – A Moment You Can’t Believe You Were A Part Of.1:18:02 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:21:29 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Scott Rank | Great Explorers Of HistoryJack Weatherford | Genghis KhanLinks To Bryan BashinTwitterLighthouse Foundation-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/ken-pucker/The following is a conversation with Ken Pucker. Ken is an Advisory Director to Berkshire Partners, and currently teaches Sustainability at the Boston University Questrom School of Business. In addition to this, and among many other things as well, Ken also formally served as Chief Operating Officer of Timberland.This conversation is broken down into two distinctly defined chapters. The first being ESG and the second being Ken’s viral article on the myth of sustainable fashion. In This Podcast With Ken Pucker, You Can Expect To Hear About…Complexity To Pricing In Externalities.What Is ESG & Why Is It Changing Capitalism.The Irony Of Sustainable Fashion& More & More…Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction01:26 – ESG Top To Bottom23:56 – Complexity Of Pricing In Externalities33:43 – Planet Labs37:01 – The Irony Of Sustainable Fashion42:43 – Hard Truths Of The Fashion Supply Chain55:31 – Shocking Statistics About Recycling1:00:27 – Second Hand Shopping?1:07:27 – Country Ken Is Bullish On1:09:03 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History1:11:08 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Dan McDougall | Investigative JournalistSpencer Roberts | Myth Of SustainabilityLinks To Ken PuckerTwitter-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryannfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/chris-miller/The following is a conversation with Chris Miller.Chris Miller is the Assistant Professor of International History at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, a Jeane Kirkpatrick Visiting Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Eurasia Director at the Foreign Policy Research Institute.In This Podcast With Chris Miller, You Can Expect To Hear About…An Explanation For The Complexity.Fragility In The Supply Chain.Moores Law.The Geopolitics Of The Micro-Chip.And Much, Much More.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction03:11 – Russia Achieved Everything Physics Except The Microchip. Why?12:45 – Chris On Writing A Book On The History Of The Semi-Conductor.15:01 – An Appreciation For The Complexity Of A Semi-Conductor.19:11 – The Limitations Of Moore’s Law.21:51 – The Brilliance Of ASML & What Goes Into Making A Computer Chip.33:22 – Different Types Of Their Chips & Their Applications.37:51 – Where Are The Chips Produced?43:05 – Why Are TSMC So Far Ahead Of The Rest?49:56 – The Geopolitics Of The Semi-Conductor.59:15 – The Fragility Of Global Dependence On Semi-Conductors & The Future Of Chip Tech.1:05:41 – Is There A Shortage Of High-Grade Silicon?1:08:01 – A Moment In Your Life You Cannot Believe You Were A Part Of?1:09:59 – Country You Are Most Bullish On?1:12:31 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History?1:13:28 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Jos Benschop | The Wonder Of ASMLLinks To Chris MillerChris Miller Website-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryannfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/angelica-oung-the-glories-of-taiwan/The following is a conversation with Angelica Oung.Angelica is a Taiwanese journalist living in Tapei and easily one of the best Twitter accounts out there.In This Podcast With Angelica Oung, You Can Expect To Hear About…Top To Bottom Angelica Oung On Off-Shore Wind.Celebrating The Glories Of Taiwan.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction01:21 – Taiwan’s Expert On Off-Shore Wind.10:26 – The Bullish Case For Carbon.19:21 – The Geopolitics Of Wind.29:21 – China & Taiwan.35:51 – Taiwan’s Culture & History.49:38 – Japanese Influence On Taiwan.53:16 – Taiwan Everyday Attitudes & Social Dynamics.1:10:21 – Taiwan As An Expat Destination.1:22:01- Dating In Taiwan.1:25:26 – Conversation Between Any Two People.1:27:56 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Angelica Oung | TSMC & ChinaLinks To Angelica OungTwitter-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryannfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/ghaidaa-hetou-russia-ukraine-war/This was recorded at 20:00 on the 16th of March, CET.Ghaidaa Hetou Ph.D. is the founder of iStrategic.Dr. Hetou guides the development and oversees the operational efficiency of iStrategic. She is a consultant and advisor on Middle East and North Africa affairs, specializing in political risk analysis, foreign policy, political economy, geopolitics, and business strategies. Dr. Hetou also writes a weekly Op-Ed in Forbes Middle East.In this podcast, we spoke about how the #RussiaUkraineWar is affecting the MENA region (Middle East North Africa).In This Podcast With Ghaidaa Hetou, You Can Expect To Hear About…Wheat Insecurity Throughout The MENA Region.Attitudes Of War From The MENA Region.Why So Many From The MENA Region Are Joining The Fight In Europe.Timestamps With Ghaidaa Hetou00:00 – Introduction01:28 -Consequences For The War In The MENA Region.08:00 – Explaining The Chechnyan Angle.10:58 – Oil & What Is The GCC?13:43 – Back To The MENA Wheat Fragility.21:58 – Water Insecurity.27:17 – What Makes Wheat So Special? Are There No Alternatives?32:22 – The Question Of Rebel Groups & Private Militia From The MENA Region.41:44 – How Are People Thinking About This Conflict In The MENA Region?48:28 – The Global Importance Of Oil.52:48 – How Ghaidaa Sees This All Playing Out For The MENA Region.Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Jim Henry Ukraine/Russia War #1Jim Henry Ukraine/Russia War #2Vijay Vaitheeswaran On Russia/European GasMichael Hilliard Geopolitical Analysis Of The UkraineRussiaWarTim Harcourt On Russian Economy & How It Affects AustraliaAlexander Kucherenko | A Ukrainian PerspectiveGhaidaa Hetou | China’s Belt & Road InitiativeLinks To Ghaidaa HetouTwitteri-Strategic-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/oliver-bullough/The following is a conversation with Oliver Bullough, an amazing voice and author in the field of financial secrecy and kleptocracy.Oliver Bullough wrote a book back in 2018 called Moneyland and has another one coming this year called, Butler To The World. Oliver’s books follow the themes of kleptocracy, financial secrecy, offshore finance and the myriad cancers upon the world that these pathways allow.In This Chat, Oliver Bullough Answers 3 QuestionsWhat Is Moneyland?What Is The Archetypal Example Of Moneyland?Is There Any Way Out Of Moneyland?Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.03:57 – What Is Moneyland?24:08 – An Archetypal Example Of Moneyland.34:25 – How Does Moneyland Enable The Scale Of Criminal Organisations & Is There Any Way Out?46:47 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Jim HenryNicholas ShaxsonBradley HopeTim ButcherLinks To Oliver BulloughOliver Bullough Twitter-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/michael-smith-taiwan/This was recorded at 0800 on the 7th of March, CET.Michael Smith is the North Asian Correspondent for AFR. Michael was a guest on this podcast in #45 where he discussed his sudden evacuation from China and his book, The Last Correspondent.Michael Smith has been keeping a really close eye on how China, the CCP and Xi Jinping have all been reacting to what is going on in Ukraine. The big question on everybody’s lips is… how does this affect China’s territorial ambition for Taiwan?In This Podcast With Michael Smith, We Speak About…Territorial Ambitions For Taiwan.China’s Military.Similarities Between Putin & Xi Jinping.Timestamps With Michael Smith00:00 – Introduction00:59 – How Are Territorial Ambitions For Taiwan Affected By The War?06:29 – How Much Does Xi Jinping Know?11:29 – How Has The Taiwan Calculation Changed?16:39 – Nuts & Bolts, What Is Taiwan Worth To China?19:09 – Tapei Solidarity With Ukraine Aggression Towards China?21:59 – Timeline Of Xi Reaction.28:14 – Similarities Between Putin & Xi Jinping.37:18 – A Sense For China’s Military.Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Jim Henry Ukraine/Russia War #1Jim Henry Ukraine/Russia War #2Vijay Vaitheeswaran On Russia/European GasMichael Hilliard Geopolitical Analysis Of The UkraineRussiaWarTim Harcourt On Russian Economy & How It Affects AustraliaAlexander Kucherenko | A Ukrainian PerspectiveMichael Smith | The Last CorrespondentLinks To Michael SmithTwitterAFR Articles-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/alexander-kucherenko/This was recorded at 12:00 on the 3rd of March.Alexander Kucherenko is a Ukrainian located in Poltava, a large city in the east of Ukraine between Kyiv and Kharkiv. In this conversation, he speaks to me about his own and his family's experience so far in this conflict, and the overall resolve of the Ukrainian people. This conversation becomes very real at points.In This Podcast With Alexander Kucherenko, We Speak About...Alexander's First Person PerspectiveZelenskyyThe Ukrainian Resolve.Self Defense & Civil Defense.Russian Military Morale.+ More.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----Timestamps With Alexander Kucherenko00:00 - Introduction01:46 - How Are You Going?02:31 - What Was The Mood Pre-Invasion & What Was Your Reaction?09:00 - Reacting To Air Sirens.12:50 - How Is Alexander & The Ukrainians Getting Information?20:18 - Ukraine Militarising Their Numerous Software Developers.23:00 - Was Alexander Surprised By The Ukrainian Defense & Resolve?31:23 - Zelenskyy.35:40 - How Do You Feel? How Overwhelming Is It All?41:00 - Russian Army Morale.49:40 - Would You Pick Up A Gun?53:43 - How Surreal Does Everything Feel? The Beauty & Horror Of War.1:05:30 - Have You Considered Leaving The Country?1:11:00 - How Are You Thinking About The Next Few Days?1:12:11 - What Can We Do?1:16:30 - Afterthoughts.Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Jim Henry Ukraine/Russia War #1Jim Henry Ukraine/Russia War #2Vijay Vaitheeswaran On Russia/European GasMichael Hilliard Geopolitical Analysis Of The UkraineRussiaWarTim Harcourt On Russian Economy & How It Affects AustraliaLinks To Alexander KucherenkoInstagram - @oleksandrkucherenko-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/tim-harcourt/This was recorded at 11:00 on the 2nd of March.Tim Harcourt is the new Industry Professor and Chief Economist at the Institute for Public Policy and Governance (IPPG) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).He published the Airpot Economist in 2008 and followed up with The Airport Economist Flies Again in 2021. Since Thursday the 24/02, Tim has written much about the war from the angle of Russia's economy, economic sanctions and how Australia's economy might be affected.In This Podcast With Tim Harcourt, We Speak About...Why The Russian Economy Matters.Unintended Consequences Of Sanctions.Where Australia Fits Into This.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 – Introduction01:40 – Why The Russian Economy Actually Matters.13:22 – Why Did The Swiss Break Neutrality?18:10 – Are The Sanctions More Severe Than Putin Thought? + 2nd Order Consequences.25:27 – How Is Australia Affected By All Of This?30:12 – How Does China Fit Into All Of This?32:42 – Where Do Nukes Fit Into All Of This?----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Jim Henry Ukrinae/Russia War #1Jim Henry Ukraine/Russia War #2Vijay Vaitheeswaran On GasMichael Hilliard Geopolitical AnalysisLinks To Tim HarcourtTim Harcourt Twitter-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/michael-hilliard/This was recorded at 10:00 on the 26th of February.Michael Hilliard is the host of what is both Australia’s best and my personal favourite geopolitical podcast. The Red Line.Michael is a journalist reporting from countries including Iran, Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and also has extensive experience operating throughout central Asia and former Soviet States. He works with sources from the White House to the Taliban and also serves on various committees and councils for the Australian Government.In This Podcast, We Speak About…How Michael Hilliard Is Making Sense Of All This.Putin’s Motivations.NATO, Top To Bottom.+ Ominous Speculation Of The Future.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 – Introduction00:56 – How Is Michael Making Sense Of All This?02:36 – Putin’s Motivations, Ukraine Resistance & Russian Moral.12:03 – Michael’s Experience In Central Asia Informing This Moment.19:14 – The Russian & Putin Apologist Argument + Explaining NATO Top To Bottom.29:17 – Ominous Speculation of The Future.39:21 – Closing Thoughts.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Jim Henry Ukrinae/Russia War #1Jim Henry Ukraine/Russia War #2Vijay VaitheeswaranLinks To Michael HilliardMichael Hilliard TwitterThe Red Line Podcast-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/jim-henry-sanctions/This was recorded at 19:00 on the 25th of February.We spoke about SWIFT and expanded on the sanctions chat that started the day previous.Jim Henry is a godfather to the field of investigative journalism into financial secrecy, offshore finance, capital flight and kleptocracy. He published Blood Bankers in 2003 which exposed 100s of corrupt, kleptocratic infrastructure projects across the developing world which we covered in #49 of this podcast.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 – Update On The Sanctions08:29 – Can It Be That Private Incentives Are Getting In The Way Here?11:00 – Explaining Swift & It’s Implications For Russia.21:01 – Turning Attention To Oligarchs + Commenting On Russian Apologists.35:12 – Closing Thoughts.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Jim Henry Ukrinae/Russia War #1Jim Henry Blood BankersNicholas ShaxsonBradley HopeVijay VaitheeswaranLinks To Jim HenryJim Henry TwitterBlood Bankers-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/jim-henry-russia-ukraine/This was recorded at 21:00 on Wednesday night, the 23rd of February. It was 8 hours after we stopped recording at 05:00 the next day that Russia invaded the Ukraine. Jim Henry is a godfather to the field of investigative journalism into financial secrecy, offshore finance, capital flight and kleptocracy. He published Blood Bankers in 2003 which exposed 100s of corrupt, kleptocratic infrastructure projects across the developing world which we covered in #49 of this podcast.In this Podcast, you can expect to hear about the following and more…Russia’s Domestic Problems.Russia’s Lousy Economy.The Efficacy Of Sanctions.War In Europe?Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.01:14 – 23/02 @ 21:00 – What Is The Situation Now?04:16 – What Is Putin’s Domestic Problem?11:14 – What Are The Sanctions Exactly & Russia’s Lousy Economy.27:15 – How Effective Are Sanctions At The End Of The Day?32:45 – This All Feels A Bit Unhinged.37:42 – What Does Jim Make Of All The War Rhetoric?43:06 – Closing Thoughts.51:19 – Afterthoughts.----Episodes Of The Curious Worldview Podcast Similar To This!Jim HenryNicholas ShaxsonBradley HopeVijay VaitheeswaranLinks To Jim HenryJim Henry TwitterBlood Bankers-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/jj-ramberg/The following is a conversation with JJ Ramberg, who has a resume and list of achievements too long to keep this introduction timely.The highlights include hosting MSNBC’s ‘Your Business‘ for over a decade, being awarded one of Inc Magazines 100 Female Founders and also being the founder of the podcasting app, Goodpods, which was listed as one of Fast Companies most innovative companies.In this Podcast, you can expect to hear about the following and more…What Is Goodpods?Why There Is A Gap In The Market For Goodpods?Some Of JJ’s Favourite Shows.And More & More As Well…Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.01:24 – Working On Micro Finance In Uganda.06:59 – What Is Goodpods?17:54 – How Does JJ See Podcasts Evolving?28:50 – Shortcoming Of The Podcasting Industry.31:29 – JJ’s Favourite Show & Innovation To The Podcasting Industry.37:51 – Moment You Cannot Believe You Were A Part Of As Well Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.45:11 – Afterthoughts & My Ambition For The Podcast----Links To JJ RambergJJ Ramberg TwitterGoodpods-----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/thomas-werner/Thomas Werner is a teacher, consultant, artist, lecturer, author and former gallery owner in New York and an overall forceful figure in the international art community. He published ‘The Fashion Image’ in 2018, and is anticipating the release of his latest book on the business of fine art photography. This podcast is separated into two distinct parts, the first hour, Thomas’s experience in both Russia and China with the meta-theme on artistic expression between cultures. And then the second hour is the business side of things, everything from artificial scarcity to galleries to commerciality and more!You can expect to hear in this podcast about the following and more…Working As An American In Both China & Russia.What The International Photography Market Looks Like?The Necessity Of A Gallery.E-Commerce & NFT’s.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.03:40 – Tom In His Own Words.10:05 – We Are In An Era Of Great Generalists In Creativity.18:31 – Thomas Experience In Russia.36:30 – Thomas Experience In China.41:44 – Art Censorship In Russia & China.52:41 – Primary Commercial Centres For The Global Photography Market.58:18 – Peter Lik.1:01:39 – The Commerical Side Of Photography.1:08:56 – Why You Need A Gallery.1:11:21 – Is Advertising A Dirty Word?1:14:19 – How Do Different Types Of Photography Sell?1:20:47 – Peter Thiel’s 0-1 Idea In Art.1:27:46 – How Can Fine Art Photography Adapt To E-Commerce & NFT’s.1:37:08 – Artificial Scarcity.1:50:56 – David Yarrow’s Commercial Success.1:58:23 – The Difference Between Something Beautiful & Something That Can Sell.2:04:19 – Tips On Approaching A Gallery.2:16:26 – A Moment You Can Believe You Were A Part Of.2:17:46 – Witness A Conversation Between Any Two People.2:18:46 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/danny-miranda/The following is a conversation with the host of the Danny Miranda podcast, the man himself… Danny Miranda.Danny is someone I have admired from afar ever since the beginning of the pandemic. He, much like me, was inspired by the likes of Tim Ferriss, Joe Rogan, Chris Williamson and others by the podcasting medium.Danny is prolific with this content, turning out over 3 episodes a week with over 202 episodes published and ready to go. You can expect to hear in this podcast about the following and more…The Promise Of NFT’s.NFT Practical Examples.Winners & Losers Of NFT’s.What Makes A Good Podcast?Danny's Favourite Podcasts.Tips For Podcasters.& More, More + More.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.02:47 – NFT Hype.11:40 – How Are The Big Winners In NFT’s So Far?14:57 – How Danny Sees NFT’s Influencing Society.23:42 – Bored Ape Yacht Club.28:04 – The Future Of Crypto & Demographics Of NFT’s.34:30 – Practical Example Of NFT’s.44:44 – NFT’s In The Physical Space.51:02 – Podcasting – Quesiton on Niche? General Reflections Of The Danny Miranda Show.59:25 – Advice On Getting Guests.1:09:26 – Danny’s Favourite Podcasts + A Reflection On Podcasting In General.1:22:33 – A Moment In Your Life Looking Back On You Can’t Believe You Were A Part Of?1:25:35 – Country Danny Is Bullish On.1:30:45 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:34:28 – Afterthoughts & My Ambition For The Podcast.----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/ryan-delany/Ryan Delany is the guest, and he runs the Coffee Trading Academy.Ryan is a veteran of the US military and after serving as a dedicated marksman in Afghanistan in the early 2000s, he then went on the be educated at Harvard under the GI bill and it was here where he discovered his love and passion for coffee.Ryan Delany is a coffee trader and educator and as we speak about in the chat, you’ll hear how there is a clear diction between trading a commodity and growing or mining a commodity.This distinction informs much of his worldview and makes for an extremely realistic, informed and objective take on coffee.You can expect to hear in this podcast about the following and more…The Geography Of Coffee.How The Environment Effects The Coffee Market.The Legiticamny Of Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, Fair Trade, etc.The Stupifying Efficiency Of The Whole Supply Chain.China/US As The Next Superpower>& More, More + More.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.02:24 – What Is A Coffee Guy?09:44 – The Geography Of Coffee.24:54 – The Coffee Consumer & The Coffee Commodity.38:04 – How Climate Change Effects Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, Fair Trade, etc.54:09 – Labour Rates & Issues From The Trade.1:17:54 – The Unbelievable Efficiency Of The Coffee Market.1:29:24 – Exciting & Closing Facts On The Coffee Industry.1:34:24 – A Geopolitical Side Bar On The China/US Superpower Question (The Thucydides Trap).1:46:44 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:48:48 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/spencer-roberts/Spencer Roberts is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Follow him on Twitter here.Spencer Roberts is an ecologist, engineer, and science writer who often operates under the pseudonym… unpopular science. Spencer holds two degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder in both Ecology & Evolution as well as Atmospheric & Ocean Science. He has written for Wired, Current Affairs, The Ecologist and more where he routinely scrutinizes the animal agriculture and seafood industries.You can expect to hear in this podcast about the following and more…Some Of The Horrors Of Fish Farming/AquacultureThe Role Of Antibiotics In AgricultureThe Agricultural Red Pill + More, More, And MoreJump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.01:19 – The Dominant Narrative In Aquaculture & Greenwashing.08:54 – Explaining The Horror Of Fish Farming.20:14 – The Current State Of The Oceans.25:59 – Antibiotics & Soy In Agriculture.36:59 – How Farmed Fishing Effects Your Health.41:59 – Seaspiracy.44:24 – Nassim Taleb & Popular Science Communication.57:06 – The Agricultural Red Pill1:08:06 – Monoculture, Capitalism & More Issues In Agriculture.1:14:14 – A Moment In Your Life You Cannot Believe You Were A Part Of.1:20:09 – Country You Are Most Bullish On.1:23:14 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:24:34 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/tim-butcher/The following is a conversation with Tim Butcher, author, adventurer, international journalist. Tim served as a journalist for over 20 years with The Daily Telegraph newspaper in the United Kingdom, holding a series of positions including lead writer, war correspondent, African Bureau Chief, and serving as the Middle East Correspondent. Tim Butcher travelled overland the great, powerful, consuming and hostile, lungs of the Earth which is the territory we know as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. And what makes this one of the great adventures is that at the time he did, and likely since as well, it had been over 100 years since someone had successfully completed the journey.You can expect to hear in this podcast about the following and more…The Risks Of The CongoThe Beauty Of The CongoTim Explaining Why Progress Is Inverted In The Congo (This Is The Most Important Part)Corruption & Kleptocracy Of The Congo+ A Window Into Tim’s Latest WorkJump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.06:37 – What Makes Traveling The Congo So Exceptionally Difficult.11:41 – The Risks Of Traveling Through The Congo.35:21 – Why The Congo Is So Beautiful & The Unbelievability Of The Congo.45:01 – Tim’s Motivation For Going To The Congo.47:57 – Tim Explaining How Progress In The Congo Is Inverted.1:08:21 – The Corruption, Kleptocracy & Crony Capitalism In The Congo.1:13:47 – Why Nations Fail, Corruption & Giant Infrastructure Projects.1:26:52 – Amazing Anecdote Regarding Health, Corruption & Covid.1:29:28 – Classic Despotic African Corruption & Cliché Yachtlife.1:31:50 – The Illusion Of Normalcy & What Makes A Nation.1:46:46 – On Special Economic Zones In Africa.2:01:36 – A Country You Are Most Bullish On.2:04:06 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast----Tim Butcher LinksTim Butcher’s WebsiteBlood RiverAre you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/vijay-vaitheeswaran/Vijay Vaitheeswaran on why energy is at the heart of the Russian/Ukrainian flare-up.Vijay Vaitheeswaran has led a life of journalism. He is the Global Climate & Energy Innovation Editor at the Economist, the man who opened the Economist’s first regional bureau in Latin America, The the Chairman of the Economist’s Innovation Summit, a multiple times author, and has served on the Economist’s editorial staff since 1992.In this conversation, Vijay explains from the back to the front the multiple energy variables at play in the ongoing Ukraine/Russia standoff. It is an education in the moment and furthermore an interesting snapshot of Europe’s current geopolitical calculation.  In this podcast, you should expect to hear the following…Why Energy Is At The Heart Of This Moment With Russia & Ukraine.The Potency Of Putin’s Energy Threat.Why This Is Even Happening In The First Place?Plus What Do We Make Of The War Rhetoric?Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.01:23 – Why Energy Is At The Heart Of What Is Happening Between Russia/Ukraine.11:44 – How Potent Is Putin’s Energy Threat?14:31 – But Why Is This Happening At All In The First Place?20:53 – What About all The War & Invasion Rhetoric?28:06 – What Are The Consequences Of All This?33:48 – Rounding Out The Chat.34:21 – Afterthoughts & My Ambition For The Podcast.----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast!🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/marsel-van-oosten/This podcast is with Marsel Van Oosten, a Dutch, master photographer.Marsel is responsible for taking some of the best wildlife photos of all time, and this is not just my opinion. On a list of the 100 greatest wildlife photos ever taken, Marsel occupies as close to an objective measure you can find in art, several rungs on that list.Marsel has been the recipient of many photography prizes, most notably he has been awarded Wildlife Photographer of the year, Travel Photographer of the year, and as well, the International Nature Photographer of the year. In addition to all of this, Marsel also works as a contributor with National Geographic.You can expect to hear in this podcast about the following and more…What Works & What Doesn’t Work When Making A Good Photo.Behind The Scenes On Iconic Shots.The Economics Of Photography.ISO Specific Breakdown (for all my fellow amateur photographers listening).The Influence Of Social Media On PhotographyChina In Africa And Of Course More, More & More As Well.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction03:52 – Witnessing The Death Of A Baby Elephant09:52 – Is There Any Thrill In The Danger?13:50 – Are There Any Animals You Are On A First Name Basis With?15:37 – Was It The Inspiring Dutch Countryside?17:02 – The Journey To Becoming A Professional.23:32 – What Works & What Doesn’t Work When It Comes To Taking An Effecting Photo?43:22 – The Social Media Influence On Photography.54:19 – Marsel Van Oosten On Post Production & Editing.1:00:42 – Behind The Scenes On Some Iconic Shots.1:08:37 – 1600 ISO (Golden Couple).1:13:16 – On Distance In Photography.1:17:27 – The Piegraph Of Photography.1:29:37 – Artificial Scarcity & Economics In Photography.1:53:40 – South Africa (Switching Gears).2:05:02 – Marsel’s Outlook For Africa & China’s Influence On The Continent.2:17:32 – Where Is Left & Undiscovered To Take A Beautiful Photo?2:21:32 – The Skinny On Kangaroos.2:25:47 – The Most Serendipitous Outcome Of Being A Notable Photographer.2:33:17 – A Moment In Your Life That You Can’t Believe You Were A Part Of.2:43:40 – Does Marsel Have A Favourite Photo?2:47:32 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.2:48:56 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Marsel Van Oosten LinksSquiver – Marsel’s WebsiteAre you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast!🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/leonard-mlodinow/Leonard Mlodinow is a multi-time bestselling author and writer of one of my favourite books, A Drunkards Walk. Leonard has just released his newest book, Emotional, which is the subject of today's discussion.Leonard was born in 1954 to parents who were both Holocaust survivors, which is relevant to say since his parent’s stories inform much of the autobiographical sections of this book, Emotional. Leonard has been a writer in Hollywood, written for Star Trek operated as a corporate executive and been a multiple times best selling author.And all of this goes without mentioning what is the backbone of his career. Leonard Mlodinow is a world-class theoretical physicist. He is among the finest scientific writers in the world able to capture the language of the universe for general consumption. He was mates with Richard Feynman, he’s worked with Steven Spielberg and he was trusted with the memoirs of Stephen Hawking. Leonard’s led several lives.You can expect to hear in this podcast about the following and more…Emotional Intelligence.The Unbelievable Story Of A Soviet Who Potentially Saved The World.Leonard’s Writing Process.Plus A Whole Lot More As Well.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.04:08 – Head Transplants.09:28 – Star Trek, Hollywood & Thoughts On Memoirs.18:26 – How Emotion Affects Our Behaviour & How Petrov Saved The World.31:24 – Mike Tyson & How One Can Induce Determination.37:33 – On Emotional Intelligence.53:26 – On Leonard’s Writing Prep & Filing Away Thousands Of Anecdotes & Scientific Studies.1:09:08 – A Moment In Leonards Life That Looking Back On, He Can’t Believe He Was A Part Of.1:13:18 – Country You Are Most Bullish On?1:14:18 – A Conversation Between Any Two People?1:15:48 – Afterthoughts & My Ambition For The Podcast.----Leonard Mlodinow LinksLeonard’s WebsiteEmotionalDrunkard’s WalkAre you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast!🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/bjorn-persson/Bjorn Persson joined me in my kitchen in Stockholm recently. We recorded this towards the beginning of December 2021.Bjorn Persson is a Swedish Wildlife photographer. He is the author of two books, The Real Owners Of The Planet and what is now my favourite photography book, Beauty Will Save The World.You can expect to hear in this podcast about the following and more…Anti-Poaching & The Problems Of Endangered Species In Africa.The Economics Of Fine-Art Photography & The Business Of Photography.Some Amazing Anecdotes & Experiences From Bjorn In The Field (Including Snow Leopards, Silverback Gorillas, Lions, Elephants, The Rest)Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 - Introduction.03:51 - How Photography Became A Part Of Bjorn's Life.12:06 - Do You Think You've Taken Your Best Photo?14:06 - Bjorn On His Work In Anti-Poaching As Well As The Ivory Trade.27:08 - How Different Animal Prints Sell + Understanding Wildlife Threats In Africa.39:27 - Distinction Between Fine-Art & Documentary + Meeting Goodall & Attenborough.47:16 - Taking Photos Of Silverback Ape.54:23 - Some Of The Mechanics Of Wildlife Photography + The Pie Chart Of A Photographer.1:19:31 - Photographers Bjorn Looks Up Too.1:23:58 - The Economics Of Photography.1:43:05 - Danger & Travel.1:52:51 - Economics Of Publishing & Printing. 2:00:35 - What Photo Would You Take Right Now If You Had No Limitations?2:05:21 - A Moment In Your Life That You Can't Believe You Were A Part Of.2:11:41 - Does Bjorn Have A Favourite Photo?2:12:41 - Smart Savannahs.2:22:16 - What Country Are You Most Bullish On?2:27:21 - Afterthoughts----Bjorn Persson LinksBjorn's WebsiteSmart SavannahsAre you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast!🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/bill-homewood/Bill is an actor and singer and has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company, on the West End, on the TV and extensively on the radio. Bill has recorded over 40 classic novels for Naxos AudioBooks and has also cornered the market for recording the English translations of French classics.Bill was such a pleasure to speak with and this episode exists as an extra special moment for me.You can expect to hear in this podcast about the following and more…Discussing The Count Of Monte Cristo & Alexandre Dumas Father.Bill’s Definitive Masterclass On Voice Acting.Much Of Bills Life & Personal Philosophy.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.03:15 – What’s The Link Between The Classics, Brits & The French?11:55 – What Makes A Classic?18:53 – The First Epic Poem Of France.23:19 – The Role Of Serendipity In Bills Life.32:15 – The Count Of Monte Cristo + Alexandre Dumas Father’s Amazing Story.47:21 – Bills Horrific Injury On Set.51:04 – A Masterclass On Voice Acting57:20 – The Voice Difference Between A Good & A Bad Character.59:45 – Keeping Track Of Multiple Characters & The Mechanics Of Audio Recording.1:07:45 – Consistency Of Voice, Consistency Of Cadence.1:23:52 – The Gear Used For Recording & Keeping The Files Organised.1:38:34 – Does Bill Have A List Of Great Books He Would Like To Narrate?1:41:50 – Is Shakespeare Still Relevant?1:51:02 – Bill As An Honorary Citizen Of Austin, Texas.1:55:13 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History?2:03:20 – Closing The Conversation With Bill Reading His Own Original Poetry.2:07:14 – Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Bill Homewood LinksBill's Website.Bill's Original Poetry.Bill's List Of Narrations.Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast!🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/whatifalthist-rudyard-lynch/ He is the creator of the youtube channel, Whatifalthist which is a 300,000+ subscriber YouTube channel that explores everything alternative history, geopolitics and history as it's been recorded. Rudyard Lynch is just a sponge of history. He is so passionate and endlessly fascinated by everything that has come before us. Whether it is ancient China or 20th century West Africa, or seemingly anything and everything in between. Rudyard Lynch has somewhere between a peripheral to a deep knowledge of it as a historical event. You can expect to hear in this podcast about the following and more...Adventurers & Explorers Of Ancient History.BC. China.Demographics & Negative Birth Rates.Hyperbolic Questions From History.+ More, More & More, Refer To Timestamps.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeWhatifalthist ChannelWhatifalthist YoutubeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 - Introduction.02:15 - Qin Shi Huang: The Father Of China10:50 - Ancient Adventurers & Explorers18:40 - The Mandate Of Heaven & The CCP26:20 - Bad Demographics & Implications For Negative Birth Rates34:13 - Talking About Climate Change44:01 - Does Rudyard Feel Accountable Yet?47:15 - What Is The Most Serendipitous Thing That Has Come From Your Platform?49:39 - A Fascinating Country That Is Largely Forgotten.51:41 - Histories Greatest Ruler?52:08 - Histories Most Misunderstood Figure?54:05 - Histories Most Important Figure?55:22 - Histories Most Fascinating Civilisation?56:40 - Histories Best Warriors?58:08 - Rudyard's Favourite Historical Character.59:15 - Country You Are Most Bullish On?01:02:06 - Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast.----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast!🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/stephen-hicks-nietzsche-zarathustra/Stephen Hicks returns to the podcast and delivers us one of the best pieces of content on the internet covering Friedrich Nietzsche. This is part two of three of Nietzsche's life.Friedrich Nietzsche is one of the greatest and sharpest philosophers of all time. Nietzsche's ideas, Nietzsche's quotes and Nietzsche's philosophy has proven to be truly Lindy as it has permeates again and again through the culture. In this podcast, I trace the timeline of Nietzsche's life while Stephen Hicks provides all the context and explanation of Nietzsche's philosophy as it develops along the timeline. You can expect to hear in this podcast with Jordan Schneider about the following and more…Understanding Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Allegory For Becoming Who You Are)Beyond Good & Evil.The Genealogy Of Morality & The Master/Slave Morality.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeLinks To Stephen Hick's WorkNietzsche & The Nazi's AudiobookStephen Hicks Website & BooksOpen College PodcastFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 - Introduction.03:52 - Explaining Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Allegory For Becoming Who You Are)29:52 - Connecting Zarathustra, Jung & Joseph Campbell.44:10 - Back To The Timeline, Nietzsche's Most Productive Time Of His Life, BeyondGood & Evil, The Geneology Of Morality & Slave Morality. 01:09:25 - Afterthoughts & Ambition For The Podcast----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast!🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/jordan-schneider/Jordan Schneider is the host of the ChinaTalk Podcast & Newsletter, as well as the guest on this episode of the podcast!ChinaTalk is one of the most terrific sources of news and analysis if you are interested in the world of Chinese tech, which is one of deep fascination to both me and Jordan.Jordan Schneider is also currently the senior analyst at the Rhodium group where he focuses on tech in China, its rise, relations and all those various and related applications.You can expect to hear in this podcast with Jordan Schneider about the following and more…The Minoosha On Podcasting, Lessons From Interviewing 100’s Of People.Jordans Experience At Bridgewater, One Of The Most Famous Hedge Funds In The World.Jordan Explaining What The Communism In CCP Means.+ More & More As Well.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeJordan Schneider WorkChinaTalk SubstackChinaTalk PodcastFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.04:53 – Is There Anything To The Correlation Between Podcasters And Speechwriters.15:03 – What Is It Like Working At Bridgwater + Radical Honesty Policy.25:00 – The Decision From Jordan To Turn His Attention Away From Wall St And Towards China.28:35 – Explaining China Beyond The Commonly Understood Caricature33:02 – Regional Variation In China.38:02 – Is China Communistic The Way We Think It Is?50:39 – What Is The Big Question Jordan Is Thinking About When It Comes To China?55:30 – What Country Are You Most Bullish On?56:32 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History57:24 – Afterthought----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast!🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/peter-pomerantsev/Peter Pomerantsev is a British journalist, author, TV producer and among many other things, a Visiting Senior Fellow at the Institute of Global Affairs at the London School of Economics.I reached out to speak with Peter because of his brilliant book and the subject of this podcast, ‘This Is Not Propaganda’. The chat was a terrific blast for me. Peter brought tremendous enthusiasm to the conversation and as well he managed to show off his broad erudition in the explanation of politics and propaganda.You can expect to hear in this podcast with Peter Pomerantsev about the following and more…Why Identity Issues Are At The Root Of Populism.The Distinction Between The Facts & The Narrative.Why Peter Doesn’t Rate Churchill As A Good Writer.Why Good Propaganda Hinges Solely On One's Ability To Collect Data.Plus more and more and more…Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction To Peter Pomerantsev.02:53 – I Am Fluent In Russian.04:28 – Australian Archetypal Example Of The Divided World.13:18 – Good Propaganda Is About How Good Your Data Is.16:03 – The Role Of Identity & It’s Link To Populism.42:53 – Craziness For No Reason Is Fun, But Ends Up Wiping Everything Out.46:35 – The Minority Rule, Nassim Taleb.49:58 – Why Impartiality Is Fraudulent & All That Remains Is Being More Genuine.57:50 – Mexico & AMLO.1:01:03 – The Distinction Between Facts & Narrative.1:16:20 – What’s Happening In Belarus?1:22:08 – Question From Peter’s Biggest Fan… My Mother In Law.1:27:40 – Why Peter Hates This Famous Churchill Quote.1:33:29 – Discussing Sweden.1:36:23 – How Is The Medium Of Propaganda Going To Change Going Forward?1:41:21 – What Country Is Peter Most Bullish On?1:48:09 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.1:49:51 – My Afterthoughts.----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed.🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Bloody Good Business ASML Profile 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/asml-the-proliferation-of-moores-law/Jos Benschop received his MSc (cum laude) and PhD in Physics from Twente University. In 1984, he started his career at Philips Research where he worked on the introduction of the Compact Disc Rewritable – the CD for those playing along at home. He joined ASML in 1997 as the program manager of “Next-Generation Lithography”, initiating ASML’s early research programs on ion-beam lithography, e-beam lithography and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography.Jos is ASML’s Senior Vice President Technology and oversees research and system engineering. He has published more than 30 papers and has over 20 patents to his name. You can expect to hear in this podcast with Jos Benschop about the following and more…An Explanation Of Exponential GrowthJos Benschop On Moores LawWhy Going To Work At Facebook Or Instagram Is A Complete Waste Of TalentDifficulties Of ComplexityWhy The EUV Machine Is The Most Complicated In HistoryMore more and more. Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction04:54 – What Are ASML?09:50 – A Brief Intro To Semiconductors10:56 – Introducing Moore’s Law15:56 – Introducing Jos Benschop17:13 – How Integral To Society Is The Semiconductor?23:06 – Who Are ASML’s Major Competitors?24:04 – Explaining How Semiconductors Are Made31:03 – Distinguishing Between The Jargon Of IC/Microchip/Semiconductor33:02 – Jos On Moore’s Law38:13 – Explaining Exponential & How It Relates To Moore’s Law?49:28 – What Type Of Tech Will These Chips Enable?53:13 – Jos On The Importance Of Software Within ASML59:49 – The Geopolitics Of Semiconductors1:06:54 – Is The EUV Machine The Most Complicated Machine Ever Made By Humans?1:10:27 – Of Any Two People, Who Would You Witness A Conversation Between?1:11:27 – Afterthoughts & My Message To The Listener----Are you into Nassim Taleb, Skin In The Game, Antifragile, The Black Swan? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. 🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/scott-rank/Scott Rank is the guest on this episode of the podcast and of course, a historian of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey.Scott Rank is an author, entrepreneur, academic, and podcaster. He is the author of twelve books. In addition to all of this, and as well many of the topics of this chat. Scott currently hosts the show History Unplugged, which has over 10 million downloads and is one of the most celebrated history podcasts on the internet.You can expect to hear in this podcast with Scott Rank about the following and more…First/Third – The Geopolitics Of Turkey & What It Is Like To Live There?Second/Third – The Personal Brand, The Shifting Media Economy & The Power Of Distribution.Third/Third – (My Favourite) Scott Answers Fun, Hyperbolic Questions From History.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction.06:33 – Why Did You Decide To Envelop Your Life In Turkey?09:48 – Why Does Scott See Journalism As A Dead End + New Media Business Models.15:57 – Scott Introducing Us To Turkey & Explaining It’s Geopolitical Significance.30:44 – Personal Branding & Being Rid Of The Middle Men In Distribution.50:10 – Who Is One Explorer That Didn’t Make The Cut On Your List Of GOAT?53:13 – Are There Still Great Adventures To Be Had?58:22 – Do We Know About Some Ancient Explorer Who Wasn’t Asian, Arabic Or European?Scott Rank Hyperbolic Questions Of History1:02:17 – Who Is Histories Greatest Ruler?1:03:10 – Who Is Histories Most Misunderstood Figure?1:04:15 – Who Is Histories Most Important Figure?1:04:47 – What Is Histories Most Fascinating Civilisation?1:08:14 – Where Is The Greatest Place & Time To Have Ever Lived In History?1:10:26 – Of All The Leaders Of History, Who Would Win In A Fight?1:12:28 – What Country Are You Most Bullish On?1:13:15 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History1:15:15 – Afterthoughts.----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/lachlan-mcgrath-cyber-security/Lachlan McGrath is the Senior Strategy Consultant for CyberCX and the Curious Worldview Podcast's official cyber security expert.Cyber Security forces us to make considerations such as the following. Why deploy an expensive and costly army when you could rather just cripple your enemy via wifi and anonymity?Why spend billions on soldiers to destabilise a nation when you could rather just meddle anonymously in their elections?Why risk your life trying to rob a bank, when you could rather and with significantly less risk just inject a line of malware code and achieve the same end goal?How does the geopolitics of power change when traditional geography, manpower and distance become obsolete?You can expect to hear in this podcast with Lachlan About Cyber Security the following and more...Why Cyber Security Threats Must Be Treated As Seriously As If They Were Physical.Lachlan Going Through All The Key Jargon.The Geopolitics Of Cyber Security.The Realities Of Cyber Warfare.More, more, more and more.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 - Introduction.04:39 - How We Should Stop Thinking About Threats As Only Physical.11:44 - Lachlan Describing His Experience In Both The Public & Private Sector.18:09 - Defining Some Of The Key Jargon In Cyber Security.31:07 - Implications Of The Mass Movement To The Cloud.35:56 - Using Real World Metaphors To Understand Cyber.41:06 - Why Is The NHS Vulnerable To Attack?43:36 - The Sophistication Difference Between The Offense & Defense.54:41 - A Diplomatic Lachlan.58:01 - The Geopolitics Of Cyber Security?1:11:41 - What About The Ethics Of Cyber?1:18:26 - Cyber Warfare.1:40:23 - Cryptocurrency Regulation.1:54:05 - Country You Are Most Bullish On?1:56:42 - Conversation Between Any Two People?1:57:54 - Afterthoughts.----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/john-kaag-nietzsche/John Kaag and his magnificent book, Hiking With Nietzsche, is the subject of this episode of the podcast.The book is a decompression on two journeys, separated by 15 years. John journeyed to Sils Maria - this beautiful mountainous village in Switzerland where Nietzsche published, what some would claim as his masterpiece, a fictional title - Thus Spoke Zarathustra - which is, of course, an allegory on becoming who you are. In this podcast with John Kaag On Hiking With Nietzsche, you can expect to hear about some of the following. …How philosophers romanticise to the point of worship, walking.Nietzsche being misinterpreted later in life.The impossible trade-off between fostering a family and pursuing the individual path.Nietzsche's commentary on killing ones own father - metaphorically of course.And finally - nothing to serious, just how John responds to being asked what his life purpose isJump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 - Introduction.04:43 - Is There A Mysticism To Sils Maria?15:38 - John's Experience Intentionally Fasting Himself Into Deleriousnousness.25:38 - Did Nietzsche Ever Intentionally Harm Himself?27:19 - The Problem Of Taking Nietzsche Literally.33:43 - Great Philosophers & Their Devotion To Walking.38:58 - The Impossible Trade Between Family & Becoming Who You Are.56:59 - Nietzsche's Call To Kill Your Father.1:05:23 - How Does One Become Who They Are?1:08:57 - What Is John Kaags Great & Impossible?1:10:23 - Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.🎙️The Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast: - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/dan-paech/Dan Peach is the guest on this episode of the podcast and co-owner of the Stockholm based start-up, 100 Point Challenge.Dan is a mate of mine who I met a couple of years ago when I was selling a booking software for tour operators in Europe. Dan owns the business that was at the time companies first Swedish client. I have since moved to Stockholm and Dan has become one of my closest friends here.I wanted to interview Dan because he has such an interesting story about moving from Perth over to Sweden. He is a business owner and perennial entrepreneur and he currently owns and runs a business that pulled off one of the best pivots I have ever heard during the Covid-19 pandemic. It is stuff worthwhile of a Harvard business case study.You can expect to hear in the podcast with Dan Paech about the following and more…Dan’s story and motivation for coming to Sweden of all places.Starting and running a business in Sweden.A bit of Perth history and what its like to grow up there.Plus you guys will hear about more and more as well, please refer to the timestamps to navigate through the chat.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 - Introduction.03:58 - Starting In Perth, Childhood & The Mining Boom18:18 - Moving To Sydney, Covid-19 & Health Economics27:18 - Journeying Onto Latin America35:18 - Onto London & Asking The Question - What Do I Want To Do?42:18 - Dan Giving An Explanation For The Backwards Housing Market In Sweden47:48 - Dan's Story Of Entrepreneurship Through Sweden58:38 - What Did Dan Learn Through His Various Failures?1:02:48 - The Heroic Pivot1:10:08 - What Is Sweden Like To Run A Business?1:16:53 - Reflecting On How The Path Could Have Been Different1:22:08 - Plans To Return To Australia1:26:45 - What Country Are You Most Bullish On?1:30:38 - Conversation Between Any Two People----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/bradley-hope-project-brazen/Bradley Hope is the co-founder of Project Brazen, a media company that is producing books, podcasts, and even tv shows and movies based off the stranger than fiction real-life stories composed in a narrative journalism style. Bradley Hope is also the co-author of the book, Billion Dollar Whale - the 1MDB scandal and exposing of Jho Low as well as Blood & Oil, the story so far of MBS - Mohammed Bin Salman.You can expect to hear in the podcast with Bradley some of the following and moreGreat examples of narrative journalism.MBS’s foreshadowing with a boyhood addiction to playing age of empires.Why celebrities are just people for hire.Bradley giving us the pandora papers red pill.Why he is fascinated by the middle east.And more and more and more.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 - Introduction.04:21- Explaining Narrative Journalism... Definition and Examples. 13:36 - Bradley's Favourite Piece Of Narrative Journalism.16:36 - What Some Great Stories Of Narrative Journalism You Are Working On?26:01 - How's The Economics Of Project Brazen Work?29:46 - Pandora Papers & Celebrities Are People For Hire.35:13 - Bradley Giving Us A Dose Of Offshore Finance Red Pill.43:20 - Pegasus Spy Software & Investigative Journalists Remaining Encrypted.50:02 - How Special Is The Middle East To You + Bradley Romanticising Travel & Adventure.59:15 - Where Are The Best Stories Coming From?1:01:38 - Reflecting On The Current State Of Lebanon.1:04:16 - Which Country Are You Most Bullish On1:10:00 - A Conversation Between Any Two People Of History?1:12:00 - Afterthoughts.----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/nicholas-shaxson-pandora-papers/Nicholas Shaxson is a British author, journalist and investigator. He is best known for his investigative books Poisoned Wells and Treasure Islands, both extensive investigations into the corrupt and horrific world of tax evasion, financial secrecy and the rest.Nicholas Shaxson has worked as a part-time writer and researcher for the Tax Justice Network, an expert-led lobbying group that includes members such as Jim Henry, a former guest on the podcast, and they focus on the harmful impacts of tax avoidance, tax competition and tax havens.In this podcast, Nicholas Shaxson and I discussed exclusively the Pandora Papers and nothing further beyond delving into his bread and butter - financial havens.We have scheduled a date for the future to record on the podcast about everything else. But for now... The Pandora Papers Explained.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/jim-henry-blood-bankers/Jim Henry is the author of Blood Bankers a classic investigative tale of following the money.Jim is a Harvard educated economist and lawyer, one of the famous Nader Raiders, a former chief economist at McKinsey & Co, an investigative journalist, author and as you can imagine much more as well. He is a founding member of TJN, the Tax Justice Network and one of the leading voices on curtailing tax evasion and the proliferation of offshore activity. He is currently the founder and managing director of the  Sag Harbour Group, a consultancy for technology organisations. In this podcast with Jim Henry & Blood Bankers, you can expect to learn...How Jim discovered Nixon offshore moneyThe early history of tax havensOperating as chief economist at McKinsey during so much of the development crisisHis thoughts on confessions of an economic hitmanan example of the archetypal debt elephant - which is a hydro dam in brazil, whose damage is borderline unfathomable  Implications of the underground economyDebt trap diplomacyMuch, much more...Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 - Introduction08:04 - Jim's Early Years15:56 - Thinking About The Underground Economy26:02 - Nixon Offshore Money34:11 - Following The Money & Emphasising McKinsey & Co45:26 - The Archetypal Economic Hitman Story & Jim's Thoughts On Confessions Of An Economic Hitman52:15 - The Philippines & The Marcos Debacle 57:56 - Death On Hermila Marcos's Hands1:02:56 - Why Does Money Continue To Flow Into A Corrupt Regime?1:09:25 - Defining Capital Flight & More On The Nuts & Bolds On The Money1:23:14 - What Are The Incentives For The World Bank/IMF?1:27:56 - A Question From Nicholas Shaxson - Poisoned Scrambled Eggs & Dangers In Investigation.1:40:26 - Reflecting On Leaving The Corporate Life Behind To Write A Book1:48:26 - Narrowing In On Brazil, The Archetypal Debt Elephant2:06:21 - Mexico & Implications Of The Underground Economy2:21:16 - Is Demand A Stronger Force Than Supply When It Comes To The Drug Trade?2:27:56 - How Offshore Allows The Scale Of Criminal Organisations2:34:20 - Chinese Debt Trap Diplomacy2:38:00 - What Does Jim Think About Foreign Aid?2:44:50 - What About The Ethics Of Tax Evasion?2:56:10 - Jim On Russia3:06:00 - What Country Is Jim Bullish On?3:08:50 - Conversation Between Any Two People Of History?3:11:38 - Afterthoughts-----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast Here 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/justin-scheck-blood-and-oil/The narrative of MBS is relatively straightforward – a monarch who has seen his country thrive of oil wealth, looks into the future and see a world where both fossil fuels and social inequality are a thing of the past. MBS being the visionary with the deep pockets exacts his wealth and influence to make a change transitioning Saudi Arabia from a state that relies on oil to one that relies on solar and other renewables.So the narrative is simple, but it is the details that are complex. With the monarchy growing at an exponential rate – yes, exponential family growth – the limitations of Saudi geography, the complexity of international influence, the role of social media and the pressures of trying to maintain balance and order, the easily understood vision of MBS is met by hundreds of divergent paths he can barely hang on to. Find the book here.In this podcast, you can expect to learn…A brief history of Saudi Arabia.How MBS spends his billions.A bit about the implications of Kashoggi.What MBS true skills and qualities are.The role of McKinsey, BCG and the rest in Saudi Arabia.+ much, much more.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction04:34 – How Much Did You Think About The Narrative Journalism Style & Co-Authorship For The Book?11:29 – Exciting & Ongoing White Collar Crime Investigations14:08 – Introducing Saudi Arabia Beyond The Caricature23:21 – The Unusual Labour Force Of Saudi Arabia31:48 – Is MBS’s Cultural Reformation BS?43:09 – Is MBS admiration for Alexander The Great & Machiavelli Ominous?58:54 – Egregious Saudi Prince Spending1:04:39 – Using Neon To Explain MBS Ambition1:13:39 – How Saudi Aramco Is Much More Than Just An Oil Company1:16:09 – MBS Ongoing Disatsifaction With Management Consultants + Celebrity Influence1:28:39 – Is MBS A Figure For Good?1:31:34 – Which Country Are You Most Bullish On?1:32:25 – A Conversation Between Any Two People Of History1:34:00 – My Afterthougts-----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast Here 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/christian-busch-serendipity/Life can be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.How can we predict a future of infinite possibilities based on a finite experience of the past? An unpredictable future is both exciting as well as daunting however an altogether inescapable fact. There is too much beyond our control for predictability. And so you can choose to either continue to ride down the river of randomness, being pulled back and forth according to the current, or you can instead invite serendipity into your life and introduce an infinite amount of divergent paths - the paths will still be entirely random and largely unpredictable, but they will at least increase the likelihood of bliss and also return some agency to your direction.Along the lines of Taleb's fooled by randomness metaphor - we all cross the busy street every day - and although some fools will occasionally make it to the other side, blindfolded to the world while others who meticulously path their way will still be wiped out - noticing the serendipity, noticing the infinite potential of divergent paths, at least this returns to you the liberty of control and hopefully, if your lucky, an exposure to serendipity that can change your life precisely the way you dreamt it would.There is much to this podcast, in it, you can expect to learn about...Frederick Hayek on SerendipityThe opportunity cost of always optimising for SerendipityAn international look at how different cultures experience randomnessSome Nassim Taleb of courseAnd then finally I ask Christian for some advice (you will see, forcing a type of serendipity)Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 - Introduction04:54 - Distinction Between Randomness & Serendipity09:14 - Hayek On Serendipity16:44 - Great Anecdotes Of Serendipity From History17:44 - The Opportunity Cost Of Always Optimising For Serendipity24:49 - How Serendipity Is Understood Across Different Cultures35:24 - On Cultivating Serendipity39:54 - Introducing Nassim Taleb, The Birthday Paradox & Exponential Functions49:06 - Optimising Serendipity For A Hypothetical Person59:00 - Afterthoughts-----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast Here 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/arne-andersson-swedish-military/Arne Andersson was one of the first people I met when I arrived in Sweden.In this podcast, Arne and I speak about his experiences growing up in Sweden, whether conscription is good or bad and as well his extensive experience in Afghanistan.Arne spent three different tours in this nation and has a unique insight into the disaster that has befallen the nation since.There is much to this podcast, in it, you can expect to learn about…Arne’s early experiences + getting stabbed.Arne’s experiences with the Swedish Military in Afghanistan over three tours.The significance of Jiu Jitsu in his life.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction02:35 – The Early Path12:30 – Conscription In The Swedish Military18:10 – Arne Get’s Stabbed + More On The Timeline25:45 – Is It Swedish Patriotism Or Did You Just Want To Be A Soldier?32:45 – First Tour In Afghanistan + The Issues Of This Country39:50 – Why Did $2 Trillion Fail?45:40 – Arne Giving His Rundown Of Afghanistan48:40 – Why The Finnish Were The Best Soldiers53:20 – What Was The Purpose Of Interacting With The Locals57:00 – Speaking Among The Troops Over The Conspiracy Of Iraq1:01:40 – Did Arne Ever Engage In Combat?1:18:50 – Quoting Jocko1:20:30 – Sweden’s Supposed Neutrality1:24:00 – The Maginot Line1:30:08 – Restrepo1:32:50 – What Did $300,000,000 A Day Buy?1:37:40 – Private Militia1:44:50 – The Role Jiu Jitsu Plays In Arne’s Life1:48:00 – How Is Jocko Received In The Military Community?-----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/AND finally.... join thousands of over people and sign up to my monthly newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/NOW pump your juice into the algorithm and leave a review for this podcast! 5 stars and a comment would be magnificent :) Thanks for listening mate :)Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @ryanfhogg

Article Attached To This Podcast Here 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/michael-smith-last-correspondent/Michael Smith is the China correspondent for the AFR – Australia’s Financial Review.Just a tick over a year ago, he was met at midnight with a thud on the door from China’s secret police. This triggered a diplomatic storm which abruptly ended Michael Smith’s stint as one of Australia’s last foreign correspondents in China. After five days under consular protection, Smith was evacuated from a very different China to the country he first visited 23 years earlier.There is much to this podcast, in it you can expect to learn about…- Why Australia’s relationship with China has deteriorated so badly.- Insight’s into the ‘fog’ of China’s economy.- A wedding straight out of Crazy Rich Asians.- A propaganda tour of the Xinjiang province.- And much, much more…Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction05:40 – “China Get’s Harder To Understand The Longer You Live There”11:39 – Untrustworthy Chinese Data & Differences In Accounting18:10 – Home Ownership In China & Potential Economic Collapse22:55 – Chinese Shadow Banking Sector25:56 – Chinese Demographic Problems & Anti Immigration Segment33:26 – Explaining China’s Disappearing Millionaires & The Importance Of Hard Work In China43:26 – The Significance Of Chinese SEZ (Special Economic Zones)46:16 – Xi Jinping Turning ‘Bad’56:50 – Michaels Propaganda Tour Through Xinjiang & The Uyghur Humanitarian Catastrophe1:03:49 – Michael’s Experiences With Geoff Raby1:05:15 – Why Michael Was Expelled From China & Australia/China Worsening Relations1:19:20 – Michael’s Thoughts On Taiwan & Hong Kong1:33:04 – Wild Trip in North Korea & The Crazy Rich Asian Wedding1:43:50 – How Do You Think About China Now?1:45:17 – What Country Are You Most Bullish On?1:46:37 – What Two People Of History Would You Witness A Conversation Between?-----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/AND finally.... join thousands of over people and sign up to my monthly newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/NOW pump your juice into the algorithm and leave a review for this podcast! 5 stars and a comment would be magnificent :) Thanks for listening mate :)Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @faulkos

Matthew Dicks is the author of ‘Storyworthy’ and 50-time Moth Storyslam champion and 6-time grand champion. He wears many hats, all of them in education. A teacher, an author, a performer and a writer. Matthew Dicks book, ‘Storyworthy‘ had an emotional effect on me and furthermore, it was a significant inspiration to producing more work in public. The writing, the podcast, the youtube. Even though Storyworthy is not directly a motivating book, it nonetheless had this effect on me.From this podcast, you should expect to hear the following…- The beautiful consequences of becoming a better storyteller.- How this work will help you be a better family man.- An original story read by Matthew Dicks.- The key ingredients for telling great stories.- I finish reading a story of my own inspired by Matthew’s book.- Why Jurassic Park isn’t about dinosaurs.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeMy new Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/?hl=enFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 - Introduction03:47 - The Lord Of Sealand + Having Dicks As A Last Name08:39 - Is Matthew A Naturally Good Storyteller?17:12 - Difference Between An Auditory & Visual Learner19:44 - How Much Of The Material In 'Storyworthy' Is Original?22:36 - The Difference Between Telling A Story On Stage & Among Friends26:59 - Matt's Wild Life & Him Telling An Original Story39:09 - Dissecting The Previous Story & Finding 5 Second Moments50:59 - The Significance Of Homework For Life1:01:59 - Why Jurassic Park Is Not About Dinosaurs1:10:19 - Is There A GOAT Story? + The Problem With Movies These Days1:21:28 - What Country Are You Most Bullish On?1:23:19 - If You Could Witness A Conversation Between Any Two People1:26:00 - Me Telling A Story Written Inspired By 'Storyworthy'-----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/AND finally.... join thousands of over people and sign up to my monthly newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/NOW pump your juice into the algorithm and leave a review for this podcast! 5 stars and a comment would be magnificent :) Thanks for listening mate :)Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @faulkos

Benjamin David is, among other things, an expert on the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche.In response to my recent interview with Stephen Hicks, Benjamin reached out and wanted to double down and expand on much of what we covered there. Together, Benjamin takes my superficial understanding of nihilism and other big Nietzsche ideas and really opens them up.In this podcast, you can expect to learn...Deep, deep, deep into Nihlism.Misinterpretations of Nietzsche.Left versus right interpretations of Nietzsche.A little bit on Nietzsches Master/Slave morality.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeMy new Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/?hl=enFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 - Introduction03:49 - What Did Nietzsche Mean By 'Nihilism'?18:58 - Making The Caveat For The Will To Power31:39 - Trying To Better Understand Nihilism38:45 - Plato & His Forms45:39 - Misinterpretations Of Nietzsche1:02:32 - The Idea Of Completing Nihilism1:22:00 - Left & Right Interpretations Of Nietzsche + General Overview Of His Legacy (Jordan Peterson1:31:29 - Master/Slave Morality2:02:29 - What Is Nietzsche's Legacy Now?-----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/AND finally.... join thousands of over people and sign up to my monthly newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/NOW pump your juice into the algorithm and leave a review for this podcast! 5 stars and a comment would be magnificent :) Thanks for listening mate :)Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @faulkos

Alexander Lee is a biographer of Niccolo Machiavelli with the recently published title – ‘The Life & Times of Niccolo Machiavelli.Alexander is a specialist in the cultural and political history of the Renaissance in Italy making him the perfect person to document the life, influence, legacy and more of this amazing political thinker.- How Machiavelli would have responded to Covid-19.- Why Machiavelli was much more of a ‘lad’ than you would have thought.- How we should interpret the Prince.- Vagabdoning and Travel in the late middle ages + much, much more.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction04:48 – Why Add To The 1000’s Of Existing Biographies?08:52 – The Context Of The Late 15th Century17:07 – Me Completely Screwing Up The Timeline Of The Prince22:24 – The Correct Understanding Of The Prince35:47 – How Much Is Machiavelli’s Legacy Misrepresented?44:02 – Machiavelli Fiction + Some Of His Sexual Exploits (Not For The Faint Hearted)50:12 – How Did Machiavelli’s Erudition Inform His Writing?53:05 – Is There A Comparison To Be Made Between Nietzsche’s Ubermensch & The Prince?1:03:03 – Travel & Vagabonding During The Middle Ages1:14:08 – Where Do You See Machiavellianism Today?1:21:47 – Who Is A Real Life Figure That Best Embodies Machiavelli?1:25:27 – If You Could Witness A Conversation Between Any Two People Of History?1:26:51 – Why Machiavelli? & What Are You Doing Now?-----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/AND finally.... join thousands of over people and sign up to my monthly newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/NOW pump your juice into the algorithm and leave a review for this podcast! 5 stars and a comment would be magnificent :) Thanks for listening mate :)Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @faulkos

Article Attached To This Podcast Here 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/chris-martinez/Chris Martinez is the founder of DUDE Agency as well as the author of 'Never Wear Pants Again'.He is a man born in Los Angeles, son of a Mexican father and a Taiwanese mother. His story is one of struggle and pain - but out of it comes a hardened man creating so much in the world. He runs his Digital Agency out of Tijuana, Mexico and just published a sociological look into the changing world of business.Chris is en route to return to the podcast soon to speak exclusively about his new book. In this podcast, we speak more generally about the US & Mexico.In this podcast, you can expect to hear about...What it was like growing up among the gangs of LA.Why Mexican taxes are fucked.The lazy filter that Hollywood propagandises Mexico with.Some things that could turn the Mexican economy around.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribeFeel Free To Peruse My 📷 Instagram & Twitter 🐦 Mates!-----00:00 – Introduction02:31 – Chris’s Story38:13 – Cultural Differences Between America & Mexico42:24 – More Cultural Differences51:52 – The Low Self-Esteem Of Mexico59:41 – To Massive ‘What If’s’ About Mexico1:13:11 – Immigration Process Into The US1:17:51 – Doing ‘Shitty’ Jobs1:23:51 – Maternity Love Theory-----Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/My new Geopolitics & Power Podcast - Interesting tidbits from around the world documenting major geopolitical moves or projects you might have missed. Share this with one smart friend!🎙️The Geopolitics & Power Podcast: https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/AND finally.... join thousands of over people and sign up to my monthly newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/NOW pump your juice into the algorithm and leave a review for this podcast! 5 stars and a comment would be magnificent :) Thanks for listening mate :)Contact me 🐦 for feedback and also for recommendations on what future episodes should be! Twitter @faulkos

With So Much (BS) Attention Given To Noise… Here Are Some Things That Actually Matter✍️ - https://atlasgeographica.com/some-things-that-actually-matter/-----🍲 https://atlasgeographica.com/the-food-waste-manifesto/🚰 https://atlasgeographica.com/grand-ethiopia-renaissance-dam/☕ https://atlasgeographica.com/difference-between-arabica-robusta/🐘 https://atlasgeographica.com/animal-cruelty-riding-the-elephant/🐅 https://atlasgeographica.com/animal-cruelty-thailand-tiger-king/🇨🇳 https://atlasgeographica.com/geoffrey-cain-uyghur-catastrophe/Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe------LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Article Attached To This Podcast Here 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/peter-murimi/Peter Murimi is a documentary film maker.He has been heavily involved in some of the social issues that affect Kenya, most notably LGBTQ and mental health. I first heard about Peter during a BBC interview where he documented his coverage of a 'Baby Snatching' catastrophe that was being enabled by specific hospitals.In this podcast, you can expect to hear about...The 'Baby Snatching' story that Peter and his colleagues broke.Depression & Suicide in Kenya.Why Kenya is known as the 'Silicon Savannah'.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 - Introduction01:42 - Introduction To Peter08:02 - A Bit About Kenya16:52 - Is There An English Hangover In Kenya?19:27 - Opportunities In The Developing World21:32 - Baby Snatching37:47 - Suicide In Kenya47:35 - Kenya The 'Silicon Savanah'-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Article Attached To This Podcast Here 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/alex-soojung-kim-pang/Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is, among other things, the founder of Strategy and Rest. Strategy and Rest is a consultancy firm devoted to helping companies and individuals harness the power of rest to shorten our workdays while staying focused and productive.These themes are published as a series of books. ‘Shorter’, which makes the case for the 4-day workweek and ‘Rest’, the book which initially caught me onto Alex and makes the case for why rest is the key to improved productivity, rather than the accepted thesis of the opposite.In this podcast, you can expect to learn…The entrepreneurial case for a 4-day workweek.Why we should all prioritise rest… and what rest actually constitutes (spoilers, its not TV)A neurological explanation of sleepmuch, much more…Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 – Introduction02:06 – Harvard Business Review V. The Atlantic11:23 – The Thesis For Rest16:29 – Some Of The NeuroScience On Sleep27:51 – People Are Starting To Think Differently About Sleep33:46 – Historical Anecdotes From History41:11 – How About The Difference Between Knowledge Workers & Traditional Labour47:41 – The Thesis For Shorter51:56 – The Slow Releasing Poison Of Beauracracy + Slack Verus Email54:30 – Examples Of Companies Adopting 4-Day Work Week1:04:41 – A Scandanivain Anecdote1:19:56 – The 4-Day Week1:23:11 – Country You Are Most Bullish On?1:24:46 – What Two People Would You Witness A Conversation Between?-----Links To Alex Soojung-Kim Pang WorkEverything Is Found Here! Consultancy, Books & More-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Article Attached To This Podcast Here 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/geoffrey-cain-uyghur-catastrophe/Geoffrey Cain is an award-winning foreign correspondent, author, technologist, and scholar of East and Central Asia.Geoffrey's most recent book, the 'Perfect Police State' documents the truly overwhelming dystopian reality of 2021 China and the Uyghur humanitarian catastrophe which is currently unfolding in Xinjiang Province. In this conversation with Geoffrey, you can expect to learn about…The historical clash between the Han Chinese and Uyghur Muslim ethnic monitory.The prevailing surveillance state over time.How close to an attempt at genocide the ongoing Uyghur subjugation is.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 – Introduction04:32 – Themes Of The Book + Authority Of The Research10:32 – How Horrific Is The Current Situation?17:22 – A Brief History of The Conflict Between The Uyghur & Han Chinese28:22 – Terrorism Between The Han & The Uyghur32:47 – Anti-Uyghur Propaganda37:05 – Doubling Down On The Propaganda43:55 – Documenting A Progressively Worsening Surveillance State Over Time51:26 – What Is The Real Han Interest’s Here?56:22 – What Is The Current Situation?1:15:43 – Why is This Catastrophe Not Better Documented?1:27:08 – Where Does The BRI (Belt & Road Initiative) Fit Into This?1:32:32 – China’s Dwindling Soft Power1:37:32 – The Surveillance State Everywhere1:44:02 – Is Geoffrey Under Threat For Publishing This?1:49:22 – A Bit About Geoff-----Links To Geoffrey Cain's WorkGeoffrey Cain's WebsiteThe Perfect Police StateSamsung Rising-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Read As An Article As Well 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/geoff-raby-chinas-grand-strategy/Geoff Raby is the former Australian Ambassador to China and also of the few true outsiders privies to the insider of China’s institutions.Before Geoff was the Ambassador to China he was head of the Chinese Embassies Economic Division on behalf of Australia’s Department Of Foreign Affairs & Trade. Geoffs role as Australia’s Ambassador to China ended in 2011, but Geoff has since remained in Beijing and operates his consultancy firm, Geoff Raby & Associates. Geoff was tremendously generous with his time and offered us a brilliant insight into the ongoing geopolitical relations between both Australia & China, a commentary on China’s ongoing humanitarian catastrophe, SEZ & more.In this interview, you can expect to learn about…Romanticising China back in the 80’s.Australia & China’s shifting relationship over the years.Security & Geoff’s idea of a dystopian future.The humanitarian catastrophe with the Uighurs.More, more and more.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 - Introduction04:01 - Chit Chat05:37 - How Has Your Idea Of China Changed Over The Years?09:31 - Romatisicing The Early Days As A Diplomat In China?14:11 - How Has Australia's Relationship With China Changed?19:36 - Underlying Incentives For BRI (Belt & Road Initiative)22:32 - What Do You Think Made Bob Hawke So Succesful In China?27:51 - Geoff Experience With SEZ (Special Economic Zones) Of China.35:31 - China Managing Their Middle Income Trap.41:01 - How Do You Manage The Competing Interests Of What You Think Is Right Versus The Australian Politics Of The Day.43:29 - Geoff Operating As Australia's Ambassador To China.46:21 - Australian Soft Power.54:13 - What Would You Have Had Scott Morrison Do?55:41 - Australia's Dystopian Future.1:06:12 - An Australian Foreign Policy Based In Realism.1:10:33 - Security In The South China Sea.1:16:26 - Geoff Addressing The Uigher Humanitarian Disaster In China.1:27:51 - How Much Is Hong Kong Foreshadowing For Taiwan?1:31:51 - What Country Are You Most Bullish On?1:32:29 - What Two People Would You Witness A Conversation Between?-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Listen To This As A Podcast Instead🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/angelica-oung-china-taiwan/Angelica Oung brands herself as Taiwan's #1 neo-liberal shill.She is a Taiwanese/American and currently operating as a business and technology journalist out of Taiwan. Read her substack here and follow her on Twitter here. We covered many exciting things in this conversation, episode #35 on the 'Curious Worldview Podcast'.You can expect to learn about...The complexity of the Taiwan/China relationship.The amazing world of TCMS & Semiconductors.What a neoliberal shill is.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 - Introduction04:38 - What Is A Neo-Liberal Shill?09:48 - How Do You Fit Into Taiwan?13:48 - Key Differences Between Taiwanese & Chinese Institutions.20:52 - Expanding On Angelica's Singapore Comment.22:48 - Is It Frustrating That China Is Always Taiwan's #1 Variable. 32:16 - How Ominous Is The Threat Of China?35:50 - How Has Taiwan Changed Over The Years?38:41 - Speaking About The Semiconductor Market?49:23 - Trade Between Taiwan & China.58:38 - How Strong Do You Feel The Military Threat In China?1:03:18 - On China Destroying Their International Reputation.1:08:08 - We Must Speak Again.1:08:58 - What Is It Like Operating As A Journalist In Taiwan?-----Links To Angelica's Work HereSubstack Twitter -----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Listen To This As A Podcast Instead🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/stephen-hicks-nietzsche-part-one/Friedrich Nietzsche is one of the greatest and sharpest philosophers of all time. Nietzsche's ideas, Nietzsche's quotes and Nietzsche's philosophy has proven to be truly Lindy as it is permeated again and again through the culture. In this podcast, I trace the timeline of Nietzsche's life while Stephen Hicks provides all the context and explanation of Nietzsche's philosophy as it develops throughout his life.Together, we traced Nietzsche's timeline up until the big inflection point, just as Nietzsche has published Thus Spoke Zarathustra. Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 - Introduction.03:00 - The Early Day's For Nietzsche.05:00 - Explaining The Context Of The 19th Century.15:38 - Back To The Timeline & The Influence Of Schopenhauer.21:58 - Back To The Timeline & Introducing The Birth Of Tragedy.33:14 - Nietzsche As A Vagabond & His Time As An Academic.36:40 - Brief Commentary On Nietzsche's Character.38:50 - Switzerland & Embracing Suffering.48:00 - Thus Spoke Zarathustra.53:00 - How The Ubermensch Is Misrepresented. -----Links To Stephen Hicks WorkNietzsche & The Nazi's Audiobook Stephen Hicks Website & BooksOpen College Podcast-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Visit The Website Where This Is Published🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/mike-salbro-aboriginal-in-sweden/Big Mike Salbro is one of the last people forcibly taken from their mother’s arms as a member of the stolen generation.Mike’s story is full of twists, turns, tragedies and inspiration. He was adopted at just a few months old from a lovely Swedish woman and shortly after moved to Stockholm. Mike, alongside his brother (also Aboriginal and adopted in Brisbane) then grew up in Sweden coming through Swedish schools and the entire Swedish system.Mike has now returned to Australia. Brisbane specifically and now works as a social worker after going through his journey in the social system supporting young indigenous people of Australia.This chat meant a lot to me. Big Mike is a legend. I hope you enjoy it the same. Spread it far and wide and leave positive reviews.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 – Introduction01:35 – Mike’s Speaking Swedish04:40 – Mike’s Journey Begins07:59 – Mike’s Birth – The Last Of The Stolen Generation15:05 – Mike Being Taken From His Mother25:59 – Adoption & Life In The Foster Home29:54 – Mike’s Swedish Mother37:35 – Mike’s Swedish Childhood41:55 – Horrible Anecdote About Macquarie46:35 – On Being The Only Black Boy Around53:00 – When Big Mike Found Out He Was Aboriginal1:01:35 – Mike’s Troubles With Alcohol & The Law1:06:35 – Mike Returning To Australia1:16:35 – On Mike Meeting His Birth Mother1:19:35 – Mike Returning To Sherberg1:29:35 – Mike Ask’s Me What I Am Doing In Sweden1:32:55 – What Big Mike Is Up To Now1:48:15 – What Do You Miss Most From Sweden?1:50:15 – What Is Something Sweden Can Use From Australia & Vice Versa?-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Listen To This Interview As A Podcast Instead🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/interview-special-economic-zones/Both Preston & Aleksa work for the Special Economic Zone consultancy firm, The Adrianople Group, of which Preston is a co-founder. We covered so much in this chat – most notably, what are special economic zones? I wrote an article explaining, in brief, an introduction to these phenomena of globalisation and multinational trade, but it is in this conversation I had with Preston & Aleksa that the true depth of Special Economic Zones starts to be realised.Over 60% of the world's trade runs through a Special Economic Zone and these are spaces whose regulations fall outside of the state's regulations within the country they are housed. So you can immediately see a story of tax evasion and exploitation. But this is to quick and un-nuanced a look at things, it turns out Special Economic Zones (like many things) are subject to both the good and the bad, and things of such complexity are worth thinking about.My favourite part of the chart was all of it! But that doesn’t help you point out highlights. So in short I would say the following three subjects make up the best parts of the conversation.The Philosophy Of Special Economic Zones China & It’s History With Special Economic Zones Defining Special Economic Zones Through Real-Life Examples Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 – Introduction08:11 – Defining & Understanding Special Economic Zones (SEZ)14:15 – Examples Of Special Economic Zones.27:30 – If It Can Work In An SEZ, Why Can’t It Work Nation Wide?38:00 – Explaining What Alex & Preston Do With SEZ’s.43:45 – A Terrific Example For How An SEZ Might Come Into Business.46:50 – The Fascinating History Of SEZ’s In China.55:26 – Explaining China’s Middle Income Trap.57:53 – A Fascinating Explanation Of Chinese Communism – The Mandate Of Heaven.1:00:35 – China’s Belt & Road Initiative Wrapped Into SEZ’s.1:13:53 – An Explanation Of Debt Trap Diplomacy.1:16:50 – Specific SEZ Chat On China’s BRI.1:24:41 – The Good & The Bad Matrix For Special Economic Zones.1:29:49 – Onto The Philosophy Of SEZ’s1:47:50 – What Country Are You Most Bullish On Looking Into The Future?-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Listen To This Interview As A Podcast Instead🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/tim-marshall-power-of-geography/Tim Marshall returns to the podcast!To continue along with the international theme and enormous popularity of ‘Prisoners Of Geography‘, Tim Marshall recently published the natural follow-on to this wonderfully geopolitical lens through which to measure the world… ‘The Power Of Geography‘.It is the themes within this freshly minted book those which Tim and I discuss in this interview. Tim comments on everything from Australia to China to the UK to MBS to Saudi Arabia and even to space. Tim even comments on an accusation often made against him that he is taking a geographical determinist’s view of the world – making for a very interesting consideration for what are the actual building blocks of the world we currently inhabit.Tim doesn’t disappoint with his broad geopolitical erudition.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 – Introduction06:54 – Donald Bradman (Greatest Cricketer Of All Time)10:43 – UK & Australia Pissing Off Their Main Trading Partners14:24 – On Geographical Determinism21:44 – The Time I Tried Exporting Kangaroo Meat To China23:56 – Ethiopia & Egypt – The Ultimate Example Of The Power Of Geography33:17 – MBS – Mohammad Bin Salman – A Figure For Good?44:03 – Tim Marshall On Space – The Expanding Frontier53:20 – My Ruminations On The Power Of Geography-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Listen To This Interview As A Podcast Instead🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/david-roberts-volts-interview/David Roberts is, among many other interesting things, THE energy writer on substack @ volts.He wrote a terrific article a while back on the Vox publication documenting Geothermal Energy. As you know – Geothermal Energy – is very close to my heart and in addition to my article ‘The Promise Of Geothermal Energy‘ this chat with David works to support my understanding of the real potential this clean energy proposes.David now writes on substack under volts.wtf – The Volts Substack – and this is the place to read about clean energy online. The depth is fantastic and the breadth of understanding is impressive.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----00:00 – Introduction01:38 – A Bit About Dave05:48 – The Link Between Philosophy & Climate Change08:08 – David’s Problem With Academic Philosophy12:08 – David’s Philosophical Worldview19:38 – What Technologies & Innovations Are You Most Excited In The Public Sector?28:36 – Everything Geothermal47:29 – Country You Are Most Bullish On.48:52 – Witness A Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.53:00 – David’s 10 Year Political Forecast.-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Listen To This Interview As A Podcast Instead🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/thomas-kanze-interview/Thomas Kanze is the CEO and Founder of Nomadific. One of the worlds most informative and helpful websites for digital nomads everywhere.He, himself is a digital nomad and has had an extensive experience living throughout many in the world. He currently lives in Puerto Viejo – Costa Rica with his wife and children and has created a co-working space in this otherwise untapped slice of the Central American jungle. His hope is to make Puerto Viejo a hub for digital nomads.Thomas and I spoke about many things but most interestingly I believe was the insights Thomas had into the trends of the Digital Nomadic movement. How Covid accelerated, how people are making money, where people are going and more inquisition along these lines.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----Time Stamps For Interview With Thomas Kanze Of Nomadific00:00 – Introduction02:44 – How Did Your Upbringing Inform Your Worldview?05:12 – Getting Ripped Off By Internet Guru’s.07:00 – The Romanticisation Of The Digital Nomad Lifestyle.13:47 – My Opinion On The Opportunities For Making Money Online.18:02 – Global Digital Nomad Statistics & Trends31:17 – How Much Are Digital Nomads Earning?35:34 – Taiwan As The Ultimate Destination For The Digital Nomad?40:03 – Would I Go To China?47:52 – What Thomas See’s As The Biggest Opportunity Right Now In The Digital Nomad Space.50:16 – What Country Are You Most Bullish On Looking Into The Future?56:23 – Conversation Between Any Two People Of History + (About Thomas With The Bad Audio)-----Links To Thomas KanzeNomadificThomas Kanze-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Article Of The Interview With Chris Lovett 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/chris-lovett-interview/Chris Lovett is the author of the wonderfully written and freshly printed book - 'The Discovery Of Less'.Chris joined me on 'A Curious Worldview' for an interview about the journey he went through in writing the book. It starts in London and then proceeds to tell a tale that is so relatable to so many of us. The story of getting stuck into something you didn't intend. That feeling you are not living according to your instinctual path. That feeling like you are not taking on the adventures your younger self wished your older self would be brave enough to take.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----Chris's WebsiteThe Discovery Of Less-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

The Interview With Angus Fletcher 🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/angus-fletcher-wonderworks/ Angus Fletcher joined me on 'A Curious Worldview' recently. He is, among many other things, the author of the wonderfully insightful book - Wonderworks: 25 Powerful Inventions In The History Of Literature.Angus has been involved in a 'rouge literary' group known as project narrative for some time and as consequence now and then throughout his career has been involved in the writing and editing of both popular and unpopular Hollywood scripts. Angus is a trained neuroscientist and it is from this perspective he approaches his understanding of literature. What Angus has done is uncover inventions of literature that until now have only been understood on an instinctual level. Angus has measured what certain styles and techniques of literature do to the brain. How empathy is trained through literature. Why apologies are effective. Things along these lines. It's brilliant.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----Link To Wonderworks - https://www.amazon.com/Wonderworks-Powerful-Inventions-History-Literature/dp/1982135972-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

The Interview With Chris Williamson🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/chris-williamson-interview/ Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, one of Europe's and quite frankly - the worlds - fastest growing and most exciting podcasts for the inquisitive mind.Chris has created something, in Modern Wisdom, that I quietly emulate and admire from afar. The prospect of getting the opportunity to speak with whoever you want around the world who interests you most is the absolute final motivation for why I started this podcast. Chris recently had on JBP Jordan Peterson, which marked for him this high watermark and realisation of this absolute motivation. We spoke about much. Stereotypes, being pigeonholed, stifling ones potential, imposter syndrome and not enough about cricket. Subscribe to the podcast fellas! I hope you enjoy Chris Williamson. Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe​-----Links To Chris Williamson OnlineChris's WebsiteChris's Youtube ChannelChris's Twitter-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Article On The Interview With Rudyard Lynch🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/interview-whatifalthist-rudyard-lynch/Whatifalthist - Rudyard Lynch - Youtube's Biggest Geopolitics & Alt History Channel - An Interview With The Creator Of Whatifalthist About Youtube, Geopolitics, History & More!Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe​-----Link To Rudyard's Channel - Whatifalthist Whatifalthist-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Article On The Interview With James Robinson🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/james-robinson-interview/James Robinson is a British economist and political scientist. He studies what makes countries different by focusing on the underlying economic and political institutions that lead some to prosperity and others to conflict. He most famously co-authored the international best selling book, Why Nations Fail.He has conducted research in many countries around the world including Botswana, Chile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, the Philippines, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Colombia and I am sure many more as well.The coolest and most insightful takeaway from 'Why Nations Fail' is the long explanation that distinguishes between inclusive and extractive institutions. This dynamic explains ultimately 'Why Nations Fail' and Why Nations Succeed. The book is strongly endorsed by Jared Diamond - which was the initial reason why I picked it up, but once you get into it it is the historical anecdotes that keep you around.I could have spoken to James for hours, for me the most fascinating topic is how and why nations differ - so you can imagine, this chat meant specifically a lot to me.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe​-----Link's To Books & Articles Mentioned Why Nations Fail Africa's Latent Assets-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Article For This Podcast: https://atlasgeographica.com/ghaidaa-hetou/Ghaidaa Hetou Ph.D. is the founder of iStrategic. Dr. Hetou guides the development and oversees the operational efficiency of iStrategic. She is a consultant and advisor on Middle East and North Africa affairs, specializing in political risk analysis, foreign policy, political economy, geopolitics, and business strategies. Dr. Hetou also writes a weekly Op-Ed in Forbes Middle East.I was fascinated by the depth of her insights and could have spoken with her for hours on this topic. For me the most exciting moment of the podcast comes towards the end with the discussion of China's Belt & Road Initiative. Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----Links To Ghaidaa's Work.Ghaidaa Is The Founder & CEO Of iStrategic, A Political Risk firm of the MENA region.-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Article For This Podcast: https://atlasgeographica.com/dan-mcdougall-interview/Dan McDougall is a Film Director, Writer and British Foreign Correspondent of the Year - the UK equivalent of a Pulitzer Prize, an award for which he has been nominated for three times. To date, Dan has won four Amnesty International Awards for Human Rights Reporting. Dan has done all this alongside an extraordinary but also harrowing career of writing and reporting from all corners of our wonderful globe. The issues he covered were as diverse as child rape in South Africa, LGBT persecution in Syria, the plight of Europe’s Roma population, Zimbabwe’s deadly trade in Blood Diamonds, African migration across the Med into Europe, the uncovering illegal sweatshops in India, the opium trade in Afghanistan, sexual violence in Congo, child labour in the cotton fields of the Nile Valley, and much, much more.Dan is a charming Scotsman, a Glaswegian to be precise, and is truly one of the great international journalists of our lifetime. Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe-----Links To Dan's Work.Miran MediaDan's Guardian ProfileDan's work and collectively his many stories is distributed across many different publications.-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Article On This Podcast - https://atlasgeographica.com/eco-curious-conversations/I was recently joined in discussion by an old friend of mine in Katherine Kearney alongside her partner in podcasting crime, Sarah Monroy. Together, they host the Eco-Curious Conversations podcast.The Eco-Curious Conversations podcast explores both from a theoretical and practical perspective everything climate change and how and an individual might be able to contribute their difference to the cause.When we sat down together a couple of weeks ago, it was exactly those topics we discussed. How do you avoid nihilism in the face of climate exchange?How taxing is agriculture on the environment?And more!Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe------Listen to the Eco-Curious Podcast HERE:  Eco-Curious Conversations ------ LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Article On This Podcast - https://atlasgeographica.com/paul-dillon-cocaine-in-australia/Paul Dillon is the founder, director and head honcho at DARTA. DARTA stands for Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia. He is an expert on drug and alcohol use in Australia. I wanted to speak with Paul about cocaine in Australia. Drugs and alcohol are not something I really have any opinions on but cocaine is a whole nutha' thing. Cocaine in Australia is a trend that smacked me repeatedly back and forth in the face when I went home recently and it has since then occupied a gnawing space at the back of my mind.Paul offered a measured analysis of the state of things and our conversation made a big impression on me changing the way I think about the issue. Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe------Time Stamps00:00 - Introduction.01:15 - About DARTA & Paul Dillon.02:50 - How Covid Impacted Drug Use & Supply In Australia.12:54 - What Is The Most Consumed Drug In Australia?16:52 - Australia's Shifting Attitude Towards Cocaine.24:24 - Cocaine's Swelling Popularity Internationally.30:40 - Cocaine Is Soaked In Blood.36:35 - Let's Talk About Alcohol.39:35 - Would You Legalise Drugs?44:00 - Netherlands Have Not Legalised Marijuana. 47:15 - Australia's Culture & Drug Use.52:00 - The Alcohol-Free Beer Trend In Sweden.56:15 - What Do You Think Addiction Is?1:02:30 - A Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.------ LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run a Nassim Taleb podcast covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Article On The Interview: https://atlasgeographica.com/jack-weatherford-genghis-khan/Jack Weatherford is an American author and academic who has positioned the relevancy and importance of Genghis Khan front and centre of Western consciousness and pop culture.Jack is the recipient of the 'Order Of The Polar Star' which is Mongolia's highest national honour for foreigners. He is the author of many brilliant books, the most notable of which is half the subject of today's conversation - Genghis Khan & The Making Of The Modern World.My conversation with Jack Weatherford can be broken down into three sections.A Bit About Jack, Mongolian Culture, Economy & Politics.A Bit About Genghis Khan & How He Shaped The Modern World. A Bit About Genghis Khan & A Bit About Mongolia - How Do They Influence One Another?Ultimately I am extraordinarily humbled by this opportunity I had with Jack Weatherford. He was generous with his time and also with his candidness. He is an inspiration to me and also I imagine anyone else out there with a lofty ambition to write something that genuinely leaves its mark.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe--------Time Stamps00:00 - Introduction03:18 - Why Did You Go To Mongolia At The Collapse Of The USSR?05:32 - How Did Your Experiences Travelling The Silk Road Inform Your Understanding Of Genghis Khan?11:25 - How Do You Pronounce Genghis Khan?12:11 - How Were You Received As An American In The Former Soviet Union In The 90's?17:40 - What Else Contributed With You Falling In Love With Mongolia?23:55 - What Are Mongolian Crime Rates?26:14 - Does A Nomadic Culture Create Trust?31:00 - More On The Great Jewel Of Mongolia Being Its Culture.34:39 - Are The Mongols A Proud Culture?42:50 - How Did You Manage To Learn Mongolian?47:22 - How Do You See Mongolia Overcome Their Bad Economic Hand?54:37 - How Did They Secure The Ger?56:58 - What Does Jack Make Of China's Attempted 'Cultural Genocide' Of Mongolian Culture In Inner Mongolia?1:06:51 - A Broad Macro Take On China's Ongoing Relationship With Mongolia.1:14:33 - The Anti-Mongol Propaganda That Has Carried On Through The Centuries Since Genghis Khan - Starting With Voltaire...1:33:05 - Comparing Genghis Khan With Other 'Great Men' Of History.1:38:00 - Genghis Khan & Meritocracy.1:45:05 - How Good Where The Mongols On Horseback? How Good Of Warrios Were They?1:52:08 - Revisionist History: Did The Mongols Decimation Of 13th Century Islamic World Change The Course Of Relgious Influence In History?1:57:39 - What Cultural Themes From Genghis Khan's 13th Century Exist Through To Today's Current Day Mongolia?2:05:08 - What Is One Example Of A Good Thing The USSR Did For Mongolia?2:07:15 - More On The Cultural Themes From Genghis Khan To Today: Environmental Worship?2:16:45 - Cultural Themes Carried From Genghis To Today: An Abhorence For Speaking Of Sickness & Death.2:29:30 - Jack Weatherford's Great Analogy For Genghis Khan That Puts Into Perspective His Exceptionalism.2:37:37 - A Message Of Inspiration2:45:30 - A Reflection On Genghis Khan's Surging Popularity.2:49:40 - Jack Weatherford On The World Not Having A Vision3:04:00 - What Are You Writing Now?3:06:00 - What Country Are you Most Bullish On & What Are The Two People You Wish You Could Witness A Conversation Between?-------Links To Jack's BooksGenghis Khan & The Making Of The Modern World - amazon.com/gp/product/B000FCK206/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0Links To The Rest Of Jack's Books Found Here - https://atlasgeographica.com/jack-weatherford-genghis-khan/

Read This As An Article Instead! 🎙️-  https://atlasgeographica.com/irina-slav/Irina Slav is a freelance writer for many organisations and an expert on oil, energy, geopolitics and more.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/​​-----Time Stamps00:00 - Introduction03:05 - Do We Still Need The Oil Exploration Business?08:54 - What Are The Oil Byproducts?13:58 - Irina's Worldview34:35 - How Does The Renewable Transition Effect Geopolitics?44:36 - What Country Are You Most Bullish On?48:06 - Conversation Between Any Two People Of History.--------LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run the only Nassim Taleb podcast on the internet covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/

Vince Beiser joined me on the podcast recently. He is the author of The World In A Grain: The Story Of Sand.Sand is the most important solid substance on Earth. It is not an exaggeration to assert that without it we don't have our modern civilisation.Sand is the building block of modernity. It is the foundational input for cement, glass and even silicon, the stuff that builds our computer chips. Without sand, we cannot construct the awesome buildings that we do. We would not have the wonderful aesthetics and functionality of glass that we have. And we would, one could argue most importantly, not even be able to produce the semi-conductors which are so integral to our computers and therefore modern civilisation."Sand is to cities, what flour is to bread" Vince Beiser, author of the book - The World In A Grain: The Story Of Sand.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/​​-------00:00 - Introduction.01:20 - How A Murder Drew Vince To Write A Book About Sand.06:21 - How Sand Is The Most Important Substance On Earth.08:54 - Different Gradations Of Sand.12:06 - Does Sand Limitations Stifle The Promise Of Solar?17:01 - Explaining How Sand Mining Decimates The Environment.21:06 - Examples Of Where Sand Mining Has Caused Environmental Damage.31:05 - Vince's Experience In One Of China's Largest Ghost Cities.35:07 - How Much Sand Is There In The World?38:20 - Do You Have Any Insight Into Why Spruce Pine Are So Secretive? 40:15 - What About Sand Is Vince Most Passionate About?43:12 - A Quick Word On What The World Would Look Like If We Never Invented Concrete.48:13 - The Role Of Sand In Fracking.52:35 - The Geopolitics Of Sand In The South-China Sea.58:24 - What Country Are You Most Bullish On?59:11 - Which Two People, Dead Or Alive, Would You Like To Witness A Conversation Between?------Links To Vince Beiser's WorkVince Beiser Website - vincebeiser.com The World In A Grain: The Story Of Sand & How It Transformed Civilisation - https://www.amazon.com/World-Grain-Story-Transformed-Civilization/dp/0399576428-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run the only Nassim Taleb podcast on the internet covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.com/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/​

Tom Raftery is the Global VP, Futurist, and Innovation Evangelist for SAP, an inspirational keynote speaker and global influencer on how digitization and innovation are creatively disrupting our world.I first heard Tom feature on Smarter Markets with Erik Townsend and was blown away by his optimistic worldview. True to his Irish roots, he communicated a narrative with charisma that is so often bumbled and fluffed around by his scientific comrades.Renewable energy has a lot of bad PR working against it. There is certainly merit to being sceptical in the face of change, but since we know that our current energy consumption is destroying the planet why is the green message so hard to swallow?Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/​-------00:00 - What Is A Futurist?03:20 - Information Consumption05:16 - Tom's Renewable Energy Worldview22:30 - If Renewables Are Already More Efficient, Why Are They Not Cheaper?33:54 - What Do You Estimate Is Most Unlikely To Transpire According To Your Worldview?39:20 - What Is The Most Exciting Innovation You See?44:07 - What Country Are You Most Bullish On?------Links To Tom Raftery's WorkTom Raftery Website - https://tomraftery.com/Climate 21 - https://tomraftery.com/podcasts/Digital Supply Chain Podcast - https://tomraftery.com/podcasts/-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run the only Nassim Taleb podcast on the internet covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here -https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.comThe Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.comAlso - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/

James has returned!James P Dowling third go around we spoke exclusively about the Internet Guru, the Fallacy of Self Help and some of the interesting tangents this line of questioning takes one down. Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/-------00:00 - Market Forces V. Peer-Reviewed09:50 - Instincts Mate17:20 - They're Not All Bad24.10 - Is James P Dowling A Guru?30:40 - How Do You Manage The Critics?39:37 - Superficial Behaviour Changes Are Not The Answer44:05 - Personal Myth Guide52:50 - James Meta Public Development54:00 - Track Your Guru Worship Over Time58:53 - Nature V. Nurture1:07:00 - Joseph Campbell Closing Statement------Links To Jung To Live ByYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxP4O0AtAXDVMaqcqCVkGQWebsite - https://www.jungtoliveby.com/-----LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run the only Nassim Taleb podcast on the internet covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here -https://atlasgeographica.com/category/the-incerto-podcast/The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://atlasgeographica.com/category/the-geopolitics-power-podcast/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/

Noel Bagwell is a man of many hats. He is the president of ExecutiveLP and the host of the Profit From Legal Podcast.This podcast was a touch different to the usual, where instead of a free-wheeling discussion about Noel and his interests I instead ask him 4 very targeted and specific questions. I am really happy with how the episode turned out and hope you enjoy it as well.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run the only Nassim Taleb podcast on the internet covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here -https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast....​The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.bu...​Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/

Tim Marshall is the author of many books and many articles. He spent almost 30 years as a foreign journalist including holding the post as the diplomatic and foreign affairs editor for Sky News.He is the author of the international bestseller 'Prisoners Of Geography' which is the subject of the conversation we had on the podcast. Tim is a fascinating bloke with endless insight into the happenings around the world. The conversation was wide-ranging including all the following topics.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/-----00:00 - Introduction02:50 - Did You Romanticise The Foreign Journalist When You Were A Boy?06:07 - Getting Into Foreign Journalism Back In The Day09:19 - What Are The Downsides To Foreign Journalism?15:39 - Explaining The Wonderful Complexity Of The Arctic.29:12 - What Would Your Australian Chapter Say?39:05 - Discussing Taiwan & Therefore Inevitably, China...44:23 - The Changing China Narrative.57:08 - What Two People Would You Witness A Conversation Between Dead Or Alive?57:56 - What Country Are You Most Bullish On?-----ACCESS TIM'S WORK -- Special Link To New Book (GO IN THE RUNNING FOR 1,300P GLOBE) https://www.waterstones.com/win/the-power-of-geography-prize-draw- Tim's Website http://www.thewhatandthewhy.com/- Access Tim's Books, Articles & Podcast through his website in the link above.LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run the only Nassim Taleb podcast on the internet covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here -https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast....​The Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.bu...​Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/

Vestergaard is the most amazing company you've never heard of.Vestergaard.comMichael Joos is the CEO of Vestergaard which is one of the worlds most important and innovative companies. Our conversation was wide-ranging but yielded three distinct chapters.A Brief History Of VestergaardVestergaard & Conscious CapitalismFuture Opportunities For VestergaardJump In On My Newsletter 📋 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/------00:00 - Introduction.02:13 - Vestergaard Impact.12:15 - 800,000,000 Malaria Nets.13:53 - Vestergaard Pivoting From Clothes To Malaria.23:13 - How Does Vestergaard Generate Revenue?30:22 - Is Vestergaard A Conscious Capitalism Company?43:02 - Huge Opportunities In Africa.46:09 - 5 Factors For Agricultural Success.51:06 - Protectionist Subsidies Killing African Demand.54:00 - Financing For Future Vestergaard Projects.56:20 - Complexities Of African Geography & Specific Countries.1:02:00 - Back To The Food Trading Platform.1:06:55 - Does Foreign Aid Cause More Harm Than Good? 1:10:30 - Back To Geographical Complexities In Africa  1:14:30 - Are There Any Other Big Opportunities In Your Purview? 1:18:25 - Greenwashing & Dishonest Supply Chains + Is Fair Trade Good?1:24:45 - Explain The Vestergaard Digital Health Venture? 1:32:27 - Appreciation.1:32:58 - Would You Eliminate The Mosquito?1:34:39 - Any Two People You Could Witness A Conversation Between?------LEAVE YOUR ENERGY IN THE ALGORITHM - 5 STARS & SUBSCRIBE!Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run the only Nassim Taleb podcast on the internet covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here -https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.comThe Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/

This episode is an interview with Colin Wright of many fames including serial author, speaker and creative producer.We spoke about highlights from his travels, the upsides and downsides of the digital nomad surge, we touched on minimalism and then ended the chat with a bit of geopolitics.Colin Wright is the author of dozens of books and all of his work is found here at Colin.ioJump In On My Newsletter 📋 Only Good Shit 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/---------00:00 - Introduction02:37 - Hello Colin!03:41 - Travel That Changed You The Most - Calcutta16:30 - Making Money Online In The Early Days19:38 - Let's Talk About Digital Nomads23:33 - Downsides To The Digital Nomadic Lifestyle32:00 - Big Changes To Digital Nomads Last 10-15 Years41:00 - What Are Great Unknown Digital Nomad Destinations?47:30 - A Transition Into Minimalism54:57 - The Taiwan Question? 58:39 - If You Could Witness A Conversation Between Any 2 People Of History1:01:27 - What Country Are You Most Bullish On? + Geopolitics Of The Arctic---------Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run the only Nassim Taleb podcast on the internet covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here -https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.comThe Geopolitics & Power Podcast - This is my brand new podcast where we will cover everything from giant infrastructure projects, to natural resources, to other interesting stuff!Check it out - https://geopoloticsandpowerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Also - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/

Alex Marcon returns after his earlier interview (2020) explaining his Covid-19 portfolio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkzL9BxQ9sI🎙️ Listen to this on youtube as well: https://youtu.be/RzQ6MOoor6gAlex has some really interesting insights into just what the hell is going on at the moment. He does not get too distracted by the news and is rather just compounding his knowledge and money every day in the financial markets.Alex has some great thoughts about China and also helps me understand better what infinite stimulus means for USA, the world and how it will cause the gradual but nonetheless inevitable shift of geopolitical power. Twitter @alexmarcon9Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 Only Good Shit 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/---------00:00 - Introduction04:26 - China!11:39 - Chinese Malinvestment17:48 - Corrupt Accounting30:36 - US Funds Military Through Debt34:36 - Shifting Geopolitical Power40:56 - Did Covid-19 Help Or Hinder China?50:51 - China/Nicaraguan Canal58:38 - Australia & China1:03:45 - Infinite Stimulus---------Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run the only Nassim Taleb podcast on the internet covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here -https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.comAlso - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/

James P Dowling is back!He is the co-creator of all the wonderful Jungian content over at Jung To Live By. James and I spoke exclusively about both complexes and the shadow in this conversation. He is as erudite as ever and we really could have gone on longer.Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 Only Good Shit 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/Like & subscribe to the channel mates - ALSO - check out James's work  :)Jung To Live By: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxP4O0AtAXDVMaqcqCVkGQPersonal Myth Guide: https://gumroad.com/l/jtlb1The Shadow Integration Manual: https://www.jungtoliveby.com/--------02:13 - What Is A Complex?09:38 - The Difference Between A Good & Bad Complex?11:58 - Shyness Is A Complex.17:48 - Dealing With Your Anxieties & Complexes.22:28 - Mother & Father Complexes.30:58 - On JBP 12 More Rules.34:48 - On Killing The Father.39:48 - DIY Psychological Work.55:56 - Let's Talk About The Shadow!1:05:43 - Dangers Of The Shadow.1:13:58 - Shadow Projection.1:18:48 - Identifying Your Own Projections.-------Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run the only Nassim Taleb podcast on the internet covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.comAlso - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/

Nima Koucheki was one of the first guys making it big in poker in the online scene back in 2000. Nima travelled the world with his friends (some of the biggest names in poker at the time) to Vegas, Amsterdam and more to play poker and play crazy and wild side games betting. Jump In On My Newsletter 📋 Only Good Shit 🔑 - https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/----------00:00 - Introduction.01:18 - How It All Started.05:30 - How'd You Get Involved.08:40 - Absurd Side Bets.16:00 - Fear Of Committing Money.18:02 - Bent - Famous Pro.21:55 - What It Takes To Be Massive.24:20 - How Poker Has Changed.32:40 - Stu Ungar Collapsed Septum.40:00 - Gus Hansen.52:00 - Sports Betting.1:01:30 - How Poker Tracker Ruined Online Poker.1:04:14 - Winning Big.1:11:00 - Nima's Father.1:13:13 - The Terrorist.----------Are you into Nassim Taleb? I run the only Nassim Taleb podcast on the internet covering all the wonderful ideas found in the 5 part Incerto series.View here - https://theincertonassimtalebpodcast.buzzsprout.comAlso - I am writing a lot online, so visit the website and let me know what you think! - https://atlasgeographica.com/

Alex Hickman is the man behind everything Project Sovereign. We speak about suicide, taking responsibility, ayahuasca, antidepressants, woowoo, religion, gurus, Taleb and more!He is a fascinating bloke with such a curious worldview. He was generous enough to give me a couple hours of his time, like subscribe 5 starts to the podcast!----------Links To Alex's Work  🌍 https://www.alexhickman.co.uk🎙 Interviews: https://alexhickman.co.uk/category/in...🛑 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQGQ...----------Links To My Work🌍 https://atlasgeographica.com/🗒️ Newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/🎙️ Nassim Taleb & Incerto Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast...

Victor Lu is another overachiever coming onto the show.He is writing algorithms for the financial markets, into generalism, self-developmental so much more. Victor was in New York, I was in Stockholm. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, 5 STARS!!Kevin Blog - https://victorwlu.com/Timestamps.00:00 - Introduction02:38 - Why New York?03:38 - Difference Between US & France?05:18 - What Type Of Machine Learning Are You Working On?09:04 - What Is Fixed Income?09:50 - Jargon In Finance.10:50 - Nassim Taleb15:00 - Decision Tree & Serendipity.19:32 - Leaving Tech Out Of Your Life.22:42 - You Are A Dichotomy Of A Person.24:30 - Our Disagreement About Steve Jobs.27:55 - Generalist V. Specialist.36:20 - Ultralearning.42:50 - Learning In The Wild.43:56 - How Is Your Mandarin & What Do You Think About China?48:52 - My Take On The Chinese Economy After Covid.51:05 - My Prediction On Taiwan.52:25 - Victor On Self Development.54:50 - Tall Poppy Syndrome.57:40 - The Secret Of Happiness.1:01:20 - Do You Invest?1:02:45 - Michael Burry Predictions.1:07:05 - Us Talking About Gurus.1:15:20 - The Beauty Of Audio.1:17:35 - Nueralink & Inequity.1:20:15 - Military & Monarchic Rule & Nietzsche.1:28:40 - What Two People In History Would You Have Most Liked To Witness A Conversation?AND finally.... join thousands of over people and sign up to my monthly newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/NOW pump your juice into the algorithm and leave a review for this podcast! 5 stars and a comment would be magnificent :) Thanks for listening mate :)Reach out on Twitter @faulkos or via my blog atlasgeographica.com

Ludvig Sunstrom is the co-host of Sweden's biggest business podcast, author of Breaking Out Of Homeostasis and widely read erudite on a whole manner of topics. We sat down together in Stockholm recently for this chat. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, 5 STARS!!Ludvig Blog - Start Gaining MomentumAND finally.... join thousands of over people and sign up to my monthly newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/NOW pump your juice into the algorithm and leave a review for this podcast! 5 stars and a comment would be magnificent :) Thanks for listening mate :)Reach out on Twitter @faulkos or via my blog atlasgeographica.com

James P Dowling is the co-creator of all the wonderful Jungian content over at Jung To Live By. He is and has done many things and is currently journeying down the path of the Depth Psychologist. Jung To Live By - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxP4O0AtAXDVMaqcqCVkGQAND finally.... join thousands of over people and sign up to my monthly newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/NOW pump your juice into the algorithm and leave a review for this podcast! 5 stars and a comment would be magnificent :) Thanks for listening mate :)Reach out on Twitter @faulkos or via my blog atlasgeographica.com

Stephen Hicks is a professor of philosophy at Rockford University, author of many books and overall exceptionally deep thinking, kind and erudite man.His book, Explaining Postmodernism (https://amzn.to/2Gt7dHD) has gained in relevance over the last few years, Hicks was quite early in predicting the social significance Postmodernism would have upon the world.Plus, Hicks is an expert on Nietzsche and his book 'Nietzsche and the Nazis' (https://amzn.to/3ik6CFF) does a terrific job at analysing that fascinating time stamp of history. AND finally.... join thousands of over people and sign up to my monthly newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/NOW pump your juice into the algorithm and leave a review for this podcast! 5 stars and a comment would be magnificent :) Thanks for listening mate :)Reach out on Twitter @faulkos or via my blog atlasgeographica.com

Davis Cutter works at the top of one of the most influential companies within Tourism. This is one of the first interviews I ever recorded, so please forgive the early audio and stay around for the value Davis brings forth in this episode.Especially the story about being the only white man among millions on an unexpected Indian pilgrimage.His experiences professionally and personally make for some entertaining listening and valuable life lessons.Key takeaway: Davis speaking about the 'Last Lecture' and how influential that has been on his life.AND finally.... join thousands of over people and sign up to my monthly newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/NOW pump your juice into the algorithm and leave a review for this podcast! 5 stars and a comment would be magnificent :) Thanks for listening mate :)Reach out on Twitter @faulkos or via my blog atlasgeographica.com

Jono Tan has lived all over the world. Grew up in Oman and now lives in Sydney. He operates one of the most wholesome Instagram accounts in the world and is on track for legacy content creation.Jono recently fought and defeated the powerful grip of death in the craziest surfing accident you will ever hear.This interview touches upon.- The importance of diverse experiences.- The importance of struggle.- Seeking your individuality.AND finally.... join thousands of over people and sign up to my monthly newsletter 'A Curious Worldview' https://atlasgeographica.com/subscribe/NOW pump your juice into the algorithm and leave a review for this podcast! 5 stars and a comment would be magnificent :) Thanks for listening mate :)Reach out on Twitter @faulkos or via my blog atlasgeographica.com