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How Commodities Markets Cause War & Chaos - Rupert Russell

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Navigating Freedom and Economic Turmoil

This chapter explores the speaker's transition from sociology to filmmaking, emphasizing the intricate relationship between global movements for freedom and the impact of economic conditions. It highlights how fluctuations in commodity prices, particularly food prices, correlate with social unrest and political instability across various regions, including Venezuela and movements like the Arab Spring. Through personal anecdotes and broader socio-political analysis, the chapter underscores the universal desire for rights and the complexities of navigating economic crises.

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