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Nothing Can Stop This Train: Our Financial Predicament From a Systems Perspective with Lyn Alden

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

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The Interplay of Debt and Economics

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between finance, energy, and systemic engineering, using cultural metaphors to explain U.S. fiscal deficits. It analyzes the shift from private to public sector debt, the implications of fiscal dominance in an uncertain financial landscape, and parallels with historical economic crises. The discussion integrates various economic theories while reflecting on the evolution of monetary systems and the cycles of debt that shape contemporary financial dynamics.

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