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The Decline of the US Empire? with Jay Martin (WiM403)

The "What is Money?" Show

CHAPTER

The Rise and Fall of Empires and the Current State of the American Empire

In this chapter, the speaker discusses the rise and fall of empires throughout history and draws parallels to the current state of the American empire. They talk about how wealth and productivity lead to decadence and debt, which ultimately results in decline. They also explore the patterns of internal conflict and civil unrest that often arise in declining empires.

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