The chapter examines the historical and present significance of energy in global empires, currencies, and the US involvement in the Middle East, emphasizing the critical role of securing a cheap energy source for power. It discusses the evolving relationship between energy, currencies, and reserve assets, highlighting the shift towards recognizing gold and potentially Bitcoin as better investments. The conversation also touches on the impact of technological advancements and changing dynamics in the energy market on oil prices and global power structures.
“Energy is the base layer of money” - that’s how our guest Luke Gromen puts it in today’s episode.
Luke is an Author and Investor who gives us a completely new way to look at money, through the lens of energy costs.
The essential learning of today’s show is that you can’t understand money until you understand energy markets. Apart from that Luke explains why the price of oil is about to force a monetary system change, why the 60/40 portfolio is dead and much more.
0:00 Intro 5:57 Luke’s Thesis 12:23 Energy lens 23:23 Arc of the Dollar 28:31 Why Oil? 31:31 Energy as a Denominator 38:12 Energy Price Changes 45:31 Energy Miracles 59:22 Monetary System Change 1:10:41 Capital Controls 1:18:12 Future of the US 1:24:56 How to Prepare 1:30:37 Closing & Disclaimers