Collapse '25: The Rise of Populism and the Death of the Managerial State with John Michael Greer
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The Competency Crisis: Skills and Stability
This chapter examines the competency crisis in the U.S., highlighting the shortcomings in practical skills education and its implications for critical industries. It contrasts manufacturing capabilities between the West and countries like Russia, discussing the long-term impacts of offshoring and historical complacency. The conversation also explores the fragility of global political structures and the cyclical nature of conflicts, with a focus on how crises might empower opportunistic leaders.
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