Geopolitics & Empire

Amanda Wick: American Dominance & the Coming New World Financial Order

Jun 4, 2025
Amanda Wick, a former federal prosecutor with expertise in money laundering and cryptocurrency, dives into the shifting global financial landscape. She discusses the erosion of American dollar dominance and its implications for the middle class. Wick highlights the rise of authoritarian capitalism, the unique governance models of countries like China and Singapore, and the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies and CBDCs. She emphasizes the urgent need for proactive regulations and citizen engagement to navigate these changes and protect democracy.
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America's Accelerating Decline

  • America's decline is accelerating due to loss of dollar dominance and shrinking middle class.
  • Unfettered capitalism's ramifications are showing as the country struggles with its global status.
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Spectrum of American Decline

  • America's decline isn't a binary collapse but a spectrum with growing inequality.
  • Social engineering and misinformation increase polarization, risking violence without awareness.
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Tech's Unchecked Power

  • Tech companies today have influence rivaling governments, spreading misinformation and weaponizing data.
  • Financial censorship via intermediaries like PayPal can politically silence, raising concerns about fairness and due process.
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