Coffee and a Mike Dave Collum and James Howard Kunstler #1033
Jan 8, 2025
Dave Collum, a Cornell University organic chemistry professor, joins James Howard Kunstler, a writer and podcast host known for his social commentary. They dive into Trump’s polarizing comments on foreign policy and explore the alarming decline in birth rates. The duo critiques the financial system, likening it to a Ponzi scheme, while discussing the implications of private equity and digital currencies like Bitcoin. They also reflect on urban development's challenges and society's growing reliance on pharmaceuticals, all while navigating the complex landscape of modern politics.
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Trump's Imperial Fantasies
- Trump's imperial fantasies include annexing Canada and Greenland.
- These fantasies may be resource grabs or a negotiation tactic.
Resource Grab for EV Revolution
- Whitney Webb suggests Trump and Musk's interest in Greenland and Canada is for vast mineral deposits.
- These minerals are essential for the energy and EV revolution, benefiting billionaires like Musk and Bezos.
Walkable Communities over EVs
- The battered middle class can't afford new cars, hindering the EV revolution.
- Kunstler advocates for walkable communities and reforming suburban sprawl.
