Modern Wisdom #407 - Jamie Metzl - China's Plan For Global Domination
Dec 6, 2021
Jamie Metzl, a futurist and geopolitical expert, shares keen insights into the escalating tensions between China and the West. He discusses China's territorial ambitions and the unsettling implications of anti-US propaganda. Metzl also critiques China’s control over narratives, as seen in the disturbing case of Peng Shuai. He highlights the challenges posed by China's global strategy and the importance of civic engagement in democracies. Finally, he predicts future relations and emphasizes the need for accountability and open dialogue about human rights.
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Lab Leak Theory
- COVID-19 may have originated from a lab leak in Wuhan.
- Circumstantial evidence points to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, and China actively obstructs investigations.
Lack of Investigation and Global Structures
- China blocked investigations into the pandemic's origins and punished countries like Australia for demanding one.
- Current international structures are insufficient for addressing global crises.
Wuhan Institute of Virology's Research
- The Wuhan Institute of Virology possessed the world's largest collection of bat coronaviruses and conducted risky research.
- New evidence links a 2012 Yunnan mine incident to COVID-like symptoms and the Wuhan lab.
