Modern Wisdom

#514 - Peter Zeihan - The Old World Order Is About To Collapse

Aug 18, 2022

Peter Zeihan, a geopolitical analyst and author, discusses the significant global shifts ahead. He predicts a drastic population decline in China, challenging prospects of globalization despite increased connectivity. The conversation touches on the implications of demographic changes, including food security crises due to agricultural issues in China. Zeihan also explores the evolving energy landscape and the complexities of military power dynamics in the South China Sea, urging listeners to prepare for an uncertain economic future.

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The Role of China's Demographic Collapse on Global Technology

00:51

The Delicate State of Agriculture and Global Fertilizer Supply

00:58

The Inevitable End of Globalization and Population Decline

01:22

The Importance of Energy in Globalization and Climate Change

01:16

Intro

5min

Demographic Shifts and Globalization Challenges

17min

China's Agricultural Challenges and Geopolitical Implications

4min

China's Military Might and Global Dependencies

2min

Navigating the Global Energy Landscape

21min

Demographic Shifts and Global Challenges

18min

Forecasting Economic Challenges and Geopolitical Shifts

2min

Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical analyst, author and a speaker.

The world is changing faster than ever, and a lot of the countries, dynamics, peace treaties and structures we're familiar with may be about to come to an end. Peter's job consists of him analysing data from geography, demographics, and global politics to understand economic trends and make predictions. And if his predictions are correct, the next 50 years are going to look incredibly different.

Expect to learn why China will lose half of it's population by 2050, why globalisation is coming to an end even though we're more connected than ever, why population demographics are one of the most important factors in determining the future, whether automation will help or hinder us, whether food shortages are actually something to panic about and much more...

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