The Grant Williams Podcast

The Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 1 - Demetri Kofinas

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Apr 21, 2025
Join two insightful hosts as they explore the significant global shifts we're experiencing. Dive into topics like the breakdown of existing political frameworks and the rise of new economic paradigms. Unpack the emotional layers of financial nihilism and the importance of historical insights in understanding today's crises. They discuss the challenges of preparing future generations for a rapidly changing world and emphasize the power of collaborative dialogue. Expect a captivating journey filled with engaging conversations and thought-provoking perspectives.
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INSIGHT

The Once-in-a-Century Reordering

  • We live through a once-in-a-century reordering touching geopolitical, economic, moral, and spiritual levels.
  • There's a profound loss of meaning in financial markets and society prompting a search for new organizing principles.
INSIGHT

Fourth Turning Framework Explained

  • Neil Howe's "Fourth Turning" framework explains cyclical upheavals every 80-100 years.
  • It helps understand the historical resonance and transitions we're currently experiencing worldwide.
ANECDOTE

Understanding Historical Parallels

  • Grant Williams struggled to understand how Hitler was elected in Germany.
  • A detailed podcast about that era made him realize the coming societal collapse was almost inevitable.
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