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Stephan Livera Podcast

SLP503 Things Are Breaking - Lawrence Lepard

Aug 20, 2023
Lawrence Lepard of Equity Management Associates discusses the cost of living crisis, recession fears, boomer hate, US government debt, policy and social responses, and the broken monetary system. They also touch on Bitcoin products, generational conflict, increasing debt challenges, and the potential move towards a multipolar world.
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  • The cost of living crisis, driven by irresponsible printing of fiat money, is hurting the most vulnerable and calls for systemic reform.
  • Luxury beliefs, fostered by low interest rates and manipulated credit markets, contribute to the broken monetary system and the need for reform.

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The Cost of Living Crisis and Fiat Money

The podcast discusses the cost of living crisis and its impact on younger generations. The central banks' irresponsible printing of fiat money is seen as a major factor contributing to widespread inflation and hurting the most vulnerable. The podcast suggests that we are approaching the end game of the fiat money regime, but it will take time and there will be more pain before it resolves. The current economic system is seen as broken and in need of reform.

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