Hidden Forces The Hundred Year Pivot | A New Podcast Series by Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams
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Apr 14, 2025 Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams dive into the sweeping economic and geopolitical shifts many are calling a once-in-a-century transformation. They discuss the breakdown of traditional institutions and the rise of new economic blocks. The podcast emphasizes the complex dynamics of financial nihilism and the search for meaning amid societal upheaval. With an eye toward innovative investment strategies, the hosts invite listeners to engage in authentic dialogues and explore diverse perspectives to better navigate the future.
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100-Year Pivot & Meaning Crisis
- The world is currently undergoing a significant shift, impacting finance, politics, and society.
- This shift necessitates new guiding principles and sources of meaning, similar to the post-WWII era.
Historical Echoes
- Studying history reveals recurring patterns relevant to current times, like trade wars and global order breakdown.
- Neil Howe's generational cycles theory provides a rhythmic framework for understanding these historical echoes.
Rise of Nazism
- Grant Williams reflects on the rise of Nazism, initially struggling to understand it, later finding it inevitable given the context.
- He emphasizes the importance of understanding current times, as they will be studied for centuries to come.
