David Haggith: Collapse, Global Digital Currency, & Armageddon
Aug 19, 2024
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David Haggith, an economic expert and editor-in-chief of The Daily Doom, delves into the troubling state of the economy and the looming stealth recession. He paints a picture of a neo-feudal society driven by inflation and central bank policies. The conversation touches on the potential for a global digital currency amid current crises and debates the implications of political and religious tensions, particularly in the Middle East. Haggith urges the importance of community resilience as a counter to growing social unrest.
The podcast emphasizes that current Federal Reserve policies are significantly influencing inflation, leading to a 'stealth recession' and economic downturns.
David Haggith argues that the shift towards neo-feudalism is exacerbating wealth inequality, marginalizing the middle class while benefiting the elite.
Concerns about Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) highlight the potential for increased government control over finances and personal liberties in future crises.
Deep dives
Economic Predictions and Inflation Dynamics
Predictions regarding economic trends highlight the interconnectedness of Federal Reserve policies and inflation. The speaker emphasizes the predictability of certain economic outcomes based on Federal Reserve actions, claiming that many underestimated persistent inflation trends. He argues that underlying inflation pressures, particularly in housing and producer prices, will cause further price increases in the future. The speaker also suggests that the economy is already experiencing a 'stealth recession,' where traditional metrics may not accurately reflect ongoing economic downturns influenced by poorly adjusted labor metrics.
The Erosion of the Middle Class
The podcast discusses the current economic landscape as contributing to a shrinking middle class, likening it to neo-feudalism. Inflation is viewed as a mechanism by which wealth is concentrated among the elite, further marginalizing those in the middle class and below. The conversation suggests that government policies often benefit the top 1%, while the broader population barely maintains their economic status. This inequality continues to exacerbate societal divides, with access to affordable housing becoming increasingly out of reach for many.
The Dollar's Global Standing
The conversation addresses the stability of the U.S. dollar against claims of an impending collapse due to de-dollarization. Despite challenges from inflation and global geopolitical tensions, the dollar remains the dominant currency in international trade, with growing but limited competition from other currencies. The speaker contends that while de-dollarization is a trend, major economies are not yet prepared to replace the dollar as the global reserve currency. He also indicates that changes in the dollar's status may occur amid broader economic turmoil rather than as a result of direct competition with other currencies.
Technological Totalitarianism and CBDCs
The potential shift towards Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) is positioned as a gateway to increased governmental control over individual finances and freedoms. The conversation highlights concerns about emerging technologies enabling totalitarian practices, where citizens may face social credit systems that could restrict their financial transactions based on compliance with government narratives. The discussion touches on historical parallels, suggesting a rapid acceptance of extreme control measures during crises, like the COVID pandemic. It reflects a growing apprehension regarding the erosion of personal liberties in a digitized financial landscape.
Geopolitical Tensions and Religious Zealotry
The podcast also explores the intersection of geopolitical events and religious fervor in Israel, pointing out that certain factions actively seek conflict to expedite prophecies regarding the Messiah's return. There are concerns about how this urgency for confrontation could escalate into broader conflicts involving multiple nations and groups with diverse motivations. The implications of these dynamics could lead to unforeseen consequences, affecting global stability. Ultimately, the conversation suggests that understanding these motivations is crucial in anticipating the potential for future unrest and escalation in various geopolitical hotspots.
David Haggith discusses the state of the economy, inflation, the Fed, and the stealth recession that is already underway. He agrees that the outcome is neo-feudalism and the purpose of importing so many illegal aliens is to create a permanent dystopian peasant class. David doesn't believe BRICS will supplant the dollar. Collapse might bring about a new global digital currency. We ponder life in the Algorithm Ghetto and discuss the Armageddon scenario in Israel.
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About David Haggith
David Haggith is the publisher/editor-in-chief of The Daily Doom where he writes on the economic, social and political news of our troubled times -- a non-partisan daily collection of the most consequential stories about our complex times from multiple sources around the world plus daily editorials.
*Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)
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