The "What is Money?" Show The COVID Meta-Fraud with Ed Dowd (WiM277)
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Feb 23, 2023 Edward Dowd discusses the pandemic, financial incentives, and his research into sudden deaths and disability. The conversation ranges from past financial bubbles and a looming economic downturn to central bank digital currencies, healthcare strains, and gold. Dowd also explores building alternative systems and finding community amid uncertainty.
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Debt Cycles Fuel Geopolitical Conflict
- Debt-based fiat systems create recurring war cycles as governments deflect domestic pain.
- Leaders may manufacture or exploit external boogeymen to shift blame during debt crises.
Why The Dollar 'Fails Up'
- The dollar often 'fails up': it strengthens during global distress despite long-term debasement.
- Global dollar-denominated debt creates demand for dollars when economies slow, pushing the dollar higher.
Hold Cash And Diversify Assets
- Keep some cash to buy cheaper assets during panic moments when markets collapse.
- Diversify into physical gold, Bitcoin, and nontraditional assets rather than only stocks and bonds.