Economic Espionage and War Crimes: How Money Wins the War | Graham Moore PT 1

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Jul 16, 2024

In this engaging conversation, Graham Moore, a New York Times-bestselling novelist and Academy Award-winning filmmaker, discusses his latest work, "The Wealth of Shadows." He explores how economic strategies were pivotal in defeating the Nazis during WWII, drawing parallels to current tactics against Russia. The duo also delves into the moral complexities of government decision-making, the implications of AI in art, and modern economic policies, raising questions about freedom, transparency, and the influence of historical context on today’s issues.

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Pre-War Economic Warfare

The US effectively defeated the Nazis before firing a shot through economic warfare.
Economists at the US Treasury recognized the Nazi economic machine's dependence on conquest.

ANECDOTE

German Circular Economy

Germany created a contained circular economy, selling war bonds to fund military expansion.
This system relied on conquest to avoid inflation and acquire resources, mirroring modern concerns.

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Modern Economic Warfare

Modern sanctions against Russia are akin to economic warfare techniques from WWII.
Both German and Russian economists anticipated these strategies, highlighting the importance of economic independence.

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Welcome to another power-packed episode of Impact Theory, I’m Tom Bilyeu!

Today I’m joined by Graham Moore, a New York Times-bestselling novelist and Academy Award-winning filmmaker who recently published the book “The Wealth of Shadows” about how economics were used to break the back of the Nazi war machine during WWII. You can get your copy of the book here: https://a.co/d/fc0oBT2

In this episode, Graham and I dive deep into how economics played a crucial role in defeating the Nazi war machine during WWII, draw fascinating parallels to today's strategies against Russia, and tackle modern issues like AI's impact on art and the morality of government decisions.

We also touch on:

- German economic revival and military expansion in the 1930s
- Modern Russian economic strategies & the preservation of economic independence
- Consequences of weaponized economic and political agendas
- Historical events and manipulation of wars post-WWII
- Importance of free speech and gun ownership
- The modern day value system and its impacts on society
- Use of AI in film and art
- Historical context & influence of WWII economic policies
- Modern-day undeclared wars and inflation concerns
- Perspectives on gun control and nuclear weapons
- Importance of public input on significant decisions

This episode promises a thought-provoking journey through history, economics, and the future of technology, touching on crucial themes like freedom, government power, and the moral implications of decision-making.

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