Curious Worldview

Levison Wood, a renowned author, journalist, and former British Army officer, shares his incredible journey of adventure and storytelling. He discusses the transformative power of serendipity and the importance of stepping outside one's comfort zone. Wood reflects on the balance between adventure and family, the rise of independent content creators, and the evolution of travel shaped by technology. He also highlights how experiences like his trek along the Nile have profoundly impacted his work and perspective on exploration.

David De Jong First Appearance On The Pod - Nazi Billionaires, #127 - AppleDavid De Jong First Appearance On The Pod - Nazi Billionaires, #127 - SpotifyDavid De Jong is a Dutch historian and investigative journalist.Early in his career, he found himself in New York reporting for Bloomberg on hidden fortunes and the power of family offices all across the world - it was during this job he discovered a nondescript €18,000,000,000 German family office…David eventually pulled that thread all the way back to the upper echelons of the Nazi partyThis led him to move to Berlin and embark down a 4 year investigation into the dark and dusty vaults of Germanys corporate pst.What he uncovered was Nazi wealth that has endured to this day which has its tentacles wrapped around many companies that you and I consume or interact with on a daily basis.Today, we recorded a brief addendum to the story, David published in Vanity Fair recently a story of Kuehne + Nagel, one of the worlds largest freight forwarding companies, that is listed on the Swiss exchange, but a very German company indeed.The podcast is about the central role Kuehne + Nagel played in the Third Reich. The politics of memory in Germany and the son of Kuehne + Nagel founder, Klaus-Michael Kuehne who is germanys richest man, the largest shareholder of Kuehne + Nagel and until today, still denying the companies dark origins. Link To Nazi Billionaires BookLink To Vanity Fair Article

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribehttps://atlasgeographica.com/patrick-watts/The following is with Patrick Watts who is one hell of an interesting fella and in this podcast we discuss the various outcomes and implications of the 2024 US election contra Trump & Harris.The End Of The American Empire – UK AmazonThe End Of The American Empire – US Amazon

In this conversation with journalist Stephanie Baker, who has spent nearly three decades covering business and politics, she shares insights from her book, *Punishing Putin*. Stephanie recounts her early experiences in 90s Moscow, including a chilling encounter at a murder scene. She discusses the chaotic rise of Russian oligarchs, the complexities of sanctions post-Ukraine invasion, and how Western businesses have navigated these turbulent waters. A deep dive into capital flight and the fascinating role of crypto in hiding wealth adds further intrigue to this gripping analysis of global economic warfare.

Gareth Gore, a financial reporter and author of "Opus Dei: Unveiling the Conspiracy", uncovers the dark financial secrets of Opus Dei, a powerful Catholic organization. He explores its controversial rise and influence, linked to the collapse of Banco Popular. The discussion dives into manipulation tactics, human rights abuses, and the organization's impact on global politics. Gareth also reflects on his journey to writing the book, emphasizing the blend of serendipity and hard work, while shedding light on the urgent need for transparency and accountability.

Youtube - https://youtu.be/iCNiZfMASNs Subscribe To The Curious Worldview Newsletter----Johan Norberg is a prolific author and academic, he’s one of the most notable members of the Cato Institute and as well someone who has recently bronzed in the blinding spotlight of both Javier Milei and Elon Musk. Johan is a staunch defender of globalisation and author of‘ The Capitalist Manifesto’ which was boosted into the stratosphere earlier this year with an overwhelming endorsement by Elon Musk when he wrote that the book is an excellent explanation of why capitalism is not just successful, but morally right. 00:00 - Johan Norberg01:35 - Johan's Worldview Influences09:07 - Johan's Rand-ian Fictional Tale10:35 - Johan Know Being A Role Model To Others14:35 - The Elon Musk Effect19:05 - Serendipity24:05 - Will AI Destroy The Labour Market?41:50 - Capitalism Failure To Price In Negative Externality1:02:45 - Globalisation Homogenising Culture1:15:40 - Anxious Generation1:23:55 - Nassim Taleb Influence🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggFollow me on Instagram – @ryanfhogg

Subscribe To The Curious Worldview NewsletterCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeOffshore Finance Starter Pack 'Curious Worldview Podcast' EpisodesFollow me on Instagram – @ryanfhogg----Just how cancerous and pernicious to culture, politics and a globalised world is offshore finance and financial opacity?Few if any people in the world are better suited to answer this question than John Christensen, who co-founded the Tax Justice Network and is a prolific author, journalist and documentary producer, probably best known for producing ‘the spiders web’ which millions and millions of views later looks into the weird and devastating influence of the City Of London (of which we expand deeply in the podcast)I recorded this in person with John earlier this year and props to Jim Henry, who was an early guest on this pod who introduced us. This is by far the most in depth podcast interview John Christensen has ever participated in.This is an extensive interview which flows up the sides, but never spills out of the river which is the downstream and disastrous effects of offshore finance. There is lots of attention paid to the UK, the lawyers, tax havens, culture, real estate, kleptocrats, foreign aid and a hell of a lot more as well.🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

Subscribe To The Curious Worldview NewsletterCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeMatthew Freidman -Human TraffickingLisa Kristine - Photographing Modern SlaveryLisa Kristine Ted TalkFollow me on Instagram – @ryanfhoggOut Of The Slave Fields - Bruce Ladebu (Book)The Children's Rescue Initiative (Donate)----At this very moment there are over 40,000,000 people around the world trapped in slavery. This is a number larger than at any point before in history… and perniciously, a figure that grows everyday. Millions among them are children. And then millions of those are living in the most devastating conditions imaginable. Bruce Ladebu runs an initiative called Children's Rescue where he and his team identify and then extract those very children living in the most destitute environments.To date, the Children's Rescue initiative have rescued over 2,400 children.Share this podcast with someone. The better informed we are about this reality, at the very least, the more discerning we can be in our consumption that feeds this industry. 00:00 – The Problem Of Modern Slavery04:09 - How Bruce Got Into This Line Of Work06:12 - 40,000,000 Slaves12:40 - Slavery Growing As An Industry23:43 - How Someone Ends Up A Slave30:55 - Bruce's Team & Children's Rescue Initiative34:22 - The Extraction Process38:50 - Bruce's Trauma From Exposure To This42:35 - De-Escelate Communication With Slave Owners46:21 - Poisoned 48:25 - Camera More Powerful Than The Gun50:30 - Work At The Institutional Level53:47 - Amsterdam55:20 - How Trauma Effects Different Children1:02:15 - Slavery In The Everyday Things We Consume1:06:07 - How Well Known Is Modern Slavery?1:18:15 - The Sound Of Freedom1:10:21 - Country Bruce Wants To Add To His Operations1:11:05 - Final Words From Bruce (Affecting Starfish Metaphor)🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

In this engaging discussion, Chris Voss, former FBI chief negotiator and author of 'Never Split The Difference,' shares invaluable tactics for high-stakes negotiations. Joined by Christopher Turner, a CIA veteran, and rhetoric expert Sam Leith, they explore the vital role of emotional intelligence and open-ended questions in effective communication. They delve into the fine line between manipulation and persuasion, the influence of serendipity on success, and how genuine dialogue fosters respect, even in challenging conversations.

Rory Sutherland, an influential advertising executive and founder of Ogilvy's behavioral science team, returns to share his insights on creativity and consumer behavior. He discusses the interplay between literature and advertising, reflecting on Salman Rushdie's career. Rory delves into modern communication's evolution and the challenges of behavioral change, especially in smoking alternatives and energy consumption. He also explores how memetic desire influences purchasing decisions, revealing the paradox of consumerism and the irrationality behind our spending habits.