Curious Worldview

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribehttps://atlasgeographica.com/jon-lee-anderson/#169 - I once responded to a question in a grant application that the people I admired most were great adventurers, great writers and great journalists… the kicker naturally being, that the best was a combination of all three!Well, in Jon Lee Anderson we have an exemplar for all three of those labels.Listens past 10 minutes and you will see the adventurer, listen to the details of how he put together Che’s biography and you will understand the journalist but then to top it all off, read anything Jon Lee’s written and you will understand the great writer. This was a mighty moment for the podcast. I managed to hide my nerves behind a facade of professionalism… but Jon and I ended up spending more than 4 hours together as we inhabited a closed, cold, empty drinkers club on a January London morning. Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker Staff WriterChe: A Revolutionary Life00:00 – Who Is Jon Lee Anderson02:20 – On The Same Stage Julian Assange Launched Wikileaks.05:50 – 13 Year Old Runaway Vagabond In East Africa.22:15 – Is Risk Necessary For It To Be An Adventure?26:03 – Discovering A Part Of The World For The First Time.32:44 – Serendipity & Jon Lee On Religion & Evil.40:20 – First Bi-Line At The Lima Times.47:37 – Jon Lee Reflects On His Upbringing & How He Thinks About Being A Father.53:54 – Che Guevara.1:24:00 – There’s No More Revolutionaries, Only Narcos…1:32:45 – Haiti.1:35:48 – What Does Jon Lee Admire Most & Least About Che Guevara?1:45:48 – What Doors Do The New Yorker Open?1:46:47 – Christopher Hitchens.1:51:50 – Next Generation Of Journalists & Media Landscape They Inherit.1:58:07 – Jon Lee Anderson Autobiography.2:00:24 – Country Jon Lee Is Bullish On.Curious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeJournalist Starter Pack – All Journalists Who Have Appeared On The PodcastExplorers Starter Pack – All Explorers Who Have Appeared On The PodcastDavid Grann – Lost City Of Z, New YorkerInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribehttps://atlasgeographica.com/patrick-watts/#168 - The following is with Patrick Watts who is one hell of an interesting fella, this was a really fun episode to record!The podcast is about the themes from his debut book, The End Of The American Empire. The End Of The American Empire – UK AmazonThe End Of The American Empire – US AmazonIt’s just come out in US and UK markets, so don’t hesitate a second to go and get it. Amazon link is in the description… this is a self published book from Patrick, so my hope is that the curious worldview audience will really make a difference in moving the needle here.00:00 – Who Is Patrick Watts01:23 – US Politics (Biden, Culture & Trump)11:23 – Theory Of Rhetoric13:49 – Patrick Watts… Self Confessed Americanophile17:54 – Distinction Between An Empire & State21:33 – Behind The Scenes Self Publishing47:58 – John Perkins & Confessions Of An Economic Hitman54:25 – Why Empires Have Fallen Throughout History1:16:49 – 50% Of Pregnancies In The US Are Unplanned1:19:13 – US Is The Most Mediciated Citizenry On Earth1:20:13 – What Does A Collapse Of The American Empire Look Like?1:33:30 – Serendipity In Patrick’s Life1:45:35 – Favourite Fictional Character & Country Particularly Bullish OnCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeGeopolitics Starter PackJohn Perkins & Confessions Of An Economic Hitman🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribehttps://atlasgeographica.com/bill-browder-russia/#167 - Bill Browder is back for his #2 appearance on the pod!This was recorded in his London offices, and builds upon the themes from our first conversation.Bill discusses the very real threat of assassination by both Putin and China. He lays out his Rouges Gallery of both nations and individuals and offers what is a rather desolate and grim picture of the Russian culture and economy.Bill Browder is the author of Red Notice & Freezing Order.Red Notice is one of my favourite autobiographies. It is an incredible story from how Bill went from the descendent of one of America’s most famous communists to becoming one of the most famous capitalists in Russia. At Hermitage Capital’s peak (Bill’s investment firm) he was the largest source of Western Capital in Post-Soviet Russia… his experiences around the voucher system alone make the book a must read. Or podcast a must listen ;)00:00 - Safety & Threat Of Assassination08:00 - Long Term Impact On Russian Culture17:22 - Current State Of The Russian Economy?21:46 - The Global Magnitzky Act26:46 - Bill Browder's Rouges Gallery & Anti Rouges Gallery34:44 - Bill's Public Profile38:24 - What Is The Function Of Hermitage Capital40:18 - Bills Son & Entrepreneurship45:29 - Country Bill Is Most Bullish OnCurious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeJim Henry – Blood BankersDesmond Shum - Red RouletteJohn Perkins – Confessions Of An Economic HitmanNic Shaxson – The Tools Of The Offshore AccountantBradley Hope – Jho Low & 1MDB Financial FraudNathan Lynch – Money Laundering In AustraliaOliver Bullough – MoneylandPodcast Starter Pack – Offshore Finance🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

Brian Klaas, associate professor at UCL, discusses randomness, chance, Nassim Taleb, and flukes. They explore the illusion of free will, the role of luck in success, and the impact of luck on their career paths. They also delve into the future of media, the craft of writing, and the importance of systems and institutions in shaping nations.

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe#165 - Christopher Neijd is a police lieutenant for Southern Stockholm, he’s been in the force for more than 14 years, and is a close mates of Rhino who was episode #146 as a member of Sweden’s SWAT force, called Piketen. This is an interview about Christopher's experiences on the police force, how Sweden has or hasn’t changed over time, a microscope on the events of the Easter Riots of 2022 plus plenty more of course…00:00 - Who Is Cristopher Neijd01:05 - Early Life & Formative Experiences21:45 - Why People Want To Join Police & What Policing Is Like These Days31:25 - Shootings In Stockholm41:21 - 2022 Easter Riots1:05:45 - How Crime Has Gotten More Violent In Sweden1:21:05 - Why Being Police Is A Great JobCurious Things Mentioned During The Episode46: Arne Andersson | Three Tours In Afghanistan Through The Eyes Of The Swedish Military146: The Life & Lessons Of An Elite Swedish 'Piketen' Police Officer113: Diamant Salihu | Gang Violence, Drugs, Immigration & Integration In Sweden🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/mike-salbro-aboriginal-in-sweden/Originally uploaded July 2021, episode #31 of the pod! Today, over 130 episodes later, I am re-uploading this ep to bring it the top of the feed!Mike’s story is full of twists, turns, tragedies and inspiration. He was adopted at just a few months old from a lovely Swedish woman and shortly after moved to Stockholm. Mike, alongside his brother (also Aboriginal and adopted in Brisbane) then grew up in Sweden coming through Swedish schools and the entire Swedish system.Mike has now returned to Australia. Brisbane specifically and now works as a social worker after going through his journey in the social system supporting young indigenous people of Australia.This chat meant a lot to me. Big Mike is a legend. I hope you enjoy it the same. Spread it far and wide and leave positive reviews.00:00 - New Year's Message01:30 – Introduction03:05 –  Mike’s Journey Begins16:35 – Mike Being Taken From His Mother25:59 – Adoption & Life In The Foster Home42:25 – Horrible Anecdote About Macquarie48:05 – On Being The Only Black Boy Around1:03:05 – Mike’s Troubles With Alcohol & The Law1:08:05 – Mike Returning To Australia1:31:05 – Mike Ask’s Me What I Am Doing In Sweden1:34:25 – What Big Mike Is Up To Now1:51:45 – What Is Something Sweden Can Use From Australia & Vice Versa?🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter!! https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribeThe podcast's year in review!Check out stats of the podcast, reflection on best. episodes of the year, dreams and ambitions for the future. Pump the good juice! And see you next year mate ;)

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter!! https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/elizabeth-kolbert/#162 - Elizabeth Kolbert writes about science, and the environment. She is staff writer at the New Yorker and now, the second pulitzer prize winning journalist to have joined this podcast.Elizabeth was awarded the pulitzer prize for her 2015 book, the Sixth Extinction, which makes the case for how humans are driving straight off the cliff to earths 6th mass extinction event.In this chat with Elizabeth today, we covered the major themes from her pulitzer prize winning book such as the sensitivity of the oceans and how CO2 messes with it. The unreal scale of it all. Understanding 440 million years. Climate change, climate skeptics, then we did a bit about Elizabeth Kolbert, journalism and the rest. 00:00 – Who Is Elizabeth Kolbert?01:39 – Mass Extinction Events06:29 – Communicating The Scale Of 440,000,000 Years09:53 – The Importance Of Our Oceans16:49 – Are Humans All To Blame For Climate Change?21:36 – Making Sense Of Climate Scepticism26:59 – Ed Conway’s Material World34:39 – Elizabeth’s Most Significant Experience Researching The Book (The Great Barrier Reef)36:39 – Nihilism In The Face Of Climate Change.39:24 – Rapid Fire Final Questions.45:35 – Serendipity & Country To Be Bullish On.Curious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeWalt Bogdanich (Pulitzer Prize Winner)The Sixth Extinction – Elizabeth Kolbert🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/lisa-kristine/#161 - Lisa Kristine is an adventurer, humanitarian & fine art photographer. She’s taken some of the most devastating but as well beautiful photos you are ever likely to see. She recorded an incredibly moving a TED talk about her work photographing modern slavery. It’s an absolute must view. Her work has been featured all over the globe, she sells internationally, she’s completely independents, she’s a superstar photographer. This episode is best consumed alongside Matthew Friedman. Together these two episodes reveal the shocking reality of modern day slavery. There are more people right now who are slaves than ever has been in our species history… and barely anyone knows it.But this isn’t a podcast to depress you, rather I hope through Lisa this podcast will be something that instead fills you with energy.00:00 – Who Is Lisa Kristine?10:00 – Taking Consequential Photos.15:50 – On The Frontlines Of Modern Day Slavery.34:40 – Religion & Spirituality.39:56 – The Art Of Photography.43:10 – How To Live A Photographers Life?49:12 – Best Country For Photography, Sebastiao Salgado & Editing.56:14 – Serendipity & Bullish Country.Curious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeMatthew Friedman – Human Trafficking & Modern SlaveryZeke Faux – Pig ButcheringLisa TED talkLisa’s Website🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/

✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe#160 - Marlene Laruelle is a Research Professor of International Affairs and Political Science at George Washington University in Washington DC. She is an expert on the culture and anthropology of Russia and many of the Stan central asian countries. She’s written 10 books on these subjects and was just the most incredible guest to have had on the show.The podcast starts in Kyrgyzstan and then moves onto religion and what Marlene thinks is a global wave of de-secularisation… we then move up into Murmansk and the frozen tundra cities of Siberia’s north to then Marlene’s thoughts on Russian demographics and finally she lays out the current state of affairs in the Russian-Ukraine war. 00:00 – Who Is Marlene Laruelle?01:33 - Kyrgyzstan & Countries That Punch Above Their Weight.04:59 - Religion & Global Wave Of De-Secularisation.18:08 - Murmansk & Russian Arctic Cities.21:35 - Russian Demographics.29:23 - Bullish & Bearish Case For Russia.34:05 - Russia-Ukraine War... Where Are We Now?41:14 - Serendipity In Marlene's Life.44:30 - Country Marlene Is Particularly Bullish On.Curious Things Mentioned During The Episodehttps://marlene-laruelle.com/https://www.illiberalism.org/https://therussiaprogram.org/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/