Hidden Forces

Demetri Kofinas speaks with Stephen Hsu, Professor of Theoretical Physics and Computational Mathematics, about advancements in genomic science and AI, the competitive landscapes in both industries, and the risks and opportunities associated with these technologies.

In this episode, David Goldman discusses China's history, economy, and strategic vision for global domination. They explore China's impact on global business formation, its rapid societal and technological advancements, and its ambitions to become a strong global power. The chapter also covers China's extensive infrastructure, digital dominance, and its strategic plans for global relations.

Meghan O'Gieblyn, author and essayist, shares her personal journey leaving a fundamentalist Christian community. She explores transhumanism, alternative theories of consciousness, and the nature of reality. The conversation also delves into the implications of living in a digitally intermediated society and advancements in AI, raising concerns about its unrestricted application and the risk it poses to humanity.

Geopolitical analyst Kamran Bokhari discusses topics such as Israel's bombardment in Gaza, strategic objectives of Israel's leaders, future of Israeli politics, Middle Eastern actors exploiting growing disorder, and Biden administration's struggle to stabilize the region.

Marianne Williamson, bestselling author and presidential candidate, shares her journey from spiritual leader to politics. They discuss the absence of human spirit in public policy, confronting concentrations of private power, compassion in a militarized society, and the challenges faced by candidates without personal wealth.

Gary Gerstle, Professor of American History at the University of Cambridge, delves into the last century of American history, discussing the rise and fall of the New Deal and neoliberal orders. He explores the struggles of capitalism, the impact of the communist revolution, and the origins and decline of neoliberalism. Gerstle and the host speculate about the future, envisioning a new political order emerging amidst current crises.

In Episode 345 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Vance Spencer and Michael Anderson about whether we are in a new crypto bull market. Mike and Vance are the founders of Framework Ventures, one of the largest venture capital firms in crypto. They have been on the podcast several times before to discuss their investment outlook for crypto, particularly decentralized finance and blockchain-based gaming. You can easily find those previous appearances in the related tab on this week’s episode page. In this end-of-year episode, Demetri asks the Framework team about their 2024 crypto investment outlook and whether they think the recent price run-up marks the beginning of a new crypto bull market. They discuss the anticipated introductions of the first Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the Ethereum roadmap and recent upgrades to its protocol, blockchain-based gaming, regulation, and much more. Because this conversation deals with investing, nothing that we say on this podcast can or should be viewed as financial advice. All opinions expressed by him and his guests are solely our own opinions and should not be relied upon as the basis for financial decisions. You can subscribe to our premium content and access our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want to join in on the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, you can also do that on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed listening to today’s episode of Hidden Forces, you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 12/20/2023

Oil analyst and researcher Rory Johnston discusses the fall in oil prices, investor positioning, US oil production growth, recent M&A activity, OPEC production cuts, geopolitical risk in Guyana and the Strait of Hormuz, and more.

Diana Pasulka, a religious studies professor, discusses the UAP phenomenon and its connection to religion. They explore historical accounts of sightings, the double lives of successful professionals involved in UAP research, and evidence at crash sites. The discussion also delves into the cult-like aspect of the phenomenon and its implications on government structures and society.

Rudy Havenstein, a satirical Twitter account owner, discusses the issues with America's ruling class and government. Topics include inflation, government corruption, disillusionment with American foreign policy, prioritizing American citizens, frustration with political elites, lack of accountability, and the need for change in America.