In this episode, Doug touches the “third rail” once again by discussing the taboo topics rattling our society today. Join the free newsletter: https://smith.substack.com/p/doug-caseys-take Doug Casey's books: https://www.amazon.com/Doug-Casey/e/B00N85BD5K/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCdQEIhPdr0

Join Doug Casey's Phyle https://phyle.co Join our email list to get Special reports and updates: https://dougcasey.substack.com/about Connect with us on Telegram: https://t.me/dougcasey Doug's recent article on International Man: https://internationalman.com/articles/doug-casey-on-the-battle-for-strategic-resources-in-africa/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro Sean Connery's Death [00:00:02] Doug discusses the death of Sean Connery and his thoughts on actors throughout history. Doug's Encounter with Sean Connery [00:02:40] Doug shares a personal story about seeing Sean Connery in a restaurant and what he would have said to him. Doug's Sources of News [00:05:16] Doug talks about where he gets his news from, including online sources, newsletters, and independent sources on Substack. Reversing Affirmative Action and the Economy [00:15:40] Doug talks about the potential consequences of reversing affirmative action and its impact on the economy. The Renaissance Man [00:17:57] Doug discusses his upcoming book, "The Renaissance Man," which advises young men on alternatives to college and how to make the most of their time. Best book ever written [00:28:26] Doug Casey discusses his personal favorite book and compares the Bible and the Quran. Total System Collapse and the Great Taking [00:32:07] Doug Casey talks about the potential collapse of the financial system and the concept of people owning nothing and being happy. Investments in Argentina and Property Rights [00:37:41] Doug Casey discusses the potential investments in Argentina, including real estate and the stock market. The failure of college alternatives [00:42:55] Discussion on the limited choices available to Americans after college and the growing recognition of college failures. The future of BRICS as a bloc [00:43:56] Analysis of the dysfunctional nature of third-world governments forming BRICS and the challenges they face in creating a successful bloc. China's unemployment and misallocation of capital [00:46:31] Exploration of the high unemployment rate in China, the misallocation of capital, and the potential for economic chaos in the country. The Fed's Dilemma [00:57:23] Discussion on the Federal Reserve's predicament with interest rates and the potential consequences for the economy. The Impending Crash [00:58:39] Speculation on the impending economic crash and the anticipation of its outcome. Overvalued Tech Companies [00:59:51] Analysis of the overvaluation of big tech companies like Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia, and the decision not to invest in them. Alternative channel https://vigilante.tv/c/doug_caseys_take/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIL90Hl-TN0