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Post by Entendance on May 24, 2023 8:15:15 GMT -5
Into the Mind of a Psychopath Chapter XVIII
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Post by Entendance on May 28, 2023 5:08:48 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Jul 27, 2023 11:35:08 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Aug 9, 2023 5:36:17 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Aug 19, 2023 4:48:32 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Aug 29, 2023 1:34:47 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Sept 19, 2023 3:57:03 GMT -5
God made sex. Man made porn.
God made steak. Man made Beyond Beef.
God made immunity. Man made Pfizer.
God made the universe. Man made the metaverse.
God made testosterone. Man made steroids.
God made honey. Man made artificial sweeteners.
God made conversations. Man made chatbots.
God made the Bible. Man made self help books.
God made sunlight. Man made radiation tanning beds.
God made water. Man made soda.
God made real life adventure. Man made video games.
God made real competition. Man made fantasy football.
God made the wilderness. Man made concrete jungles.
God made prayer. Man made antidepressants.
God made personal responsibility. Man made welfare.
God made nutrients. Man made pharmaceutical drugs.
His version is always better.
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Post by Entendance on Sept 25, 2023 4:17:17 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Oct 1, 2023 2:36:35 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Oct 2, 2023 9:48:33 GMT -5
When you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing; when you see that money is flowing to those who deal not in goods, but in favors; when you see that men get rich more easily by graft than by work; and your laws no longer protect you against them, but protect them against you; ...you may know that your society is doomed. Atlas Shrugged - Ayn Rand
The difference between school and financial markets? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In financial markets, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.
Action without study is fatal. Study without action is futile.
There is a reckoning coming, and a hard lesson in market and monetary economics. Act accordingly. E.
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Post by Entendance on Nov 1, 2023 8:30:32 GMT -5
In his initial experiments, Pavlov rang a bell and then gave the dog food; after a few repetitions, the dogs started to salivate in response to the bell. Pavlov called the bell the conditioned stimulus because its effects depend on its association with food. As related to the U.S. stock market, every time stocks dipped, bears thought "this was the one". Yet, every dip was nothing more than a bell-ringing buy opportunity, often times coupled with lovie-dovie statements by someone on the Fed. Even minor dips were bell-ringers! So far.
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Post by Entendance on Nov 10, 2023 8:19:58 GMT -5
'... There are a lot of people who’ve heard both sides of the argument and are content to just leave it there with a shrug, either because they don’t want the social backlash that comes from from picking a side, or because they don’t want to experience the cognitive discomfort of facing difficult truths and re-orienting their worldview, or because they just enjoy feeling smugly above it all. None of those positions are worthy of respect, in my opinion.
People are dying. Our western governments are helping Israel kill them. This threatens to expand into a much larger war in the middle east, which could end up affecting us and people we know very directly. If you’re working hard and raising kids or whatever and have no time to grapple with issues of foreign policy that’s one thing, but if you’re just psychologically compartmentalizing away from this issue for your own comfort that’s quite another. That’s just living the life of a coward.
This isn’t even that hard. Israel-Palestine is easily the simplest and most straightforward conflict I’ve had to cover in the time I’ve been at this commentary gig, and the Gaza massacre in particular is even easier to understand. It doesn’t take long to get lucid about this thing.
If you’ve got the time and the psychological wherewithal to engage this subject then you should do so, and you should do so until you have figured out who is more right and who is more wrong, because this is very important. Get down off that fence and come join the rest of us here.'
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Post by Entendance on Nov 14, 2023 12:26:07 GMT -5
Bullion Star infographic dramatically illustrates gold price suppression by U.S.
As the world’s preeminent money, now and throughout history, gold is seen by governments and monetary authorities as strategically critical and often a matter of national security. Not least in the United States, where although the US government and US banks downplay gold, it is precisely because they are terrified of gold’s rise, that these entities are heavily involved in the gold market in a nefarious manner. This visually stunning new infographic from BullionStar puts the spotlight on the deep involvement of the US Government and Wall Street banks in the gold market, and their nefarious manipulation of precious metals prices, illustrating:
• The supposed size and location of the US Treasury Gold Reserves but the fact that the US Gold has not been properly audited in over 70 years. What is the US Treasury hiding?
• Five massive Wall Street banks dominant the gold market, trading gigantic trading volumes of COMEX gold futures in a giant paper trading game.
• The international gold price is set by paper gold trading in New York and London, and not by physical gold demand and supply, a flawed pricing that causes physical shortages and high premiums.
• Although Wall Street banks have been prosecuted for manipulating precious metals and their traders jailed, the same banks still continue to operate with impunity in the gold market.
• There is continual gold price suppression during New York (NY) trading hours, with returns during NY hours a fraction of returns outside NY hours. This is statistically impossible.
• A US Government group, the Plunge Protection Team (PPT), oversees interventions into markets. This PPT was infamously active in the US silver market during February 2021 where it oversaw a ‘tamp down’ of the silver price to prevent a financial system crisis.
• The US Government, Wall Street and the US mainstream media constantly work to prevent gold gaining in popularity. This is done to protect the US financial system and the reserve status of the US dollar.
• That this price manipulation can’t go on forever. When it fails, the gold price will again be determined by the forces of supply and demand for physical gold.
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Post by Entendance on Dec 7, 2023 11:24:01 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Dec 16, 2023 6:24:22 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Dec 25, 2023 15:10:41 GMT -5
Post-traumatic stress disorder, aka PTSD, is a serious mental health condition once attributed only to post-war veterans. Today, we know that it’s so much more. Many of us are familiar with that near-miss feeling. Whether it’s a car that comes a little too close or a medical scare in the emergency room, that near-miss is a memorable experience. When we go through a traumatic event, several systems in the body kick into high gear. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland both send out a rush of stress hormones, preparing us to fight, flee, or freeze. When the danger passes, many people can move on and “shake it off,” so to speak. Yet for some of us, that feeling of being on high alert can persist for weeks, months, or even years, and occur alongside other symptoms. If this resonates with you, know that you’re not alone. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not a rare condition. PTSD is a mental health condition that may occur as a result of witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. It was added as a diagnosis by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1980. People who live with PTSD experience an elevated “fight or flight” response. Perceived threats trigger their autonomic nervous system, which leads to chemical alternations in the brain. This creates a sense of danger and other symptoms, even when there is no actual threat or the threat is no longer present.
PTSD was formerly called “shell shock” or “battle fatigue syndrome,” and many people may be familiar with the condition through its association with war-time veterans. However, PTSD can develop from a range of different scenarios. What ties them together is a real or perceived threat of danger, which may involve a possible loss of life. Some PTSD causes include: natural disaster crime violence serious medical event near-death experience loss of a loved one physical or sexual abuse transportation accidents (car, plane, etc.) In general, any stressful event where you feel fear, shock, horror, or helplessness can cause PTSD. In the few days after a traumatic event, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, cry, or have difficulty focusing. These symptoms don’t necessarily point to a longer-term condition. Symptoms of PTSD tend to last longer, disrupt your everyday activities, and negatively impact your overall quality of life. They usually surface within 3 months after the traumatic event, though they can arise at a later point as well.
Intrusion symptoms: these symptoms — referred to as re-experiencing symptoms in older versions of the DSM — are those that take you back to the trauma. Flashbacks or dissociative reactions nightmares or distressing dreams intense, unpleasant memories, images, or thoughts emotional or physical distress when you think about the traumatic event. Avoidance symptoms: these symptoms or behaviors are exactly what they sound like. You will likely avoid anything that reminds you of the traumatic event, including: people places situations You might also avoid thinking and talking about the traumatic event. For example, if you’re experiencing PTSD due to a car accident, you might avoid the place where the accident happened or avoid driving altogether. Other external reminders can include sounds and smells. Arousal and reactivity symptoms: this category of symptoms includes physical reactions to trauma or reminders of trauma.
Examples include: irritability feeling on edge difficulty with concentration heightened startle response sudden bursts of anger. Mood and cognition symptoms: our thoughts, beliefs, and feelings are affected by our mood. Conversely, our moods are affected by our feelings, thoughts, and beliefs. Unhealthy thinking patterns can be a product of PTSD.
Some of these include: negative self-talk feelings of guilt or self-blame memory issues lack of interest in things you love. Physical symptoms: though not discussed in the newest version of the DSM, the physical symptoms of PTSD can mimic a panic attack. Some physical symptoms include: sweating shaking dizziness headaches chest pain upset stomach unexplained aches and pains fatigue from nightmares or sleep disturbances.
The Science Behind Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Symptoms: How Trauma Changes the Brain Trauma can alter the structure and function of your brain in many ways. If you don’t quite feel “back to normal” after a traumatic event, you’re not alone — and here’s why.
Beautiful and complex, our brains have one main job: to keep us safe. As we move through life, our brain converts experiences into memories so that we can move toward things that feel good and move away from things that feel not-so-good. This primal defense mechanism is genius. Each memory acts as a blueprint to help us learn, noting important details like where we were, what we smelled, what we saw, who was there, or what we were feeling, among other things. With trauma, your brain wants to keep you safe so badly that it works overtime. It over-relies on these blueprints from the past, creating a sense of danger in the present, long after the threat is gone. If post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops, it can lead to lasting changes in the brain and, without treatment, may prevent you from living the happiest, healthiest life possible. Here’s why it happens and what you can do to heal from trauma. To understand why PTSD develops, it can be helpful to have a basic understanding of the brain. The Triune Brain model was introduced back in the 1960s by neuroscientist Paul D. MacLean. To this day, it still holds up as a basic way to understand cognitive functioning. The brain can be divided into three main parts, from simple to complex: Reptilian brain. This houses your survival instincts and manages autonomic body processes, like heart rate, breathing, hunger, and thirst. Mammalian brain. This contains the limbic system, which processes emotions like joy and fear. It also regulates attachment and reproduction. Neomammalian brain. This is responsible for sensory processing, learning, memory, decision-making, and complex problem-solving.
When you experience something traumatic, the brain shuts down all nonessential systems and moves into the “lower” brain systems. This activates the sympathetic nervous system and signals the release of stress hormones, preparing you for survival mode: fight, flight, or freeze. A fourth trauma response has also been introduced: the fawn response.Once the threat has passed, your parasympathetic nervous system comes back online. This allows your brain to resume normal functioning with all three parts, so you can “rest and digest” what has just happened. However, for some, this switch back does not occur. PTSD is, in essence, the brain staying in survival mode all the time, unable to relax.
Here are some of the lasting impacts of trauma on the brain and how it leads to PTSD symptoms: Amygdala: this 1-inch, almond-shaped area of the brain is considered the “fire alarm.” Once it senses danger, the amygdala is the part that kicks you into fight-or-flight mode. If you’re living with trauma, research shows that your amygdala doesn’t recognize the difference between a threat then and a threat now. So, when you’re reminded of a past experience, it responds exactly as it would if you were experiencing the traumatic event for the first time, sending out a rush of stress hormones, like cortisol. As a result, you may feel like you’re on edge, on high alert, or have high levels of stress or anxiety all the time. Hippocampus: located at the back of the brain, the hippocampus is considered the learning center. Research shows that the hippocampus is smaller and less active in people who’ve experienced trauma, which can create issues around memory and problem-solving. This can make it hard for you to distinguish between the past and present, keeping you in a constant state of hypervigilance or strong emotional reactivity. Prefrontal cortex: located at the front of your brain, the prefrontal cortex is the rational, decision-making area. For those living with trauma, research shows that the prefrontal cortex is less active. This suppression can slow down the learning of new information that could help you control your fear. Combined with an overactive amygdala, the prefrontal cortex can have a harder time overriding the fight, flight, or freeze response. As such, you may feel like you have a hard time controlling your fear response or struggle with logical thinking. Nervous system: when the nervous system is constantly in overdrive with PTSD, it can shrink your window of tolerance — that is, the amount of stress you can handle before it becomes unmanageable. Compared to a person without a history of trauma, you may find that you’re set off by smaller events or have a trauma response around an event when others might not.
How do these changes affect your daily life? Living with trauma can be a challenge. With so many changes taking place in the brain, along with stress hormones circulating through your system on a regular basis, you may experience several symptoms of PTSD. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), some of these include: rage anxiety irritability flashbacks nightmares panic attacks memory issues trouble making decisions difficulties in thinking, concentrating, or learning. You may also notice a lack of motivation. When your brain is using so much energy to protect you from (perceived) outside threats, you may feel depleted. It can be difficult to muster up the strength for daily responsibilities or self-care activities. Also, if your brain is on high-alert for threats, it may be hard to accurately pick up on how others feel and think, or understand their motives. This means communication challenges may arise, and your closest relationships could become strained.
Healing from PTSD PTSD treatment looks different for everyone. It usually includes some form of psychotherapy, aka talk therapy. Some recommended modalities include: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This method can identify and interrupt negative thought patterns, which can lead to a change in behavior. Cognitive processing therapy (CPT). This method can help you restructure the beliefs you took away from the traumatic event. Prolonged exposure therapy (PE). This can help you learn distress tolerance and self-soothing techniques as you work through triggers in a safe environment. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). This method uses tones or taps to revisit a traumatic experience through a different lens and form new beliefs around it.
Though PTSD symptoms can run deep, the brain and nervous system remain plastic and healing is possible. PTSD education is important; the more you know, the better equipped you’ll be to deal with any challenges that come your way.
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Post by Entendance on Jan 1, 2024 5:25:37 GMT -5
The Entendance Beach Policy: The praetor does not concern himself with trifles. Il pretore non si occupa di cose di poca importanza.
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Post by Entendance on Jan 3, 2024 4:11:24 GMT -5
Brett S.: the best antidote to fear is realism.
My favourite fruit***Passion fruit nutrition facts
•Is there such a thing as bad mood foods? Yes, the foods you eat affect the chemicals in your brain and your blood sugar, which all affect your mood. •Mood swings, headaches and sugar lows can all be side effects from the foods we eat. •Avoiding alcohol, foods with added sugars or other ingredients and sticking to whole foods as much as possible helps balance your mood and keep you stable. •There’s always a delicious alternative! More here
We have all bottled up many small problems and caused one explosive argument some time in our lives. What we don’t realize is that the person on the other side of that explosion might not even have a chance to understand the real reason we are mad. Arguments are a completely normal and necessary activity. For them to be effective we need to understand some key components. To help you improve on expressing your problems, here are some tips. What You’re Doing Wrong in Arguments Placing blame People do not like to be attacked. So rather than saying, “You were late and you made me wait”. Say, “I was hoping you were ok. I got worried when you didn’t show up at the specified time”. This feels less like an attack and you still got the chance to bring up what bothered you.
Interrupting Let the other person finish their point before replying. If you are constantly listening just to respond, the argument will go around in circles. But if you are truly listening to what they have to say, you may gain insight on why it happened. Plus, you will want them to listen when it is your turn.
Picking out small issues If there is a problem that is affecting your daily life and you want to talk about it, bring it up. The saying, “pick your battles” is not far off. Not everything can be the way you would like it to be. So if it is a small issue that doesn’t happen often or you can live with, let it go. This will make your big issues seem more reasonable.
Bringing up the past Don’t work through something and then bring it up again every time you have an argument. It will make the other person feel like their changes do not make a difference. Make sure each problem is resolved before you leave an argument. Then you won’t be inclined to bring it up again later.
Yelling Raising your voice may make you feel better, but it does not reinforce the point you are trying to make. If anything, it makes the other person shut down and they may not hear your point at all. Use a normal talking voice and avoid name calling. This is the most respectful and effective way to explain your thoughts.
Assuming or evaluating If someone acts a certain way and you assume the meaning, you may guess wrong. Ask them what they meant by their statement before you react. When they do tell you, think of it from their point of view before taking it personally. Then address the issue after you have taken a minute to think it through.
What Can You Do to Be Better at Arguing
Take your time There is no reason to just blurt out thoughts. Take a few breaths and think before you say your next statement in an argument.
Only use facts Only use the exact facts to prove your point and then let them come to the conclusion. You will water down your statement adding in your feelings or your perception of the situation.
Don’t generalize Saying “you always” or “you never” can be really frustrating to somebody that is being accused. Maybe they have done it once or twice but chances are it is not every single time.
No name calling There is nothing worse then being compared to someone that is despised by others. Most likely you will regret saying this and the other person will be hurt badly.
Treat others how you want to be treated This was a lesson from kindergarten and it is still important. Don’t raise your voice at someone and then expect them not to reciprocate. The key to a good argument is to respect all individuals involved. Practice keeping yourself calm and explaining your thoughts rather than blurting.
-Madison Ferry
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Post by Entendance on Jan 20, 2024 5:27:20 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Jan 25, 2024 15:01:53 GMT -5
What, exactly, are élites for? H/T Tom from Florida
"Some basic rules of history; ***The majority always provides consent to the minority. The minority always determines the direction the majority follows (agenda) The majority always pays the price The majority owns the outcome, good or bad. By providing consent, the majority are always responsible for their own fate." -Warren Pollock
Government is the device by which the few control the many. -Darryl R. Schoon
Remember: If you are not a part of the solution, you are a part of the problem ***Cognitive Dissonance Confirmation Bias Economics & Politics***
("More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren't so busy denying them." - Harold J. Smith) Fred & Entendance Beach? Hic Sunt Leones!
Hic Sunt Leones in Latin, meaning "Here there are lions" was written on uncharted territories of old maps. The objective was to dissuade eager adventurers from exploring the uncharted land and claiming it as their own. For the few smart adventurers out there, "Hic Sunt Leones" truly meant, "Here lies uncharted territory -- explore it vigorously and conquer!" And so we do here: The Pursuit Of Excellence
Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. -Matthew 10:16
The 48 Laws of Power
Law 1: Never Outshine The Master Law 2: Never put too Much Trust in Friends, Learn how to use Enemies Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions Law 4: Always Say Less than Necessary Law 5: So Much Depends on Reputation – Guard it with your Life Law 6: Court Attention at all Cost Law 7: Get Others to Do the Work for You Law 8: Make Other People Come To You Use Bait If Necessary Law 9: Win Through Your Actions - Never Through Argument Law 10: INFECTION. AVOID THE UNHAPPY AND UNLUCKY Law 11: Learn To Keep People Dependent on You Law 12: Use Selective Honesty and Generosity to Disarm Your Victim Law 13: When Asking for Help Appeal to People's Self-Interest Never To Their Mercy or Gratitude Law 14: Pose as a Friend, Work as a Spy Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally Law 16: Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor Law 17: Keep Others in Suspended Terror: Cultivate an Air of Unpredictability Law 18: Do Not Build Fortresses to Protect Yourself – Isolation is Dangerous Law 19: Know Who You’re Dealing with – Do Not Offend the Wrong Person Law 20: Do Not Commit to Anyone Law 21: Play a Sucker to Catch a Sucker, Seem Dumber than your Mark Law 22: Use the Surrender Tactic: Transform Weakness into Power Law 23: Concentrate Your Forces Law 24: Play the Perfect Courtier Law 25: Recreate Yourself Law 26: Keep Your Hands Clean Law 27: Play on People’s Need to Believe to Create a Cult like Following Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness Law 29: Plan all the way to the EndLaw 30: Make Your Accomplishments Seem Effortless Law 30: Make Your Accomplishments Seem Effortless Law 31: Control the Options – Get others to Play with the Cards you Deal Law 32: Play to People’s Fantasies Law 33: Discover Each Man’s Thumbscrew Law 34: Be Royal in Your Own Fashion – Act Like a King to be treated like one Law 35: Master the Art of Timing Law 36: Disdain things you cannot have, Ignoring them is the best revenge Law 37: Create Compelling Spectacles Law 38: Think as you like, but behave like others Law 39: Stir Up Waters to Catch Fish Law 40: Despise the Free Lunch Law 41: Avoid Stepping into a Great Man’s Shoes Law 42: Strike the Shepherd and the Sheep Will Scatter Law 43: Work on the Heart and Mind of Others Law 44: Disarm and Infuriate with the Mirror Effect Law 45: Preach the Need for Change But Never Reform Too Much at Once Law 46: Never Appear Too Perfect Law 47: Do Not go Past The Mark You Aimed For, In Victory Learn When To Stop Law 48: Assume Formlessness
For eighteen years, Bruce Bueno de Mesquita and Alastair Smith have been part of a team revolutionizing the study of politics by turning conventional wisdom on its head. They start from a single assertion: Leaders do whatever keeps them in power. They don’t care about the “national interest”—or even their subjects—unless they have to.
Sun Tzu At Fred & EntendanceInvestors Beach: here Heraclitus & Politics At Fred & EntendanceInvestors Beach: here
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Post by Entendance on Feb 5, 2024 7:05:29 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Feb 21, 2024 6:13:13 GMT -5
The inaction of Putin, China, and Iran has steeled the American neoconservatives in their agenda of American hegemony.
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Post by Entendance on Feb 24, 2024 2:28:13 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Mar 2, 2024 6:08:39 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Mar 5, 2024 5:31:20 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Mar 20, 2024 5:32:20 GMT -5
- Gold and silver prices, central banks' accumulation, and the potential for a global currency reset. (0:00) - Gold, silver and the potential for a gold-backed BRICS currency. (3:08) - New currency and commodity price setting mechanism. (8:03) - Financial manipulation and the rise of the BRICS nations. (14:25) - Precious metals market and global economic trends. (21:31) - Economic collapse in Europe and the US. (24:14) - Economic crisis, inflation, and food shortages. (28:56) - Banking industry vulnerabilities and potential collapse. (33:57) - Economic collapse and its impact. (38:23) - Gold and blockchain as a hedge against dollar collapse. (42:59) - The potential replacement of the US dollar as a global reserve currency. (46:51) - Gold backs as off-grid money. (52:54)
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Post by Entendance on Apr 6, 2024 6:08:19 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Apr 14, 2024 4:11:35 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Apr 25, 2024 7:39:01 GMT -5
Gold has a large number of characteristics that make it an ideal currency and of all the elements available. Gold is perhaps the best physical element to serve as a currency. It isn't a gas or liquid It doesn't burn It's non-reactive It doesn't have an absurdly high melting point (as with platinum) It's rare but not TOO rare (like rhodium) It won't kill you (as with a radioactive metal) It doesn't corrode or tarnish It's relatively easy to test with a 'touchstone' and 'the acid test' It's easy to divide, or 'mint' in various sizes (an issue with gems, diamonds, etc.)!
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Post by Entendance on Apr 30, 2024 4:25:22 GMT -5
Qua in spiaggia o sul twitter della spiaggia non si cerca il like il follow o il commento al commento...
Alla spiaggia forniamo informazioni che impattano questa cosa qui: taluni arrivano, leggono e sdegnati non tornano...
Here on the beach or on the twitter of the beach you don't look for the like, the follow or the comment...
At the beach we provide information that impacts this thing: some arrive, read and outraged do not return...
Appartenenza: la dannazione di molti, di troppi.
Belonging: the damnation of many, of too many.
Le mie possibili ed essenziali determinanti del comportamento
Sapere Saper fare Saper sentire Saper essere
My possible and essential determinants of behavior
to know
to know how to do it
to know how to feel
to know how to be
Dr. Abraham Maslow
Cassandra and No result without preparation
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