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How do a guy from the streets in Bronx end up at MIT? "Well, it's a complicated story and It's filled with failure" John Parmentola John Parmentola has built a highly distinguished career over four decades as an entrepreneur, inventor, innovator, a pioneer in the founding of new fields of research, and leader of complex research and development organizations with broad experience in the private sector, academia and high-level positions within the federal government and defense community. In this episode we also talk about: What the Ice age data shows about the climate Parmentola invented a revolutionary new airship The importance of more scientific research And much more Born in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Parmentola earned a bachelor's of science in physics cum laude from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and his doctorate in physics from MIT. Dr. Parmentola received the 2007 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive from President George W. Bush for his service to the Department of the Army. He was also an Air Force Intelligence Agency nominee for the 1996 R. V. Jones Award of the Central Intelligence Agency for his work in arms control verification, and a recipient of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Superior Civilian Service Award for his many contributions to the U.S. Army. He is an Honorary Member of the U.S. Army STs, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of the U.S. Army 10 Greatest Inventions Award, the Alfred Raymond Prize and the Sigma XI Research Award. He has presented and published more than 500 speeches, papers, and articles in science and technology policy and is the author of an authoritative book on space defense. Currently, he is a consultant to one of the world's leading think tanks, The RAND Corporation, where he works on defense, energy, and science and technology assessment, strategy, and planning issues for government agencies, both domestic and foreign. He also does work on a volunteer basis for the National Academy of Sciences. As Senior Vice President at General Atomics, he led the California-based technology company's Energy and Advanced Concepts Group, focusing on energy, defense, advanced computing, and management of DIII-D National Fusion Facility, the largest such facility in the United States (U.S.). The Group's innovations include a revolutionary waste-burning compact advanced reactor (EM2), meltdown proof nuclear fuel, setting a new land-speed record with magnetic-levitation systems, and building the world's most powerful superconducting electromagnet for the largest fusion experimental facility in the world, ITER. While at GA, Dr. Parmentola invented a revolutionary new airship that could provide wireless communications for 1.4 billion people worldwide currently without this capability. As a distinguished Senior Executive in the Pentagon, Dr. Parmentola served as Director for Research and Laboratory Management for the U.S. Army, directing lab management policy for 12,000 employees, infrastructure and security for all 21 Army laboratories and research, development and engineering centers, and led Base Realignment and Closure efforts for the Army. He also had responsibility for a $1-billion combined budget for basic and applied research, manufacturing technologies, small business innovative research, and high-performance computing. During his tenure with the Army, Dr. Parmentola led the creation and development of several remarkable research centers. One of them, the Institute of Creative Technologies at the University of Southern California, won an Oscar for its technical contributions to cinematography. This is the work of Academy Awardee, Paul Debevec. Another, the Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies at the University of California Santa Barbara, supported the work of Frances Arnold, who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the 5th woman in history to receive the prize. Tasked by General Eric Shinseki, he led the creation of a new "Science Fair for the Nation," eCybermission. For the past 17 years, this competition has inspired middle and high school students nationwide (including U.S. territories and possessions) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Also, while serving in the Pentagon, Dr. Parmentola conceived and led the development of the world's first robotic dog that could see and sniff explosives. This remarkable robotic system saved the lives of soldiers in both Iraq and Afghanistan and is one of the Army's Ten Greatest Inventions. As Chief Scientist, Dr. Parmentola served as the science and technology advisor to the Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), where he provided technical, budgetary, and programmatic advice to DOE leaders for more than $7B in science and technology investments. He also co-founded the Advanced Systems and Concepts Office of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to address significant national challenges concerning the threat of weapons of mass destruction. Based upon a request from Ambassador James Goodby, he led two major studies on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty for President Clinton. He received official confirmation from General John Shalikashvili that these studies contributed to the security of the nation He has been on the faculty of M.I.T., West Virginia University, a Fellow of the John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Principal Scientist for Strategic Command, Control, and Communications at the MITRE Corporation. While working for these organizations, he made contributions to fundamental science in high-energy physics and nuclear physics, strategic nuclear operations, and led the creation and development of the world's most sensitive mobile gravity gradiometer for arms control verification applications. This device is used today for the exploration of oil and minerals and the discovery of diamond deposits. His work in the private sector includes the co-founding of Travel Media Corp. (TMC) with his wife, Jane Langridge, serving as TMC's chief financial officer, and chief technology officer for over 30 years. TMC specialized in the production and distribution of in-room magazines for leading hotels and resorts, including Marriott, Renaissance, Hyatt, Hilton, Radisson and Westin throughout the Caribbean, Latin America and Hawaii. TMC also created and published Expressions for American Express in Spanish and Portuguese for their Latin and South American markets. Other TMC clients included Air Aruba Airlines and Copa Airlines of Panama. Born in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Parmentola earned a bachelor's of science in physics cum laude from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and his doctorate in physics from MIT. Dr. Parmentola received the 2007 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive from President George W. Bush for his service to the Department of the Army. He was also an Air Force Intelligence Agency nominee for the 1996 R. V. Jones Award of the Central Intelligence Agency for his work in arms control verification, and a recipient of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Superior Civilian Service Award for his many contributions to the U.S. Army. He is an Honorary Member of the U.S. Army STs, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of the U.S. Army 10 Greatest Inventions Award, the Alfred Raymond Prize and the Sigma XI Research Award. He has presented and published more than 500 speeches, papers, and articles in science and technology policy and is the author of an authoritative book on space defense.

What is Romantic Medicine and how to use it to improve your life? These are some of the questions we seek to answer in this episode with Rudy Verspoor. Verspoor has an Honours BA in History and completed the course work for his Master's in International Affairs.After a 20 year-career in international relations, economics and development policy he obtained his diplomas in natural health and homeopathy in the early 1990s and began his practice. Rudi has extensive teaching and writing experience, having lectured in many countries around the world, provided advice on public health issues and reform, and is a recognized leader in therapeutic medicine based on Dr. Hahnemann's work (Heilkunst), including Sequential Treatment. He is the principal tutor and supervisor for the history, philosophy and principles of Romantic Science and RomanticScience Healthcare. He has written extensively, in particular creating the various programs of study, as well as articles for health journals and books for the general public. A general search on the internet will provide a more general indication of his contributions. Books written by Rudy.

• Autism: The Journey Back - Recovering the Self Through Heilkunst
• Homeopathy Renewed: A Sequential Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Illness
• Homeopathy Re–examined: Beyond the Classical Paradigm (with Steven Decker)
• The Dynamic Legacy: Hahnemann from Homeopathy to Heilkunst (with Steven Decker) -
• An Affair to Remember: The Curious History of the Use of Dual Remedies, Its Suppression and Significance (with Steven Decker)
• Precursor to the Organon: Hahnemann's Occasional Writings (with Steven Decker)
• Selected Topics in Homeopathy: A New Look at Old Issues (with Steven Decker)
• Scandal in Köthen: The Real Homeopathic Love Story
• A Short History of Romantic Medicine: Past as Prologue
• A Short History of Romantic Medicine: Redivivus

Why are the governments and large corporations using bonds? Why is that important for us to understand? What can be the consequences? And what has happen to the bond market lately? In this short episode with former hedgefond manager Alex Krainer we are learning all about bonds. Alex was among the small minority of managers who generated positive investment returns (+27%) during the 2008 financial crisis. Over the following six years, his fund outperformed the Dow Jones Credit Suisse index of Blue Chip commodity futures trading funds. He is also the author of "Mastering Uncertainty in Commodities Trading". In 2021 this book was selected as #1 on Financial-Expert.co.uk's list of "The 5 Best Commodities Books for Investors and Traders. Also check out his books "The Grand Deception" which is available exclusively from the RedPill Press. And "Alex Krainer's Trend Following Bible." This episode explains the most important topics about bonds, but we had to cut it shortly than usually because of time and technical difficulties. If you want Alex to explain more about bonds in a later episode please send us an email to [email protected]

Are there any frauds in climate science? "Are the moon landing real?" And "Is there a little group running the world?" In this episode we try to uncover what are real conspiracies or just different ways of viewing the world we all live in. James Delingpole is a British journalist, author, and broadcaster known for his controversial opinions on various topics, including climate change, politics, and culture. Delingpole began his career as a journalist in the late 1980s, writing for various publications such as The Daily Telegraph and The Spectator. He gained recognition for his witty and often provocative writing style, which resonated with a conservative audience. Over the years, Delingpole has written numerous articles and opinion pieces on a wide range of subjects, earning him both praise and criticism from different quarters. One of the areas where Delingpole has been particularly vocal is climate change. He is known for his skepticism towards mainstream scientific consensus on the issue and has often criticized what he perceives as alarmism surrounding climate change. Delingpole has argued that climate change is either exaggerated or not primarily caused by human activity. These views have made him a controversial figure within the scientific community and have led to heated debates with proponents of mainstream climate science. In addition to his work as a journalist, Delingpole has also authored several books. One of his most well-known works is "Watermelons: How Environmentalists are Killing the Planet, Destroying the Economy, and Stealing Your Children's Future." In this book, Delingpole argues that environmentalism is a cover for socialist ideologies and that policies aimed at combating climate change are detrimental to economic growth and individual freedom. Also check out James popular podcast: The Delingpode

We have seen the interest rates being raised 13 times lately. Will they keep rising? Both Martin and Alex has been very good at seeing trends before. What do they think will happen this time? Martin A. Armstrong is a former financial advisor and hedge fund manager who gained prominence for his economic forecasting abilities. He started his career in the early 1970s and quickly became known for his unique approach to analyzing financial markets. One of Armstrong's notable contributions to the field of economics is the development of the Economic Confidence Model (ECM). The ECM is a cyclical model that aims to predict economic and political events based on a series of mathematical calculations. According to Armstrong, these cycles repeat over time and can be used to forecast market trends with remarkable accuracy. Armstrong's forecasting abilities gained widespread attention in the late 1980s when he accurately predicted the Black Monday stock market crash of 1987. His model also successfully predicted various other major events, including the Japanese asset bubble collapse in the early 1990s and the Russian financial crisis in 1998. In addition to his economic forecasting work, Armstrong also founded Princeton Economics International Ltd., a research firm that provided economic analysis and consulting services to clients worldwide. The company's clients included governments, central banks, and major corporations. While he gained recognition for accurately predicting major market events, he also faced legal troubles and was convicted of contempt of court. Armstrong spent several years fighting the charges against him and was ultimately convicted of contempt of court for refusing to hand over computer files related to his forecasting models. He was sentenced to prison in 2000 and remained incarcerated until 2011. You can see his story in the documentary "The forecaster" During his time in prison, Armstrong continued to write about economics and finance. He gained a following of supporters who believed in his forecasting abilities and viewed him as a victim of government persecution. Armstrong's writings, which were published on his website, often delved into topics such as market manipulation, government corruption, and the flaws of the financial system. Since his release from prison, Armstrong has continued to publish his economic insights and analysis on his website. He has also been involved in various legal battles related to his case and has become an advocate for reforming the justice system. Armstrong continues to share his economic insights through his website but remains a controversial figure in the field of economics. Alex is the founder of Krainer Analytics and creator of I-System Trend Following. He has worked as a market analyst, researcher, trader and hedge fund manager since 1996. Alex took employment at an oil trading company in Monaco. In 1998 he became the head of risk and CEO in 2000. Alex had originated the firm's research and development program in market analysis and application of neural networks and artificial intelligence in trading of financial and commodities markets. By 2007 Alex launched his own investment management business and was among the small minority of managers who generated positive investment returns (+27%) during the 2008 financial crisis. Over the following six years, his fund outperformed the Dow Jones Credit Suisse index of Blue Chip commodity futures trading funds. In 2011 Alex Joined Lee Robinson's Altana Wealth to manage the firm's inflation hedging strategy. In 2019 Alex created Altana Wealth's systematic portfolio allocation strategy designed to bridge the gap between technology and finance. In more recent years, Alex also busied himself as an author. He published his first book "Mastering Uncertainty in Commodities Trading" in 2015. In 2021 this book was selected as #1 on Financial-Expert.co.uk's list of "The 5 Best Commodities Books for Investors and Traders." In 2017 he published "The Grand Deception" which is available exclusively from the RedPill Press. In 2021 he published "Alex Krainer's Trend Following Bible."

What are trend following investment strategies? What are the drawbacks and benefits? Is it a safe way to invest? To answer us all of these questions and many more, we are having the creator of I-System Trend Following back for part 2. Alex is the founder of Krainer Analytics and creator of I-System Trend Following. He has worked as a market analyst, researcher, trader and hedge fund manager since 1996. Alex was born and raised in a socialist regime of former Yugoslavia, under one-party communist rule. As a 17-year old he joined a student exchange program and took up his university studies there, ultimately transferring to Switzerland on a scholarship where he completed a degree in Business and Economics. From Switzerland his path led him to Venezuela where he lived for a year and experienced his first banking crisis in 1994 when 9 of Venezuela's 16 largest banks failed and brought the country's economy to a grinding halt. The same year he returned to Croatia and joined the military where he served through 1995 during the last phases of Croatia's war of independence. In 1996, upon discharge from the military, Alex took employment at an oil trading company in Monaco. In 1998 he became the head of risk and CEO in 2000. Alex had originated the firm's research and development program in market analysis and application of neural networks and artificial intelligence in trading of financial and commodities markets. By 2007 Alex launched his own investment management business and was among the small minority of managers who generated positive investment returns (+27%) during the 2008 financial crisis. Over the following six years, his fund outperformed the Dow Jones Credit Suisse index of Blue Chip commodity futures trading funds. In 2011 Alex Joined Lee Robinson's Altana Wealth to manage the firm's inflation hedging strategy. In 2019 Alex created Altana Wealth's systematic portfolio allocation strategy designed to bridge the gap between technology and finance. In more recent years, Alex also busied himself as an author. He published his first book "Mastering Uncertainty in Commodities Trading" in 2015. n 2021 this book was selected as #1 on Financial-Expert.co.uk's list of "The 5 Best Commodities Books for Investors and Traders." In 2017 he published "The Grand Deception" which is available exclusively from the RedPill Press. In 2021 he published "Alex Krainer's Trend Following Bible."

What mindset do you need to do 105 Ironman in 105 days? What do you do if you get injured in day 65? What are techniqiues he used that you can adopt into your life?

Sean Conway is a Zimbabwean ultra endurance athlete and motivational speaker. He is best known for his remarkable feats of endurance, including becoming the first person to swim the length of Britain. He just did a world record with 105 full Ironman in 105 days. Conway's journey into the world of endurance challenges began in 2008 when he embarked on a cycling trip around the world. This epic adventure took him across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, covering a distance of over 16,000 miles. During this expedition, Conway faced numerous challenges, including extreme weather conditions, physical exhaustion, and encounters with wildlife. Inspired by his cycling journey, Conway set his sights on even greater challenges. In 2013, he attempted to become the first person to swim the length of Britain. This grueling challenge involved swimming approximately 900 miles from Land's End to John o' Groats. Despite facing treacherous weather conditions and battling fatigue, Conway successfully completed the swim in 135 days, setting a new record. In addition to his swimming and cycling achievements, Conway has also completed other notable endurance challenges. These include running the length of Britain in 2015 and cycling across Europe in just 24 days in 2016. His determination and resilience have earned him recognition as one of Britain's most accomplished endurance adventurers. Conway's accomplishments have not only pushed the boundaries of human endurance but have also inspired others to pursue their own dreams and overcome obstacles. Through his motivational speaking engagements and media appearances, he shares his experiences and encourages individuals to step out of their comfort zones.

In a few years we may have digital coins that can be programmed to have different properties. They can, for example, have an expiry date or can only be used for earmarked purposes. They can also be transferred directly to the recipient when all predefined conditions are met, without the use of intermediaries such as banks and brokers. Digital central bank money can shake up the reality we know - and create many new opportunities. This is according to the Head of Innovation at Norwegian SpareBank 1 SR-Bank. Why do many experts warn against digital ID and digital money? One of those who is now warning against this is Catherine Austin Fitts. She is an American investment banker and former public servant who served as CEO of Dillon, Read & Co. and, during the presidency of George HW Bush, as the United States Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Housing. She has written and commented on the topic of public spending and has alleged several large cases of government fraud. Fitts has researched and commented on public expenditure. In a 2004 study published in World Affairs: The Journal of International Issues, she claimed to find "evidence that a very large proportion of the nation's wealth is illegally diverted since decades into secret, untraceable channels and programs with unspecified purposes, including secret operations and subversions abroad and secret military R&D at home. Public institutions have been infiltrated and taken over by shadow groups in the service of powerful private and special interests, often at the expense of the common good." In 2017, Fitts co-authored a report, along with Michigan State University economist Skidmore, that claimed to find $21 trillion in "unauthorized spending" by the US Department of Defense and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development over a 17-year period. God listen!

How can you build mental strength and overcome fear? In this episode we re launch and episode Frank did with Dr. Jordan B Peterson i 2017. Jordan B Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto who has published more than a hundred scientific papers, transforming the modern understanding of personality, and revolutionized the psychology of religion with his book, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief. As a Harvard professor, he was nominated for the prestigious Levinson Teaching Prize, and is regarded by his students as one of three truly life-changing teachers. If you like this episode, please share it with other people who can also benefit from this life-changing interview.

How does the financial system work? What are CBDC? Will the sentralbanks succeed with implemting CBDC?

To answere all these episode we have the pleasure of having Alex Krainer as the first guest.

Alex is the founder of Krainer Analytics and creator of I-System Trend Following. He has worked as a market analyst, researcher, trader and hedge fund manager since 1996.

Alex was born and raised in a socialist regime of former Yugoslavia, under one-party communist rule. As a 17-year old he joined a student exchange program and took up his university studies there, ultimately transferring to Switzerland on a scholarship where he completed a degree in Business and Economics. From Switzerland his path led him to Venezuela where he lived for a year and experienced his first banking crisis in 1994 when 9 of Venezuela's 16 largest banks failed and brought the country's economy to a grinding halt. The same year he returned to Croatia and joined the military where he served through 1995 during the last phases of Croatia's war of independence.

In 1996, upon discharge from the military, Alex took employment at an oil trading company in Monaco. In 1998 he became the head of risk and CEO in 2000. Alex had originated the firm's research and development program in market analysis and application of neural networks and artificial intelligence in trading of financial and commodities markets.

By 2007 Alex launched his own investment management business and was among the small minority of managers who generated positive investment returns (+27%) during the 2008 financial crisis. Over the following six years, his fund outperformed the Dow Jones Credit Suisse index of Blue Chip commodity futures trading funds.

In 2011 Alex Joined Lee Robinson's Altana Wealth to manage the firm's inflation hedging strategy. In 2019 Alex created Altana Wealth's systematic portfolio allocation strategy designed to bridge the gap between technology and finance. In more recent years, Alex also busied himself as an author. He published his first book "Mastering Uncertainty in Commodities Trading" in 2015.

In 2021 this book was selected as #1 on Financial-Expert.co.uk's list of "The 5 Best Commodities Books for Investors and Traders." In 2017 he published "The Grand Deception" which is available exclusively from the RedPill Press. In 2021 he published "Alex Krainer's Trend Following Bible."