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Patrick Watts | The End Of The American Empire & The Scorecard For Previous Empire Collapse


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#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 Amazon

The End Of The American Empire – US Amazon

It’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 Watts
  • 01:23 – US Politics (Biden, Culture & Trump)
  • 11:23 – Theory Of Rhetoric
  • 13:49 – Patrick Watts… Self Confessed Americanophile
  • 17:54 – Distinction Between An Empire & State
  • 21:33 – Behind The Scenes Self Publishing
  • 47:58 – John Perkins & Confessions Of An Economic Hitman
  • 54:25 – Why Empires Have Fallen Throughout History
  • 1:16:49 – 50% Of Pregnancies In The US Are Unplanned
  • 1:19:13 – US Is The Most Mediciated Citizenry On Earth
  • 1:20:13 – What Does A Collapse Of The American Empire Look Like?
  • 1:33:30 – Serendipity In Patrick’s Life
  • 1:45:35 – Favourite Fictional Character & Country Particularly Bullish On

Curious Things Mentioned During The Episode

  • Geopolitics Starter Pack
  • John Perkins & Confessions Of An Economic Hitman

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