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Welcome to another exciting episode of Matrix Breakers, your ultimate guide to cracking open the world around us. Hosted by Dylon Suggs, today’s episode takes a deep dive into the shadowy world of psychological operations and their role in misleading public opinion.
"Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" by John Perkins is a gripping autobiographical account that exposes the clandestine operations of economic hit men (EHMs). These individuals play significant roles in creating the world as we know it today.
The book charts Perkins' own journey as an EHM for an international consulting firm. His job, as he describes it, was to cheat countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars by offering them enormous loans. These loans are issued under the guise of infrastructure development and economic growth but their purpose is to tie the borrower in an endless cycle of debts they cannot pay, effectively turning them into subservient states.
Perkins recounts discussions with government and financial sector leaders to highlight the dark alliance between Washington, Wall Street, and the entwining corruption. Ultimately, his story leads readers to a new comprehension of important global events, including the rise and fall of presidents, wars, revolutions, and international financial meltdowns.
He implicates himself, his superiors, and some of the world's most popular organizations such as the World Bank, the IMF, and the USAID in these fraudulent activities.
While "Confessions of An Economic Hit Man" is quite revealing, its purpose is more than just exposé. It’s a call-to-arms, encouraging each of us to create a more sustainable, equitable, and just world.
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Matrix Breakers, your ultimate guide to cracking open the world around us. Hosted by Dylon Suggs, today’s episode takes a deep dive into the shadowy world of psychological operations and their role in misleading public opinion.
"Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" by John Perkins is a gripping autobiographical account that exposes the clandestine operations of economic hit men (EHMs). These individuals play significant roles in creating the world as we know it today.
The book charts Perkins' own journey as an EHM for an international consulting firm. His job, as he describes it, was to cheat countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars by offering them enormous loans. These loans are issued under the guise of infrastructure development and economic growth but their purpose is to tie the borrower in an endless cycle of debts they cannot pay, effectively turning them into subservient states.
Perkins recounts discussions with government and financial sector leaders to highlight the dark alliance between Washington, Wall Street, and the entwining corruption. Ultimately, his story leads readers to a new comprehension of important global events, including the rise and fall of presidents, wars, revolutions, and international financial meltdowns.
He implicates himself, his superiors, and some of the world's most popular organizations such as the World Bank, the IMF, and the USAID in these fraudulent activities.
While "Confessions of An Economic Hit Man" is quite revealing, its purpose is more than just exposé. It’s a call-to-arms, encouraging each of us to create a more sustainable, equitable, and just world.