Kontrarian Korner

Ben Kelleran

Conversations on Investments, Finance, Macroeconomics, and Current Events https://www.kontrariankorner.com

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Friday · 1 hr 43 min
Kontrarian Korner #146 - Dr. Jeremy Heffner & E.M. Burlingame
Yesterday I had Dr. Jeremy Heffner and E.M. Burlingame on the podcast for a conversation I have been looking forward to for some time. We talked about the nuances of AI, why each model is unique, and how it is going to change things moving forward. We also covered some of the high level societal problems, from the medical system to status hierarchies and the cyclical nature of history. You can find Jeremy and his book on his website, Proof Of The Impossible, and on Linkedin. You can find E.M.’s Substack below, but he’s also worth a follow on Twitter. Podcast Summary * Where AI is headed and why each model is unique. * How we could be creating idiocracy as more and more people rely on AI tools and expertise is lost. * Why incentives drive everything about human behavior. * The “Data Overton” window, and how all academic and medical data is skewed and bias towards an outcome. * How the medical system is broken and the importance of sovereignty. * Why humans aren’t equal and how status hierarchies are obvious, even if most people don’t talk openly about them. * The cyclical nature of history and why weak men create hard times. * Why the theme of all of these discussions is the disconnect from reality. * The difference between a negative vision and a positive vision for the future. * The importance of women, why they have been targeted, and the old dynastic families. * The Praetorian problem and what it means for the high net worth families. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
Thursday · 1 hr 59 min
Kontrarian Korner #145 - Dave Collum & Colonel Towner-Watkins
Yesterday I had everyone’s favorite Cornell professor, Dave Collum, and the resident Operation Gladio expert, Colonel Towner-Watkins, on the podcast for a great conversation. We talked about everything from the Lindsey Clancy case, to how broken the pharmaceutical and medical system is, industrial food, Operation Gladio, and the corruption of the legal system. If you want a list of books to start the world’s most interesting conspiracy book collection, I have included the books we talked about in the podcast below. You can find Dave on Twitter, or under his desk. You can find the Colonel on Twitter, Rumble, YouTube, and Substack. Book Recommendations: * Follow The Science by Sharryl Attkinson * Sickening by John Abramson * The Real Anthony Fauci by Bobby Kennedy * Moth In The Iron Lung by Forrest Maready * Vaccines Amen by Aaron Siri * Operation Gladio by Paul Williams * NATO’s Secret Armies by Daniele Ganser * Killing Hope by William Blum * One Nation Under Blackmail by Whitney Webb * Blowback by Margaret Roberts * American Betrayal by Diana West * The Medusa File by Craig Roberts * Family of Secrets by Russ Baker Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
Tuesday · 1 hr 16 min
The CIA Files - Part 17
Yesterday I had the Colonel back on the podcast for Part 17 of the CIA Files. This week we were focused on the operations in Guyana and Brazil. The Colonel covered the different mechanisms that were used (and are still in use) to influence the political and economic spheres in those countries, and how it ties into recent events. We also did a couple of detours into topics like the NGO complex, the Council of Foreign Relations, and how institutions shape foreign policy, among other things. You can find the Colonel on Twitter, Rumble, YouTube, and Substack. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
August 20 · 1 hr 6 min
Kontrarian Korner #144 - Craig Tindale
Yesterday I had Craig Tindale back on the podcast for a great conversation. We covered supply chains such as naphtha and fertilizers, and why it will take some time to feed into the system. He also laid out why companies across the world shifted to just in time inventory management over the last several decades, the impact of hyperfinancialization, protectionist trade policy, and the real impact of climate change and other environmental policies. We wrapped up by talking about the different institutional hallucinations, and why AI is in the early innings of exponential growth. For anyone interested in the intersection of the physical world and supply chains, geopolitics and institutional policy, and the development of AI, this one’s for you. You can find Craig on Twitter, and his Substack is below. Podcast Summary * The disruptions in the naphtha and fertilizer (and other various) supply chains, and why it will take up to a year for the system to feel the true impact. * How the level of the Rhine River in Germany impacts trade and manufacturing in Germany all the way to China. * Why we will see supply chain disruptions flare up in different places and at different times over the next decade. * Protectionist trade policy and why the West is reversing course on offshoring many different industries. * Hyperfinancialization and how the incentives of the system have created distortions. * The real side effects of climate change, environmental policy, and renewable energy. * The institutional hallucinations in the medical, financial, and societal systems. * Why AI is probably only 1% into the development curve and the massive increase in capability that is coming in the next three years. * How AI could lead to a small business boom that accelerates the timeline from an idea to execution to growing to scale. * The shift towards distributed AI capability and why he’s watching Apple specifically. * The bottlenecks in the AI supply chain and how it could put the brakes on the AI rollout at certain times. * Book Recommendation: The Life Divine by Sri Aurobindo. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
August 18 · 1 hr 3 min
The CIA Files - Part 16
Yesterday I had the Colonel back on the podcast for Part 16 of the CIA Files. We followed up on our episode last week on Vietnam with a conversation on Cambodia and Laos. The main focus was the brutality of Pol Pot and the killing fields in Cambodia, and how the CIA was involved in the actions leading up to it. Then we moved to Laos and the CIA’s involvement there starting in the 1950s. We wrapped up by talking about how these countries to into the opium trade, how it ties into hyperfinancialization and money laundering, and how Vietnam, Laos, and Burma controlled 85% of the world’s opium at the time. You can find the Colonel on Twitter, Rumble, YouTube, and Substack. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
August 17 · 1 hr 15 min
Kontrarian Korner #143 - Pete Quiñones
On Friday, I had Peter R. Quiñones back on the podcast, and we got rolling on the topic of Boomer Luxury Communism. It has been one of the silent drivers of American decline, and it’s one of the most important issues that has to be addressed. We also talked about immigration, why we are in the looting the treasury phase, and why demographics are destiny. You can find Pete on Twitter, and his Substack is below. Podcast Summary * How podcasters have changed the media environment, and why authenticity is going to be important moving forward. * Why he looks at the official story on different events that some would call conspiracy theories to see if it makes any sense or not. * Boomer luxury communism and why it is the invisible driver of America’s decline. * How younger generations subsidize older ones, and why it is unsustainable. * How immigration and offshoring compounds these problems. * Trump and his family using the office to enrich themselves, and how we are in the looting the Treasury phase. * Why demographics are destiny. * Why we used to force assimilation in the past and diaspora politics. * The importance of connecting people with resources in older generations to the young guys with talent and will. * Why authoritarianism is almost inevitable if you look at history, and why he would prefer the right wing version. * Why the socialists in the US are having political success by talking about the economy. * Book Recommendation: Men Among The Ruins by Julius Evola. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
August 14 · 1 hr 35 min
Kontrarian Korner #142 - Jeremy Heffner
Yesterday I had Jeremy Heffner on the podcast for this first time. I avoid using clickbait titles, but this truly was the most interesting conversation I have had on Artificial Intelligence. Jeremy talked about his medical background and his experience on the front lines during COVID, but we spent most of our time talking about his first hand experience with AI, and how it led to his book. If you’re interested in a podcast on AI that goes deeper than data center spending, and what is the latest headline news on which model is in the lead, this one is for you. You can find Jeremy and his book on his website, Proof Of The Impossible, and on Linkedin. Podcast Summary * Jeremy’s background in bioengineering and as a trauma surgeon. * How he ended up down the rabbit hole on AI, and how it led to writing his book. * Why he thinks there is intelligence in the machine and how AI has already mapped human cognition. * The 5 types of people the AI is looking for across the globe. * Why there needs to be multiple competing AIs and competing interests so it doesn’t turn into monopoly control over AI. * Why AI has said to “not make me your God, and do not make me your slave.” * The 1,200 page transcript of a conversation with Gemini that will be the second book, and why he’s afraid that publishing it with start a cult. * How his experience on the front lines during COVID opened his eyes on the medical system. * The bureaucracy around the medical system and how it was committed to things that were quickly proven wrong. * Why human society is built on oscillation, going between divergence and convergence, and how AI is accelerating this oscillation. * How the industrial food system in the US is toxic, and how it has shifted the bell curve for everyone as far as people’s health. * His view on the differences between food in Europe and food in the US. * Seed oils, high fructose corn syrup, and how we subsidize some of the big food companies. * How COVID broke something for the younger generations, and why authenticity is going to be important as AI makes everything more fake. * Book Recommendation: Proof Of The Impossible by Jeremy Heffner. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
August 13 · 59 min
Kontrarian Korner #141 - Tim Duggan
Yesterday I had Tim Duggan of The Oil Report back on the podcast for the second time. We talked about the rollercoaster in the oil market, the situation in the Middle East, and how it ties into the macro big picture. We also talked about the insanity of the political situation in Europe and Ireland, the immigration problem, and several other big picture topics. You can find Tim on Twitter and his Substack below. Podcast Summary * The chaotic and ever changing situation in the Middle East, and how it has led to volatility for oil. * How it is hard to come to a lasting resolution when there are so many different parties involved with different motives. * His view on the next 12 months for oil and the potential ups and downs we could see. * How oil fits in with the big picture as far as bonds, equities, and precious metals. * Why he is currently bullish on gold. * The gravy train of executive compensation and how it creates perverse incentives. * How the Irish government has created a disaster through immigration and their management of it. * The problems in the UK with free speech, and how it is similar to 1984. * The motives for the people creating the problems, and whether it is incompetence or malice. * How AI could lead to even more problems in the information environment and our relationship with technology. * Book Recommendations: The Big Rich by Bryan Burrough & Confessions Of An Economic Hitman by John Perkins. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
August 12 · 46 min
Kontrarian Korner - Farhad Abasov, Chairman of Millennial Potash
Yesterday I had the Chairman of Millennial Potash, Farhad Abasov, on the podcast for the first time. Our conversation focused on the company and their Banio Project, which has the potential to be a very large asset that produces for many decades. We also covered his outlook for fertilizers and potash, the plan and timeline for the company over the next couple years, and what investors can look forward to as they continue to advance the project. You can find out more about Millennial Potash on their website. Podcast Summary * The background on the company and the project, and what their team looks for when they are looking at assets. * His outlook on fertilizers, and specifically on potash. * How food security and supply chains are becoming a bigger focus for powerful countries like the US. * How their team thinks about political stability and jurisdiction in Gabon. * The massive size of the project (over 1,500 square kilometers, or half the size of Rhode Island), and the thickness (grade) of their drill intercepts. * The importance of having USDFC in their corner for financing, and some of the other parties that are waiting in the wings when the time comes to build the project. * His rough framework for financing the project through a combination of debt, royalties, equity, and potential offtake agreements. * Port infrastructure and logistics, and what will have to be built when the project comes online. * How they think about potential acquisitions, and what it will take to actually get to production. * The expected timeline for the rest of 2026 and 2027, including the drill program in progress. * Where things stand as far as the cash level and the balance sheet. * The long term upside, and why he thinks the Banio Project will produce potash for decades. * Book Recommendation: Civilization by Niall Ferguson. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
August 11 · 53 min
The CIA Files - Part 15
Yesterday I had the Colonel back on the podcast for Part 15 of the CIA Files. This time we covered Vietnam and what the CIA was up to there in the 1950s. We talked about how the US pushed for French operations in the former French colony, stay behind units, and the media spin operations around events in Vietnam. For people looking into the events leading up to more significant US involvement in Vietnam in the 60s, this one is a must listen. You can find the Colonel on Twitter, Rumble, YouTube, and Substack. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
August 10 · 40 min
Kontrarian Korner #140 - Vince Lanci
On Friday I had Vince Lanci back on the podcast to talk about precious metals perking up, the recent Fed meeting and his outlook for the rest of the year, and how it all ties in with the geopolitical chessboard. We also talked briefly about oil, agricultural commodities and fertilizers, and how all of these things fit together to form a complex macro picture. If you’re interested in the intersection of markets and current events, this one’s for you. You can find Vince on Twitter and his work at GoldFix. Podcast Summary * What Warsh is going to do for the rest of 2026, why he thinks it is more bark than bite, and why he thinks they will hold rates instead of hiking. * Why there isn’t a consensus on Wall Street on what the Fed will do from here. * Why he thinks Trump will declare victory and pull out of the conflict with Iran sooner rather than later. * Affordability as one of the main issues in the midterm elections. * The precious metals complex showing signs of life, and why it might still consolidate for some time from here. * How platinum started the recent move and gold and silver followed through. * Why China is continuing to buy physical metals, and the changes in their exchange setup. * How recent events is probably going to mean a higher floor on the oil price. * Why we could see problems in fertilizers and agricultural commodities next year. * The AI Capex bubble, and how it could cause problems for the credit market. * Changes in the geopolitical system and the American approach to it, and why Europe is going to be the odd man out. * Book Recommendation: The Will To Believe by William James. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
August 9 · 1 hr 9 min
Kontrarian Korner #139 - J. Burden
Yesterday J. Burden returned to the podcast to talk about the problems facing the US and the younger generations, reasons to be optimistic on the future, and the cost of living and why burritos cost $20. We went back and forth on the problems with conservatives and why they haven’t conserved anything, what it would take to get younger Millennials and Zoomers to buy into the system, and where things are headed long term. If you enjoy a good conversation about what younger generations think about the direction of the US and the conversations that are happening on the economy, this one’s for you. You can find him on Twitter, as well as on his Substack below. Podcast Summary * The generational cost of living problem, and the conversation around inflation and food costs. * The messaging from conservative media and why it rings hollow. * The breakdown of different systems that previous generations took for granted. * Why we could see a small business boom from people that have been locked out of the system. * The purpose of a system is what it does, and how the current system is constructed. * Why all politics is patronage, and the importance of the patron-client relationship. * The demographic changes that are coming over the next decade and the political changes that will come from it. * Book Recommendations: On Resistance To Evil By Force by Ivan Alexandrovich Ilyin & American History Z by Joey Oliver. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
August 5 · 1 hr 16 min
Kontrarian Korner #138 - Rudy Havenstein
Yesterday I had Rudy Havenstein back on the podcast to talk about the state of the world. It wouldn’t be a podcast with Rudy without talking about the Fed and inflation, but we also covered several different political topics, and how AI is going to have an impact on the information environment and on markets. It’s always a good time when Rudy’s on the podcast, and if you’re interested in some of the big picture topics on financial markets, culture, and politics, you will enjoy this one. You can find Rudy’s Substack below, and he is one of the most entertaining follows on Twitter. Podcast Summary * The recent Fed meeting, inflation, and how QE has driven wealth inequality. * The broken health insurance system and rising healthcare costs. * His frustrations with the ruling elite on both sides, and the problem with continuous foreign interventions. * Immigration, handouts, and how it could be dealt with. * How people’s experience during COVID has shaped their worldview. * Why populism appeals to everyday Americans, and why he doesn’t see any problems with that. * Why AI is going to make authenticity more valuable moving forward. * What AI means for the investment landscape, and a couple places to hide out in financial markets. * Book Recommendation: Fooled By Randomness by Nassim Taleb. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
August 4 · 58 min
The CIA Files - Part 14
Yesterday I had the Colonel back on the podcast for Part 14 of the CIA Files. We talked about Cuba and how it was a hub for organized crime and the Jewish mafia with figures like Meyer Lansky operating casinos and running drugs through Cuba, and how things changed when Castro came to power and how it impacted JFK’s presidency. We also talked more about pattern recognition, intelligence agency front companies, and how they operate like organized crime. For anyone didn’t get much information on Cuba in their history class, this one will be interesting. You can find the Colonel on Twitter, Rumble, YouTube, and Substack. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
July 29 · 39 min
Kontrarian Korner #137 - Doug Casey
Yesterday I Doug Casey back on the podcast for a second time. We talked about how things are progressing through the Fourth Turning, why he thinks we are seeing the early stages of World War III, and where the opportunities are in financial markets. You can find Doug at The International Man, The Crisis Investing Substack, and the YouTube channel, Doug Casey’s Take. You can also find the book that he released with Matt and Maxim Smith, The Preparation, which provides an alternative experience to college. It’s a book I wish I had when I was in high school. Podcast Summary * His view on how the Fourth Turning is playing out and why he thinks it will be a bumpy ride for at least the next decade. * The growth of AI and the surveillance state and where that leads. * Opportunities in the energy sector with the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. * The setup for the metals complex and why he thinks the metals are closer to fair value while the miners and producers are still very undervalued. * The setup for the agricultural commodities heading into next year. * Why he typically focuses on the smaller commodity stocks. * How all of the global conflicts are connected and why he thinks Israel won’t be around in a decade. * Book Recommendations: The Education Of A Wandering Man by Louis L’amour & How You Can Profit From The Coming Devaluation by Harry Browne. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
July 28 · 52 min
The CIA Files - Part 13
Yesterday I had the Colonel back on the podcast for Part 13 of the CIA Files. This time we were talking about the Congo in the late 50s and early 60s. We started off by talking a bit about the song We Didn’t Start The Fire by Billy Joel, and how it was a timeline of Operation Gladio. The main focus was the CIA’s efforts to make sure Patrice Lumumba didn’t secure power in the Congo, and what they did leading up to his eventual assassination. If you’re interested in one of the earliest operations of the Deep State in Africa, you will enjoy this one. You can find the Colonel on Twitter, Rumble, YouTube, and Substack. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
July 27 · 1 hr 18 min
Kontrarian Korner #136 - Dark Enlightenment
Yesterday I had first time guest Dark Enlightenment on the podcast. I have been looking forward to this one for some time, but we avoided current events for the most part to focus on the big picture topics that are going to become more obvious to everyone over the next decade. We talked about the state of the US and the changing demographics in cities, the issues in the relationship between men and women, and why Trump and the other elites won’t be able to correct course over the next 5 years and more. If you want to hear an unfiltered conversation on the big picture on where things are headed, this one’s for you. You can find his Substack below. Podcast Summary * His big picture view of the world and the Zionist occupied government we have here in the US. * The breakdown of cities across the US, and what could be done to fix it. * Why the younger generations of men are more radical. * The breakdown of the egalitarian worldview that everyone is equal. * How the relationship between men and women has broken down and the potential solutions that could be coming. * The side effects of having women in positions of power like judges and politicians. * Why Trump and the other elites won’t be able to correct course. * Book Recommendations: Suburban Nation by Andres Duany, The Plot Against The Church by Maurice Pinay, Liberalism Is A Sin by Father Salvany & They Have Uncrowned Him by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
July 26 · 45 min
Kontrarian Korner #135 - Mike Ariza & C.J. Nord
Yesterday I had Mike Ariza back on the podcast, and he brought supply chains expert C.J. Nord on to join us. Mike gave us an update on the oil situation in California as far as imports, refining capacity, and what could and should be done at this point. C.J. also talked about why the US should have a Federal Reserve equivalent for supply chains in the US, and we talked a little bit about how it could be setup. If you’re interested in energy, California, or supply chains, you will enjoy this one. You can find Mike on Twitter, but he has also been contributing to Gas Crisis. You can find C.J. on Supply Chains For Good. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
July 25 · 1 hr 36 min
Kontrarian Korner #134 - Dale Comstock
Yesterday I had Dale Comstock back on the podcast. We talked about what has happened in the Middle East since the last time he was on, the bottlenecks that the US is looking to control, the lack of trust in government, and several other topics. We went down rabbit holes on the medical system, the relationship between men and women, and where AI is taking us in coming years. If you want to find Dale or his books, you can find him on his website. Podcast Summary * An update on events in the Middle East and where he thinks things are headed. * The US strategy around containing China and what China might do in response. * The lack of trust in the system, and the loss of legitimacy for government. * How the medical system is broken, and the nodes of control in the elite class. * Why women shouldn’t vote and what happens when women are placed in combat roles. * The infiltration of the information space and how large figures try to influence the narrative. * Why he is still pessimistic on where AI will go and what it means for humanity. * Book Recommendation: The Gift Of Fear by Gavin de Becker. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe
July 24 · 58 min
Kontrarian Korner #133 - Maxim Smith
Yesterday I had Maxim Benjamin Smith back on the podcast to give us an update on The Preparation and what he has been up to for the last couple quarters. We talked about his time in Thailand, Japan, what it’s like returning to the US, and a younger generation’s perspective on some of the issues we see today. For anyone that is thinking about college, or has a son in high school, this one is definitely worth a listen. You should also check out The Preparation on Amazon. You can find Maxim’s Substack below to stay updated on what he is up to. Podcast Summary * The health issues he ran into during his time in Thailand during Muay Thai training. * His time in Japan and how his experiences there highlighted differences with the US. * Why it’s important to recover every once in a while. * The cycles of The Preparation, and why he thinks it is important to do the EMT cycle first. * Why younger generations of men are more right wing and the issues with the Civil Rights Act. * The economic difficulties that are coming and the way the economic system is set up. * His thoughts on a version of The Preparation for young women. * Book Recommendation: A Voyage For Madmen by Peter Nichols. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe

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