The Economic Truth Report 38: Hrvoje Morić on Geopolitics, Technocratic Control, and Global Risks

[@kimpeccable]

Thanks for this inspiring talk. I listened as I baked Christmas cookies before our family dinner. Thanks for following up the bad news--the globalists will NEVER quit--with some hope, the need for solidarity, and the exhortation to have the courage of your convictions. Happy holidays!

[@AmitJessia]

Thanks for the forecast! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How can I transfer them to Binance?

[@user-hi1mj4mc3w]

Perhaps let the guest speak more. Interesting stuff all the same

[@llee8325]

In the US now ... Problem with fundraising ... Free peoples are generous in the face of need (like all the people who have helped NC/hurricane victimes), but they are cheap, cheap, cheap when it comes to consistent giving. Tried 30 years. It's hopeless. They always want "someone else" to do it.
Think ... If just half of the 2024 Trump voters (37M voters) would auto-debit a minimum of $10 monthly (some will give more) to go to an independent PAC, run by non-greedy, visionary, moral people, we would have $400 MILLION EVERY MONTH. You can do a LOT with fff like that. But they don't care. They'll reap what they have sown.
Thanks guys. Great talk.

[@marcinostrowski960]

Criticizing technocracy while simultaneously utilizing tools like ChatGPT exemplifies a clear hypocrisy. What I find most ironic is the behaviour of anarcho-capitalists who, despite their ideological stance against centralized control, actively make use of the very technologies that underpin and perpetuate the technocratic framework they ostensibly oppose. It is worth noting that capitalism, without the incorporation of technocratic principles and their application in fields such as economics and agriculture, would not have been able to achieve the significant levels of food production seen today. Furthermore, it is often ironic to consider that the majority of patents and inventions have been made possible through government funding. Absent such support, society might resemble an anarcho-capitalist "paradise," such as the conditions observed in Somalia where the societal devastation of anarcho-capitalist ideals is strikingly evident, much like the impact of communism as seen in North Korea. You seem intent on associating me with a technocratic agenda, suggesting that digitizing every individual aligns with our objectives. However, this claim is baseless and entirely misrepresents our political goals. It has no connection to our transhumanist philosophy or the principles laid out by Francis Bacon, one of our foundational thinkers, whose works contain no support for such an agenda.
Your repeated attempts to equate technocracy with dictatorship overlook the shortcomings within your own system marked by cronyism, monopolies, privatized healthcare bureaucracy. This framework ultimately fosters an anarcho-capitalist dystopia, where the unchecked accumulation of wealth enables the emergence of private world governments, resulting in totalitarian control. These entities, often led by individuals lacking specialization in any domain and without any form of democratic legitimacy, inadvertently bring about a regression to the antiquated principles of monarchy .It is worth noting that David D. Friedman himself could be considered, to some extent, a technocrat a fact I find somewhat ironic. The notion that one can build or sustain a society without the involvement of specialists, state institutions, or reliance on the foundational cognitive frameworks established by thinkers such as Francis Bacon, who ushered in the Scientific Revolution, seems implausible. Furthermore, the persistent attempts to liken technocracy to some form of malevolent dictatorship ignore the reality that anarcho-capitalist frameworks themselves often lead to the creation of private governments. These entities wield significant power without accountability, reflecting the very systems of control and dominance they purport to oppose. Even Javier Milei had to rely on technocratic economic tools to address Argentina's economic crisis, illustrating that the implementation of pure anarcho-capitalism or indeed any form of capitalism without the involvement of technocrats is simply unfeasible. Similarly, communists face comparable challenges; their attempts to create a purely ideologically driven system often result in outcomes such as those seen in North Korea, where millions suffer from starvation. Likewise, in Somalia, the absence of centralized governance has led to constant conflict and instability. These examples underscore the necessity of technocratic expertise and structured governance in preventing societal and economic collapse. Technocracy represents a natural progression from anarcho-capitalism or traditional capitalism, emerging as an indispensable system driven by humanity's inherent desire for self-improvement through technology. It is, arguably, the most effective system available today, and no superior alternative currently exists. However, it is important to note that the full implementation of technocracy is a gradual process that may take another decade. This is not a revolutionary endeavour but rather a collaborative effort with capitalists, aimed at automating the means of production and other sectors. The goal is to enhance productivity and reduce the cost of goods, ultimately benefiting society as a whole. In light of this evolution, our current approach could be characterized as "Technocracy 2.0." This updated framework reflects a shift away from some of our earlier principles, embracing a more transhumanist perspective and leveraging capitalist mechanisms to achieve our objectives.