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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
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