Dirk Pohlmann (German journalist, author, screenwriter, director and producer) and Jimmy Dore (American stand-up comedian, political commentator and theorist) recently briefed the United Nations Security Council about the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
Pohlmann presented new evidence suggesting that the operation would have required professional or military divers and a large-scale deployment of explosives, making it unlikely to have been carried out by a small sailing boat. He also raised suspicions about the Bops 20t exercise, which took place around the same time as the sabotage, and suggested that it may have provided a cover for the deployment of the bombs.
Dore highlighted the alleged involvement of the United States in the sabotage, pointing to evidence that US Navy divers planted explosives and high-ranking US officials expressed satisfaction with the attack. The speakers emphasized the need for an independent and objective investigation to reveal the truth behind the sabotage and hold the perpetrators accountable. Representatives from other countries echoed these concerns and urged transparent and timely disclosure of the investigation results.
UN Brief by Dirk Pohlmann
Mr. Dirk Pohlmann, an investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker, is the first to address the United Nations Security Council about the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. He discusses how little information is known about the sabotage, including the number of explosions and the identity of the perpetrators. Pohlmann presents new evidence, including the opinions of Professor Dr. Tanda and the seismic data from a Norwegian seismological station, suggesting that the operation would have required professional or military divers and a large-scale deployment of explosives, making it unlikely to have been carried out by a small sailing boat. He also raises suspicions about the Bops 20t exercise, which took place around the same time as the sabotage, and suggests that it may have provided a cover for the deployment of the bombs.
Dirk Pohlmann makes the claim that the USS Kar 257 M and US Gunon Hall 150 190 M, both small aircraft carriers, could have been used to deploy explosives for sabotaging the Nord Stream pipeline. It is suggested that US Navy divers with deep diving equipment from Panama City, Florida might have been involved in deploying the bombs. Furthermore, it is alleged that a US Poseidon aircraft dropped a sonobuoy that triggered the timers of the bombs. While there is speculation that the Norwegians were supposed to drop the sonobuoy, evidence suggests that a US Hercules aircraft flew to Norway to fetch a specific sonobuoy and bring it to Sigonella.
Additionally, there are discrepancies in the official reports about the amount of explosives used, with a Swiss physicist, Dr. Hans Benjamin Brown, suggesting that the physical evidence points towards the use of an explosive charge at least a thousand times larger than what has been reported. These details were presented in a detailed report to the Swiss government and shared with the United Nations.
Dirk Pohlmann then discusses the contradictions and inconsistencies in the official reports regarding the magnitude and nature of the explosive charge used in the sabotage of Nord Stream 1. The reports initially stated that the explosion had a magnitude of 2.1 on the Richter scale, corresponding to approximately 700 kilograms of TNT equivalent. However, further analysis suggests that the magnitude was actually 3.1, indicating a much larger explosive charge of roughly 25 tons of TNT equivalent.
Dirk Pohlmann also points out that the location of the explosion was strategically chosen to generate a shock wave directed at Kaliningrad, raising doubts about the nature of the explosive charge used. The observations and independent geophysical findings strongly contradict the reported use of a small conventional explosive, suggesting a much larger explosive charge of 1 to 4 kilotons TNT equivalent.
At the second half of his speech, Dirk Pohlmann highlights the importance of securing independent and objective evidence through the authority of the UN Security Council, as it is crucial to address the seriousness of the matter. The Baltic seabed’s abundance of hydrates can be identified by Western navies, making it possible to determine if a ship, such as the Andromeda allegedly used at the sabotage site, was present.
Historical examples of Western intelligence operations targeting Soviet pipelines are mentioned, including the killing of Italian oil manager Enrico Mattei and the destruction of the Mal Pipeline by the CIA.
The briefing also mentions the political dynamics surrounding the Nord Stream pipeline, with the US having no allies but hostages and certain governments suffering from Stockholm syndrome.
UN Brief by Jimmy Dore
Jimmy Dore also discusses the attack on the Nord Stream pipeline, highlighting it as the biggest act of industrial sabotage in human history and pointing out that President Joe Biden himself stated his intentions to attack the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
According to investigative reporter Seymour Hersh, US Navy divers planted explosives in June 2022, which later destroyed three of the four pipelines. High-ranking US officials, including Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, expressed satisfaction with the attack, claiming it was an opportunity to diminish reliance on Russian energy.
Jimmy Dore argues that the Western media’s coverage of the conflict in Ukraine conveniently leaves out key events, such as the 2014 coup orchestrated by the US and Ukraine Nazis, which contributes to a false understanding of the conflict.
He mentions the involvement of a Nazi Azov Battalion and the violation of a peace agreement by the Ukrainian government. The speaker also emphasizes the expansion of NATO onto Russia’s border as a primary cause of the tensions. It is argued that the United States’ imperialistic ambitions and fear of German-Russian collaboration drive its aggression. Jimmy Dore criticizes the US and its NATO allies for their silence on the environmental impact of the war, particularly the release of methane gas. Furthermore, he mentions Greta Thunberg’s visit to Ukraine following the Nord Stream bombing.
Remarks from International Representatives
The inconsistencies in the narrative promoted by Washington and its allies regarding the bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022 are then discussed by the representative of the Russian Federation. Despite claims that national investigations are underway, no results have been produced thus far. The speaker suggests that more evidence is emerging in the expert community indicating that the explosion was the work of Washington. He argues that this act of sabotage was committed to consolidate dominance in Europe, ignoring the dire need for Russian energy resources.
The lack of progress in the investigations conducted by Germany, Denmark, and Sweden are then highlighted, and questions the effectiveness of these national efforts. He proposes the establishment of an independent international commission to investigate the act of sabotage and emphasizes that this incident was not a prank but a terrorist act with significant economic and environmental consequences for multiple states. He argues that the actions taken fall under the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings.
Despite German Chancellor Olaf Schulz’s intention to resolve the matter, there is a lack of relevant information and attempts to conceal the truth. Various ridiculous versions of events have been spread to divert attention from the involvement of Western powers.
Russian representative references an investigation by journalist Seymour Hirsch, which suggests that American divers planted explosives during NATO exercises. There are also mentions of statements from President Biden, Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, and former Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski expressing opposition to Nord Stream. The involvement of Germany, Denmark, and Sweden is seen as a cover-up to protect their overseas allies.
He calls for accountability and justice for the perpetrators and proposes a draft presidential statement for consideration by the Security Council. The speaker emphasizes the importance of preventing such crimes and avoiding impunity.
Following the speech by the Russian representative, the representative of Japan lso expresses concern about the incident and acknowledges the environmental implications it may have.
Representatives from Brazil, Gabon, and Ecuador then address the United Nations regarding the Nord Stream pipeline explosions and the need for transparent and timely disclosure of the investigation results. They emphasize the economic losses, environmental impacts, and threats to international peace and security caused by the sabotage. Expressing support for the national authorities conducting the investigations, they urge cooperation, information exchange, and the avoidance of hindrances or opacity in order to reveal the truth behind the incidents.
Representatives from Switzerland, and China also address the United Nations about the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea. They condemn the acts of sabotage, highlighting the environmental impact and the potential for heightened tensions and unpredictable consequences. The representatives call for objective and thorough investigations to determine the truth and express concern about the delays in reaching conclusive results. They emphasize the importance of upholding the rule of law and avoiding disruptive actions that hinder the search for truth. China calls for active communication and cooperation with Russia and warns against attempting to politicize the investigation, emphasizing the need for objective and authoritative conclusions.
Finally, representatives from Malta, and the United Kingdom address the concerns of the international community regarding the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines. Malta strongly condemns the sabotage and highlights the threats posed to energy security and regional stability. They express confidence in ongoing investigations and reject claims that sufficient time has not been given to establish the truth. The United Kingdom thanks the briefers for their perspectives but the video ends as the representative begins his speech.
The Online Safety Bill is a new law in the UK that holds social media companies responsible for harmful content on their platforms. While some believe it will create a safer online environment, critics fear it gives too much power to regulators and tech companies to control online speech.
The bill includes measures to protect children from accessing pornography and requires prompt removal of illegal content. However, the presenter – Count Dankula 2 : Electric Boogaloo – believes the true intention behind the bill is to manipulate public opinion rather than genuinely protect users or children. He expresses concerns about restrictions on internet freedom and the flow of information, as well as the lack of public input in the legislative process. The speaker also criticizes the potential threat to freedom of expression posed by tech companies deciding what content is legal.
The Online Safety Bill
While some argue that The Online Safety Bill will create a safer online environment, critics worry that it gives too much power to regulators and tech companies to control what can be said online. The bill also includes measures to prevent children from accessing pornography and requires platforms to remove illegal content promptly. However, the presenter believes that the true intention behind the bill is to control the flow of information and manipulate public opinion, rather than genuinely protect users or children.
Count Dankula expresses concerns about the law being used to target political dissidents and the inclusion of new offenses such as cyber flashing and the sharing of deep fake pornography. However, he supports measures that make it easier for bereaved parents to obtain information about their children from tech companies. The government claims that tech firms have already started changing their behavior in anticipation of the law, but Count Dankula suggests that this is mainly due to the threat of losing their license to operate in the UK. The bill’s journey to becoming law has been contentious, and there are concerns about big tech companies challenging certain parts of it. Count Dankula also questions the responsibility of parents in monitoring their children’s internet usage and emphasizes their own strict restrictions for their children.
Count Dankula argues that the government’s intention behind controlling information is to influence how people vote and support their own interests. The speaker also criticizes the lack of public input in the legislative process and highlights the threat to freedom of expression posed by tech companies determining what content is legal. He further discusses how encrypted messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Signal may resist complying with the bill’s powers to examine messages for child abuse material, as it could undermine private communications. Overall, the speaker views the legislation as deeply flawed and suggests that the government deliberately designed it to exert more control over citizens’ speech and activities.
Later in the video, Count Dankula discusses the role of the communications regulator, Ofcom, in enforcing the new rules. The bill aims to tackle illegal online harms, such as child exploitation, fraud, and terrorism. Failure to comply with the new regulations can result in hefty fines or even imprisonment for executives. The success of the bill is crucial not only for the safety of children and adults online but also for the UK’s reputation as a tech hub.
However, Count Dankula expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of the legislation, noting that encryption and VPNs can easily bypass the restrictions. The speaker suggests that the real motive behind the law is to control the flow of information online for political reasons, which he views as a form of dishonesty.
In this 43 minutes long video, Ben Shapiro reviews the Barbie movie and delivers a scathing assessment. He criticizes the lack of jokes, coherent plot, and logical coherence in the film. Shapiro questions the intended audience and attributes positive reviews to the film’s politics rather than its quality. He also critiques the film’s portrayal of gender dynamics, feminism, and relationships between men and women. Overall, Shapiro considers the movie to be one of the worst he has ever seen and predicts that it will lose its appeal after the initial hype.
As one of the worst movies he has ever seen, Ben Shapiro finds the only redeeming aspect in the production design and costumes. He states that the movie seems to despise Barbie as a fascist emblem. Shapiro questions the intended audience for the film and attributes its positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes to its politics rather than its quality.
Ben Shapiro diligently discusses the movie’s portrayal of Barbie as a tool of the patriarchal capitalist system and the failure of her message of female empowerment. He highlights the film’s lack of logical coherence, including the criticism of mommy dolls while also criticizing discontinuing a pregnant doll named Midge. Shapiro questions the intended audience of the movie, as it references complex topics like Citizens United and includes explicit sexual innuendos. He also comments on the film’s portrayal of Ken as secondary and unnecessary, emphasizing the repeated gay masturbation jokes in a movie targeting children.
Shapiro questions why the film delves into existential themes and politics instead of catering to its supposed target audience of seven-year-old girls. He also disapproves of the film’s portrayal of sexism in the real world, claiming that it perpetuates a victim narrative for women. He highlights his dissatisfaction with the movie’s handling of the relationship between Ken and Barbie, arguing that it missed an opportunity for addressing equality, and instead, the plot simply restores Barbie’s dominance. Furthermore, Shapiro comments on the film’s attempt to portray the board of Mattel as solely composed of men, which he refutes by mentioning the female representation on the actual board.
Shapiro also highlights how the character inconsistencies undermine the believability of the story. He discusses the themes of feminism and patriarchy in the film, expressing disagreement with the portrayal of women as competent and brilliant, while men are portrayed negatively. He argues that the film fails to present a balanced perspective on these issues and instead relies on lazy writing and obscure jokes. Moreover, he points out the lack of explanation for certain character decisions and plot developments, further undermining the coherence of the film.
He argues that the film propagates the idea that women who enjoy the company of men have been brainwashed by the patriarchy. Shapiro also points out various inconsistencies in the film’s plot, such as the unnecessary vote held by the Kens and the introduction of random characters like Michael Sarah. He highlights the film’s portrayal of men as all being garbage and the lack of fulfilling relationships between men and women. Shapiro concludes that the filmmakers are insecure about their own script, evidenced by the narrator stepping in to address the shortcomings of the lead actress, Margot Robbie.
Ben Shapiro emphatically criticizes the movie for its feminist message, claiming that it perpetuates the idea that it is impossible to be a woman in the modern age due to the patriarchy. He argues that the film wrongly portrays women seizing power away from men, when in reality women obtained power through lobbying men. Shapiro also mocks the film’s portrayal of women masking their power under a giggle and pretending to be confused about money. He concludes by ridiculing the idea that women not being able to wear pants is a symbol of men’s control, calling it “claptrap.”
In the second half of the review, Ben Shapiro discusses the absurdity and lack of coherence in the plot of the Barbie movie. He points out that the movie tries to create conflict between the men by having the women switch partners, but argues that in reality, men would likely just throw a party if beautiful women switched to other men. Shapiro also criticizes the inclusion of a 15-minute long musical number that adds no value to the plot. He sarcastically comments on the portrayal of men and women needing to be separate and the supposed subjugation of women in the real world. Shapiro concludes by highlighting the multiple endings in the movie, each with its own inconsistencies and lack of substance.
When discussing the ending of the Barbie movie, Ben Shapiro criticizes its attempt to please the core audience of moms and daughters by inserting footage of moms and daughters playing. He argues that the entire movie focuses on portraying men and Mattel as evil and terrible, and that the last-minute nostalgia play falls short. Shapiro highlights the revelation that a woman actually created the Barbie doll as a failed attempt to defy the patriarchy narrative. He also criticizes the movie’s emphasis on Barbie going to the gynecologist as the epitome of being a human woman, noting that it contradicts the film’s own trans-inclusive messaging. Ultimately, Shapiro concludes that the film’s politics overshadow its poor plot, characters, and humor, and attributes its positive reviews to the infusion of feminist ideologies.
In the end, Ben Shapiro expresses his concerns about the negative messages the Barbie movie promotes. He believes that Hollywood has taken a beloved brand and turned it into a politically divisive film that seeks to separate men from women and undermine basic human values. Shapiro finds it alarming that a movie marketed towards children ends up being filled with angry feminist themes. He predicts that the movie will not do well in China, and ultimately gives it a negative rating, stating that it is one of the worst films he has ever seen.
On Company Business is a 1980 documentary on the CIA by the late Allan Francovich. The documentary is a comprehensive look at the role of the CIA in various covert operations during and after WWII. The video covers several topics, including the economic rationale behind the Marshall Plan, the agency’s involvement in supporting democratic forces in Europe, and their use of front organizations to influence events in various countries. It also covers the tensions between Fidel Castro’s Cuba and the United States during the Cold War, the failed Bay of Pigs invasion, and the various assassination attempts against Castro.
The documentary also delves into the CIA’s involvement in the assassination of Congo’s first Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba, and how they attempted to assassinate him with poison. Throughout the video, former CIA officers discuss their experiences working for the agency, the risks involved, and the need for secrecy in their operations.
The video also provides an in-depth look at the CIA and its involvement in Latin American politics during the Cold War. The CIA is shown to have assisted multinational corporations, engaged in propaganda and political warfare, trained labor organizers against communist movements, and supported military coups. Torture and assassination were also used in the agency’s efforts to combat communism, including the training of death squads and torture techniques in Latin America. The video also discusses specific incidents, such as the Bay of Pigs and the Chilean political situation, to illustrate the CIA’s activities during this period.
In the last section the video discusses the CIA’s involvement in various foreign conflicts, including in Chile and Angola. It highlights the agency’s attempts to manipulate events to further American interests, often at the expense of human rights and democratic values. The documentary also delves into the relationship between the CIA and American news media, with evidence suggesting that the agency planted stories abroad that eventually made their way to the United States. The video presents various individuals, including former CIA agents, who express differing opinions on the agency’s actions and the ethics of clandestine operations. Overall, the documentary raises questions about the role and accountability of US intelligence agencies in shaping foreign policy and their impact on global relations.
At 00:00:00 various individuals including former CIA agents discuss their experiences working for the CIA and the nature of its operations. They discuss covert tactics and weaponry such as poisons and electric guns. One former agent also speaks about being recruited under the guise of working for the Department of Defense before discovering that he was actually working for the CIA. Others discuss the risk of having a secret organization like the CIA, but highlight the necessity of having some sort of intelligence service. The documentary also touches on the history of covert operations during wartime.
At 00:05:00 the video discusses the economic rationale behind the Marshall Plan and the CIA’s role in combatting left-wing political organizations in Europe that opposed the plan. After World War II, there was a fear that the return to unemployment of the depression could be averted only by creating foreign markets for overproduction. Thus, the Marshall Plan was established to provide economic support to the free nations of Europe. However, left-wing political parties in Europe, especially in France and Italy, who were the backbone of the resistance to fascism, opposed the plan, knowing that reconstruction would bring economic and political dependence on the United States. Consequently, the CIA was partly set up to combat on a political warfare basis against the efforts of these parties to impede the success of the Marshall Plan.
At 00:10:00 the speaker discusses the CIA’s support of democratic forces in Europe and their opposition to fascist and right-wing groups. They also talk about the Cold War and how the fear of communist influence was widespread at the time, with Senator McCarthy fueling conspiracy theories about Soviet spies in the State Department. The speaker mentions that the institutions of power which are penetrated include political parties, security services, youth and student movements, cultural organizations, and even professional societies. To combat this, the CIA funded media outlets such as Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty to spread the message of freedom and provide specific instructions for the Russian people on working towards their liberation under the noses of the Soviet secret police.
At 00:15:00 it is discussed how the CIA used front organizations to influence events in various countries after World War II. Examples of organizations that were set up by the CIA include the World Assembly of Youth and Coordinating Secretariat of National Unions of Students, which were used to control and influence their members. The CIA also helped to found the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions. The video mentions Irving Brown, who received money from the CIA and distributed it to labor operations, and how the CIA provided financial aid to French unions during a general strike. Overall, the CIA’s involvement in supporting various organizations was considered patriotic during the 1950s.
At 00:20:00 the documentary discusses the opposition that the communists had towards the Marshall Plan, which was providing economic aid to support freedom and France. The communists attempted to defeat the plan via political strikes called by trade unions and political elements. The US government consequently called upon Irby Brown and Jacob Stone to break the strikes, and they used the help of the Corsican mafia, particularly the racketeer name Fairy Pazhani, who ended up becoming a paid agent of Central Intelligence. The documentary also mentions a conversation between the acting labor attache and George Meany, the Secretary of the American Federation of Labor, where the former gave his views on how unpopular Irving Dunne was and how much damage he was doing to free labor and discrediting people.
At 00:25:00 it is revealed that the purpose of political and front organizations in Europe after World War II was to fill the political vacuum with forces that would be favorable to close relations with the United States and to preclude any left-wing participation in political life. This was achieved through support for anti-communist movements, intervention in the affairs of other countries, and the support of half-assed dictators, military print, or oligarchy that promised to maintain the status quo beneficial to the interests of the United States and its corporations.
At 00:30:00 the documentary delves into the tensions between Fidel Castro’s Cuba and the United States during the Cold War. The US government was concerned with the spread of communism, and viewed Fidel Castro as a threat to its interests. However, some within the CIA believed that the US should not be attempting to overthrow or assassinate national liberation leaders like Castro, but rather work with them. Nonetheless, tensions boiled over when Castro announced the expropriation of US-owned property in Cuba, leading to a break in diplomatic relations and the events that followed. The documentary explores the CIA’s involvement in various operations to undermine and overthrow Castro, including the attempted assassination and sabotage.
At 00:35:00 of the CIA documentary, the necessity of keeping operations secret from public debate is discussed, citing the infamous Bay of Pigs fiasco as an example of when a lack of secrecy led to failure. The documentary includes footage and accounts of the failed invasion of Cuba by human revolutionary troops and the heated denials of aggression made by the US. A former CIA officer stationed in Cuba recounts his personal connections with some of the participants of the Bay of Pigs landing force and his recommendation of individuals for the operation. The epilogue shows exiled family members desperately seeking news of their loved ones while Fidel Castro threatens death for the invaders and President Kennedy seeks bipartisan support for the situation.
At 00:40:00 several individuals discuss the possibility of President Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy knowing about assassination plans against Fidel Castro. While there is no definitive answer, it is clear that many high-level officials within the U.S. government were aware of the constant actions being taken against Cuba, including attempts to blow up power plants and sugar mills. However, no one in the government approved of any CIA-led assassinations, and the head of the agency at that time stated that he had no knowledge of such plans. It is unlikely that any President would overtly order an assassination, but rather issue non-directed orders to solve problems in Cuba.
At 00:45:00 the video discusses various attempts by the CIA to get rid of Fidel Castro, including the involvement of organized crime figures such as John Roselli and Sam Giancana. It is revealed that William K. Harvey was in touch with Roselli during an alleged plot to transport poison pills from Florida to Havana; though there was no evidence that this plot ever materialized. Meanwhile, the CIA’s involvement in operations such as these typically did not extend beyond the planning stage, with the work being carried out by contract agents, gangsters, and mercenaries. However, there are reports that at the time of JFK’s assassination a CIA officer was meeting with a Cuban agent in Paris to provide an assassination device to kill Castro.
At 00:50:00 there is a discussion about the CIA’s involvement in potentially attempting to assassinate Fidel Castro, using methods like giving an agent a device that kills. The committee questions the morality and safety of such covert operations, especially when involving dangerous organizations like the Mafia. The CIAers are quick to note that it is a tricky business, involving evaluations by good intelligence officers and policymakers. The video also shows some historical events, such as the capture of former Congo premier Patrice Lumumba and the CIA’s training camp at Camp Perry.
At 00:55:00 former CIA officers discuss the agency’s involvement in the assassination of Congo’s first Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba, and how they attempted to assassinate him with poison. The operation ultimately failed, and the CIA resorted to convincing Mobutu to have Lumumba killed. The officers also explain how the agency recruited and worked with agents, including how they sometimes targeted people who were a little devious. They also discussed the risks for intelligence officers who attempt to recruit assets to serve the interests of the US rather than their own country.
At 01:00:00 the speaker discusses how the CIA would check the names of potential Venezuelan employees of Creole Petroleum Company against their computerized files for any indication of left-wing political sympathies or membership. This was an example of the CIA assisting a multinational corporation. The CIA was also engaged in propaganda and political warfare throughout Latin America to create the optimum operating conditions for multinational corporations. They created fear and hysteria around the growth of left-wing political organizations, such as the communist organizations, and used forged and false documents to bring about a timely effect in certain areas.
At 01:05:00 a CIA officer talks about how they planted a report in a toothpaste tube to frame a left-wing organization leader who had gone to Cuba on a trip. The planted report in the toothpaste tube was found by the authorities in his luggage upon his return, which led to his immediate arrest and the eventual establishment of a military Quinta. Additionally, the video discusses the CIA’s efforts to drum up support for the Venezuelan charge that Castro was supplying arms to guerrillas in Venezuela by influencing the Argentine government. The video also talks about Kennedy’s policy towards Cuba and how the issue between communism and democracy will eventually be settled by the ordinary working people of different nations.
At 01:10:00 a man who worked for the CIA recounts how he was called to Washington and interviewed for a position in Brazil. His position was supposedly going to be for a phony organization known as the Postal Telegraph California International, which was later revealed as being under the CIA. He was trained on how to organize against communists, and he eventually became fanatical about it. He was later accused of collaborating with the CIA and did not provide a response to the accusation.
At 01:15:00 it is revealed that the American Institute for Free Labor Development was established during the Kennedy period, and it was a joint venture between American trade unions and multinational corporations operating in Latin America. The organization’s cover was education and social projects like developing cooperatives and housing, but the real reason was to create organizers who could go back to their industries and spend time doing nothing but organizing. The organization trained Democratic trade unionists, and it was hoped that they could go back to their respective countries and put into practice some of the things that they learned. However, the organization’s board of directors had prominent American employers, such as Peter Grace, and the list of corporations that contributed included American corporations that had never paid decent wages or provided good working conditions in the United States.
At 01:20:00 it is discussed how the CIA would train and support labor organizers in Latin American countries to turn against the communist movements and prevent them from taking over unions and other organizations. The training included sending people to Front Royal for courses on organizing. The efforts resulted in the overthrow of the Gula regime in Brazil, and the CIA’s involvement was suspected by both the communists and their opponents. The AFL-CIO denied receiving any money from the CIA, and the organization’s books were open to the public. The CIA did not want any records kept to avoid any information leaks.
At 01:25:00of the CIA documentary, it is revealed that the organization led a propaganda campaign and disinformation strategy in Brazil to justify a military coup in 1964. The campaign emphasized the threat of communism and rallied support from women and religious groups. The CIA also supported the coup by providing arms and even naval assistance. The exiled Brazilian president, João Goulart, had sympathies with Fidel Castro and his regime was ultimately overthrown by a bloodless military coup. Many Communist supporters were jailed and eliminated from the labor movement, while the Brazilian economy suffered as a result of the regime change.
At 01:30:00 of the video, the Bay of Pigs is mentioned as a turning point in the CIA’s involvement in training and expanding foreign police forces to fight communism. Byron Angle, a member of the CIA at the time, was recruited to expand and lead this program. A third of the police training was devoted to making them aware of the communist menace. As a result, many countries’ police forces ended up using torture, including methods learned from the United States, when interrogating suspected communists. Victims, including political exiles in Europe, reported being tortured with US Army Field telephones, and they were often subjected to cruel forms of torture with no embarrassment from the torturers.
At 01:35:00 the video discusses the use of torture as a means of interrogation during the Cold War and its ineffectiveness in getting information. The CIA officer interviewed explains that torture is a necessity in the system due to the continued resistance of leftist groups. The video also covers the unsuccessful attempts of the CIA to weaken the left in Uruguay during the 1960s and the promotion of repression during that period. The video then details the story of Dan Mitrione, a CIA officer who worked in Uruguay to improve police intelligence capabilities. Mitrione’s use of torture as an interrogation technique, such as the use of thin wires, is described in detail.
At 01:40:00 it is revealed that the agency was involved in the training of death squads and torture techniques in Latin America during the 1970s. The program school in Los Fresnos, Texas was used to train students from Latin America how to construct bombs and destroy radio stations and cars, with the CIA running the courses. The agency also maintained a subversive control watchlist that included detailed information on left-wing political activists, which would be handed over to local police or military authorities for action. The death squads were then sent to Argentina where several leaders were kidnapped and assassinated, including Hector Gutierrez and Senator Selmeri Collini, prompting the victims’ families to register with police and flee the country.
At 01:45:00 it is revealed that the murder of political leaders in Uruguay, including Mitrione, was part of an international campaign that included assassinations of political figures in Chile, Bolivia, and Europe. Mitrione’s presence and actions in Uruguay were part of a CIA advisory program that led to an increase in torture and brutality. Mitrione was eventually kidnapped and killed, and while the US government denied involvement, the murder highlighted the inhumanity of terrorism.
At 01:50:00 the video discusses the CIA’s involvement in Chile during the 1960s and 1970s. The CIA provided millions of dollars in assistance to various political parties to strengthen them against the agenda supported by Castro. The goal was to prevent IND from being elected president of Chile in 1964 and to elect the Christian Democrats instead. However, after IND was elected in 1970, the CIA launched a plot to stop his inauguration and offered $250,000 for a constitutional ploy to block his election. Nixon ordered the CIA to proceed with the plot with the Chilean military to try to thwart the inauguration of IND.
At 01:55:00 the speaker discusses his efforts to prevent a plot with the Chilean military, which included sending cables to the White House and State Department. The speaker discovered that the CIA had countermanded his specific orders and was secretly plotting with an extreme right-wing group called Patria Libertad, which had been put off limits by him. He also speaks of his meeting with Kissinger and the President where he accidentally touched a sensitive nerve and learned of a plot to eliminate certain individuals in Chile. The speaker suggests that the Chile situation warrants high priority for the entire administration, and everything should be done quietly.
At 02:00:00 of the documentary, it is discussed how the CIA attempted to create a financial squeeze on Chile, preventing the government from governing efficiently. By financing truck drivers, the CIA created conditions that would lead to right-wing military leaders intervening, restoring national order, and appealing to those who seek peace. However, this peace is often the peace of the grave for many people, and it didn’t deter Chilean President Allende from standing up for the will of the majority of Chile.
At 02:05:00 the video provides a collection of transcripts that detail the events surrounding the coup against Salvador Allende’s government in Chile. Orlando Letelier, a former Chilean ambassador to the US, recounts how he was informed of the coup in the early morning hours and how the military demanded that Allende surrender. The video also features commentary from US officials who express regret for the loss of life in Chile but also express that the coup was an internal affair. The aftermath of the coup is also explored, including the torture of hundreds of people in the Air Force Academy basement.
At 02:10:00 various individuals discuss the dilemma faced by those involved in clandestine CIA operations in Latin America, as well as the potential conflict between US and Latin American interests. The video also features a clip of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger testifying about US policy towards Chile during a period of political unrest. The Americans defend their actions as being in the national interest, but there is growing public concern and moral dilemmas regarding the ethics of such actions.
At 02:15:00 of the CIA documentary, excerpts of interviews and congressional hearings are shown discussing the oversight function of the US Congress. It is revealed that the Congress had failed in its duty to oversee the executive branch of government and, in particular, the CIA. Various committees and subcommittees of Congress were tasked with oversight of the intelligence community and its operations. However, it was common practice for the intelligence community to brief only specific members of Congress rather than the entire committee, and often they would not pass on the information to the full committee. Some senators even expressed that they did not want to know certain things. Despite this, the CIA continued to involve itself in foreign conflicts, such as by flying arms to Angola, which would lead to further criticism of the agency.
At 02:20:00 several individuals are questioned about the possible involvement of the United States in the war in Angola. While some deny any knowledge, others admit to receiving CIA funds and support for their activities in Angola. The legality of this involvement is called into question, as the War Powers Act requires that Congress be informed before the commitment of the United States Armed Forces, including paramilitary or other forces, in such activities abroad. Despite this, it appears that the CIA has been recruiting mercenaries and providing them with weapons and training. The reasons for US involvement in Angola are also discussed, including the old Cold War rationale of stopping the Soviet tide and supporting allies who have assisted US policies in other parts of the world.
At 02:25:00 the documentary details the United States’ involvement in Angola and their fear of Soviet and Cuban influence in the region. The CIA spread false stories about Cubans raping Angolan women to generate support for their efforts in the country. While the CIA was coordinating with South Africa, they were almost helpless against the MPLA, and after an attack by Mobutu’s spare commanders, the United States’ effort was out of business. Senator Clark was sent to Africa to confer with southern African heads of state, and the CIA attempted to control the narrative by ordering their chief of station to prepare Mobutu and the FNLA president on what they should and should not say about the situation in Angola.
At 02:30:00 the video describes how the CIA attempted to save face after spending millions of dollars on the Angola conflict. The agency could not provide further funding due to public opinion, leaving the soldiers without support. The families of those involved had difficulty receiving help from the US government, as officials claimed that these actions were not part of official policy. The former soldiers and their families expressed their disappointment in how the government handled the situation.
At 02:35:00 the issue of the CIA’s influence on American news media is discussed, with clear indications that the agency planted stories abroad that eventually made its way to the United States. The chairman questions if the CIA paid people who worked in American journals or for television networks. The head of CBS at that time confirmed that certain relationships had already been established with the CIA and that using CIA agents as sources of information was useful for assessing world conditions. However, the risk of being viewed with disfavor by the public is high now for reporters who work with the CIA to influence American news. The Church Committee was infiltrated by CIA people, and abuses were ordered by presidents, not just the CIA. The main argument is that the CIA is just an instrument for policy execution, and the people who determine US foreign policy are the ones who call upon the CIA and other agencies to execute that policy.
At 02:40:00 the speaker discusses how the CIA consistently maintained relationships with various security services in countries such as Iran, Chile, Brazil, and Uruguay, even though the human rights violations committed by these security services were publicly known. The speaker argues that these institutional relationships continue to some extent and that they must be stopped for real progress on human rights issues. Additionally, the speaker criticizes the actions of ex-CIA agent Philip Agee, who published a book containing the names of CIA agents and their addresses, calling for them to be punished for violating their agreements to keep classified information confidential. Overall, the speaker opposes secret intervention and subversion abroad and believes that individuals must fight against it.
At 02:45:00 a former CIA agent denies any involvement in the killing of Richard Welch and explains that Welch was not killed because of his name or nationality, but rather due to the CIA’s history of destabilizing efforts towards socialism and progress in countries like Greece. The agent discusses the CIA’s promotion of dictators and suppression of human rights in various nations, citing Iran as an example where he believes the United States has benefited from its relationship with the Shah. However, he also acknowledges that the Iranian people may not have shared the same view and that the propaganda coming from the regime was not necessarily reflective of reality.
At 02:50:00 retired CIA officer Stansfield Turner discusses the agency’s involvement in Iran during the Shah’s regime. Turner recounts how the CIA was instrumental in organizing the Iranian internal security police, known as SAVAK, which was well-documented as using torture to suppress political dissidents. He notes that the Iranian people are fully aware of the CIA’s role in creating SAVAK and how this has caused rage and anger towards the US. Turner then takes an oath pledging to support and defend the US Constitution.
In the video titled The Lazar Tape and Excerpts from the Government Bible, physicist Robert Lazar discusses his experiences working on the propulsion systems of extraterrestrial vehicles for the US government. He explains the concept of space-time distortion and how it can be used for interstellar travel. He also delves into the process of generating a gravitational field and mentions the use of element 115 as fuel in a reactor.
Lazar describes the devastating potential of atomic and hydrogen bombs and how element 115 can provide the immense energy needed for advanced technology. He then goes on to describe a disc-shaped vehicle known as the “sport model” that he saw in flight at Area 51.
Lazar describes the interior levels of the disc and how the gravity amplifiers and reactor are positioned within it. He mentions the three projects at Area S4 and provides details about aliens and their technology, including their appearance and their exchange of information with the US government. Lazar also discusses the possibility of genetic alteration in humans. He shares how he got involved in the program and his encounters with Dr. Teller.
At 00:00:00 Bob Lazar provides a brief background about himself and his work on the propulsion systems of extraterrestrial vehicles for the United States government. He emphasizes the importance of sharing the knowledge and evidence of life elsewhere in the universe. He mentions the top secret project he worked on at S4, located near Area 51, where he had hands-on experience and personal instruction on the technologies. Lazar divides the information into two parts, the first dealing with his direct experiences, such as how interstellar travel is achieved using intense gravitational fields and the power source and functionality of these systems. The second part covers information he has read but cannot fully corroborate, including details about the beings associated with this advanced technology and their historical interactions with humans. Lazar concludes by acknowledging the limitations in sharing certain information with the general public and simplifies scientific concepts for a broader audience.
At 00:05:00 Bob Lazar discusses the concept of space-time distortion and how it can be used for interstellar travel without exceeding the speed of light. They explain that space-time can be distorted or bent by an intense gravitational field, which brings two points closer together. By generating and then stopping this gravitational field, one can travel great distances with little linear movement, effectively reducing the travel time. The speaker also mentions the need to access and amplify a gravitational field, as gravity is not currently known to be generated from nothing. This information provides insights into the possibility of future interstellar travel.
At 00:10:00 Bob Lazar explains the concept of gravity and distinguishes between two types of gravity: “gravity A” and “gravity B.” Gravity B is the familiar force that holds planets and objects in orbit, while gravity A is a smaller, micro-scale force that holds together the mass of protons and neutrons. The narrator emphasizes that gravity A is much stronger than gravity B, despite its smaller scale. Accessing and amplifying gravity A is essential for creating space-time distortion and enabling interstellar travel. However, accessing gravity A using naturally occurring elements on Earth is challenging because it is located within matter. The narrator suggests that accessing gravity A may be possible in solar systems with more mass and electromagnetic energy during their creation, allowing for the existence of stable elements with higher atomic numbers than those found on Earth. These heavier elements possess their own gravity A field, extending beyond the atom’s perimeter. By accessing and amplifying the gravity A wave, interstellar travel and space-time distortion become achievable.
At 00:15:00 Bob Lazar discusses the concept of amplifying waves, specifically gravity waves, and their role in space travel. They explain that just like sound waves can be amplified to make them louder, gravity waves can also be amplified and focused to cause space-time distortion required for space travel. The speaker then delves into the process of generating a gravitational field, which involves accessing and amplifying an element heavy enough for a gravity wave to extend past the atom’s perimeter. As for the power source for this type of travel, the speaker mentions the use of element 115 as fuel in a reactor. When protons are bombarded onto element 115, it increases to element 116, which then decays and releases antimatter. When antimatter reacts with regular matter, it converts to energy, resulting in a powerful explosion.
At 00:20:00 Bob Lazar discusses the devastating potential of atomic and hydrogen bombs, explaining that the destruction caused by a fission reaction in an atomic bomb would be approximately two miles, while a fusion reaction in a hydrogen bomb would cause a devastation of about 20 miles. The speaker also mentions the possibility of a bomb made with the same amount of nuclear material as the Nagasaki bomb causing devastation over parts of Africa, Europe, and Asia. The speaker then goes on to explain how a power source utilizing Element 115 can provide the immense energy needed for advanced technology and space travel. Finally, the speaker describes a disc-shaped vehicle known as the “sport model” that they saw in flight at area S4, giving details about its size and appearance.
At 00:25:00 Bob Lazar describes the interior levels of the disc and how the gravity amplifiers and reactor are positioned within it. They also discuss the control consoles and seats, which were too small for adults, as well as an archway that became transparent when the disc was energized. The narrator then transitions to talking about their job as part of a back engineering team and how they were taken to Area 51 and S4, a highly secure facility where the disc was tested. The airspace around S4 is heavily restricted, and the narrator explains that the hangar housing the sport model had angled doors. They go on to explain how the disc uses gravity waves to travel near other sources of gravity, such as the Earth, and how the intensity of the gravitational field affects the distortion of space-time around the disc.
At 00:30:00 Bob Lazar discusses the shape of the space-time distortion around the alien disc, explaining that it folds into a heart shape when the gravitational field is intense. The speaker also mentions the three projects at Area S4, including Project Galileo, which deals with gravity propulsion, and Project Looking Glass, which explores the physics of seeing back in time. The speaker shares that they were given briefings containing information about aliens and their technology during their indoctrination into the program. The speaker discloses that the technology discussed was brought to Earth by alien beings from the Zeta Reticuli star system and provides details about their appearance and home planet. The speaker also mentions an exchange of hardware and information between these beings and the US government, as well as a conflict that occurred in 1979, leading to the start of a back-engineering program. Additionally, the speaker reveals that the aliens shared information about their ability to affect the human brain without physical contact from a remote source.
At 00:35:00 Bob Lazar discusses the necessary conditions for anesthesia to work and mentions that the brain needs to be in a relaxed state, similar to during hypnosis. They explain that if the brain is exposed to external stimulation like stimulant drugs or loud music, the manipulation of the nervous system through anesthesia becomes ineffective. The speaker then moves on to the topic of genetic alteration, stating that according to the “beatings,” humans have been genetically altered 65 times and are referred to as “containers,” although it is unclear what they contain. They admit that they were unable to verify the information in the second section but caution that if true, the implications would be significant. The speaker shares how they got involved in the program, starting with a chance encounter with Dr. Teller while working in Los Alamos, and eventually getting a job through a contact recommended by Dr. Teller. They acknowledge that they never had the chance to ask Dr. Teller if he remembered them and if it played a role in their acceptance into the program.
YouTube has made the decision to ban an Australian parliament speech, marking the first time in history that it has done so. The speech, given by the Honorable John Ruddick, criticizes the authoritarian measures taken by the state and federal liberal governments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ruddick questions the need for lockdowns and mandatory vaccinations and highlights the delayed response from the Liberal Party in speaking out against the government’s actions. He also discusses various topics including the founding of the Red Cross, concerns about the arms buildup in the Asia-Pacific region, and the potential dangers of big government.
Additionally, he questions the validity of the global warming narrative and proposes the idea of a government-free society. The speech concludes with Ruddick expressing his belief in maximizing human potential and inviting his parliamentary colleagues to join the libertarian movement.
YouTube banned the video after it was published on the Australian government channel, citing “Content Violation“.
In the beginning of his speech, the Honorable John Ruddick reflects on his relationship with the New South Wales Liberal Party and discusses his decision to join the Liberal Democrats. He criticizes the authoritarian measures taken by state and federal liberal governments during the COVID-19 pandemic, referring to them as an overreaction to a “bad flu.” He questions the need for lockdowns and mandatory vaccinations, citing Sweden’s approach of trust in its citizens. He also highlights the delayed response of the Liberal Party members in speaking out against the government’s actions. Additionally, he mentions an article from the New York Times that claims no one had caught COVID-19 in an outdoor environment.
At 00:05:00, the speaker expresses their disappointment with several aspects of the Australian government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They criticize the implementation of lockdowns and the push for multiple vaccine injections, noting that there has been an increase in excess deaths since the vaccine rollout. The speaker also highlights the banning of Ivermectin, a drug that has shown potential in treating COVID-19, and suggests a conflict of interest in the influence of pharmaceutical companies over the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Additionally, they criticize the liberal party for the increase in government debt and their surrender to pressure for a net-zero carbon economy. Despite these disappointments, the speaker expresses hope for budget repair under the new government.
At 00:10:00 of the video, the speaker discusses the principles of libertarianism and highlights Switzerland as a successful example. They emphasize the belief in limited government, the inherent morality of capitalism, and the negative consequences of big government. They praise Switzerland for its low government intrusion, decentralized power, and high per capita income. The speaker also mentions Switzerland’s healthcare system, low crime rate with high firearm ownership, and its tradition of staying out of wars. The video excerpt showcases the speaker’s admiration for the Swiss model and its alignment with libertarian ideals.
At 00:15:00 John Ruddick discusses various topics including the founding of the Red Cross by a Christian businessman, concerns about the arms buildup in the Asia-Pacific region, the potential for a catastrophic war, the importance of free speech, the dangers of big government, and the impact of mass delusions. He also shares the story of William Buckley, an escaped convict who was adopted by an Aboriginal tribe and witnessed a mass delusion among the tribes. The member emphasizes the need for de-escalation and the separation of church and state to prevent the magnification of delusions by state power.
At 00:20:00 the politician questions the validity of the global warming narrative and the motives behind it. He suggests that the predictions of rising temperatures and shrinking ice caps have not materialized, and natural disasters are just part of natural cycles. He also criticizes the shift from global warming to climate change and the hostility towards nuclear energy. The politician questions the qualifications of prominent figures like Al Gore and Greta Thunberg in the field and raises concerns about the commercial and political interests at play. He argues that the environmental movement has been hijacked by a money-making scheme and highlights the need to focus on animal welfare and the protection of endangered species and native forests.
At 00:25:00 the parliament member discusses the idea of a government-free society and the potential benefits it could bring. He argues that a society based on voluntary interaction could be more humane, safe, vibrant, diverse, and successful. He suggests gradually phasing out government over decades with democratic consent and highlights the issues of legalized coercion and the excessive size of government today. He proposes several initial steps towards a zero percent government, including abolishing middle-class welfare, adopting a Swiss-style healthcare system, and replacing the Department of Education with a school voucher system. He also suggests privatizing the police and court system, while acknowledging the need for finding effective ways to care for the poor. The speech concludes by emphasizing the superiority of innovative and efficient solutions, such as Uber, over heavily regulated taxes, and highlights other government services that anarcho-capitalists believe can deliver an upgrade in quality service.
At 00:30:00 the speaker expresses his belief in maximizing human potential and reaching for other worlds. They argue for a government-free, voluntary-based society as a means to tap into humanity’s highest potential. The speaker also highlights the historical impact of libertarianism, such as its articulation of the benefits of free enterprise and its opposition to socialism and Keynesianism. They mention the libertarian stance on gay marriage, opposition to Middle Eastern Wars, and support for minorities being bullied by the state and popular culture. The speaker concludes by inviting their parliamentary colleagues to join the libertarian movement and complete a membership form.
The “ShroomHunter 101” video provides viewers with tips on identifying psilocybin containing mushrooms (aka Magic Mushrooms) through observation, making spore prints, and using field guides. Mushroom hunters are encouraged to be cautious in the identification process, as some species are poisonous and potentially deadly. The video emphasizes the importance of paying close attention during mushroom hunting and running spore prints to avoid accidental ingestion of deadly fungi. Mushroom hunters are also advised to continue educating themselves on the various types of mushrooms and to always be diligent and objective while hunting.
At 00:00:00 we learn about Shroom Hunter 101, the first part of a mushroom hunting video series designed to help people replace ignorance with knowledge and fear with favor when it comes to mushroom hunting. Shroom Hunter 101 focuses on the process of collecting mushrooms, making observations, and identifying the genus of a mushroom, which is enough to keep a hunter safe. The three W’s of a mushroom’s environment are identified, and hunters learn to make a note of how the mushroom is growing and to pick the whole mushroom for identification purposes, keeping in mind that in some US states, it is illegal to pick certain kinds of mushrooms without checking local laws.
At 00:05:00 the video discusses the importance of spore prints in identifying mushrooms. Spore prints provide a reliable marker for identifying the genus of a mushroom, although they are not always adequate for distinguishing between different species within that genus. The video advises mushroom hunters to take spore prints by placing the cap on a sheet of paper and observing the color of the spores that fall on it. However, the video emphasizes that mushroom hunting is not risk-free, as some species are poisonous and potentially deadly. Therefore, mushroom hunters must be patient, observant, and cautious in their approach to identification.
At 00:10:00 of the video, the speaker discusses the genus Psilocybe and its basic visual and tactile markers. Psilocybes are small brownish guild mushrooms that can be found in lawns or disturbed soil and often contain psychoactive alkaloids like psilocybin. They thrive in areas of high annual rainfall and relatively high humidity, and can be found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions of the world. The lab in this video will focus on urban-dwelling temperate varieties, which flourish in regions with cooler, wetter winters and can be found in disturbed habitats like lawns and wood chips.
At 00:15:00 the video describes the process of identifying psilocybin mushrooms in different regions using visual markers and mushroom field guides. The narrator gives specific examples of finding and identifying Psilocybe Stuntzii in Portland, Oregon, and in Vancouver, British Columbia. The video highlights the importance of using caution when identifying wild mushrooms and always verifying with an expert or using reliable sources to avoid potential harm.
At 00:20:00 a mushroom hunter describes two instances of identifying wild magic mushrooms and the process of using a field guide to match mushroom characteristics. In the first scenario, the hunter finds a small greyish-brown mushroom with gills, growing in the grass with a hygrophinous cap, a thin and flimsy striate margin, a whitish stem, and a distinct blueing reaction. The hunter determines it to be a grass dwelling Psilocybe Asystus species, which doesn’t look like the pictures in field guides because of its tendency to grow in lawns. In the second example, a Psilocybe Cyanescence species with a deep caramel-colored hygrophonous cap, wavy striated margin, and clustered growth habit growing in wood mulch is identified.
At 00:25:00 of the video, the importance of paying close attention during mushroom hunting is emphasized, as well as the potential dangers of misidentifying mushrooms. The video also provides a list of poisonous mushrooms that may be mistaken for psilocybes, highlighting the importance of running a spore print to avoid accidentally ingesting deadly fungi. Viewers are reminded to continue educating themselves on the various types of mushrooms and to always be diligent and objective while hunting.
In the 1996 documentary titled “The Money Masters“, the history of the banking system is discussed with a focus on the role of debt, private central banks, and the power they wield. The video explains how the Federal Reserve operates outside of Congress’ control, manipulating the credit of the US for their benefit. The video advocates for the restoration of issuing power to the people, as historically supported by prominent figures such as Franklin, Jefferson, Jackson, Van Buren, and Lincoln.
The video also discusses the greedy practices of the money changers throughout history, including fractional reserve banking. It highlights different forms of money used throughout history, such as the Tally Stick system, Colonial scrip, and the establishment of privately owned central banks such as the Bank of North America and the Bank of the United States.
Additionally, the video delves into the wealth and power of the Rothschild family and their role in history, including financing wars and dominating all European banking and industrialization.
Finally, the video describes the role of financiers, patriotism (or lack thereof), and the defeat of the Bank of the United States. The video concludes with a call to action in reclaiming the power to issue the currency to the people, away from the central bank controlled by private interests.
Among other things, The Money Masters video covers the history of banking in America, from the influence of the Rothschild family on America’s banking system to the creation of the Federal Reserve System. The video delves into the struggle between President Andrew Jackson and the Second Bank of the United States, how the bankers manipulated politics and press to subvert Congress and the institution of a gold standard money system in the United States, and the fight for silver money.
It also discusses the secretive meeting between key figures in the banking industry in the United States to create the Federal Reserve Act, leading to the creation of a central bank with a monopoly over US currency, the power to create money out of nothing, and the use of electronic credits to purchase US bonds.
“The Money Masters” further highlights the corrupt banking system and how it has controlled America’s financial system throughout history. The video explores events such as the establishment of the Federal Reserve System, the rise of Hitler with financing from international bankers, the Great Depression, and the gradual transition to a world system of financial control controlled by central banks acting in concert and secret agreements at infrequent meetings and conferences. The video argues that this corrupt banking system is the root cause of the current economic problem and has led to the impoverishment and gradual enslavement of mankind to a few incredibly rich plutocrats.
In the final section, the video discusses the flaws in the debt money system used in America and proposes a monetary reform act to eliminate economic instability caused by the Federal Reserve and fractional reserve banking. The act involves decentralizing the power of international bankers by repealing the Federal Reserve Act and national Banking Act, and withdrawing from the IMF, BIS, and the World Bank. It suggests using a debt-free U.S notes to pay off the national debt and raising reserve requirements for banks to eliminate the need for fractional reserve banking and stabilize the money supply while lowering taxes.
The video warns of the dangers of wealth accumulation and despotic economic domination in the hands of a few and calls on people to educate their members of Congress on monetary reform. It cautions against solutions proposed by international bankers such as returning to a gold standard or implementing a regional or world currency, both of which would only benefit the elite and not the general population.
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In this section of the video, the history of the debt-based banking system is discussed. The main point is that the American banking system has been debt-based since 1864, which means that all of the country’s money is based on government debt. This is why paying off the national debt without reforming the banking system is impossible. The Federal Reserve is then presented as a private bank owned by private stockholders, not part of the United States government despite its name. Members of Congress have criticized the Fed over the years, but most don’t take any action, either due to a lack of understanding or fear of speaking out.
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In this section, the video discusses the power of the Federal Reserve and how it operates outside of the control of Congress, manipulating the credit of the United States. Although it is not technically a part of the federal government, the Federal Reserve is more powerful than the federal government, including the president, Congress, and the courts. The Federal Reserve determines the average person’s car payment, house payment, and even job stability, proving its total control. The video emphasizes that the battle for control over who gets to print America’s money has been pivotal throughout the history of the United States and has gone back and forth between Congress and privately owned central banks. The solution, according to the video, is for the issuing power to be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs, as the founding fathers intended.
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In this section, it is explained that issuing our own money is not a radical solution- in fact, it is historically supported by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, and Abraham Lincoln. In 1913, Congress gave monopoly over issuing America’s money to the Federal Reserve, a quasi-private corporation whose debt is killing the American economy. The money-changing scam started 200 years before Christ’s era. The Jews could only pay with a special coin, the half shackle of the sanctuary, and the money changers had cornered the market on them. Rome was also subject to the power of the money changers, with usury and debased coin becoming the norm and the quality of life suffered. Medieval England was also manipulated by money changers, who started cheating the system; they discovered that they could print more money than they had gold, and usually no one would be the wiser.
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In this section, the video explains how the practice of fractional reserve banking was born. Goldsmiths realized they could loan out many times more money than they had in assets and draw interest payments on it without anyone noticing the deception. This fraudulent practice resulted in goldsmiths accumulating more and more wealth and gold. Today, banks in the US are allowed to loan out at least 10 times more money than they actually have on deposit. This results in banks becoming rich by charging high interest rates. However, during the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church forbade charging interest on loans as it was considered hindering the purpose of money. Despite the ban being lifted, all moralists irrespective of their religions denounced fraud and injustice. The ancient goldsmiths employed the strategy of fluctuating between easy and tight money to make extra profits. The practice still continues today, with this strategy being referred to as the business cycle.
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In this section, the video discusses the origins of money and how different forms of money have been used throughout history. The video focuses on the Tally Stick system in England which was used for over 500 years and worked well because there was a built-in demand for it due to the fact that it was used to pay the King’s taxes. The video then moves on to discuss how usury laws were relaxed by King Henry VIII in the 1500s, allowing the money changers to hoard gold and silver coins. Queen Elizabeth I took control over English money by issuing gold and silver coins from the public Treasury and taking the control over the money supply away from the money changers. However, the money changers consolidated their financial power and financed costly wars for the next 50 years, leading to financial ruin. The government begged for the loans necessary to pursue their political purposes, resulting in the creation of the Bank of England, which was the modern world’s first privately owned Central Bank.
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In this section, the video discusses how private central banks control a nation’s economy and can lead to a plutocracy run by the wealthy. The central bank is essentially a hidden tax, and the government sells bonds to the bank to pay for things it doesn’t have the political will to raise taxes for. The Rothschild family, said to be the wealthiest in the world, used their skills in money creation to loan to governments and kings, which was more profitable than loaning to private individuals. Mayor Rothschild had five sons who were trained in money creation and sent out to major European capitals to open branch offices of the family banking business. They later played a central role in European financial history and that of the United States.
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In this section, we learn about the wealth and power of the Rothschild family in the 19th century. Initially, the Rothschilds profited off of William of Hess Cassell’s fortunes by buying government bonds in the British government. However, the Rothschilds became wealthy entrepreneurs themselves, dominating all European banking and financing industrialists such as the Harrimans, Vanderbilts, and Carnegie. The Rothschilds were considered the wealthiest family in the world and financed Cecil Rhodes’ establishment of a monopoly over the diamond and gold fields of South Africa. Even after World War I, JP Morgan was believed to be the richest man in America, but his will revealed that he was only a subordinate of the Rothschilds. Their wealth and power seemingly remain today, and we can see their influence in the Bank of England’s hold over the British Empire and the events that eventually led to the American Revolution.
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In this section, we learn about the success of Colonial scrip in providing a reliable medium of exchange as well as a feeling of unity between the colonies. Franklin attributed the newfound prosperity of the colonies to colonial script, which was just paper money that was debt-free, printed in the public interest, and not backed by gold or silver coin, a totally fiat currency. However, England’s Bank officials were threatened by the colonies’ prosperity and asked Franklin how he would account for it. They then hurriedly passed the Currency Act of 1764, which prohibited Colonial officials from issuing their own money and ordered them to pay all future taxes in gold or silver coins, forcing the colonies onto the gold or silver standard. As a result, the colonies fell into depression, causing unemployment and dissatisfaction, which Franklin stated was a basic cause of the American Revolution.
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In this section, the video describes the establishment of the Bank of North America in 1781, a privately-owned central bank that practiced fractional reserve banking, which enabled them to lend out money it didn’t have and charge interest on it. The bank was given a monopoly over the national currency, and the value of American currency began to plummet. Even though the bank’s charter was not renewed in 1785, six years later, Alexander Hamilton and Robert Morris convinced Congress to allow the establishment of a new privately-owned central bank, The First Bank of the United States. During the debate, Governor Morris castigated the motivations of the owners of the Bank of North America and warned of the dangers of allowing the rich to establish their dominion and enslave the rest. Despite opposition from some founding fathers, Congress was convinced not to give them the power to issue paper money since the money changers could not stand to have America printing its own money again.
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In this section, the video discusses how in 1790, just three years after the Constitution was signed, Alexander Hamilton proposed a bill to Congress calling for a new privately owned Central Bank, the Bank of the United States (BUS). Although the government put up most of the cash to get this private bank going, the bankers loaned the money to each other to buy the remaining stock in the bank. The BUS had a monopoly on printing U.S currency, and the stockholders never paid the full amount for their shares. Over the first five years, the U.S government borrowed 8.2 million dollars from the BUS, but the prices rose by 72 percent in the same period, leaving Jefferson frustrated and unable to stop it as he served as the new secretary of state.
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In this section, the video discusses the role of financiers and the lack of patriotism and decency among them. It also delves into the defeat of Napoleon and the rise of the Bank of England, which financed every nation in his path. The video highlights the role of Nathan Rothschild, who personally took charge of a plan to smuggle a shipment of gold through France to finance an attack by the Duke of Wellington from Spain. The defeat of Napoleon led to the emergence of the Rothschilds’ control over the British stock market, demonstrating their ingenuity and power. The section ends with the defeat of the Bank of the United States and the outbreak of the War of 1812.
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In this section of the video, the narrator describes how wars have become the biggest debt generator of all time, with privately controlled central banks financing both sides of the war. This was demonstrated in the Battle of Waterloo, where Rothschild used the opportunity to seize control of the British stock and bond market, and potentially even the Bank of England. Rothschild stationed his agent, Rothworth, on the north side of the battlefield to deliver news of the result to Nathan Rothschild. With a legendary communications network, Rothschild quickly used the news to become the dominant force in both the bond market and the Bank of England. By the mid-1800s, the Rothschilds were the wealthiest family in the world, controlling scores of industrial, commercial, mining, and tourist enterprises. Despite their enormous wealth, the family has mainly cultivated an appearance of invisibility.
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In this section, the video discusses the influence of the Rothschild family on banking in America. In 1816, just one year after the Battle of Waterloo and the alleged takeover of the Bank of England by the Rothschilds, the American Congress passed a bill permitting the Second Bank of the United States. The U.S. government would own 20% of the bank’s shares, and the remaining 80% of shares were sold to private investors, with the primary stockholders remaining a secret. Critics claimed that the Rothschilds had taken control over the Bank of England and backed a new privately owned central bank in America as well. After twelve years of manipulations of the U.S. economy on the part of the Second Bank of the U.S, Andrew Jackson was nominated to run for president and was swept into office in 1828. Jackson was determined to kill the bank, and in 1832, when the bank’s charter came up for renewal, he vetoed the bill because the bank was not in the best interest of American citizens.
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In this section, we see the continuation of the battle between President Jackson and the Second Bank of the United States, as Jackson ordered the removal of government deposits from the bank and placed them into state banks. The bank fought back by using its influence to reject Jackson’s appointment of William J Duane and threatened to cause a depression if not recharted. In a rare show of honesty, Biddle admitted that the bank would contract the money supply to force Congress to restore it. This action caused a financial panic and deep depression, with Biddle blaming Jackson for the crash. Congress censured Jackson, and his fate as president rested on whether they would override his veto. However, with the governor of Pennsylvania’s support and Biddle’s public boasting about the bank’s plan to crash the economy, the tide shifted, and the House voted against recharging the bank.
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In this section, we learn about how President Jackson paid off the national debt back in 1835 and how his determination to kill the bank was so successful it took the money changers 77 years to undo the damage. While Jackson did kill the Central Bank, the fractional Reserve banking remained in use by the many State chartered Banks, which fueled economic instability. The money changers struggled to regain their lost centralized power until they resorted to war to create debt and dependency. The American Civil War was not only about slavery, but it was also about many factors at play. The money-changers experienced failure then and wanted to regain control.
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In this section, it is explained that the high financial powers of Europe wanted to divide and conquer the United States, fearing that if they remained one block, they would attain economic and financial independence that would upset their financial domination over the world. To ensure this, within months after the first shots at Fort Sumter, the central bankers loaned Napoleon III of France 210 million francs to seize Mexico, making the U.S. heavily indebted to the money changers. Although Lincoln initially applied for loans, he refused to accept the high interest rates demanded, and instead began printing legal tender treasury notes which he used to pay the troops and buy supplies. Lincoln understood that by creating money and issuing currency needed to satisfy the spending power of the government and consumers, taxpayers would save money, and interest money would cease to be mastered and become the servant of humanity. This stance didn’t sit well with the Central Bankers, who were quoted in a London Times editorial to consider it a mischievous Financial policy.
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In this section, the video discusses the aftermath of the U.S. Civil War, wherein Lincoln allowed bankers to introduce the National Bank Act, granting them exclusive power to create banknotes. The U.S. money supply would be created out of debt through this system, and paying off debt would destroy the money supply. Lincoln’s Secretary of Treasury, Salman P. Chase, later lamented his role in passing this act, calling it the “greatest financial mistake” of his life. Lincoln was re-elected, and it is suggested that had he lived, he would have eliminated the bankers’ money monopoly. However, he was assassinated and allegations that international bankers were responsible for his assassination surfaced in Canada 70 years later.
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In this section, the speaker discusses the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and how it was linked to the international bankers who feared Lincoln’s National Credit ambitions and policy of issuing Greenback currency instead of a gold standard. The speaker explains that the bankers wanted to establish a Central Bank in America, and with Lincoln out of the way, they could proceed with their plan to set up a gold standard money system in the United States. Despite deliberate attacks on greenbacks by European Central Bankers, they continued to circulate in the US until a few years ago. The speaker notes that the concept of America printing its own debt-free money sent shockwaves throughout the European Central Banking Elite, and they may have killed Lincoln, but support for his monetary ideas grew.
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In this section, we learn about the monetary contractions that occurred in America after the Civil War, caused by the bankers who wanted centralized control of the money supply and a currency backed by gold. The bankers’ strategy was to cause a series of panics and remove so much money from the system that Americans would either not care or be too weak to resist. Bank loans were called in, and no new ones were given while silver coins were melted down. Congress passed the Coinage Act of 1873, which abruptly stopped the minting of silver dollars, and only gold coins remained. The deliberate money contraction was compared to the fall of the Roman Empire, where decreasing money and falling prices led to a disaster that caused civilization to languish and finally perish.
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In this section of the transcript, the video explains how the bankers, who had regained control after the Civil War, manipulated politics and the press to subvert Congress and prevent the return of greenbacks. The bankers used their influence to control legislation, spread disinformation through newspapers, and perpetuate economic cycles that allowed them to buy up homes and farms for pennies on the dollar. An infamous memo from the American Bankers Association called for creating a depression on a specified date in the future so they could demand money and foreclose on mortgages, allowing them to take possession of farms at their price. Despite political pressure for a return to government-issued currency, it wasn’t until 1878 that Congress passed the Sherman Law allowing a limited number of silver dollars to be minted.
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In this section, the video discusses the fight for silver money and the famous speech given by William Jennings Bryan at the Democratic National Convention in 1896, which pushed for the reinstatement of silver money. Bryan lost the election to Republican candidate William McKinley, who was heavily supported by bankers favoring the gold standard. However, Bryan’s efforts delayed the money changers for 17 years from achieving their goal of establishing a new, privately owned central bank for America. Men like JP Morgan, who was believed to be an agent for the Rothschilds, led the charge for a new central bank. The video also highlights how President Theodore Roosevelt allegedly used the Sherman Antitrust Act to try to break up industrial monopolies, but did little to affect the growing monopolization of American industry by bankers and their surrogates.
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In this section, it is discussed how in 1907, JP Morgan and his friends were able to crash the stock market and cause bank runs across the nation. Morgan was able to offer to prop up the faltering American economy by supporting failing banks with money he manufactured out of nothing, which Congress allowed him to do. Morgan manufactured $200 million worth of this completely reserveless private money, bought things with it, paid for services with it, and sent some of it to his branch banks to lend out at interest. While this plan worked and the public regained confidence, banking power was further consolidated into the hands of a few large banks and led to the creation of the Federal Reserve System. However, some argue that the Panic of 1907 was just a scam by the money trust to acquire more power and spread fear for changes in the banking and currency laws.
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In this section, the secretive nature of the meeting between key figures in banking in the United States is revealed. These seven key participants, including individuals from families like the Rockefellers and Rothschilds, met at Jekyll Island to discuss how to bring back a privately-owned central bank and how to address other banking problems, such as the shrinking market share of large national banks and increasing independence of American industry from money changers. The biggest problem these key figures faced was a public relations issue of what to call the newly proposed central bank; some wanted to avoid using the word “bank” in the name altogether. The resulting Federal Reserve Act created a central bank that had a monopoly over US currency, was given the right to create money out of nothing, and used electronic credits to purchase US bonds.
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In this section, it is explained how banks use deposits as reserves to loan out over 10 times the amount of their reserves to new borrowers all at interest. This meant that a Fed purchase of $1,000,000 worth of bonds gets turned into over $10,000,000 in bank accounts. The Fed creates 10 percent of this new money while banks create the other 90 percent. Although the plan created a central bank with a high degree of independence from effective political control, the bankers’ subterfuge failed to work when it was identified as the Banker’s Bill, a bill to benefit only the money trust. Woodrow Wilson, who received what historian James Perloff called an indoctrination course leading him to support the bank, was elected. The damage President Andrew Jackson caused 76 years earlier had been only partly repaired. Since then, the battle against the money changers had raged on across the decades, with the Jacksonians becoming the Greenbackers, who then became the hardcore supporters of William Jennings Bryan.
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In this section, the transcript discusses how the Wilson Administration, under the influence of Wall Street figures like Morgan, Warburg, and Baruch, broke their promise to the people that they would not establish a central bank in the United States. They established the Federal Reserve System, which was virtually identical to the Aldrich bill that was previously condemned. The bill granted private control of currency and robbed the government and the people of effective control over the public’s money, allowing the big banks to influence the outcome of the legislative process. Additionally, the legalizing of income tax ensured that the interest on the virtually unlimited federal debt created by the privately owned central bank would be repaid through direct taxation of the people.
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In this section, we learn that income tax law became unconstitutional in 1909 and Senator Aldrich tried to push the bill for a constitutional amendment to allow for an income tax bill to be passed. Although this amendment was proposed and sent to state legislatures for approval, some critics claim that it was never ratified by the necessary three-quarters of the states required, meaning the amendment may not be legal. However, the money changers were not interested in debating the fine points and the income tax bill was pushed through with the Federal Reserve bill, which allowed for America to be driven into debt. Congressman Lindbergh and Congressman Lewis McFadden were critics of the Federal Reserve Act, with the latter describing the act as bringing about a super state controlled by international bankers and industrialists. Interestingly, even President Wilson began to have concerns over what had been unleashed during his first term in office.
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In this section of “The Money Masters” documentary, the transcript highlights how the money changers, who profit by manipulating the amount of money in circulation, had their privately owned central bank installed again in America in 1913 through the Federal Reserve Act. The document also reveals how wars create debts, and the central bankers were primarily concerned with profit potential rather than the political issues of war. The transcript alleges that some of the wealthiest people financially backed communism to consolidate and control the wealth, and they were willing to inspire the power-hungry political conspirators who wanted to overthrow all existing governments and establish central worldwide rule to achieve their goal of controlling the wealth of the whole world.
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In this section, the video explores how the Wall Street London axis attempted to control revolutionary communist groups by funding them and then withdrawing funding or even financing their opposition if necessary. Lenin, the absolute dictator of the new Soviet Union, began to understand that he was not pulling the financial strings and someone else was silently in control. The international bankers, represented by Lewis T McFadden, chairman of the house Banking and Currency committee, had a motive of advancing totalitarian governments with the financial clout to control whatever politician might emerge as the leader. Their ultimate goal was world government, as the League of Nations proposal made clear at the Paris peace conference after World War One. Even though it was ratified by many nations, the US Congress failed to ratify it, ultimately leading to its demise.
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In this section, the video covers the era of Warren Harding, whose presidency marked the start of a 12-year Republican run in the White House, known as The Roaring Twenties. The country’s debt, which had increased tenfold after World War I, was drastically reduced during Harding’s and Calvin Coolidge’s time in office. However, the money changers of the time began to flood the country with money, increasing the money supply by 62%, leading to a period of prosperity. Former President Teddy Roosevelt had warned the American people about the invisible government, which he called an octopus that controlled city, state and nation. He cautioned against a few powerful banking houses, commonly known as international bankers, and the Rockefeller Standard Oil interests, who control the majority of newspapers and hold a lot of power over political bodies.
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In this section of the video, it is explained that in the 1920s, despite strong warnings about the dangers of a rising market fueled by bank loans, prosperity reigned and businesses expanded on credit speculation. However, all this prosperity was a façade, as everything was built on credit rather than solid financial foundations. In 1929, just before the market crash, Wall Street giants like Rockefeller, JP Morgan, and Bernard Baruch put all their assets in cash or gold, signaling the impending crisis. The Federal Reserve then tightened money, which contributed to the Great Depression, causing the money supply to decrease by 33 percent. The crash was not accidental, and conspiracies claim that it was a carefully contrived occurrence orchestrated by the international bankers to become the rulers of America. Even today, top economists like Milton Friedman acknowledge that the Federal Reserve caused the Great Depression, and most of the money that Americans lost during the Great Depression was merely redistributed into the hands of those who had gotten out before the crash.
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In this section, the video describes how America’s money went overseas to rebuild Germany, which helped finance Hitler’s rise to power. Representative Lewis McFadden warned Congress that the international German bankers had control of Germany’s industries, soil, production, and public utilities. The Federal Reserve board pumped over 30 billion dollars of American money into Germany, leading to the development of Germany’s modernistic dwellings, planetariums, gymnasiums, swimming pools, fine public highways, and perfect factories. Franklin D. Roosevelt was swept into office, and while at first, he railed against the money changers, he eventually closed all banks and outlawed private ownership of gold bullion and coins, leading to a massive confiscation where those who didn’t comply risked prison time and steep fines. Roosevelt convinced the public to give up their gold to pool the nation’s resources, and a new bullion depository was constructed to hold the illicitly confiscated gold.
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In this section, the video discusses how the government, in the 1930s, raised the official price of gold but only allowed foreigners to sell their gold at the new higher price. This allowed the money changers to sell gold they had bought at $20.66 an ounce for nearly double the price. The video also explores the security surrounding the Fort Knox bullion depository and how, after being filled with gold, much of the gold has gone missing and the treasury has persistently refused to conduct a reliable audit. Additionally, the video highlights the exponential increase in global debt after World War II and how the central bankers used this to bring about their three-step plan for global domination, which is now nearing completion with central banks and the International Monetary Fund controlling two-thirds of the world’s gold supply and the ability to manipulate the gold market.
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In this section, it is revealed that over the years, America’s gold in Fort Knox was sold off to European money changers at a low price, with the last of the pure gold being secretly removed from Fort Knox by 1971 and sent back to London. The removal of the gold coincided with President Nixon closing the gold window and repealing Roosevelt’s gold Reserve Act of 1934, allowing Americans to once again legally buy gold. It is suggested that the largest fortune in the history of the world had been stolen from Fort Knox, and Ian Fleming’s James Bond series may have been a warning about such an operation. Ed Darrell, a wealthy Ohio industrialist, spent years trying to find out how much gold was really left in Fort Knox and where the rest had gone, but unfortunately never accomplished his primary goal of a full audit of the gold reserves. The government’s fear of the truth about the gold reserves is said to be the reason why they have not conducted a well-publicized audit, and President Reagan’s gold commission was appointed to study the feasibility of returning to a gold standard to curb government spending.
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In this section, the video discusses how the international bankers devised a plan to consolidate their power and create a world system of financial control controlled by central banks acting in concert and secret agreements at infrequent meetings and conferences. Under the guise of peacemaking after World War I, the bankers pushed for a proposal for world government consisting of a world central bank, a world judiciary, and a world executive and legislature. Despite intense pressure from international bankers, a handful of US senators, led by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, kept the US out of these schemes, which led to the doomed fate of the League of Nations. However, the US eventually joined these international organizations after World War II under full participation.
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In this section, it is discussed how new organizations have created a banking cartel composed of world central banks that gradually assumed the power to dictate credit policies to the banks of all nations. The IMF has been given authority to issue a fiat money called special drawing rights, or SDRs. SDRs are already partially backed by gold and with two-thirds of world gold now in the hands of central banks, the money changers can structure the world’s economic future in whichever way they deem most profitable. Additionally, the BIS, IMF, and World Bank control the money supply for the world. Regulations put into effect in 1988 by the BIS required the world’s bankers to raise their capital and reserves to eight percent of liabilities by 1992, putting an upper limit to fractional reserve lending similar to the way cash reserve requirements do. This regulation meant banks cannot loan more money to buy more time before the next depression, and nations with the lowest bank reserves in their systems have already felt the terrible effects of this credit contraction as their banks scrambled to raise money to increase their reserves to eight percent.
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In this section, the video describes how nations become subservient to a world central bank controlled by a handful of the world’s richest bankers, and how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) creates more and more Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) which are used by nations to pay the interest on their mounting debts. The video argues that this leads to a steady transfer of wealth from debtor nations to central banks controlled by the IMF and the World Bank, resulting in the impoverishment and gradual enslavement of mankind to a few incredibly rich plutocrats. The video argues that the problem is far bigger than focusing on individuals or families, and that the corrupt banking system is the root cause of the current economic problem.
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In this section of the video, it is explained that the problem of the debt money system used in America is beyond political right and left. The money changers profit from both communism and socialism, as well as monopoly capitalism. This means that they profit from both the big government welfare state favored by the left, and the neoconservative laissez-faire capitalists who want no government intervention favored by the right. The Federal Reserve System is a quasi-governmental agency, but it is designed and controlled by private bankers who operate independently of the government. Although some argue that the FED promotes monetary stability, the FED’s record of stabilizing the economy shows it to be a miserable failure in this regard. The system gives too much power and discretion to a few men, and it is a bad system for believers in freedom. The economy has suffered three major economic downturns caused by the FED within the first 25 years of its existence, which includes the Great Depression. As a result, monetary reform is the most important political issue facing America today.
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In this section, it is explained how the Federal Reserve creates new money through a system of fractional reserve banking where banks can generate deposits by making new loans. This system creates over 90% of money and inflation in the country. However, a reform plan that pays off the national debt with debt-free U.S notes, similar to what Lincoln did, and raises reserve requirements for banks, could eliminate the need for fractional reserve banking and the Federal Reserve altogether. This plan would stabilize the money supply and avoid inflation while lowering taxes for the average person. Full details of the proposed Monetary Reform Act are available at the end of the video.
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In this section, a monetary reform act is proposed as a solution to guarantee stable prices and eliminate economic instability caused by the Federal Reserve and fractional Reserve banking. The act consists of four steps, which include decentralizing the power of international bankers by repealing the Federal Reserve Act and national Banking Act and withdrawing from the IMF, the BIS, and the World Bank. The Treasury Department would regulate the money supply based on population growth and the price level index, ensuring a steady growth of roughly 3 percent per year resulting in stable prices. The process would be open and honest, with no discretion, except in time of declared war. The proposed act is not a radical solution, as it has been used in different times throughout Europe and advocated by presidents Jefferson, Madison, Jackson, Van Buren, and Lincoln. The Guernsey Island is presented as an example of how well a debt-free money system can work.
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In this section, the video discusses the need for reform in the banking system. The video advocates for holding Congress responsible in authorizing the issuance of debt-free money U.S notes, and to reform the banking laws to abolish the fractional Reserve banking system. The current system increases the national debt, and Congressional spending excesses are turned into more debt bonds, causing significant inflation. The video argues that bankers will resist these reforms, as it would lessen their control over the economy. However, the video suggests that only by breaking the power of international bankers over the economy through the abolition of the fed and fractional Reserve banking system can significant reform be made.
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In this section, the video explains that the American middle class is at risk of being wiped out due to declining wages, foreclosures, and the loss of jobs being sent overseas. The consolidation of wealth in the hands of a few is a source of concern, and if no reforms are made to the monetary system, the middle class will become extinct, leaving only the very rich and poor. The video warns of the dangers of the increasing power of the money changers and the need for education about how our money is manipulated and the need for reforms. The video highlights warnings from religious leaders, congressmen, presidents, and economists about the dangers of wealth accumulation and despotic economic domination in the hands of a few.
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In this section, the speaker warns against solutions proposed by international bankers, such as returning to a gold standard or implementing a regional or world currency, both of which would only benefit the elite and not the general population. The speaker calls on people to educate their members of Congress on monetary reform and to not be driven by selfishness or greed. They urge people to remember the importance of greater things and not lose sight of their own souls.
The video “The Collapse of the American Dream Explained in Animation” explores the concept of fractional reserve banking and how it led to the collapse of the American economy. It highlights how banks make money by offering loans, even to bad credit risks and people who don’t need it. The Federal Reserve, which is a private bank owned by shareholders, prints America’s money instead of the Treasury, which has led to inflation and high taxes on citizens to pay back the borrowed funds. The video also shows how a group of bankers, through a secret meeting, created the Federal Reserve and the IRS system, which puts a burden on the American people. President John F. Kennedy attempted to dismantle the Federal Reserve, but his executive order was ultimately discarded by his successor. The video concludes that the global bankers who control the Fed are protected and too big to fail, while ordinary citizens are left unprotected.
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In this section, we see a character named Kyle, struggling to pay off his mortgage and keep his job. Hardman, a mysterious figure, appears and takes Kyle on a time-traveling journey to the First National Bank, where they explain how banks function. They clarify that banks make money from loans, and the more loans made, the more money banks make. Banks even offer money, in the form of debt, to bad credit risks, including people who don’t even need it. This leads to a cycle where debt equals money and banks sell it, even to people who can’t afford to pay it back, ultimately leading to financial collapse.
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In this section, the video shows the character questioning where the Federal Reserve gets their money to loan to the banks. The Fed is exposed to be a private bank, and not actually ending with federal authority, owned by private shareholders. The character also illuminates that the Treasury is supposed to create money constitutionally, not the Fed, but since the Fed now prints America’s money and not the Treasury, the government must pay interest back to the Fed on the newly printed money. This forces the government, therefore, to impose taxes on its citizens to pay for its own funds borrowed from the Fed.
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In this section, a clip from a video titled “The Collapse of The American Dream Explained in Animation” is presented. The clip shows how paper money replaced gold because everyone knew that IOUs were as good as gold, and the banks made money by making more loans without any more gold and charging interest. However, during inflation, IOUs become worthless, and people have to work harder to make less. Eventually, people found out about the scam of fractional reserve banking, which was kept secret and never intended for people to know. The clip ends with the idea that the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
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In this section, a group of people make a plan to gain control of the finances of the United States. In 1910, a secret meeting was held at a JP Morgan estate on Jekyll Island, where 10 attendees used code names to disguise their identities. They concocted their most ambitious plan yet – take control of the finances of the United States. This resulted in the creation of a super secret Central Bank that was so concealed from the government and public knowledge. The bankers planned for the banks and corporations to grow around them and eventually deprive the people of their property, leading to their children waking up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.
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In this section, the video explains how a secret group of bankers created the Federal Reserve and manipulated the American people through their IRS and inflation system. In 1913, during Christmas when most of Congress was away, the bankers presented their treasonous act to Woodrow Wilson, who had already agreed to sign off on it. By creating immediate debt on America’s own money, the bankers could loan money to the banks and government at an interest rate. This created a system that devalued each dollar printed, causing inflation over time, which puts a burden on the American people. In 1963, President Kennedy signed an executive order challenging the Fed, which became the last act of any leader to question the corrupt banking system.
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In this section, the video discusses how President John F. Kennedy attempted to dismantle the Federal Reserve by issuing an executive order that would allow the U.S Treasury to issue real money without the involvement of the Fed. Six months after the order was issued, Kennedy was assassinated, and his order was discarded by President Lyndon Johnson. Since then, no president has dared to confront the secret powers behind the Federal Reserve, who print more money and consolidate larger banks, decimating the nation’s will for the benefit of a few. The video claims that the global bankers who control the Fed are protected and too big to fail, while ordinary citizens are left unprotected.
Dr. Satchin Panda emphasizes the importance of circadian rhythms in regulating daily activities of our body and how our eating and sleeping habits can impact them. He explains that late-night eating can have negative consequences on digestive processes, blood glucose levels, insulin production, and overall metabolic health. Disrupting our circadian rhythm can lead to metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, and he stresses the importance of consistent sleep and its effect on decision-making abilities. Dr. Panda also discusses the impact of time-restricted feeding on sleep quality and brain health in both mice and humans, and encourages personal experiments to find out what works best for our bodies in terms of food, exercise, and sleep.
Dr. Satchin Panda also highlights the optimal time for exercise and the importance of understanding circadian biology for exercise timing. Late afternoon or early evening exercise is ideal as it helps muscles absorb glucose with little to no help from insulin and can benefit individuals fighting pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
Later, Dr. Satchin Panda emphasizes the significance of light in establishing and maintaining circadian rhythms, including how lack of access to natural light can be detrimental to people’s health. He also discusses the challenges faced by shift workers and shares studies on the potential benefits of time-restricted eating for firefighters. Dr. Panda highlights the role of public policies in promoting healthy habits, especially for those in high-risk professions like firefighters. Ultimately, prioritizing lifestyle changes that foster good health can potentially reduce the prevalence of chronic diseases and promote healthier societies.
Dr. Satchin Panda recommends using blue light blockers to reduce exposure to blue light before bedtime but warns that they may cause some relationship issues. Dr. Panda emphasizes the importance of tracking habits and using technology to understand how habits affect health. He also discusses how time-restricted eating can lead to a decrease in toxic chemicals produced by the gut microbiome and sent to the blood, which could potentially improve understanding of how chemicals in the gut affect overall health and longevity.
In this section, Dr. Sachin Panda explains the importance of circadian rhythm, which is essentially a timed schedule of daily activities that happen in our body, such as fighting infections or rejuvenating injuries. Just as we organize our daily life around time, every cell in our body has its own 24-hour timetable. Dr. Panda explains that understanding this concept can impact our daily habits, increase the efficacy of medications and supplements, and potentially fix diseases. He also talks about how different organ systems have their own biological clocks, such as the circadian rhythm of digestion in the stomach and saliva production in the mouth, which can be impacted by when we eat and sleep.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the importance of circadian rhythms in digestion and how eating late at night can have negative consequences on the digestive process. The stomach becomes more sensitive at night, meaning that even a small amount of food can cause hyperacidity, leading to acid reflux. Additionally, the peristaltic motion of the intestines slows down during sleep, making it difficult for the body to digest and absorb nutrients. Dr. Panda explains that almost every single cell in our body has its own clock, and it’s crucial to organize our day around these clocks for optimal health. Late-night eating could also result in waking up feeling unrested, indigestion, and other related issues.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the negative effects of eating late at night on blood glucose levels and insulin production. The pancreas slows down insulin production late at night, and melatonin, which rises before bedtime, makes the pancreas less sensitive to glucose levels. Eating late at night may lead to higher blood glucose levels due to slowed insulin production, lack of proper absorption of glucose, and high insulin levels remaining in the bloodstream for too long, which may promote weight gain and disrupt metabolic health. Chronic late-night eating can exacerbate the problem by causing disruption to sleep and an increase in cravings.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda explains the adverse effects of disrupting our circadian rhythm, as shift workers often experience a high risk for metabolic disease, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, and cancer. He notes that anyone staying awake for two or more hours between 10pm and 5am and engaged in some form of work, whether it’s their job, watching TV, or on their mobile phone, is considered a shift worker. The majority of people experience circadian disruption at least a couple of times per week, making them shift workers. Dr. Panda also highlights that high school and college students are at risk because of remote learning, and women who become new mothers are signing up for shift work, as they have to wake up multiple times in the night to take care of their babies.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the importance of sleep in our daily lives and how it affects our decision-making abilities. He explains that sleep not only detoxifies the brain but also helps different parts of the brain to interact and communicate with clarity, which is crucial for taking information, processing it, and taking action. He highlights how a disrupted sleep pattern can lead to bad decision-making like unhealthy food choices, perpetuating more disruption in sleep, and leading to a cycle of bad habits. Dr. Panda emphasizes the need to understand the circadian rhythm to redesign our world and still maintain big physical, emotional, and intellectual performance while staying healthy.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda emphasizes the importance of lifestyle in health and highlights the impact of sleep on overall well-being. He notes the simplicity of getting enough sleep compared to investing in good food and exercise, but acknowledges the challenges of achieving it amidst distractions like Wi-Fi and mobile devices. As humans, we have the unique ability to control fire, which has allowed us to be active late into the night, sacrificing sleep. However, science has shown that teenagers benefit from delaying school start times to get more sleep. Though implementing these changes can be met with opposition, it is important to prioritize good sleep habits for better health.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses a study done in two different schools, one in a relatively wealthy neighborhood and the other in a less wealthy one, to analyze the relationship between sleep and school start times. The study found that delaying the school start time by an hour led to students getting 34 extra minutes of sleep, improving their grades by 4.5%, reducing tardiness, and improving self-confidence. This ultimately led to California passing a law stating that all middle and high schools cannot start before 8:30 am. Dr. Panda also emphasizes the importance of private philanthropy in funding these research projects and how systematic research can prevent risking federal money on random ideas.
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In this section, Dr. Panda discusses how waking up to an alarm clock consistently can disrupt our circadian rhythm and lead to sleep deprivation. To combat this, it’s important to listen to our body and give ourselves enough time to sleep without relying on an alarm clock. Dr. Satchin Panda also emphasizes the importance of small philanthropic grants and private donations in funding research and bringing new ideas to the forefront.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the importance of consistent sleep and the effect of alarm clocks on our biological clocks. People who get up early due to long commute hours or to meet work demands should be mindful that their bodies are not ready for food as the nightly hormone melatonin levels are still high, and the stomach and digestive system have not become ready to digest and process food. Also, strenuous exercises should be avoided in the morning if the body does not get adequate sleep. Panda explains that millions of people who wake up an hour early due to daylight saving time exhibit a spike in heart attack and stroke, indicating that waking up to an alarm can initiate a lot of stress on the body, which should be mitigated. Therefore, following a pre-sleep routine and sleeping early could help reduce stress from alarm clocks and improve metabolic health while reducing the risk of chronic illness.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the importance of sleep for overall health, particularly in young adults and children. He notes that sleep disruption begins in middle and high school when kids face pressure from peers and academics, leading to reduced sleep. This affects mental health and can cause anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, which has become a pandemic. Sleep debt accumulates when an individual sleeps less than the recommended seven to eight hours, and the body keeps track of lost sleep. Overconsumption of caffeine can also make us forget how much debt we have accumulated. Therefore, understanding and prioritizing sleep are critical for longevity and overall health as we age.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses his personal experiment with caffeine intake and sleep deprivation, which led him to realize that he needs to sleep between 7 to 8 hours per night. He shares that people can do personal experiments, such as changing the timing, quality, or quantity of food, exercise, or sleep, to find out what their body needs. Additionally, he talks about the effects of sleep deprivation on fruit flies and mice, highlighting the link between sleep deprivation and the acceleration of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia. Furthermore, he mentions how the timing of food intake may also play a role in the development of such diseases.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the impact of time-restricted feeding (TRF) on mice and humans, particularly their sleep quality and brain health. According to a study done on mice with Huntington’s disease, eight hours of TRF improved their sleep quality which was surprising even for the researcher conducting the study. Additionally, the study conducted on humans found that TRF could improve brain health and sleep quality even for healthy individuals. The study found that after 18 weeks of TRF, which entailed eating for only ten hours and fasting for 14, the participants experienced a modest weight loss of 3.5%, and after a year, the participants still maintained their weight loss. Furthermore, they claimed that by following the TRF habit, they felt more energetic in the morning and worked at a higher performance level throughout the day.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the differences between studying mice and humans, specifically in regards to time-restricted eating. While mice do not have the free will to choose how much food they eat, their habits can still positively impact their health. In human studies, many participants report feeling a “food hangover” if they eat late at night and their body revolts when they do not engage in time-restricted eating. However, measuring the impact of sleep on time-restricted eating presents a challenge as it requires objective measurements of sleep, exercise, and food that are difficult even in mice, let alone humans. Finally, Dr. Panda notes that there is still room for research regarding the effects of aging on time-restricted eating.
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In this section, the speaker discusses the challenges of studying aging in mice, which are often used as models for humans in biomedical research. He explains how older mice that are healthy and disease-free are much more expensive to obtain than younger mice, and highlights the lack of investment in studying the aging process itself. Age itself is the biggest risk factor for many diseases, yet we still don’t fully understand why it happens. Additionally, the degradation of sleep quality and circadian rhythms in older age can put us into a vicious cycle that further exacerbates health issues. The speaker characterizes our journey through life as passing through different “modes”, where we are essentially on self-driving mode as children, on cruise control through adulthood, but on manual drive mode in older age where we need to pay closer attention to our health and wellbeing.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the importance of sleep for overall health and longevity. Sleep deprivation can increase the risk of various health issues, including cancer and poor cognitive function. While it can be challenging to develop healthy sleep habits, it’s crucial to prioritize sleep by keeping a consistent bedtime, resisting the urge to use a phone before sleep, and investing in tools like cooling pads to regulate body temperature. Additionally, creating a culture of health involves sharing information about the negative consequences of poor sleep while also offering practical tips for increasing sleep quality and quantity.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the importance of maintaining a cool temperature in the bedroom to ensure quality sleep. He advises avoiding bright lights and food for two to three hours before bedtime, and paying attention to what may be causing you to wake up in the middle of the night. If you wake up for less than 15 minutes, it is nothing to worry about. However, if you cannot go back to sleep for an hour or more, it may be cause for concern. Dr. Panda also shares his personal hacks for falling back asleep, such as silent meditation and counting backwards from 500. Additionally, he suggests avoiding phone use during the middle of the night.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the importance of personalized Precision Health when it comes to sleep. He mentions that different people have trigger points that affect their sleep and that it’s crucial to figure out what works best for each individual. To aid in this process, Dr. Panda’s team created the MyCircadianClock app, where individuals can voluntarily share their lifestyle data—including sleep habits—with researchers. The app asks participants to rate the quality of their sleep and to identify the three main reasons for any sleep disruptions. With hundreds of thousands of people sharing their data, Dr. Panda’s team hopes to glean insights that will help people develop more personalized sleep strategies.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda and his guest discuss the impact of pets and partners on sleep. While pets can be comforting, they can also disrupt sleep and cause nightmares. It is recommended to have pets sleep outside the bedroom to improve the health of both the pet and the owner. In addition, partners who share a bed can have different temperature preferences or snoring issues that impact sleep quality. To address this, having separate duvet covers can help regulate temperature and reduce disturbance from tossing and turning. Finally, exercise is shown to improve sleep quality and people who exercise regularly report better sleep than those who don’t.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses an experiment conducted at UCLA where researchers discovered that mice without a clock gene slept randomly, only waking up to eat for one or two hours, whereas mice with only a muscle clock were able to sleep and wake up regularly. This revelation has led Dr. Panda to conduct a new line of research in his lab, exploring the signals sent from muscle tissue in response to exercise and how they affect our gut microbiome, digestion, metabolic health, brain health, depression, anxiety, and more. By narrowing down the genes expressed in muscle tissue to a shortlist of 2-300 proteins and hormones, researchers can discover their effects on sleep and, in the future, perhaps develop a new type of medication, more specific to sleep than current medications like Ambien.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the relationship between exposure to outdoor light during the daytime and improved sleep at night. Research conducted in Japan showed that volunteers who received 5,000 Lux of outdoor light during the day had higher levels of melatonin at night, which improves sleep. Dr. Panda explains that even on cloudy days, outdoor light can provide enough stimulation to improve a person’s evening melatonin and make it easier for them to fall asleep. Additionally, light is known to be an effective antidepressant and lack of light is known to cause depression, as seen in Nordic countries during their long, dark winters.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the importance of getting enough light exposure. Unfortunately, there are not many smartwatches that can measure light, even though people believe they are getting enough light exposure. According to studies, more than 75% of participants don’t get enough light outdoor, with less than one hour of bright light exposure, while we should aim for at least one hour. Sunglasses can also reduce light exposure by 80 to 200 fold, and we mostly stay indoors or go from our kitchen to the garage and then drive. Dr. Panda advises us to stack behaviors and try to find ways to walk an hour a day as it can improve our metabolic health and sleep pressure.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda emphasizes the importance of light exposure, especially in the morning, to synchronize our internal clocks with outside time. He notes that a lot of people have been spending too much time indoors due to the pandemic and remote work, causing poor mental and physical health. Dr. Panda recommends spending a few minutes outside in the morning to get some fresh air and sunlight, as it has been proven to be the best antidepressant and improves our sleep quality. He also mentions that almost 80% of people will experience depression or low mood in their lifetime, making it crucial to prioritize light exposure as one of the factors to manage our overall health.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the benefits of outdoor exercise and the importance of social support systems. He emphasizes the optimal time for strenuous exercise and highlights the importance of understanding circadian biology for exercise timing. He recommends late afternoon exercise since our body is more ready at that time, joints are more flexible, lung capacity is higher, and heart pumps much better. Moreover, late afternoon exercise is more effective in reducing and normalizing blood pressure and blood sugar levels than morning exercise. Therefore, it is essential to understand circadian biology for exercise timing.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses a study where individuals with Type 2 Diabetes wore continuous glucose monitors to determine the effects of exercise on their glucose levels. The study found that those who exercised in the afternoon had a significantly reduced 24-hour glucose level compared to those who exercised in the morning. When the pancreas produces insulin for the first half of the day, it’s much more efficient, producing less insulin for food consumed later in the day. Late afternoon or early evening exercise helps muscles absorb glucose with little to no help from insulin, making it ideal for individuals fighting pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. It doesn’t have to be intense exercise, and even taking a brisk walk for 10 to 15 minutes before or after dinner can provide benefits. In general, any regular strength training, even two to three times a week, can help maintain muscle mass and provide overall health benefits.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the history of afternoon exercise and circadian rhythm, specifically how West Coast teams have an advantage when playing Monday night football on the East Coast due to peak performance times. He also shares how athletes plan their travel and practice schedules based on optimal performance times, and how it can make the difference between winning a gold medal or not. Additionally, Dr. Panda shares a tweet where he states that exercise is the best insurance against cancer, noting that exercise reduces the risk of many types of cancer, and he questions why muscle cells are immune to cancer, suggesting that it may be due to intrinsic factors or anti-cancer molecules.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda explains why muscle cells are resistant to cancer and how physical activity increases resilience against the disease. Muscle cells are the largest organ in the body and the biggest user of glucose, and yet they are not affected by muscle cancer. Through research, it may be possible to identify what protects muscle cells and understand what muscle cells produce when we exercise that reduces the risk of cancer. Furthermore, people who are going through cancer treatment, if they can exercise, can accelerate their prognosis, reduce adverse side effects of cancer drugs, and have better outcomes. Many cancer survivors also face other problems during cancer treatment.
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In this section, the discussion revolves around the benefits of exercise and time restriction, particularly for cancer survivors. It is highlighted that almost 42% of people are likely to get at least one cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. The experts underline the significance of reducing the risk by exercising at least 30 minutes a day, even if it’s not on a daily basis. While there’s an increasing trend of people moving towards a Western diet, lifestyle, and a disrupted sleep cycle, cohesively, they all become a significant contributor to heart and brain-related ailments leading to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases and type-2 diabetes. In this context, it is suggested to start a healthy lifestyle from an early age, focusing on the circadian rhythm that every cell in our body follows, particularly for pre-term babies.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses a study where researchers discovered that pre-term babies in NICUs tended to spend up to 13 days less in the hospital when exposed to a simulated dim light and bright light cycle, which improved their growth and development. This simple light-dark cycle was done by partially covering the cribs with a blanket to allow for around 20 lux of light, which is equivalent to having about 20 candles in a row. This practice can be easily implemented and has already become a common standard of care in NICUs in Mexico City, making it possible to advance the long-term health of the babies, lower the incidence of complications, and reduce parental anxiety.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the challenges of sleep and care in ICUs, highlighting the lack of sleep patients typically receive, the constant light, and the frequent interruptions from beeping machines, among other things. He explains that all of these factors combined would meet the definition of criminal torture if done to a healthy person in a normal setting. One-third of patients who are admitted to the ICU develop delirium, and many patients express a desire to leave the ICU as soon as possible due to the lack of context, sense of time, and pain. By implementing circadian lifestyle changes in ICUs, such as changes in lighting and sleep schedules, it is possible to make a significant impact on patient health and outcomes, especially for those with sepsis and other serious conditions. Dr. Panda also advocates for the implementation of circadian lifestyle changes for post-ICU patients to improve their sleep and overall health outcomes.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the importance of light and how it affects our circadian rhythm. He notes that less than 5% of people in any organization have access to a window, which can be detrimental to their health. Glass is the best way to bring light indoors and it has become a load-bearing factor in new buildings, allowing for bigger windows. However, glass wasn’t initially popular because it is fragile, it leaks, and it’s harder to be Green certified. Dr. Panda also mentions that bringing a sense of time into a workplace is important for circadian rhythm and that the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture has been established to develop architectural designs that can improve brain health. Overall, architecture can bring us back to our ancestral living by implementing changes that benefit our circadian rhythm and brain health.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda suggests that building codes should contain a provision for access to light, as light is critical to the circadian rhythm. He also emphasizes the significance of timing in medication, vaccination, and chemotherapy, discussing how circadian rhythm affects the response to treatment and the severity of resulting illness. For instance, studies show that vaccination in the morning is more effective in vaccination kicking in faster and with higher potency than the one given late in the afternoon. Those with regular and sufficient sleep cycle tend to respond better to chemotherapy and have a better prognosis if they have breast cancer. Overall, implementing such practices can significantly multiply the beneficial effects of healing and boost overall well-being.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the impact of sleep and eating habits on circadian rhythms and overall health. He highlights the importance of prioritizing low-cost or no-cost lifestyle changes that could benefit everyone, such as sleeping for seven and a half hours and implementing healthy eating and fasting cycles. Dr. Panda emphasizes that public policies can play a role in creating opportunities for health, particularly with regards to shift work schedules, which were designed for the convenience of employers rather than employees’ health needs. By prioritizing basic lifestyle changes that promote good health, society can work towards a future where chronic diseases and health inequalities are less prevalent.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses shift work and how it affects people in different professions. Shift work affects more people than we think, as one in five Americans are shift workers. However, the standardization of their work hours is often overlooked. People in different professions have different shift schedules, and some may switch between day and night shifts frequently, making it challenging to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Panda explains that it is politically sensitive to determine which shift is more detrimental to the body, as it varies based on the person’s lifestyle and individual factors. Objective data is necessary to understand the effects of shift work, and further studies need to be conducted.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the health risks that firefighters face, such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer due to exposure to toxins and stressful situations. To combat these risks, Dr. Panda conducted a study asking if firefighters could adopt a 10-hour time-restricted eating schedule. The study was based on a 2012 study that found mice on a bad diet who ate within an 8-hour window were resistant to many diseases. The mice in the study consumed the same number of calories as the control mice who ate throughout the day. The 8-hour window also served as a good spot for convenience, as people typically work 9-10 hours a day. However, further studies have shown that 8, 9, or 10-hour eating windows in mice have similar health benefits, and people tend to drift towards a 10-hour window after several weeks.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the “Healthy Hero” study that aimed to explore the benefits and risks of time-restricted feeding on firefighters. The study, which involved 155 firefighters, was considered a high-risk project due to concerns about the firefighters’ energy levels, immune system, and overall health. However, the study found that time-restricted feeding did not have any adverse effects on the firefighters’ health, including those with pre-existing health conditions. The study also shed light on the stressful lives of firefighters and their limited ability to adopt healthy lifestyles due to their demanding work schedules.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses a clinical trial conducted on firefighters to determine the effects of time-restricted eating on their health. Shift work increases the risk of disease, and less than one percent of clinical trials aim to improve the lives of shift workers. The study found that 10-hour time-restricted eating was feasible for firefighters and did not reduce the quality of their work. Additionally, those who did time-restricted eating had better sustained brain health and were better able to observe emotional stress at work, whereas the control group’s brain health deteriorated during the study. This is significant for firefighters who deal with constant stress while on the job.
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the firefighters even started implementing healthier eating habits at home. In a study conducted on firefighters, it was found that when they self-selected a 10-hour eating window that started between eight and eleven in the morning, they ate a healthy breakfast and lunch and a little dinner around six o’clock. Surprisingly, they were more disciplined about their food while at work than at home. In addition, reducing alcohol intake and eating a Mediterranean diet led to a reduction in high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and inflammation. The study showed that following a healthy lifestyle can create a positive culture within a family or workplace.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses a documentary project he started about firefighters and their circadian rhythms, which has inspired many people and won various awards. He also mentions that shift workers, such as firefighters, are carrying a considerable burden for society and need our support and care. He suggests that even for those in stress-filled and shift-based occupations, like doctors, nurses, and truck drivers, following time-restricted feeding can provide a sense of resilience. Dr. Panda offers two apps, the Research App and OnTime Health, to assist people in applying circadian rhythms to their normal schedules.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses simple strategies that can improve your health and longevity. He suggests starting with a 10-hour feeding window and gradually decreasing it to 8 or 9 hours for some people. He recommends having a consistent breakfast time and avoiding changing it as it can cause metabolic jetlag. Dr. Panda also stresses the importance of getting sunlight for brain health and exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Additionally, he advises avoiding light for 2 to 3 hours before bedtime and dimming the lights significantly to help with circadian biology.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda and Joe Rogan discuss the effects of light and blue light blockers on sleep. They suggest dimming lights throughout the home and using NightLight or manual red shift features on electronic devices to prepare for sleep. Dr. Panda recommends using blue light blockers to reduce exposure to blue light before bed. He notes that good blue light blockers block all blue light, making it difficult to use electronic devices, and that older people might benefit more from them than younger people. Dr. Panda personally uses blue light blockers and feels relaxed and sleepy once he puts them on, but he warns that they may cause some relationship issues, especially if one partner falls asleep first.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda explains the importance of tracking simple habits such as eating at the right time, getting enough sleep, and exposing oneself to morning light. By monitoring and making changes in these areas, people can understand how their habits influence their health. He recommends using technology such as on-time apps to help track these habits and identify what works best for each individual’s natural circadian rhythm. People can follow Dr. Panda on Twitter for updates on his latest research and consider donating to The Institute to support further studies. These donations can help analyze the blood samples collected from studies and isolate the impacts of specific lifestyle changes, which will help develop more personalized interventions.
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In this section, Dr. Satchin Panda discusses how time-restricted eating can lead to a decrease in toxic chemicals called TMAO that are produced by the gut microbiome and sent to the blood and linked to different kinds of cancer. Although this is a new area of exploration, the study has shown that when people undergo time-restricted eating, TMAO levels tend to go down, suggesting that there is a link between gut microbiome and how chemicals are processed in the gut. This research can pave the way for further studies on this subject and potentially improve the medical field’s understanding of how chemicals in the gut affect our overall health and longevity.
