Topic: Hedge Funds

Hedge Funds comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from September 2019 to December 2020.

September 2019 December 2020

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Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World
• 12:22 - 15:20

Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World

Internet of Bodies, Smart City Improvement Pathways

The World Economic Forum's "Internet of Bodies" concept involves tracking individuals through coded overlays in smart cities. Displaced workers are placed on "improvement pathways" monitored by sensors, phones, or wearable technology. Hedge funds then securitize the debt associated with servicing these individuals, trading it on global markets.

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Ellen Brown | The Broken Economy & The Public Banking Solution
• 6:31 - 9:30

Ellen Brown | The Broken Economy & The Public Banking Solution

Private Banking Motives versus Public Interest Productivity

Private banks operate under a mandate to maximize shareholder profit, which often leads them to favor large hedge fund loans over small business lending. This short-term profit seeking exploits the public interest and prioritizes a financialized economy over real-world productivity. While 25% of banks globally are publicly owned, the Bank of North Dakota remains the primary model for public banking within the United States.

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