Topic: Mercantilism

A looming bottleneck in the commodities market is predicted for September 16th at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Shortages of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and rail disruptions are expected to cause massive defaults on grain contracts. Dubin suggests this will allow mega-corporations like Cargill to consolidate control over both grain production and delivery chains.

Patrick Henry's decision to sign the Constitution despite his misgivings is attributed to his background as a lawyer and the pressures of mercantilism. The history of banking and interest is traced back to ancient Babylon, referencing David Astell's book "The Babylonian Woe." The relationship between the UK and the US is compared to "Master-Blaster" from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, with the US serving as the "Blaster" muscle for British interests.

Neil Kramer explains that without conscious choice, individuals will repeat the "default patterns" of their ancestors. He describes the shift away from being a "commercial unit" engaged in mercantile behavior as a sacred pilgrimage toward knowledge. Kramer notes that the current "peak of bizarreness" in the world provides an unprecedented opportunity for accelerated personal evolution.