Escape the Technocracy

215 - Parallel Mike: System Reboot

Escape the Technocracy

Show Notes

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Parallel Mike on the Iran War, the technocratic boot falling on Europe, food crisis and solutions, the rise of gold and its acquisition, working within the banking system, and the fight against dopamine hits.

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TIMELINE 00:00 – Introduction 2:05 – Europe in a precarious position – where to go 7:40 – Iran war: Mike's latest thoughts 19:05 – Food crisis and solutions 26:20 – Rise in gold price and present gold dynamics 34:30 – Acquisition of gold 39:50 – Best options within the banking systems 45:18 – Avoiding dopamine hits 52:00 – Final thoughts

Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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