Episode #20 of The Signal Hour with Chris Martenson. The election proved that X (Twitter) is the signal, however with free speech comes the challenge of doing the work to find out what is true and what is noise. Chris does the work for you in this weekly live stream talking about topics that are critical to our future.
Executive Summary
Things are heating up, and not in a good way. We’re seeing what I call deflective behaviors, where people are acting out in bizarre ways as a coping mechanism for the stress and chaos around us. From vandalizing Tesla charging stations to the rise of stochastic terrorism, it’s clear that societal tensions are boiling over. This episode dives into these unsettling trends and the implications they have for our future.
Deflective Behaviors
I talked about deflective behaviors, which are actions people take to distract themselves from the stress and chaos in the world. It’s like when two cats are about to fight, and then they both decide to lick themselves instead. We’re seeing this in society with people attacking inanimate objects or engaging in bizarre protests. It’s a way to cope with the fact that things are getting dicey and scary out there.
Stochastic Terrorism
Stochastic terrorism is a form of political violence instigated by hostile public rhetoric aimed at a group or individual. It’s indirect, using vague coded language, and it relies on media for propagation. This is not new, but it’s becoming more prevalent, and it’s something I warned would be a thing. It’s a way to go from angry words on social media to real-world violence.
Key Data
Multiple Tesla vehicles were destroyed in Seattle in suspected arson.
In Germany, over 9,000 hate speech cases were reported in 2020 alone.
In 2022, Russia jailed 134 people for illegal speech, while England jailed 1,580.
Implications
Societal tensions are leading to increased violence and vandalism.
Free speech is under threat, with increasing legal actions against speech deemed offensive.
The rise of programmable digital currencies could further erode personal freedoms.
Recommendations
Stay informed and critically evaluate the information you consume.
Engage in conversations with people holding different viewpoints to bridge understanding.
Prepare for potential societal disruptions by building personal resilience.
This was linked in the thread about an emergency warning about the great taking. I’d love to hear your take about it and about liquidity drying up that it warns about.
My question is emerges from a thin read of hope regarding Trump & Team not delivering Epstein files, resuming arms to Ukraine, attacking Massie, and not disclosing about the “drones”: Could this be a negotiating tactic not unlike some martial arts whereby one lets the opponent inside, even takes a few hits, so one can break them all the better a move or two later?
Just to be clear: Mark Carney is the prime minister-designate and was voted in by the Liberal Party of Canada NOT all Canadians. The federal election will be in November this year. I suspect the Liberals will get in again, because thanks to Trump, the only thing most Canadians can think about are the tariffs and Carney is really using that to earn popularity with Canadian voters.
The 1st poem that Evie read reminded me of a Bible verse, 2 Corinthians 12:9.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
Understanding your own limitations and struggles humbles you and allows God to work through you in ways which you’re not naturally equipped.
This article is really fascinating. The upshot is that The Empire is organized around the money printer (and The Empire is not American). The current political divide is those close to the money printer vs those far away (aka the bag-holders).
Here’s an intriguing sentence from the article:
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What does a globo finance shark have in common with a women’s rights NGO in Uganda, or a Bolshevik African studies professor, or an inner city welfare recipient?” the answer is the Cantillon Effect.
