Patrick Watts | The End Of The American Empire & The Scorecard For Previous Empire Collapse

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://atlasgeographica.com/patrick-watts/ #168 - The following is with Patrick Watts who is one hell of an interesting fella, this was a really fun episode to record! The podcast is about the themes from his debut book, The End Of The American Empire.  The End Of The American Empire – UK Amazon The End Of The American Empire – US Amazon It’s just come out in US and UK markets, so don’t hesitate a second to go and get it. Amazon link is in the description… this is a self published book from Patrick, so my hope is that the curious worldview audience will really make a difference in moving the needle here.00:00 – Who Is Patrick Watts01:23 – US Politics (Biden, Culture & Trump)11:23 – Theory Of Rhetoric13:49 – Patrick Watts… Self Confessed Americanophile17:54 – Distinction Between An Empire & State21:33 – Behind The Scenes Self Publishing47:58 – John Perkins & Confessions Of An Economic Hitman54:25 – Why Empires Have Fallen Throughout History1:16:49 – 50% Of Pregnancies In The US Are Unplanned1:19:13 – US Is The Most Mediciated Citizenry On Earth1:20:13 – What Does A Collapse Of The American Empire Look Like?1:33:30 – Serendipity In Patrick’s Life1:45:35 – Favourite Fictional Character & Country Particularly Bullish On Curious Things Mentioned During The EpisodeGeopolitics Starter PackJohn Perkins & Confessions Of An Economic Hitman 🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhogg Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/