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  <title>#415 - John Perkins on Global Oligarchy, Economic Strategies, and Systemic Change</title>
  <description>Join us for an illuminating conversation with John Perkins, the renowned author and ex-economic hitman, as he shares insights into the hidden systems that shape our world. Discover how perceptions are manipulated, the real story behind economic strategies, and practical ideas for transitioning to a more sustainable, equitable future. &amp;amp;nbsp; In this episode:   John’s background in advising the World Bank, UN, IMF, and his unique blend of economic and shamanic knowledge   The system of economic hitmen and how it influences international and domestic politics   The distinction between the death economy and the life economy and the urgent need for change   How perceptions mold reality and how shifting them can transform our future   The internal and external political dynamics in the US, Canada, and globally   The role of oligarchies and the global cabal in controlling nations and economies   Practical solutions: rebuilding economies, resource management, and the importance of alliances   The impact of AI and innovation on energy, environment, and societal progress   The awakening of consciousness and systemic shifts happening worldwide   &amp;amp;nbsp; As Chief Economist at a major consulting firm, John Perkins was advisor to the World Bank, UN, IMF, Fortune 500 corporations, and government and business leaders in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States. Before that, he apprenticed with shamans when he lived in the Amazon rainforest from 1968 to 1971 and has since studied with shamans from many different cultures. His eleven books on economics, shamanism, and transformation have been on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 70 weeks, sold millions of copies, and are published in at least 38 languages. https://www.johnperkins.org/art-of-the-steal Our show from 12 years ago with John https://grimerica.ca/2014/03/22/perkins/ &amp;amp;nbsp; To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link&amp;amp;nbsp;http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support. 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