In a this Q&A session, Doug Casey answers questions from members of the Phyle, our private community (available to Crisis Investing Subscribers).
He discusses his vision and experiences with Estancia de Cafayate, the concept of free cities, and reflections on building a real world community.
Doug also tackles questions about the alignment of personal philosophy with business ethics, the importance of associating with ethically grounded individuals, and strategies for dealing with conflicts of interest in transactions.
We also discuss the best way to measure economic growth (beyond GDP), the impact of demographics on economies, robots and the future of work, as well as the purpose and vision for Phyle.
The dialogue also touches on Doug’s appreciation for Art, caring for elderly parents internationally, exploring agricultural investment opportunities, the potential for conflict in South America.
Chapters:
[Timestamps Link to Youtube]
00:20 Vision and Lessons from Estancia de Cafayate
07:03 Navigating Personal Philosophy vs. Business Ethics
13:47 The Flaws of GDP as an Economic Indicator
18:19 Art, Optimism, and Personal Collections
23:31 Caring for Elderly Parents Abroad vs. Home
26:50 Exploring Investment Opportunities in Agribusiness
31:49 The Concept of the Gray Man in Crisis Situations
33:44 The Future of The Phyle Community
36:35 Exploring Self-Directed Learning and Community Support
37:09 The Challenge of Building Online Communities
38:28 The Future of Work and Universal Basic Income Debate
40:19 The Impact of Robotics and AI on Society
42:05 The Flaws of Guaranteed Annual Income
45:15 Empowering the Next Generation Through Practical Skills
45:56 Upcoming book & Matt's son's project The Great Man Podcast
51:36 The Potential and Pitfalls of Demographic Changes
59:41 Mexico City Controlling Cars to fight pollution
01:01:31 Speculating on the Possibility of War in South America
Building Communities: Online & Real World