With the upcoming election, citizens of the USA once again align our beliefs and dreams with our ‘favored’’ political party, while often showing disdain and ridicule for the opposition. There is an unspoken hope that if all 3 branches of government are unified (with the right flavor!), the issues that we care about will finally be addressed. In this segment of Frankly, Nate reflects on the growing systemic realities that we’ll have to face in the coming decade regardless of who wins this November. These realities can only be solved/responded to with a functioning system of governance. How will we work together as a society to overcome these challenges, rather than pitting ourselves against each other and shouting blame?
Show Notes & Links to Learn More
01:14 – US debt just passed 31 trillion in national debt and interest is surpassing military budget
02:03 – Every debt ceiling in the past has been voted to be increased
02:35 – We are now accessing light, tight shale oil, and using it up faster and faster
03:27 – Minerals like lithium are getting more and more expensive
03:42 – Without US government debt the economy stopped growing 15 years ago
04:05 – Statistically speaking, 2022 will be the coolest year for the rest of our lives
04:21 – Sperm count in america is dropping each year by 1%
04:22 – Plastic outweighs all the animals in the world
04:30 – Insects declining 2% per year
04:49 – The polarization of social media through private data
05:40 – 60% of the US couldn’t pay for a 500-1000 emergency
05:56 – Most people in the US don’t have savings
06:21 – 40 million adderall prescriptions last year
08:23 – Ojibwe lands and meaning of leadership
