Tom recently had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Stephen Leeb about ICAG (Inflation, Commodities and Gold) and how it can help us look forward into the medium to long term. Steve believes that the US has reached a point of inflection and resources are becoming increasingly scarce, sparking an important discussion about the distribution of resources across the world. He argues that the principles of freedom of thought and equality outlined in the Declaration of Independence are still relevant today and should be the foundation for a successful future.

Steve went on to talk about the Black experience in the 50s and 60s, stressing the importance of everyone having the essentials of life and not defining equality as money and material things. He also mentioned how America is now a materialistic society and how this is dangerous, and how we need to focus on sustainability and humanity.

Steve then discussed the slowdown in technology since the tech stock boom in 2000 and how gold is the only thing that is suited for a monetary system. He believes that gold has magical qualities and is the only thing that can bring back equality and progress in the world.

Steve also spoke about the Milgram experiments and how some people believe that Asians and Russians are more susceptible to obeying authority, but he argued that this is not the case. He then explained how the US has lost the belief of equality and how Elon Musk is an example of someone who believes in free speech and equality.

He believes that for the US to move forward, it must recreate the belief in equality and sustainability that was present in the 1950s and 1960s. He then discussed how the US should become an ally to the BRICS nations and how the war in Ukraine has changed the relationship between Russia and China. He also believes that success is going to be measured by our ability to come together as a species and develop renewable energies.

In conclusion, Steve emphasizes the importance of returning to a Jeffersonian Democracy and of understanding what is sacred to America. He believes that the only way to move forward is to accept everyone’s differences and work together to achieve peace and harmony.

Time Stamp References:
0:00 – Introduction
0:44 – A Point of Inflection
2:00 – Resources & Inequality
4:42 – Jeffersonian Thought
8:00 – Capitalism & Materialism
13:15 – Resource Sustainability
14:21 – Ukraine & Russia
16:03 – Technology & Limits
19:00 – 60s/70s a Golden Age?
25:02 – The Milgram Experiments
27:44 – Respect & Stable Society
30:53 – BRICS & Dedollarization
35:43 – Russia/China Relations
38:43 – Declaration of Independence
42:46 – The Love of Money…
49:00 – Cooperation Not Wars
51:56 – Wrap Up

Talking Points From This Episode

• The US has reached a point of inflection and resources are increasingly scarce, sparking an important discussion about the distribution of resources across the world.
• Gold is the only thing that is suited for a monetary system and has magical qualities that can bring back equality and progress in the world.
• The US must recreate the belief in equality and sustainability that was present in the 1950s and 1960s in order to move forward.

Guest Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeebPhd
Website: https://www.leeb.com/
Website: https://www.stephenleeb.com/
Book/Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/y4wphb87

Dr. Stephen Leeb is a recognized authority on the stock market, macroeconomic trends, and commodities, especially oil and precious metals. As Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Leeb Capital Management, Dr. Leeb combines his knowledge of macroeconomic trends and current market conditions with detailed information about specific companies he follows to guide the Committee’s investment decisions.

Stephen Leeb is a financial author, wealth manager, and publisher of a family of investment newsletters. He has been a recurring guest on CNN, Fox News, NPR, Bloomberg, and many others through the years. Leeb was also said to be one of the country’s foremost financial experts, with Charlie Gasparino in 2016 recommending Leeb as a good candidate for Federal Reserve Chairman.

Leeb earned a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of Business. He also earned a Master’s in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Illinois. He authored research papers on psychology and statistics in the peer-reviewed journal Psychological Reports. Stephen Leeb is married and lives in New York City, New York.

Leeb has written nine books on macroeconomic trends, finance, and investment, including the New York Times Best Sellers. Stephen’s recent book Red Alert was awarded the 2012 Axiom Business Book Awards silver medal in the International Business/Globalization category.