In this discussion with Richard Kary on Beyond The Official Narrative, I discuss investing, politics, culture, society, and the deeper forces shaping the modern world.

The conversation reflects themes that run through much of my work: the relationship between incentives and institutions, the fragility of civilization, the importance of independent judgment, and the need to look beyond official explanations when trying to understand political and economic reality.

Listen to the full discussion at Republic Broadcasting Archives →

Key Takeaways

• Why official narratives often hide deeper political, cultural, and economic realities
• How incentives and institutions shape social outcomes
• Why independent judgment is essential in investing and public life
• The connection between cultural decline and institutional weakness
• Why civilization depends on truth, restraint, and moral seriousness