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Jerm’s conversation with Todd Hayen, a psychotherapist, discusses the inherent tendency of humans to be manipulated by those in power. It explores the psychological and historical aspects of this dynamic, to which he refers as the “contagion of idiocy”.Todd emphasises that we can be very easily manipulated. He notes that humans have always been manipulated by those in power throughout history. Todd explains that manipulation is a natural tendency in power dynamics with historical examples that show this pattern across governance systems where small groups have historically controlled larger populations.Discussion moves on to the difficulty for some individuals to recognise their own manipulation. Todd observes that recognition of manipulation is often denied by individuals. He introduces the concept of 'sheep' to reflecta refusal to acknowledge manipulation, and argues that power dynamics fundamentally shape societal behaviour and beliefs.As he concludes, Todd suggests that understanding manipulation can lead to greater awareness. Awareness of manipulation can empower individuals to recognise and resist the broader implications of it in society.Todd’s Substack: https://www.shrewviews.com► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeFollow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news

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Decoding the Xi-Trump Call: A New Chapter for US-China?► Subscribe to the UK Column YouTube channel ► https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeIn this highly-requested return to the Silk and Steel Podcast, host Carl Zha is joined by Professor Warwick Powell to dissect the high-stakes phone call between Presidents Xi and Trump. We go beyond the headlines to uncover the real significance of the conversation, including the crucial historical framing of Taiwan as a final piece of post-WWII settlement.We then dive into Japan's puzzling role in stirring up tensions and explore the profound structural traps holding back the United States. Professor Powell introduces his groundbreaking "thermoeconomics" framework, explaining how energy, finance, and information systems determine the fate of nations.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeFollow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_newsTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction01:15 - The Xi-Trump Phone Call: Who Really Called Who?04:45 - The Bombshell: China Frames Taiwan as a Post-WWII Settlement09:30 - Japan's Provocation: What Does Tokyo Gain?16:10 - Japan's Economic Trap: Energy, Food, and a Failing Model23:45 - Professor Powell's "Thermoeconomics" Framework Explained29:50 - Why is the US Failing Despite its Advantages?35:20 - The AI Energy Crisis: Why US Tech is a Drain, Not a Gain42:10 - The Financial Black Hole: Why Wall Street is Killing Main Street48:05 - Can America Be Fixed? The Grim Political Reality54:40 - Where to Find Professor Powell's WorkKEY TAKEAWAYS:The recent Xi-Trump call was initiated by Washington, not Beijing, contrary to early media reports.China strategically framed the Taiwan issue within the context of concluding the post-WWII settlement, a significant shift in diplomatic language.Japan's actions are driven by political muscle memory, a need to curry favor with the US, and internal contradictions, despite harming its own long-term economic interests.The US is trapped by a declining Energy Return on Energy Invested (EROEI), a hyper-financialized economy that discourages production, and a gridlocked political system.China's approach to AI focuses on embedding it in infrastructure to create abundance, while the US approach often leads to energy-intensive and economically unproductive applications.True reform in the US is unlikely in the short term due to deep-seated vested interests and an institutional structure designed to prevent radical change.LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED:Follow Professor Warwick Powell on Substack: https://warwickpowell.substack.comHashtags #USChina #Geopolitics #Taiwan #Japan #EnergySecurity