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"The Trading Game is a warning bell" - Gary explains why his book should be a wake up call to ordinary people.
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Gary, I am happy to stand by your side on this endeavor to support equality. Here in the USA; we are struggling….whilst walking my dog, I’ve seen people on the streets, make shift tents of people living below an underpass of a freeway, people in bushes are found dead or dying of exposure from 120 degree heat, scratching their skin off of their body and face or even passed out with needles still stuck in their arms and the hopelessness is unbearable. Humanity has been dealing with what I call: ‘MSS’ (master and servant syndrome) for ages now…all the way back to kings, queens and peasants or surfs with lords…nothing has changed, it’s now just called business with CEO’s, REIT’s, private equity, corporations and the like…shielded by financial products, bought and paid for politicians and tax havens; the behavior continues…year after year and it’s disgusting. 😞
This is it. Continuous exploitation of everyone. Removal of workers rights, removal of being a worker and instead being called a contractor, freelancer, etc just so you don't have employment rights, so you don't have holiday or sick pay, etc. And because they only need to convince voters once every 5 years, and because they can hire the best psychologists, strategists, spin doctors, bot farms and media, they reduce taxes a little bit just before the election in Leeds to win and then remove more rights, lower wages, put up prices, all so the rich have even more and we have even less. 35,000 people are now waiting more than 12 hours in Accident And Emergency at hospitals in Britain. It used to be Zero before the Conservatives got power 14 years ago. Zero hours contracts, with no pension, no sick pay, no holidays. How can anyone budget when you never know what hours you're going to work? In 40 years house prices increased by 10x while wages only went up 2x. That's why a mortgage is now 9x salary, but in the 1980s it was 3,4x salary for an average house on average wages. We have been robbed of so much.
Well said. It is DISGUSTING.
I received my wage earlier and Ifelt so depressed at thinking half of it is going to just pay rent. And I work in a good well paid area, it's incredible how big wages are not enough anymore. All this work just to pay a richer landlord.
The thing is what Gary talks about doesn't just affect the UK, but pretty much the world. I've seen countless programmes this fortnight about people struggling and just trying to get on the housing ladder in Australia, Europe and other countries. Ideally it needs a global approach to put right, but there's certainly a lot the UK government can do to put this right.
They can stop printing money whenever there's a downturn in the economy.
@@peterdockrill9653that's one way to cause a depression. Look at 1926 in the UK.
The Co-operative movement tried to address it, by helping people to help themselves. However, it only takes one bad egg (cf Co-operative Bank boss) to ruin it. Reading Animal Farm by George Orwell was an eye-opener for me. What makes someone selfish is one of my key questions. I've come across two partial answers: one is a genetic or mental disorder (sociopathy - there's a higher percentage of CEOs and Directors who suffer from it than the rest of the population) ; and the other is a traumatic childhood (often) incident that leads to a loss of trust in other people.
Finally someone who understands the global implications, taxing the uber wealthy to oblivion will just make them relinquish their UK citizenship and buy citizenship in one of the MANY countries that are begging for their investments and offering serious tax benefits in exchange..
@peterdockrill9653 Especially when they hand it to the already well off and Tory crony handouts.
This is ripe for a Hollywood film (fingers crossed as that could be HUGE for the movement ✊🏼)
Agree totally
Hollywood will not like the message behind the book.
There are a handful of Hollywood stars who’ve starred in and/or produced films with societal critique
Gary´s message is we need to take the money from the people that own Hollywood and redistribute it. A small studio could take it though and would be great. But youtube can be just as powerful if not more than a movie. @@ealykke427
hope brad pit gets it leo was already in the wolf
"A problem well-stated is a problem half-solved"-you're doing important work by spreading this message in the way you do Gary. It gives form to what so many of us intuit. In the end, refusing clear incentive structures is the only way to push society forward into something better
Love Gary make a film about your book. Have finished it on audible and will start to listen again next week. Thankful for people like you in the world.
Can’t wait to read your book Gary Wish you could have your own News, channel on mainstream TV counteracting all the lies and gaslighting the BBC Sky news and the government are doing than maybe people would stand up for there economic rights and not just except it Keep exposing the truth Gary your awesome ❤
that's Just what I would have said, it would be good if he had his own News channel etc, cheers
I'm glad you're sharing your story, and glad you feel called to take action. It is isolating watching the world collapse, being surrounded by people who are either incapable or unwilling to face the problems head on. Your channel is inspiring, and a reminder that we are not alone in thinking about these problems. We will fix this!! ✊️
Betting against humanity and winning sounds like a surreal and totally mental experience
It is guilt of making money. If he had not made money, he would be still in the city
@@larrygerry985 Don't agree at all with you on this, remember he saw the system and the people who run it, as out of of touch with reality and run by people who believe they run the country. And the so called professors who get it WRONG ALL THE TIME, this is why I would like to See Gary get his own school of Economics and show people how to do it properly. Have a nice day 👍👍
I'm Sure its a bit of a conundrum, when you can see something deliberately run wrong, but people still keep doing it wrong and they don't care and don't have to care because they all been brought in wealthy families who have never needed anything. Above it does not cost THEM anything but WE All have to pay for their mistakes and stupidity.
Makes sense, I bet on the idea that humans wanted to survive and my green shares have plummeted like rocks. Seems like tech bros and similar don't only want to make money hand over fist, they also want all poor people to die.
That feeling of a nineteen year old Gary, a twenty-one year old Gary etc came across perfectly in the book. I felt it. I listened on audible and it's one of the best books I've come across in a long time. Your interview on freestate podcast is where I heard you first. The world has a future with people like you speaking up Gary. Thank you.
The Occupy movement (2011) was about gross inequality. (0.01% vs 99.99%). It came in response to the banks crashing the global economy in an orgy of fraud in 2007. One value this has is there is a wealth of archive material on gross inequality and the economic harm it causes. This was quite a big movement. And there is a wealth of professional and activist allies. For example, OXFAM shifted to focus on gross inequality. There is a solid foundation
A film version of The Trading Game is our biggest hope for spreading the message globally. Gary, I hope you reach out to the team behind The Big Short or film producing superstars like Matt Damon or Brad Pit.
Hi Gary, I have just discovered you, and I BLOODY LOVE YOU !!! I'm 63 years old, and I am that lower middle class that you talk about. Mad idea... Remember how the post office and miners crap happened, but most people had no idea what/why or knew the truth behind the events because of the cover-ups by the powers that be? Sympathy for them was thin on the ground until the recent documentary programmes. There was a roar of emotion in their favour because people had no clue what really happened. Gary, make a documentary, and get the word out there! It will get more people talking. Who knows, a taxation law for the very rich might get passed. Look at Brexit. The politicians didn't want it, but the people did. Whether you were for or against Brexit, the population voted and got their voices heard. I really hope you read this. I'm so impressed by your words. Your parents must be very proud of you. I'm proud of you ❤ 🤓
Ps.. another crazy rant. Get in touch with Martin Lewis. He's always trying to improve people's finances and talks to the knackers in Government about it. Two heads together are better than one! ❤ 🤓
Thankyou! 😘
100% Sarah. I found Gary when he started his channel, naturally bought the book as soon as it came out, as I find him inspirational. I'm the same age as you & therefore have the same memories of the Thatcher years, the point in time this Country changed & began it's steep decline to where we are today. I would love to see a forum with Gary & Grace Blakeley... maybe Aaron Bastani & Novara Media could host this on their KZhead channel? As a side note Sarah, Grace has an excellent book out as well 'Vulture Capitalism'.
I’m new to the channel but it’s great learning from Gary. I was just thinking that I’d love to read a book by him and then saw this video. Instantly pre-ordered! Will be reading it on holiday 😃
Rory Stewart and Irvine Welsh recommend it.
Gary, you're truly inspiring. In the world of markets, events play out in numbers, yet nailing trades can ring hollow when human suffering is at stake. Keep the momentum going mate! Support from Australia. Anticipating your book!
Gary. Can’t wait for the book - have preordered. I run a Wealth Tax demo group in Brighton which’ll be up & running again on the streets this Spring. We have handouts etc but it might be good if you could give us a steer on the best things to put on our handouts - best links, best facts, best arguments. I’m a retired teacher & my job was to make the complex simple & accessible without simplifying. (The aim was always one side of A4 per text/topic.) That’s what we want to do for our stall & leaflets. As I say, any guidance would be very welcome.
Do you have a website, why don't educate the rest of us while you are at it. Thanks have a nice day 🧐🧐
After following the channel for about a year now, I will definitely be getting the book. I have always had an interest in finance, investing and trading but only ever looked at it as a way of making money to enhance MY life. I definitely brought into Capitalism and the “Greed is good” notion. However, Gary has 100% made me question the impact this is having on wider society and I can already see that my nephews and nieces will have a harder time than me. If the message can get across to me, there is still hope for the future. Keep up the good work Gary and team. Hopefully see you in Birmingham
Is there an audiobook version with Gary reading it? Being dyslexic I would love that so much, and Gary would make the perfect reader for this personal and urgent story.
there is an audiobook on Amazon.
I saw on his Instagram that he was in a studio recording an audio version. So yes there will be a audio version read by Gary
If theres no audiobook (yet), get the ebook, and any ebook reader will use Text To Voice and read it aloud. I use it occasionally on my Android phone with Moon Reader Pro.
I'm hoping there might also be a discount code for that? I look forward to the development of this, we really could be sitting at the feet of something very worthwhile.Thank you Gary@@extramild1
I have trouble focusing on lots of text so I am going to listen to Gary on Audible or Google Play Books, can't wait to hear from him.
Hey Gary, I was fortunate to get a pre-release of your book. I’ve been reading it this week and it is phenomenal. One of the best non-fiction books I’ve read in my whole life. I completed it last night at 2 am, I just wasn’t able to put the book down. So fascinating learning about the trading floor and your story of ‘rags to riches’. I really hope it’s a success for you definitely deserving. I’m recommending it to all my pals :)
Thanks boss, I am really proud of it. I really wanted to write an enjoyable, readable, story driven book rather than just a book about economics. Give us a review on Goodreads!
Will do. I’m really hoping this book gets the recognition and traction it deserves!
Ordered the book and spreading the word.
well spoken brother. and like a freeman(barron) you have my support. ill be praying for you and all of us. WE WILL CHANGE HUMAN SYSTEMS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ALL MANKIND ❤
Just bought the audiobook. Pleased to see you narrated it yourself! It's always better when autobiography type books are read by the author.
I’m 41 from council estate and my daughter worked hard to get into a high end grammar school by passing her exams. She’s doing her GCSE’s now but I can see a change. The school want her to pick subjects think about her career and I can see her being sucked into the system of working hard in a job that she doesn’t really love. I want her to live life and never be stressed about money as this government will screw you over.
Iv got the book on pre-order. Looking forward to it mate.
Really looking forward to reading your book. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for your honesty Gary. Appreciate you had the compassion for humanity to step away and do something. That says a lot about you. Would love to read about the problems and hopefully solutions in this book.
I Pre-ordered the book, I'm looking forward to the read.
Thanks boss!!
Pre-ordered mate ;) Will have to buy you a been next time I'm in town. Best of luck to you bro.
I’ve ordered your book! Can’t wait 👍
Another problem to discuss is Taxation Brackets, the problem is inflation has caused approx 30% more cost on goods / services etc, so people need to earn more to pay for this i.e. work more, but the taxation brackets are the same as in 2020, so you have more tax to pay and therefore need to work even more to pay that extra tax too. the personal taxation brackets need to increase 30% to re-align. but nothing is said about this.
@Gary's Economics I think the root of the issues in our current systems (like economic) is the unconsciousness of the people participating. I hope some day humanity can evolve from working for money. I hope they could use their precious energy and attention for their wellbeing and the wellbeing of their communities. May " The Trading Game” serve it's intended purpose.
So how are we (lower and middle class working renting and mortgaged people) going to stop the economy collapsing?
What is a society? Or an organisation? It's a collective of people. Simply turn enough people onto a cause and things can shift. All societies are shaped by movements and all movements start with a common goal. We all agree we want a better future but we need to agree on how to achieve that. If everyone chases their agenda then those with money will win because they can buy support, common people need to chase the same agenda and do it with a 10,20,50+ year plan and not jump ship on poor policies like tax cuts which grant them no benefit after a few months have passed.
@@UkSapyy Excellent Answer, please add your comment to other comments if you think it will help them, thanks have a nice day ⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍
@@UkSapyy Yes. Neoliberalism is built on spreading the narrative that “society” kills “freedom”, so for 40 years we’ve more or less shouted for “more freedom”. What we got was freedom for nominal capital, ownership, and incorporated entities to dodge responsibilities across any border - borders governments cannot traverse legally, as well as people themselves. Restricting this “freedom for wealth” will mean deep legislative changes across the OECD. This is also why internationalism often is tied to socialism. That’s not to “spread the word”, but simply a causal outcome of the hyper-nationality of capital by treaties and law. I don’t think “politics” can achieve this as incremental change in a totally interdependent financial and macroeconomic status quo. It’s as global as the ecological constraints we also share. Nationalism is the even more dangerous antidote, we know what that brings. So, not “EU” or “trade” based on corporate power. Since people across too many governments share the same perils, changing PMs or presidents is a distraction. Changing corporate “freedom” reaches across that deafening noise. Best of luck from a heterodox 🇳🇴’gian, Gary and everyone…!
Just pre-ordered on Audible. What you are doing for ordinary workers is so important; I hope you won't stop if the book is as successful as we all hope.
Keep up the good work Gary. You’re story and will is inspiring
I have trouble focusing on lots of text so I will have to listen to your book on Audible or Google Play, can't wait to hear it from you.
Looking forward to reading it! Bring it on!
You communicate very well, and your view on inequality inhibiting growth was an eye opener for me. Wheneve I see movements like occupy wall street or phrases like "tax the rich" I automatically think (rightly or wrongly) they are a bunch of freeloaders who wan't the state to reach into the pockets of others and give money to them, you have positioned yourself in such a way that you do not come across in the way I viewed them. . You offer a positive solution that would benefit everyone.
Preordered my copy! Thanks again for the hard work Gary
I love it..... The part of the story where you ask a fellow trader should we do something and he responds saying we have, we put the trade on just shows how removed from the world you can become.
Great, I look forward to your book. Have anything else lined up to come out? If not, then how about teaching us, what to do - to be a trader from home. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ordered the book, looking forward to reading it. It's all about making change for the better, keep up the good work!
Your original video on Covid and the flow of money should be essential viewing for everybody. Hope the book does well and the movement goes from strength to strength until it forces changes towards a more equal society.
I have ordered the book and am looking forward to reading it. Like many people have already said below, my one concern with all of this remains the how. I can't even begin to imagine what it is, but can't help thinking that just repetitively saying "tax the rich" is not going to get the job done. Stating problems without giving solutions is what politicians do, which is why the general public have lost faith in them. This is something I think Gary can take advantage of. I hope Gary does have a master plan and that it is successful for all our sake.
The whole system is just an illusion , it`s all about deception from a young age , they get you into school while your brain is still forming and fill it with shit ,creating blind spots in your thinking .when you wake up from the indoctrination ( some don`t even want to think this way because the anxiety from it is unbearable to start with ,so for many people it`s much easier to just call you a nutter and pull the wool back over their eyes and get on with their slavery in this open prison that`s filled with distractions ) once you start to see through the illusion things become so transparent ,like how the government are just another part of the deception , a bunch of self interested puppets that are put in place to distract us by those higher up in this hierarchy of greed , they are just following orders from above themselves , especially when it comes to things like a trimming of the herd under the guise of war , it was plain to see them following orders during the pandemic that never was , they didn`t have a clue what was going on themselves , you might get into the circus tent ( parliament ) full of good intensions but any ideas about changing the system might jeopardize the way of life for the privileged so it`d be swept under the carpet and you`d probably be found dead somewhere after unaliveing yourself , it`s very true that the psychopaths are running the asylum , a very large amount of people will be needed to takeover and run this show differently , you`d also need to weed out any infiltrators and provocateurs for starters.
We can start by not buying from the most egregious offenders. Ethical Consumer magazine has ranks of performance by Ethical, instead of monetary criteria and has a list of on-going boycotts. I try and buy local, from small producers where I can. For example: Rapanui/Teemill which pays suppliers in India a "living contract" (similar to a "living wage" here in the UK), uses renewable energy for all it's printing & packing etc in the UK (their t-shirts etc are also good too, if a little more expensive, but they last longer).
Just ordered on kindle. Have arthritis in my hands so difficult to hold book. Hope this does really well for you and the world in general. We need it. Fingers crossed for film. Thanks for all your work.
Bought the audiobook
Well done Gary. Keep exposing the truth!!
Glad to hear about the book, and I look forward to reading it. The question of 'what do we all do', that is a big one. I'd suggest 'Breaking Together', by Jem Bendell might help. A bit. It's free on his web site, just search his name and the title. I think it would be complementary to Gary's work in the context of, 'the world economy is f@#*!d' etc. What with climate change and all the rest, we all need a positive path forwards, eh. My 2d. FWIW.
Hi Gary I turned 80 yesterdayand have been following you for a while and you are on the money. I studied economics 60 years ago and have spent much of the time since wondering how "they" have got away with it all. Carry on with your work and I hope I live long enough to see you make a BIG difference but you'll need to shake the slothful British public out of their comfort zone to do so. Best wishes !!!!
You are the true voice of experience - doesn't get better than that, Roger?
Hi Gary, just pre ordered your book after seeing your appearance on Damien Talks Money’s podcast. Looking forward to reading it.
Thanks boss!
Just heard your life's story and about the mission you're on. You just gave me hope that survival of humanity possibly has a chance. Your intelligence, hard work, honesty and love for fellow mensch is humbling. Please reachnout to Richard Vobes, another do-gooder with KZhead channel and wide audience, you are trying to reach. He dies interviews and is a great storyteller. I wish you utmost success in changing the world by reaching and educating, organizing, inspiring, awakening as many people as possible and leading to better future for all. Sending you support and love from Canada. I'll spread the word❤
Ordered on Audible. Looking forward to listening.
Will get one of these , will recommend, lend and share away !
Looking forward to reading The Trading Game!
I was born in th USSR :) We as a nation tried to solve all these problems, in part successfully!
Mostly very unsuccessfully, unfortunately your communist system was a tragedy.
@@vonder7 You're wrong :) it's yet to come)
@@NattyKatty77 no, I remember living under your wonderful system, everyone hated it. Capitalism is flawed in a way that people share wealth unequally, in socialism and communism people equally share poverty. The worst thing is that you are trying to spread the thing onto the neighbouring countries who don’t want ruski Mir while your people are living in a dire poverty.
You're telling lies. You've been brainwashed by western propaganda :)
Pre-ordered & can't wait to read it 🙂
Stevenson for PM! Will be pre-ordering today.
I’m seriously excited for this book to come out Gary. If you ever come out to Leeds for an event relating to the book I’d love to come watch!
I agree with the vision. It does sound like the sort of story that will make a bestselling book - trading market is mysterious and sexy to a lot of people that dont understand it. And beyond that, it seems like it would translate into a film well too, all funnelling people towards KZhead and/or a second book.
Nice one dude - look forward to reading it.
Have the book on order....spread the word👍
Confession of an Economic Hitman by John Perkins. I have not read the book, but heard several interviews with John. A parallel worth looking into Gary.
This was such a great book, everyone should be made to read it before they vote next... We've got to stop this inequality or we are all going to suffer... for up and coming traders this should be in their reading list... Keep it going Gary.
Pre ordered in Ireland
I pre- ordered.
Pre-ordered your book 🤙🏼 Look forward to the read and will make sure to leave you a good review! An important message and sounds like an interesting story. Thanks for the discount code also
We need to do this: 1. Make fiat money system link back to a fixed good that has actual value 2. Stop interest rate manipulation 3. Stop bad inflation reporting 4. Stop cash being given to wrong people
Just pre-ordered my copy. I'm looking forward to reading it. Hopefully with enough momentum, this can be a vehicle to spark a larger political movement.
Hey Gary, just want to say thanks for all you are trying to do! I’ve ordered the book and will be sharing copies with friends.
Have you thought about an ITV mini series…Gary vs the Establishment? I’m sure your camera man might know some script writers, or maybe they’ll come to you! And please don’t forget Sheffield on your book signing tour!
Look forward to the London book signing. I'll be there. Are you coming to West London?
Pre-ordered ✅
Gary I wish I knew HOW to place bets on the stock markets, I started watching GaryEconomics a while ago... StaySafe Brother 👍🤜🏽
I am looking forward to reading the book - but I think make one definitive video on the book for this channel and then you can point people to that in future videos, as it gets a bit repetitive for you to keep bringing up stories from it again and again.
Good to see you excited about your book release on the 15th March and thanks for the discount code, have you thought about doing an audio version for… me? 😂 (Dyslexics incorp) Enjoying your aesthetic today- hiding your millionaire status under a hemp, hippy hoodie and your feet under the duvet. It’s cold Gary but you can afford to pop the heating on! I hope the book does rocket the movement, be doing lots of interviews and appearances, now you can say “Author” rather than “ex-trader” NO stops in the Midlands on your book tour though?
There is an audiobook! And I'm trying to get a Birmingham date included
@@garyseconomics Perfect, and you’re reading it aloud? Or did you get a voice actor? Yes Brum would be great, there’s also Nottingham… Leicester.. I suppose you might want to see how it goes, have hand cramp from all that book signing! 📝
@@BeccaAl yes I read it. I suggested Nottingham/Leicester to penguin in addition to Birmingham, but they said that there might not be time.
Whooaaaa there! Did you say you have a film too?????
I really wish you would make a documentary series educating people on the economic truth, a deep dive expose topped off with the taxing the rich situation. Your personal story is great but it’s what you’ve discovered that we are really interested in. How you got there isn’t near as important as what you have understood from your journey combined with your incredible IQ. I’m sure the book is good but I was frankly disappointed in the apparent concept… so much crucial time spent away on this too. I hope it works as a promotional tool for the real movement like you intend but you need to do a cinematic documentary series, a few hours per episode…. In a kind of trilogy. It can include your back story but only by way of a brief introduction to the actual cause. Somehow though your personal back story has taken center stage and I can’t help but feel like your talents have been distracted from what’s important. From a genuine fan.
Well said
Pre-ordered this bad boy!!😅
Hi Gary, love the channel. Can you do a video on the effect that AI will have on unemployment, therefore a potential house price crash?
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us mate, looking forward to reading the book when it drops. Question for you; Have the BoE or the Exchequer ever reached out to discuss wealth inequality this with you? If not, do you think the book may open those doors?
They've not. I think we've got a bit of sclerosis in those spaces right now - a lack of dynamism and a lack of openness to new ideas. Anyone who HAS that dynamism will have gone into finance rather than public service, or been crushed by the bureaucracy
I just tried to pre-order the book using the 20% discount. The book costs £21.99 the code gave me a discount of £1.99. Not a good start for an economics book lol. Will still get it probably.
hey garry do you do one to one sessions foreign currency trading or stock trading , i need a few hours sitting next to some one experienced to polish my strategy a little
well if the cameraman likes it!...... in seriousness, thanks for your work. i will definitely buy the book.
I’m hoping the cameraman will buy his mother a copy! 😉
Pre-ordered this on Audible. Thanks for using your talents for the greater good. It’s the only hopeful thing I’ve seen for a long time.
Pre-Ordered. will you be Visiting Belfast?
I’m looking forward to reading the book. I feel like I have a lot of faith in Gary and hope that this does result in a film deal that furthers the movement. Will there be a paperback version?
There will but I think they don't release the paperback for a year or so
what is the card game that he mentions winning to get into college/work?
Came across your channel recently, through viewing similar content so your narrative resonates with my viewpoints on a lot of things and your whole story just seems so unique and exciting! So, regarding your book do we only get that discount through an online purchase at Waterstones? I was going to pop into my local store on the day of release but if there's a discount I'll pre-order online. Thanks for your work, Gary, keep up the good work and you will keep building your audience. Good luck. Sean
I only have a discount for waterstones I'm afraid. It will be available in local bookshops so please contact/go in and ask them what their pricing will be.
@@garyseconomics It was Waterstones I was going to,l buy it from, I just wasn't sure if the code could be given in-store as well as online. Thanks for the response, I will pre-order shortly.
@@DocUK123 sorry I don't know, I would guess probably only online.
How do you old trading colleagues feel about you shining a light on their industry?
I mean he hasn't really. The trading/financial sector has been notoriously aggressive, laddish, and greedy to the point of harm since forever. This is well known and should not be a surprise to anyone by now unless you're the sort of person who was surprised by the snowden files.
@@jezlawrence720 of course I know it’s not the first time someone has done it, I am not stupid. I was just curious whether he personally had received much negative blowback from his old work colleagues
That makes no difference. Just follow the FT story about the demise of Credit Suisse. It lists all the Banking factors that produce the problems. If you want an historical perspective, because we've been here before, you should check the works of the former Wall St trader, and now economic historian Michael Hudson. There are loads of interviews with him on KZhead where he outlines the history of Finance and Debt back from Ancient Mesopotamia, and he cogently outlines the evolution of both into the globalised financialised world we live in today. A prolific author, his work is easy to read, and prides the context for the ideology behind Neoliberal economic policy making. I would offer an honourable mention to Mark Blyth, a Scottish expat International Political Economy professor at the Ivy League Brown University in the US. An excellent disseminator of economic ideas, he has written books like "Austerity: the history of a bad idea" and "Angrynomics" with Eric Lonregan. Coming from holes-in-your-shoes poverty, to having his love of economics and political debate nurtured by the wlefare state and the Scottish education system, Blyth passionately believes in wealth redistribution via optimising tax on capital gains and the creation of sovereign wealth funds. He gave me the bug, because he communicates complex ideas clearly, and he is astute politically. He publically said why Trump would win, listing clearly and succinctly the evolution of Neoliberal economics that seeks to legitimise expanding wealth inequality through globalised financialisation's chickens coming home to roost. He's here on KZhead, with lectures, podcasts, and interviews. (He's funny, self-deprecating, and plays the bass.) Along with Gary, they are all critics of how economics has been used to legitimise economic policies that fail to make economies work for everyone, because, "where ideology leads, suffering is sure to follow." I hope you find this useful.
Good honest answer
On the inevitability of collapse, depends on one of two choices: continuity or rupture? Looking forward to seeing where you take this!
Fantastic vid
Brilliant video! You have answered a lot of my questions and I hope your book helps to bring about a solution/change with this 💩 government that we are having to put up with right now. Looking forward to reading your book 👍
Just ordered. That'll make you richer and me poorer. Simple economics. Looking forward to read
So Gary you have the book, the website and a great team and a media profile. So where is the link to sign up to offer more direct support and build a campaign? Or to put it another way - where do I sign up? ;-)
Does anybody elese feel hopefuless and powerless? Like we can't change anything
Just pre-orderd this on Audible! Cant wait to listen to it. You should push the audible sales a bit more as it's something audible listeners can do immediately upon hearing you from their phones. I'll buy a hard copy too! I feel like apart from voting this is the only way to do anything about the shit state this country is in, wish I could do more.
Trading is definitely an isolating activity, it can be mentally stressful. I actually started to document how my body was changing I was sweating and smelling like I've never done in my life off the pure adrenaline. It's a weird experience especially as your activity isn't exactly productive with exception of the financial gain.
Nothing will change in this country because people are too obedient. The problem is not only that wealthy are not taxed but the bigger problem is that ordinary people are taxed enormously. I would recommend young people to migrate to low tax countries such as those in Eastern Europe. In Poland you can pay 12 percent flat tax and work remotely for a western company. In the uk it’s almost impossible to have a good quality of life if you are not wealthy by birth.
Exactly. All we do is tut and make comments. Oh... hold on....I have just made a comment.
@@virtualunreality8326 I see what @garyecononics is trying to do though. Nothing will change if the subject is discussed among intellectuals, so he is trying to put things into simple words so that everyone can understand what’s going on. The trouble is that I think even simple people are aware, but they feel like they can’t do anything. What’s the alternative? Voting for labour? They will only increase taxes for “wealthy” hard working middle class, lower the thresholds of income tax again and again and never address the underlying issue
@@david-fletcherinstead of educating people about the complex tax system it’s better to make it easier for everyone. No ISAs and pension contributions - just a flat fee tax of 20 percent up to 200k, 30% up to 400 and above, rising taxes on CGT to the same or higher levels as income tax, taxing the multinationals, etc. we must ensure that it’s worth working for your money and not the other way round.
@@david-fletcher true, in short term that’s a smart thing to do.
Thank you for helping me better understand how money, economics and thus power operates and how until we have a radical change things will get worse and worse for most of the world's population. A light bulb went on for me when you said we still have a feudal tax system in the UK.
Been watching you since I don't know when, Thanks to you we're all fully aware of the inequalities of the world, the burning question is.....where do we place the bets?? Does the book tell us that??Where do we learn to do what you did/do, if we can't beat the buggers, surely we'd be better off joining them, then doing better things with the money, for the good of our communities, 1 town at a time.