Listen now | Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a terrible, devastating conflict causing an inexcusable loss of life. The rest of the world has bound together to sanction the nation, Putin and his oligarch friends. But how effective will these sanctions be? And how does the current market paradigm allow for war between nations?I invited energy market strategist Chris Cook back on the show to discuss these key questions. He explains what we can learn from the U.S’s sanctioning of Iran, what role Russia’s energy dominance will play in this war, and, crucially, how we can build markets which promote interdependence—and peace.
I've enjoyed both conversations that you've had with Chris.
There's an underlying hope to the possibilities that he discusses.
Though, as you've alluded to, how do we get to a position of acceptance, respect, trust and collaboration in a world where these things are mendaciously pedalled as signs of weakness and vulnerability?
The eternal question is how do humans transition away from being manipulated by fear and greed? Is it even possible at this time, in this world that we've created?
I think the problem we're facing is how do we enact generational changes in a very short space of time. How do we promote collaboration and rewrite history to promote that? When does rewriting history veer into 1984 territory? Is that rewrite perhaps not just a truthful telling, finally? The whole premise of human beings as selfish and self-serving is simply not true, and yet the very truth on which society propels itself towards collapse.
I believe perhaps we are going to have to take a great risk, that we invest in innovating culturally and socially with the same appetite we send people to space. There has to be vision for the future, and we have to cut the shackles that tell people their species is cruel and damned.
I believe it's all possible, if only because what else is there to believe?
I've enjoyed both conversations that you've had with Chris.
There's an underlying hope to the possibilities that he discusses.
Though, as you've alluded to, how do we get to a position of acceptance, respect, trust and collaboration in a world where these things are mendaciously pedalled as signs of weakness and vulnerability?
The eternal question is how do humans transition away from being manipulated by fear and greed? Is it even possible at this time, in this world that we've created?
I'm very pleased to hear that, thanks, Peter.
I think the problem we're facing is how do we enact generational changes in a very short space of time. How do we promote collaboration and rewrite history to promote that? When does rewriting history veer into 1984 territory? Is that rewrite perhaps not just a truthful telling, finally? The whole premise of human beings as selfish and self-serving is simply not true, and yet the very truth on which society propels itself towards collapse.
I believe perhaps we are going to have to take a great risk, that we invest in innovating culturally and socially with the same appetite we send people to space. There has to be vision for the future, and we have to cut the shackles that tell people their species is cruel and damned.
I believe it's all possible, if only because what else is there to believe?
Excellent! Interesting and enlightening Thankyou.