History suggests governments eventually resolve prolonged chaos the old-fashioned way: war. Whether that’s in Eastern Europe, Asia, or somewhere else, the risk is rising. For now, all we can do as individuals is insulate ourselves—financially and geographically—from, as Doug puts it, “the elephants trampling the grass.”

I’m glad to be in Uruguay. Doug Casey’s glad to be in Argentina. Here, the pace is slower, the politics are less theatrical, and the news cycle doesn’t try to kill you before breakfast.

But the U.S.? The republic is gone. The empire is in the open. And under Trump 2.0, chaos isn’t a bug in the system—it’s the system.

Matt Smith

Brain fog, compromised memory, confusion, mental fatigue or slower thinking ability? The average Covid infection as well as the Covid injection caused documented physiological damage to the brain.

Solutions: keep an eye on the supplement research. Some natural compounds like NAC, Bromelain, Nicotine, Nattokinase, Turmuric, Black Seed Oil and others are repairing damage. Perhaps more important is brain exercise. Think. Read hard books. Do Puzzles. Memorize Scripture. Write letters. Listen to good, orderly, mathematical and beautiful music. Like Bach. Or other gifted classical composers.

Feed your brain precision and order. Below is an example. During a visit in May 1747, the irreverent and proud King Frederick the Great of Prussia presented the Christian Johann Sebastian Bach with a complex musical theme (known as the "royal theme" ) and challenged him to improvise a three-part fugue on the spot. He was certain the Christian would fail. Bach successfully accomplished this feat, ...