Universal Basic Income, Democracy, and The Rake Ozenna Series With Author Humphrey Hawksley

Описание: From reporting on civil wars in Sri Lanka and revolutions in the Philippines, to covering the frontlines of the War on Terror and navigating the halls of global power, Humphrey Hawksley has spent decades asking the questions most avoid. A former BBC foreign correspondent and celebrated geopolitical thriller writer, he joins us for a raw, unsweetened look at where our world is headed.

In this episode, we pull no punches. We discuss:

The erosion of democracy and why political systems worldwide are failing to adapt to technology and social change.

The fragile state of global institutions—from the UN to the IMF—and why the Global South is demanding a seat at a table that hasn’t been reset since 1945.

The rise of digital control, universal basic income, and the coming financial revolution that could redefine freedom.

What it’s like to report from war zones—and the safety lessons that stay with you for life.

The inspiration behind his Rake Ozenna thriller series, set in the Arctic, where US-Russian tensions are not fiction, but a chilling reality.

This is not a conversation about hope without action—it’s about seeing the world clearly, understanding the forces at play, and recognizing that no leader is coming to save us. It’s about taking responsibility for our own future.

Powerful Quotes from Humphrey:

“Democracy has delivered leaders who turn the world order upside down. The system hasn’t kept up with society’s mindset or technology—and we’re paying the price.”

“We’re in a moment where someone is being pushed into a corner—and when you push a nation into a corner, you can have nothing but war.”

“The atomic clock is closer to midnight now than ever before—even during the Cold War. We are nearer to nuclear conflict than we realize.”

“I’ve learned that a brick wall won’t protect you from a high-velocity round—but a tree will. It’s the small, counterintuitive truths that keep you alive.”

“The big decisions aren’t made after reading think tank reports. They’re made by two or three people in a room who care about votes, guns, and political agendas—not your future.”

About Humphrey Hawksley:

Humphrey Hawksley is a former BBC foreign correspondent who has reported from over 70 countries, including conflict zones across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. He is the author of multiple geopolitical thrillers, including The Rake Ozenna Series which explores US-Russia tensions in the Arctic, and the reissued Future History series, which predicted today’s global flashpoints decades in advance. He now writes, speaks, and hosts The Democracy Forum, a platform for unfiltered debate on the world’s most pressing issues.

Official website
https://www.humphreyhawksley.com/

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