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In the video, "Peter Zeihan: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization", the speaker discusses the current state of globalization, its fragility, and what people can do to prepare for a possible future collapse. He also discusses the factors contributing to this collapse, including demographic change, debt, and resource scarcity.

00:00:00 The speaker, Peter Zeihan, discusses the current state of globalization, its fragility, and what people can do to prepare for a possible future collapse. He also discusses the factors contributing to this collapse, including demographic change, debt, and resource scarcity.
00:05:00 Peter Zeihan discusses the history of globalization, highlighting the role of the United States and its relation to other countries. He discusses the declining power of the United States and the implications for global order. He argues that a strategic or military approach is no longer feasible, and that the only option left is to address the issue of global demographics.
00:10:00 Peter Zeihan discusses the paradox of overpopulation and the effects it has on globalization. He argues that the most important issues are those that operate "under the hood" and are not as visible to the average person. He predicts that the decrease in global transport security and the growth of international trade will have significant consequences for the economy.
00:15:00 Peter Zeihan discusses the collapse of globalization, which has led to increased piracy and state piracy. He predicts that the United States will back away from the Persian Gulf, leaving the Saudis to deal with Iran, and predicts that Iranian drone attacks will increase in the near future.
00:20:00 The video discusses the potential collapse of globalization and how this could have major implications for the world economy. The presenter points out that while the Iranian government may be able to tough it out, the resistance required to overthrow the regime is extreme and may not happen for a while. The presenter also discusses renewable energy sources and how they are becoming more important as the global oil supply decreases. He concludes the video by saying that without the global oil supply, the European industrial model is doomed and may soon collapse.
00:25:00 The author discusses the transformative influence of technology on globalization and how the American educational system is broadly okay but the millennials are aging out and the boomers are retiring, which will limit the amount of capital available for technological advances. He believes that the pace of technological advancement globally will slow, and that the United States will have less technological progress compared to other countries.
00:30:00 Peter Zeihan discusses the global economic collapse predicted in his book, "The Absence of Superpower." He discusses how shale gas and migration will play a role in the collapse, and how America's political system will hinder progress on immigration reform. Zeihan predicts that the collapse won't be felt until 2028.
00:35:00 Peter Zeihan argues that the global collapse of globalization is rapidly approaching, with transport becoming increasingly difficult and inputs for modern agriculture becoming scarce. He predicts that China, which is already in a crisis, will be the first to experience this. Zeihan also warns of the Chinese Communist Party's increasing cult of personality and its inability to manage the country's rapidly expanding population.
00:40:00 Peter Zeihan discusses the recent protests in cities around the world, which he says are pressure testing Xi Jinping's leadership. He also discusses the problems that will likely occur if COVID fails, including increased mortality rates for the rest of the world and a possible Chinese collapse. Zeihan argues that the Obama and Trump administrations could have avoided these problems by better communicating their ideas to the public.
00:45:00 Peter Zeihan discusses how globalization has collapsed, and how this is a good thing for the US because it allows for faster growth and simpler supply chains. He also discusses how the UN's idea of the countries of the future is flawed, and how the global recession has led to a number of power shifts that will lead to even more opportunities.
00:50:00 International capital availability controls inflows and outflows of money, impacting the ability of companies to build new industrial bases in the United States. The baby boomers are retiring and this is going to cause a drop in available capital, while the European and Asian companies are moving their orders to other markets in order to stay afloat.
00:55:00 Peter Zeihan discusses the global economy and its collapse, highlighting the importance of the debt overhang and the effect that the Baby Boomers will have on the future. He also discusses the impact of the millennials and how the United States is more powerful than ever due to its economic stability. Zeihan suggests amending the Jones Act to improve transport within the United States.

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In the YouTube video "Peter Zeihan: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization," the author discusses the potential for global economies to collapse and how this could be avoided. He argues that foreign companies should be allowed to own some of the transport companies in the United States and that Russia is not as strong as we think it is. The author also discusses how Ukraine is proving that the nation state system is not done yet.