1038: Gold | Skeptical Sunday

The Jordan Harbinger Show

Jordan Harbinger

Education, Science, Business

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🗓️ 25 August 2024

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Is gold really worth its weight? Michael Regilio digs into the precious metal's glittering past and fool-baiting present on this Skeptical Sunday!

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

Gold has been valued throughout human history, playing a significant role in economics, trade, and even exploration. It has been used as currency and the basis for monetary systems like the gold standard.
The gold standard, which linked the value of currency to gold, was widely adopted but eventually abandoned. The United States officially ended its use of the gold standard in 1971 under President Nixon.
There are many scams and misleading practices in the gold market, particularly involving the sale of gold coins. These often target older, more conservative individuals by playing on fears of government overreach and economic instability.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) ratings may not always be reliable indicators of a company's trustworthiness, as some businesses can effectively buy high ratings through membership.
While it's important to be cautious about gold-related investments, you can still make informed decisions about diversifying your portfolio. Educate yourself on the current gold market, focus on reputable dealers if considering gold purchases, and consult with trusted financial advisors to determine if and how gold might fit into your overall investment strategy.
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0:00.0	Welcome to Skeptical Sunday. I'm your host Jordan Harbinger. Today I'm here with
0:07.4	Skeptical Sunday co-host Michael Regilio. On the Jordan Harbinger show
0:11.6	we decode the stories, secrets, and skills of the world's most fascinating people and turn their wisdom into practical advice that you can use to impact your own life and those around you.
0:20.6	Our mission is to help you become a better informed, more critical thinker.
0:24.0	During the week we have long-form conversations with a variety of amazing folks.
0:28.0	From spies to CEOs, athletes, authors, thinkers, and performers.
0:31.0	On Sundays, though, we do Skept skeptical Sunday where a rotating guest co-host and I break down a topic
0:35.9	you may have never thought about and debunk common misconceptions.
0:39.6	Topics such as why the Olympics are kind of a sham, why tipping makes no sense, acupuncture, astrology,
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1:08.0	All right, so we've all seen and heard commercials selling gold.
1:11.0	They're different from other advertisements.
1:13.0	Gold doesn't process your food,
1:15.1	it doesn't water your lawn,
1:16.4	doesn't lower your cholesterol.
1:18.2	Gold is just gold.
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