Ep. 493 Why Greenland- Praxis, Military, Natural Resources

Three of Seven Podcast

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Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2026

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

3 of 7 unpacks why Greenland has moved to the center of global attention: a mix of historical claims, Cold War-era bases, NORAD radar positioning, and the strategic pathway for intercontinental missiles. They trace American interest from WWII through Truman to Trump’s public mentions and the island’s continued military relevance. The episode also explores Greenland’s natural wealth — lithium, rare earths, uranium and other minerals under the ice — and how those deposits factor into a tech-driven resource race with China and Russia. A major segment examines “Praxis” and venture-backed proposals (linked to figures like Peter Thiel and tech leaders) to build libertarian smart cities or testing grounds in sparsely populated areas, and why Greenland has been touted as an ideal site. Key takeaways: Greenland’s importance is both military and economic; private tech capital and political maneuvering are accelerating interest; environmental, ethical and sovereignty questions complicate any acquisition; and the conversation ties into larger themes about future governance, consolidated power, and global competition. Sponsors and training notes are briefly mentioned. Check out our partners: -Barbell Apparel at BARBELL APPAREL WEBSITE Use code "Chadd" for a free pair of shorts with a purchase of $99 or more. -Bare Performance Nutrition and use code "3of7" for 10% OFF! https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com -Check out 3 of 7 Project https://www.3of7project.com -Apply for our courses at: https://www.3of7project.com/train -Thank you for supporting Three of Seven Podcast on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/threeofseven -Three of Seven Project Store: https://3of7project.myshopify.com/pages/shop Nuff Said.

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0:00.0	They actually, they need to make a mentos with nicotine in it.
0:04.2	Yeah, it'd be big.
0:06.3	Then I would probably use Mentos more.
0:08.9	I've been trying to get into smoking.
0:11.2	Have you really?
0:12.3	Yeah, so I started with those nicotine pouches get me used to it.
0:18.4	Uh-huh.
0:18.6	You've been trying to get into smoking for years, though.
0:39.2	Yeah. It's been difficult. I tried to it. You've been trying to get into smoking for years, though. It's been difficult. I tried the lozange. I tried the patch. Well, he's trying everything he can because he doesn't want to smoke because he's, then he can't say he's never smoked. No, no. You remember he got that cigar out of Utah? And he was like, oh, we're all going to smoke it when we get the top and then he just didn't and he wouldn't say we're all because you didn't even get one
0:43.3	well you were talking about you and Chad yeah yeah that was one of our most epic moments when
0:47.8	we went into that cigar shop and you were you were at hold on no, we were acting like we were Chili's bodyguard.
0:55.8	Yeah.
0:56.2	We've done that twice, by the way.
0:57.5	And we did all get cigars.
1:01.4	And James and I, we went back up the mountain after the course was over.
1:08.9	And we did a mule deer hunt, which by the way, we're planning on going back there this
1:13.4	summer.
1:13.8	We should probably go ahead and apply for some mule deer tags and just bring our bows up there
1:18.7	and hunt while we're up there because it's like a 90% chance that you're going to draw
1:22.9	the tag for that specific wilderness area because nobody goes up there in hunts.
1:27.8	It's so hard to get to.
1:29.9	So we can go up there and Blake, you need to put that on the calendar.
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