Why Everyone Is Wrong About Inflation (*it’s higher than ever)

The world's falling apart right now but APPARENTLY, "inflation is super low" too! So why the heck doesn't it FEEL low? Why is everything as expensive as it's ever been before? Did we do something wrong? Well, it's been a long time coming, and these are just a few of the things that are all coming together at once. It's a lot and isn't even the tip of the iceberg (which is, ironically, melting). ================ Get early access to videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, like our extensive brainstorming sessions, full interviews, and video commentaries over at https://www.patreon.com/bendurham Do you have an insider tip or unique information on a story? Do you have a suggestion for a story you want me to cover? Submit via email: bendurhamproductions@gmail.com • where to find me • Website: https://bendurham.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendurham.ca ================ ⏬ Products and Gear Used in this video (affiliate links* are no extra cost for you, kickbacks for me to make these free videos for you) ================ Everything I use, in one place: https://bendurham.ca/gear-guide/ Main equipment used in this video: Filming setup: 🎥 Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame used a lot outside the studio: https://amzn.to/43HmkFS 👓 Canon RF 35mm f1.8 lens is my fave on FF cameras: https://amzn.to/40piZXk 🖇 Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter: https://amzn.to/3UHoFfo 🎤 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi 👆⏺ with a Zoom F3 (32-bit Float Field Recorder): https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi 🌬🚫 Shure A2WS Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3zKuzo8 B-Roll setup: 🎥 Canon EOS R7 Super 35 Sensor: https://amzn.to/42rCwIu 🕶 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC Lens (EF mount): https://amzn.to/4b3OPyy ================ My other regularly used equipment: ================ 🚲 cargo trailer that I use: https://amzn.to/46eYot4 🚲 cargo ebike: Tern GSD (gen2): https://www.ternbicycles.com/ca/bikes/472/gsd 🚲 my ebike: Ride1Up 500 Series Step-Thru (discontinued) 🚲 Natalia's bike: Biktrix Swift Step-Thru (gen1) [review: https://youtu.be/jbpyzhw9-NQ] 🎥 GoPro 11 often used in biking footage. But the GoPro 13 is the best right now: https://amzn.to/3ZvBY4C 👓 Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L lens: https://amzn.to/3xa1Aq 👓 Canon RF50mm F 1.2L: https://amzn.to/35Lp9KK 👓 Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: https://amzn.to/3udJTEu 🎤 Tascam DR-10L 24-bit lav mic recorders: https://amzn.to/3XRpu7u 🎤 The newest Tascam DR-10L Pro (32bit): https://amzn.to/4cDxhKa 🎤 Wireless Lav Mics (I use the old Sennheiser G3 setup): https://amzn.to/3ufIcpT 🌬🚫 Shure A81WS Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3XWk5Mm 💁‍♂️ Manfrotto Fluid Head Tripod https://amzn.to/3VQr4Un 💁‍♂️ Travel Tripod (very light): https://amzn.to/3L3zS1T 💁‍♂️ Slightly larger tripod: https://amzn.to/3KjIqBY Stabilization: 🎈current gimbal: Ronin S (discontinued) I'll be upgrading to the DJI RS 4: https://amzn.to/3PuVRmV or maybe the lighter DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/40qDGoJ 💻 OBS for screen-captures ================ WATCH and RATE the Wheels and Beyond podcast on: » Spotify: https://bendurham.ca/WAB-spotify » https://bendurham.ca/WAB-apple » https://bendurham.ca/WAB-yt ================ ⌚ CHAPTERS ⌚ 00:00 intro to the end of life as we know it 01:35 setting the scene 02:22 chapter 1: the "official" story 06:21 chapter 2: the grocery gaslight 11:44 chapter 3: the "don't worry about it bro" economy 14:32 chapter 4: the profit pump 16:33 chapter 5: the house problem 22:11 chapter 6: the hidden $16,000 tax 26:45 chapter 7: why the zombie economy won't die 27:09 7-1: AI spending 27:29 7-2: inventory hangover 28:20 7-3: going out of business sale 28:50 7-4: desperation spending 29:18 7-5: quality deflation is hidden inflation 30:49 7-6: dual-income trap 33:53 chapter 8: bankruptcy, the loophole 37:03 chapter 9: the 2008 blueprint 39:17 now you know