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#011: The Greenland Gambit: When Crazy Ideas Aren’t So Crazy

January 14
14 mins

Episode Description

This episode of Un:Curve: The Podcast is titled "The Greenland Gambit: When Crazy Ideas Aren't So Crazy." It examines the history of territorial purchases and analyzes the potential acquisition of Greenland by the United States.

Here's a bulleted list of what the episode covers:

* The history of U.S. territorial purchases, including Louisiana, Alaska, and the Virgin Islands.

* Denmark's own history of selling territory, such as Tranquebar in India.

* Greenland's strategic importance due to its resources and location near Russia.

* The potential impact of climate change on Greenland's value.

* Greenlanders' opposition to being sold.

* Comparisons to other seemingly "crazy" ideas that ultimately succeeded, such as the Panama Canal and the moon landing.

The episode explores the idea that territorial purchases, while seemingly absurd, have a history of success. It highlights the geopolitical implications of such a move and the potential benefits and drawbacks for both the U.S. and Greenland.



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