Despite the immense value of cobalt, estimated in the trillions, the people living in the Congo, where it's mined, remain in abject poverty, often living on dirt floors with no food. This wealth is concentrated in the hands of corrupt leaders and foreign corporations, particularly Chinese entities, who exploit the land and its people for profit.

Impact: High. This point exposes the systemic exploitation and corruption that prevent resource-rich regions from benefiting their own populations, creating a stark global inequality.

In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 00:50:54 to 00:53:41.

Sources in support: Joe Rogan (Host)