If there is a silver lining to be taken from the year 2020, it's that people are opening their eyes to the predicament society has placed itself in. Economic recession, global pandemic, and violence in the streets. Natural disasters, political divisiveness, and food shortages. Like many, you may be apprehensive about the future and have a gut feeling that things aren't quite right, but aren't able to place your finger on why. Breaking Down: Collapse takes the complex ideas surrounding the ultimate collapse of modern industrial society and simplifies them so they're easier to learn. The topic is taught from the perspective of collapse-aware Kory introducing it to his good friend Kellan (who probably doesn't realize what he's signed up for!).Like all societies throughout history, ours will experience an inevitable decline caused by our relentless desire for progress. It's not a conspiracy, but rather the natural consequences of a society growing beyond the limits of its finite planet.
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Join us on Patreon here. Breaking Down: Collapse is finally coming to an end. Kory and Kellan share what that actually means and what they're preparing to roll out next. They then listen to and discuss each of Kellan's three rap songs about collapse! The character limit in the episode description won't allow us to include the song lyrics. Send us an email at breakingdowncollapse@gmail.com to request them.Make People Better PodcastScience fiction is becoming science fact. In 2018, the team behind this podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Older Women & FriendsAward-winning author Jane Leder and guests take a deep dive into the joys and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
It's pay to play! Apparently it's legal to pay the government to pass (or not pass) desired legislation. This episode focuses on how the wealthy corporations and individuals control the system.Learn More:Is Lobbying Good or Bad? | RepresentUsAmerica's lobbying addiction (brookings.edu)Lobbying: How the Wealthy and Business Get Their Way | Second Rate DemocracyCorruption is Legal in America - YouTubeMake People Better PodcastScience fiction is becoming science fact. In 2018, the team behind this podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Older Women & FriendsAward-winning author Jane Leder and guests take a deep dive into the joys and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
I bet you didn't know that 10% of all emissions come from the fashion industry. Or that 75 million people are employed in manufacturing plants for the fashion industry, with only 2% of them being paid a living wage.This episode highlights these and many other global issues with fast fashion.Learn More:What Is Fast Fashion—and Why Is It a Problem? (treehugger.com)The 10 Essential Fast Fashion Statistics | Earth.OrgThe Fashion Industry Waste Is Drastically Contributing To Climate Change (pirg.org)10 Concerning Fast Fashion Waste Statistics | Earth.OrgHow Much Do Our Wardrobes Cost to the Environment? (worldbank.org)Fast Fashion Getting Faster: A Look at the Unethical Labor Practices Sustaining a Growing Industry | International Law and Policy Brief (gwu.edu)mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news podcastListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify TAG: Talking About Guns“Talking About Guns” (TAG) is a podcast created to demystify a typically loaded and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders. How do young adults feel about the future, and how does it compare to their elders? What do they feel their role is in the future of our world? Let's break it down!Learn More:Young People's Voices on Climate Anxiety, Government Betrayal and Moral Injury: A Global Phenomenon by Elizabeth Marks, Caroline Hickman, Panu Pihkala, Susan Clayton, Eric R. Lewandowski, Elouise E. Mayall, Britt Wray, Catriona Mellor, Lise van Susteren :: SSRNTrust in government by generation U.S. 2021 | StatistaWorld's Youth Are Surprisingly Optimistic, UN Study Finds – Mother JonesAxios|Momentive Poll: Capitalism and Socialism (surveymonkey.com)America's continued move toward socialism (axios.com)mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news podcastListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify TAG: Talking About Guns“Talking About Guns” (TAG) is a podcast created to demystify a typically loaded and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
The impacts of climate change dramatically influence and are influenced by cyclical weather patterns. Future El Niño cycles have major implications on society at large.Learn More:Stronger El Niño events may speed up irreversible melting of Antarctic ice, research finds | El Niño southern oscillation | The GuardianWhat does the return of El Nino mean for the planet – and you? | The Straits TimesThe Global Impacts of El Niño | Water Resources Research Center | The University of ArizonaUnited States El Niño Impacts | NOAA Climate.govEl Niño (nationalgeographic.org)Four possible consequences of El Niño returning in 2023 (phys.org)Arctic sea ice loss to increase strong El Niño events linked to extreme weather: Study (mongabay.com)El Niño and La Niña Years and Intensities (ggweather.com) mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news podcastListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
There's been much talk lately about the threat of H5N1 (Avian Influenza). In this episode we talk about what there is (and isn't) to fear about the virus, as well as we take a look at David Quammen's book "Spillover".Learn More: An Expert Says Why H5N1 Bird Flu Is Here to Stay (insider.com)7 Reasons Diseases Are Spreading Faster These Days (insider.com)Emergence and Evolution of H5N1 Bird Flu | Avian Influenza (Flu) (cdc.gov)Airborne Transmission of Influenza A/H5N1 Virus Between Ferrets - PMC (nih.gov)Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic: Quammen, David: 9780393066807: Amazon.com: BooksQueens On A RollThis podcast was created to educate & inspire people about the ably different...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Talk With HistoryA Historian and Navy Veteran talk about traveling to historic locations and examine...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show
Can technology save us? Nah. Can it help us, though? Sure! Here's an example of a great technology with a lot of potential... but we don't think it answers all of life's problems. Learn More:Heat Pumps Can Lower Home Emissions, but Not Everywhere - EosHeat Pumps Will Change Everything About Climate Change—and Not Enough (foreignpolicy.com)How Do Heat Pumps Work to Be the Ultimate Climate Techno-Fix? - BloombergNarendra Modi: India poised for five-fold rise in gas consumption | Upstream OnlineThe Inflation Reduction Act offers subsidies for heat pumps — will US homeowners warm to them? (yahoo.com)Support the show
How we cope with the knowledge of the future is deeply personal. In this episode we touch on 2 ancient Eastern philosophies that many use as a source of maintaining a healthy mental attitude. Learn More:Understanding Wuwei: The Daoist Art of Going With the Flow - YouTubeTao of Yoda: Based Upon the Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tzu: Kreger, D. W., Patacsil, Jamielly: 9780983309925: Amazon.com: BooksDaoism: The Basics - YouTubeTaoist philosophyWhat is Daoism? - YouTubehttps://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/buddhismhttps://www.history.com/topics/religion/buddhismhttps://tricycle.org/magazine/noble-eightfold-path/Support the show
It's no secret that capitalism doesn't take kindly to those caught in the feedback loop of homelessness. How will collapse affect homelessness, and how will homelessness affect collapse?Learn More:How a hard-working, middle-class family spiraled into homelessness - The Boston Globe (archive.ph)State of Homelessness: 2022 Edition - National Alliance to End HomelessnessList of sovereign states by homeless population - WikipediaThe Homeless-Poor and the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Policy of Government: Rethinking the Plight of Homelessness in Nigeria - Cletus O. Obasi, Christopher M. Anierobi, 2021 (sagepub.com)https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/15/briefing/homelessness-america-housing-crisis.htmlhttps://www.security.org/resources/homeless-statistics/https://finance.yahoo.com/photos/10-countries-with-maximum-homeless-people-how-many-homeless-in-india-131259042/20-may-2020-berlin-homeless-123811016.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAE8DpQStyhQ1N60vQOQC4L98ojUCWB-MxV0yyeA---J-YD1oeCBOzMYXibuEEtcbjGk_b2G2OTq7NnWEOScsBmSXHOV7PQKUSYmIj-fC7Vksk8S5SG6HfBD-S5KLgM1pm67QUuKYj_H1u9F8Y1jha4J3bjcgX0U7pDdM4NxjCjHihttps://therealdeal.com/2022/12/04/housing-affordability-is-worst-on-record-data-shows/Support the show
This week we discuss journalist and author Chris Hedges and his book "America, The Farewell Tour.Learn More: America: The Farewell Tour | Book by Chris Hedges | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster (simonandschuster.com)Support the show
Consumer and national debts are growing exponentially. The unsustainable nature in which we borrow money in order to maintain our economic system is the perfect definition of a bubble. But when will it burst and what will it look like?Learn More: Americans' household debt surpasses $16T for first time | The HillAverage American Debt: An Overview | First Republic BankHousehold debt soars at fastest pace in 15 years as credit card use surges, Fed report says (cnbc.com)17 Canadian Household Debt Statistics [Updated in 2022] (reviewlution.ca)Canada Households Credit Market Debt to Disposable Income - 2022 Data - 2023 Forecast (tradingeconomics.com)Debt owned by U.S. households by type 2022 | StatistaCar Owners Strain as More Loan Payments Soar to $1,000 - BloombergThe U.S. Consumer Debt CrisisWhat is Behind America's Credit Card Debt Crisis? - InvestorsObserverConsumer Debt Isn't Stressing Banks — Yet - The Washington PostUS Economic Collapse: What Would Happen? (thebalancemoney.com)Recession could be U.S. banks' guilty pleasure | ReutersWill the Banks Collapse? - The AtlanticConsumer debt is at an all-time high. Should banks be worried? | American Bankerhttps://www.truthinaccounting.org/about/our_national_debt?gclid=Cj0KCQiA_P6dBhD1ARIsAAGI7HAGTpK7ZXOnvyAnoyAAysPmvwcwk9qjEl5kA3VyHGzkFfaDwu_67ekaAs4wEALw_wcBhttps://www.usdebtclock.org/https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/national-debt/https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/national-debt/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/us/politics/debt-ceiling-economy-congress.htmlSupport the show
What is the future of ownership? Is it "The Great Reset" or "Feudalism 2.0"? In this episode we look into the direction we're headed, and the existing theories commonly shared around. Learn More:8 predictions for the world in 2030 - YouTubeThe Great Reset | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)Fact check: The World Economic Forum does not have a stated goal to have people own nothing by 2030 | ReutersWho does the World Economic Forum really represent? | Transnational Institute (tni.org)U.S. Wage Growth Fails To Keep Up With Rising Prices For 17 Consecutive Months (forbes.com)America is Becoming a Nation of Renters | 37th Parallel (37parallel.com)Housing affordability collapses at fastest clip on record (axios.com)Household debt soars at fastest pace in 15 years as credit card use surges, Fed report says (cnbc.com)https://www.worldhistory.org/Feudalism/https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/01/our-neo-feudal-futureSupport the show
Here is a sample of our weekly bonus episodes. You can access all 80 of our bonus episodes by joining us on Patreon ($5/month).Kellan runs through several news stories of the week and their relation to collapse.Learn More:Déjà coup: How election lies sparked the violent attack on Brazil's government | CNN BusinessSeattle Schools Sue Big Tech Over Youth Mental Health Crisis - BloombergCheddar News on LinkedIn: #poopElon Musk Has Officially Lost More Of His Own Money Than Anyone In History (buzzfeednews.com)Climate-fueled disasters cost U.S. $165 billion in 2022 : NPRIndia set to overtake China as world's most populous country in next 3 months: UN report | Fox NewsNisha Mehta, MD on LinkedIn: The Coming Collapse of the U.S. Health Care System‘Terrifying prospect': Utah's Great Salt Lake could disappear in 5 years without drastic water conservation – ICMGLTSupport the show
This week we talk about the potentially dark future of AI and what is known as the "singularity", were it able to break the constraints that currently hold it back. Learn More:The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Part 1 - Wait But WhyThe Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Part 2 - Wait But WhyWorld's most powerful AI chatbot ChatGPT will soon ‘look like a boring toy' says OpenAI boss | The IndependentA new experiment: Does AI really know cats or dogs -- or anything? | ZDNET1.1 quintillion operations per second: US has world's fastest supercomputer | Ars TechnicaWhen will singularity happen? 1700 expert opinions of AGI [2023] (aimultiple.com)Support the show
There is a lot of hype, especially recently, around the future of AI. The fact is that AI is present now in our world, for both positive and negative. In this episode we talk about the current reality and near-term expectations of AI, and how it relates to collapse. From surveillance and policing to job and culture loss to deepfakes, AI is helping drive us towards a dystopian future.Learn More:COVID restrictions in India are being enforced by artificial intelligence and facial recognition | FortuneSan Francisco's Board of Supervisors Grants Police More Surveillance Powers | Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org)SFPD's killer robots are off the table for now (sfbayview.com)Actor Goes Viral With Deepfake Star Impressions—How Many Can You Name? (newsweek.com)How ChatGPT actually works (assemblyai.com)https://www.searchenginejournal.com/what-is-chatgpt/473664/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/21/technology/personaltech/how-to-use-chatgpt-ethically.htmlhttps://builtin.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-replacing-jobs-creating-jobshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2022/05/03/the-rise-of-artificial-intelligence-will-robots-actually-replace-people/?sh=5a88c4403299https://www.saviom.com/blog/12-jobs-that-robots-ai-will-replace-in-the-future-and-12-that-wont/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/technology/ai-artificial-intelligence-artists.htmlhttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/12/artstation-artists-stage-mass-protest-against-ai-generated-artwork/Support the show
Our second annual installment, discussing the happenings of the previous year and how they relate to collapse. We often forget everything that's happened over the course of just 365 days and stepping back to take it all in can be eye-opening!Learn more:2022 CPI and Inflation Rate for the United States | CPI Inflation Calculator (2022 Updated Monthly)How Africa Can Escape Chronic Food Insecurity Amid Climate Change (imf.org)Putting Africans at the Heart of Food Security and Climate Resilience (worldbank.org)The top 10 crises the world can't ignore in 2022 | International Rescue Committee (IRC)Fed's Interest Rate Hikes in 2022 - What the December Raise Means for You (moneycrashers.com)Compare Current Mortgage Rates – Forbes AdvisorWHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard | WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard With Vaccination DataWeekly confirmed COVID-19 deaths, Dec 20, 2022 (ourworldindata.org)What can explain the excess mortality in the U.S. and Europe in 2022? - Health Feedback'Tripledemic' Data Shows Cold and Flu Season Is Already Among the Worst on Record - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (noaa.gov)U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics and AnalysisMass shootings in the US: 2022 could be the second-highest year | CNNSupport the show
In dire times, such as these, it is more important than ever to have empathetic leaders who strive to do the right thing for their people. So why do we keep electing narcissists?Learn More:Narcissism: 5 Signs to Help You Spot Narcissistic Behavior (webmd.com)Narcissistic personality disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicThe Rich Have Higher Level of Narcissism, Study Shows | TIME.comPsychology study indicates that narcissists are more involved in politics than the rest of us (psypost.org)Narcissism: Why It's So Rampant in Politics | Psychology TodayThe Narcissism Of Politicians - Mental Health Matters Cofe (mentalhealthmatters-cofe.org)The Narcissists Are Running Amok: Many Politicians Are Narcissists -- And Many of Their Followers Are, Too - Alternet.orgProfessions With the Most Psychopaths (businessinsider.com)https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htmhttps://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/how-narcissistic-leaders-destroy-withinhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00773/fullhttps://bigthink.com/neuropsych/narcissistic-traits-leadership/https://www.psypost.org/2021/02/narcissists-make-their-way-to-ceo-positions-faster-than-their-counterparts-study-finds-59517#:~:text=A%20main%20finding%20that%20has,a%20propensity%20for%20manipulative%20behavior.Support the show
Relevant in the news recently have been the multiple attempts at railroad strikes by unions. What is the cause of these strikes, what impact would they have, and will they continue?Learn More:The Averted National Rail Strike Is a Parable of Contemporary American Capitalism | The New YorkerHouse passes bills to stop railroad strike, give rail workers more paid sick leave - YouTubeRail Strike Ahead? Why These Workers Rejected The Contract Deal - YouTubeRail Strike: Why The Railroads Won't Give In on Paid Leave (nymag.com)https://www.up.com/customers/track-record/tr120120-freight-rail-how-much-ships-by-rail.htmhttps://www.aar.org/topic/industries-we-support/https://www.aar.org/facts-figureshttps://www.fb.org/market-intel/farmers-and-ranchers-feel-crunch-of-railway-supply-chain-shortfallshttps://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9745Support the show
Infrastructure is the glue that holds our supply chain and economy together. The Army Corps of Engineers rates our roads at a grade of D, and our Public Transport at a D-. 43% of US roads are considered to be in poor or mediocre condition.With a growing backlog ($786 million) of repairs and upgrades needed, it's no mystery that our infrastructure is in a freefall of decay. This episode helps make the case for why a feedback loop of decaying infrastructure leads to collapse.Learn More:Transportation Infrastructure | ASCE's 2021 Infrastructure Report CardRoad Infrastructure | ASCE's 2021 Infrastructure Report CardThe State of America's Roads | Busbud bloghttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-08/why-building-roads-and-transit-costs-more-in-the-u-shttps://transportgeography.org/contents/chapter3/transportation-and-economic-development/https://transportgeography.org/contents/chapter3/transportation-and-economic-development/https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/21079-failure-to-address-infrastructure-could-cost-the-10-trillion-in-gdp-report-says/https://www.motortrend.com/features/american-roads-bridges-need-repairs-now/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2021/commute-calculator-pandemic/https://www.history.com/news/8-ways-roads-helped-rome-rule-the-ancient-worldhttps://www.valuepenguin.com/highway-spending-studyScuba Diver MagazineGet your weekly fix of all things scuba diving!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
We know that sea level rise is a real and accelerating threat - but what are nations doing to respond to it? In this episode, we talk about adaptation plans for two different Pacific Island nations: Fiji and Tuvalu.Learn More:https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2022/nov/08/how-to-move-a-country-fiji-radical-plan-escape-rising-seas-climate-crisishttps://www.greenbiz.com/article/what-world-can-learn-fijis-national-climate-strategyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/24/travel/fiji-global-warming.amp.htmlTuvalu unveils Long-Term Adaptation Plan at COP27, a vision for a safe, climate-resilient future — Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (tcap.tv)COP 27: Tuvalu announces stronger climate targets for 2050 | The Pacific Community (spc.int)Tuvalu Turns to the Metaverse as Rising Seas Threaten Existence (usnews.com)Support the show
Shaun Chamberlin is an author and activist who has been exploring collapse and possible responses for over twenty years. He is the editor of 'Surviving the Future: Culture, Carnival and Capital in the Aftermath of the Market Economy' and his late mentor David Fleming's 'Lean Logic: A Dictionary for the Future and How to Survive It', as well as executive producer of 2020 film 'The Sequel: What Will Follow Our Troubled Civilisation?'He puts the theory into practice as one of the custodians of Ireland's legendary free pub ‘The Happy Pig' and was involved with the Transition Towns movement since its inception, co-founding Transition Town Kingston and authoring the movement's second book, 'The Transition Timeline', back in 2009. He was also one of the first Extinction Rebellion arrestees, in 2018, and now leads Sterling College's online program ‘Surviving the Future: Conversations for Our Time'.Shaun's website: http://darkoptimism.org‘Surviving the Future: Conversations for Our Times' courses/community: http://ce.sterlingcollege.edu/surviving-the-future…David Fleming's books: http://flemingpolicycentre.org.uk/books/Free access to David Fleming's Dictionary for the Future and How to Survive It: http://leanlogic.onlineAcross the DinerVerseSearching for the heart and soul of America one diner at a time! Podcast host, John...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Greenland and Antarctica combine to hold a potential 225 feet of sea level rise. How much of that will be unlocked, and over what time frame? We discuss the knowns, the unknowns, and the newest research coming out.Learn More:https://sealevel.nasa.gov/faq/11/how-much-rise-should-we-expect-from-greenland-and-antarctica/https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/04/study-says-antarctic-ice-sheet-melt-to-lift-sea-level-higher-than-thought/https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/14/world/antarctica-larsen-c-ice-shelf-atmospheric-rivers-climate-intl/index.htmlhttps://www.wired.com/story/scientists-are-uncovering-ominous-waters-under-antarctic-ice/https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/81214/arctic-amplificationhttps://insideclimatenews.org/news/15082020/greenland-ice-sheet-melt-climate-change/?gclid=CjwKCAiAvK2bBhB8EiwAZUbP1AepBilfkaUmc3dx0kRyr6MPerYpZQDXKpCkrb7flaWN4xpENIzUPhoC9u4QAvD_BwEhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/melting-greenland-ice-sheet-will-cause-at-least-ten-inches-of-sea-level-rise-study-finds-180980675/https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/rain-fell-for-first-time-greenland-s-summit-here-s-why-it-mattershttps://www.cnn.com/2021/08/19/weather/greenland-summit-rain-climate-changeAcross the DinerVerseSearching for the heart and soul of America one diner at a time! Podcast host, John...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
The ancient philosophy of stoicism offers a great model for coping with collapse. In this episode we discuss its merits, along with its pitfalls.Learn More:The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical User'... - Kindle (amazon.com)How To Practice Stoicism: An Introduction & 12 Stoic Practices - The Mindful StoicQueens On A RollThis podcast was created to educate & inspire people about the ably different...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Fascist ideologies are on the rise around the United States and the Western world. What is fascism, why is it threatening us now, and how does it relate to collapse? Learn More: Eco-fascism: What It Is, Why It's Wrong, and How to Fight It | Teen VogueWhat Is Eco-Fascism, the Ideology Behind Attacks in El Paso and Christchurch? | GQEco-fascism: The greenwashing of the far right – DW Where in the world do people emit the most CO2? - Our World in DataSupport the show
The maintenance cost of capital continues to rise, and the US (along with many places in the world) have tied up so much into their overseer classes, especially law enforcement. This episode explores the reasons for degradation of law enforcement as well as the potential outcomes.Queens On A RollThis podcast was created to educate & inspire people about the ably different...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
It's an ugly truth that those with children today will raise their children through extremely difficult times. This episode aims to help give some ideas and direction to parents looking to help their children the most possible. Learn More: How to talk to your children about conflict and war | UNICEF ParentingHow to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects | Common Sense MediaResilience guide for parents and teachers (apa.org)The First Seven Years Are Key to a Successful Life (worldbank.org)Building resilience in children 3-8 years | Raising Children NetworkQueens On A RollThis podcast was created to educate & inspire people about the ably different...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
In this episode we speak with the winner of season 9 of the popular History Channel series "Alone". If you're a fan of the show but haven't seen the newest season yet, skip this one (and don't read the bottom of this description) as it will obviously contain spoilers! Our guest speaks with us about the physical and mental challenges of surviving in isolation, and why community is a much better option.To learn more about the winner, or to buy his book, please visit www.jpquinonez.comQueens On A RollThis podcast was created to educate & inspire people about the ably different...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Cowboys not Eggheads We are all hypocrites. We all have our demons. We need more cowboys and fewer...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Phosphorus is an essential element to sustain life on earth, from plants to humans. Like oil, it is finite and we're using it an exponentially increasing rate. How much is left, and at what point will we hit peak supply?Learn More:http://web.mit.edu/12.000/www/m2016/finalwebsite/solutions/phosphorus.htmlhttp://phosphorusfutures.net/the-phosphorus-challenge/the-story-of-phosphorus-8-reasons-why-we-need-to-rethink-the-management-of-phosphorus-resources-in-the-global-food-system/https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/07/08/2476573/0/en/Phosphate-Fertilizer-Market-to-Register-a-CAGR-of-over-5-5-from-2022-2032-Future-Market-Insights-Inc.html#:~:text=filingsmedia%20partners-,Phosphate%20Fertilizer%20Market%20to%20Register%20a%20CAGR%20of%20over%205.5,%7C%20Future%20Market%20Insights%2C%20Inc.https://theconversation.com/how-the-great-phosphorus-shortage-could-leave-us-all-hungry-54432Stop Drinking and Start Living Podcast With Expert Holistic Alcohol Coach, Mary WagstaffPractical Tools & Strategies To Get Alcohol Out Of Your Way & Enhance Your LifeListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
The way individuals view the world shapes the way they cope with the reality of collapse and respond to each crisis that presents itself. What exactly is the philosophy known as "nihilism"? Why is it such a commonly held view in the collapse community? Why do people adopt it and what are the pros and cons?La Langue Anglaise PodcastThis podcast was created to help Beginners learn English in a natural way! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Girl Take Note PodcastReal Women. Real Stories. Real Life.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
By 2050, 1/3rd of the world population is expected to live in urban areas. This is just one of the many issues facing humanity regarding food supply. What is vertical farming, and will it solve our food problems?Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
While last week we spoke about the inefficiencies in the US healthcare system that have existed for decades, this week we discuss the current state of the healthcare system, as recent developments continue to exacerbate the existing vulnerabilities.Destination Morocco PodcastJoin host Azdean Elmoustaquim as he takes you on an exploration of his country's...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify History of AfricaTake a deep dive deep into African history with this in-depth podcast. From Casablanca...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
There is too much to say about why the US healthcare system is awful. This episode discusses broadly some of those reasons, with follow-ups to come on the current state and potential collapse of the healthcare system. The Manifesting Formula Welcome to The Manifesting Formula Podcast, I'm Christine Rizzo, Master Certified...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Some bold claims are made about many technologies and their potential abilities to combat or adapt to climate change. This week we discuss one that claims to reduce the urban heat island effect. Does it hold up?The Enthusiasm ProjectDeep dives exploring the world of what it means to be an independent creator.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
As risks from climate change and other collapse factors rise, many people are left wondering: "what will happen to insurance?" We've got your answers here, and for many it may not be what they think.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-11-10/wildfires-are-torching-california-s-insurance-industry-amid-climate-changehttps://www.iii.org/publications/insurance-handbook/regulatory-and-financial-environment/reinsurancehttps://www.swissre.com/dam/jcr:e73ee7c3-7f83-4c17-a2b8-8ef23a8d3312/swiss-re-institute-expertise-publication-economics-of-climate-change.pdfhttps://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/08/reinsurance.asphttps://www.zippia.com/advice/insurance-industry-statistics/https://www.vox.com/22686124/climate-change-insurance-flood-wildfire-hurricane-riskhttps://www.scor.com/en/expert-views/modelling-climate-change-reinsurance-industryhttps://www.bcg.com/publications/2020/insurers-take-up-the-climate-fighthttps://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-i-lose-my-home-to-foreclosure-if-i-don-t-pay-for-homeowners-insurance.htmlhttps://www.reuters.com/business/cop/risky-business-climate-change-turns-up-heat-insurers-policyholders-2021-11-11/https://www.insurance.wa.gov/how-climate-change-affects-your-insurancehttps://www.vox.com/22686124/climate-change-insurance-flood-wildfire-hurricane-riskhttps://www.islandernews.com/news/florida/sixteenth-homeowners-insurance-company-leaves-florida-market-cancels-all-policies-citing-business-risk/article_47c130ca-0c5b-11ed-904b-67e2f67fd2be.htmlhttps://inlandempire.us/california-loses-moreTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. The Manifesting Formula Welcome to The Manifesting Formula Podcast, I'm Christine Rizzo, Master Certified...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
As the planet heats up, air conditioning is becoming more and more necessary for maintaining quality of life and in some cases life itself. All this cooling comes at a high cost - much of which is another dreaded feedback loop.Dirt Road DiscussionsThis is not an ordinary farm podcast! Intriguing stories hosted by the Idaho Farm Bureau.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Background DancerThe Background Dancer sheds light on critical aspects underpinning the dance and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
It's no secret that collapse effects the poor and minorities first. This episode explains that idea along with some specific examples.Thriving Thru MenopauseGive yourself the ability to thrive in menopause. Tune in for advice to help you do that.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Career SweetspotA Greenhouse Coaching podcast for career and leadership growth.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
All over the world you can find groups of people banding together to try and change the system in order to prevent the worst of collapse. In this episode we discuss a few of them.Queens On A RollThis podcast was created to educate & inspire people about the ably different...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify DIY WealthIlluminating a different spectrum of thinking regarding your freedom, time, and money.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
There is a common myth that, generally, people behave savagely towards each other in times of disaster. According to disaster social studies, this couldn't be farther from the truthCareer SweetspotA Greenhouse Coaching podcast for career and leadership growth.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Perhaps the primary reason we continue barreling down the path to collapse is the natural resistance humans have to understanding, accepting, and confronting it. In this episode, Kory and Kellan discuss the psychological barriers that stand in the way.https://cbreilly.com/blog/well-informed-futility-syndrome?format=amphttps://commonsensecanadian.ca/shades-of-green-well-informed-futility-syndrome/https://www.britannica.com/science/confirmation-bias#:~:text=confirmation%20bias%2C%20the%20tendency%20to,results%20in%20ignoring%20inconsistent%20information.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190304-human-evolution-means-we-can-tackle-climate-changehttps://cbtprofessionals.com.au/climate-change-cognitive-biases/Armenian History with Mer HerosnerMer Herosner (Our Heros), is a podcast about Armenian history, culture and the peopleListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Naked EncoreWhy jump from one serious relationship into another? Join the talk about casual dating, diListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
As a follow up to last week's episode on the same topic, this week we talk about Myanmar, Ukraine, South Africa, and Syria. Last week the countries we talked about were suffering specifically economic issues. This week, our countries are facing particularly violent or military conflicts as well.The Crash Cart Rule with Serge BrownThe Crash Cart Rule is a podcast about social issues, conspiracy theories, politics,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Eye-Opening Moments PodcastEye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Dirt Road DiscussionsThis is not an ordinary farm podcast! Intriguing stories hosted by the Idaho Farm Bureau.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
In past episodes we have focused on how societies collapsed historically, but what about countries that are collapsing today? This episode focuses on 3 countries (Sri Lanka, Venezuela, and Lebanon) who are currently experiencing economic collapse and widespread humanitarian crises.https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/27/sri-lanka-stops-fuel-supply-to-non-essential-services-as-crisis-worsens.htmlhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/5/11/how-sri-lanka-spiralled-into-crisis-and-what-happens-nexthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLleZNNOa9shttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/4/13/timeline-of-sri-lankas-worst-economic-crisis-since-independencehttps://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2022/06/28/debt-crisis-looms-for-developing-countries-amid-perfect-stormhttps://foreignpolicy.com/2022/04/28/sri-lanka-rajapaksa-protests-economy-corruption/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5zxYDHwf-Yhttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/why-is-lebanon-such-mess-2021-10-14/https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2022/05/timeline-lebanon-economic-political-dire-straitshttps://apnews.com/article/middle-east-religion-elections-lebanon-692e870338fc2030e877e24f36326f56https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1gUR8wM5vAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUltZmKqfmMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUltZmKqfmMhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_in_Venezuela#:~:text=On%202%20June%202010%2C%20Ch%C3%A1vez,lack%20of%20maintenance%20and%20investment.https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/venezuelaThe Crash Cart Rule with Serge BrownThe Crash Cart Rule is a podcast about social issues, conspiracy theories, politics,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Impossible LifeThis podcast explores the power of thinking and mindset with Navy SEAL Garrett...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Inflation is here and *surprise* - it's not transitory. What causes inflation? What kinds of inflation are there and what comes next?Clarity Cafe PodcastA little self-help & a lot of laughs in this sip-sized podcast full of good vibesListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Leadership SchoolConversations from around the world inspiring you to be an extraordinary leader.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Every so often we publish one of our Bonus Episodes here on the main podcast. This week we discussed an article claiming that "Melting Ice means Greener Shipping" - wow.Anyway, enjoy this episode, and if you'd like to listen to our other bonus content, please join us on Patreon (link below)!Support the show
Data is a lesser-talked-about element of collapse, but an important one! "The Cloud" is, indeed, not a magical floating database in the sky where data can be stored for free. Rather, it's a vast number of energy-consuming, environment-destroying servers all over the world. As the internet grows and big data with it, how long is it sustainable, and what would take to break it? Our Village Stories: Parenting through Passion and GritParenting can be tough and so is being a teen. But sharing stories, even the tough...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Entire societies have collapsed due to insufficient access to water - as a matter of fact, drought is perhaps the #1 reason for civilizational collapse in the past. Many parts of the world are currently experiencing the worst drought conditions since records began - and it's only going to get worse with climate change. This episode explores the dangers of drought, why it will continue to get worse, and what we can expect for the future.F*ck The Rules"Fuck The Rules" podcast is about folx who set out to achieve something in their lives...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Secret Grasp Paranormal PodcastA paranormal podcast about the strangest and most mysterious aspects of our world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
The US electrical grid is known as "the largest machine in the world". It's complex, it's vital, and it's vulernable. In this episode we discuss how the grid works, the threats that it faces, and the consequences of its failure.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcrsgdl_hP0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08mwXICY4JMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KciAzYfXNwUhttps://www.nbcdfw.com/news/nbc-5-responds/one-year-after-power-crisis-what-happened-to-those-big-electric-bills/2891039/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGan5NwJ-LM&t=620shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlGI643vUIg&t=637shttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-01-26/what-happens-when-russian-hackers-cyberattack-the-u-s-electric-power-gridhttps://www.wired.com/story/power-grid-cyberattack-facebook-phone-numbers-security-news/https://www.govtech.com/security/russians-hacked-into-americas-electric-grid-heres-why-securing-it-is-hard.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-05-24/california-summer-blackouts-threaten-newsom-political-powerHistory of AfricaTake a deep dive deep into African history with this in-depth podcast. From Casablanca...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify WikiListenExplore Wikipedia in a daily podcast with Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Bite Me The Show About EdiblesCreate your own tasty, healthy cannabis edibles and take control of your high life!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
In this episode of the subseries, we talk about the reasons why some believe we won't see conflict in the future. While we don't make any specific claims regarding what types or what levels of conflict we will experience, we do believe that conflict is inevitable as collapse continues.Simpsons is Greater ThanA podcast about the impact of The Simpsons. Plus, interviews with people from the show.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Cold War Conversations podcastThe stories of the Cold War told by those that were there...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
In this second episode on Ray Dalio's book "The Changing World Order" Kellan details what Dalio thinks the world will look like in the future, by examining cycles of the past.WeAreLATech Podcast, Immediately Plug Into the Los Angeles Startup CommunitySpotlights startups fueling this city to become a top destination for tech and innovation.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
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This week we interview David Skrbina, an author and professor who writes about his anti-technology philosphy. David has written a book with Ted Kazynski (the Unabomber) who holds a similar philosophy.In the interview, we discuss David's philosophy, his vision for the future, as well as his book with Ted Kazynski.You can find his books here: Confronting Technology, Metaphysics of Technology, Technological Slavery. If you'd like to join David's "Anti-Tech Collective", you can do so here.David Skrbina (sker-BEE-na), PhD, was a senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Michigan, Dearborn from 2003 to 2018. He taught a graduate course in Technology and Sustainability at the University of Helsinki in fall, 2020. His areas of interest include philosophy of mind, eco-philosophy, philosophy of technology, and environmental ethics. Support the show