Podcasts about Superorganism

Matters Microbial #90: Using Soil Microbiomes in Sustainable Agriculture May 8, 2025 Today, Dr. Francisco Dini Andreote, Assistant Professor of Phytobiomes at Penn State, joins the #QualityQuorum to tell us about the microbiome of plants and the soil, and how understanding that relationship can improve agriculture. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Francisco Dini Andreote Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode An overview of the Type 6 Secretory System of bacteria—almost like a microbial switchblade knife. A wonderful video of the T6SS made by a student in my own microbiology course some time ago. A video introduction to the Rhizobium-legume symbiosis and why you should care about it (by my PhD advisor from long ago, Dr. Sharon Long). A more comprehensive review article on the Rhizobium-legume symbiosis.  The chemical signal of geosmin, and how it might be used by other organisms. Ecological succession in the development of sauerkraut. A must read essay by Carl Zimmer likening the human body to a number of ecological niches. The developing field of agroecology.  A reminder about the “One Health” concept. Mycorrhizae and plant nutrition. Chemical communication within the soil. A fun remembrance of Norman Borlaug, who urged us to “listen” to plants. An overview of the root microbiome. The “superorganism” concept versus the “holobiome” concept.. Striga, a parasite of crop plants. Chemical communication and Striga.  An interesting and relevant publication from Dr. Dini Andreote's research group, describing how the root microbiome could help agriculture.  Dr. Dini Andreote's faculty website. Dr. Dini Andreote's very wonderful research team website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

The period of relative peace and stability we've known - enabled by the energy surplus of the Carbon Pulse and the ecological stability of the Holocene - is slipping away. AI is turbocharging the Superorganism, governance structures are fraying, and ecological shocks are intensifying. As the Great Simplification approaches faster than expected, are we asking the right questions? In this Frankly, Nate invites us to reflect on some of the most urgent questions of our time - and what they might mean for both our collective and individual trajectories ahead. Can open societies endure on the downslope of the Carbon Pulse? Is a future without large-scale war still possible? As the pace of change accelerates, the challenge isn't just understanding what's coming, but deciding how to respond. What would you not regret doing if you knew major disruptions were imminent? Can you redirect frustration into meaningful action? And in a world that increasingly pulls us apart, can you help build a ‘coalition of sanity'? (Recorded February 25th, 2025)   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Discord channel and connect with other listeners  

In this episode of The Innovation Show, Aiden McCullen interviews Byron Reese, author of 'We Are Agora: How Humanity Functions as a Single Super Organism that Shapes Our World and Our Future.' The discussion delves into Byron's groundbreaking Agora Theory, which suggests that humans may function as part of a larger, conscious superorganism. Topics include the origins of life, the emergence of multicellular organisms, the complexity of DNA, and the potential impacts of understanding life as part of this collective superorganism. The conversation also touches on the role of death, the concept of emergence, and how these insights can apply to organizational strategies and societal progress.   00:00 Introduction to Agora Theory 02:40 Understanding Superorganisms 04:06 The Origin of Life and Cells 19:53 The Mystery of DNA 30:07 Understanding Multicellular Life 32:09 Symbiosis and Multicellular Origins 33:39 Theories of Multicellular Life 38:12 The Universe and Life's Complexity 44:02 DNA: The Blueprint of Life 47:11 Human Evolution and Intelligence 49:41 Bottleneck Events and Human Survival 55:02 Emergence and Superorganisms 57:46 Final Thoughts and Reflections   Links Aidan mentioned in the episode: Men In Black sequence: https://youtu.be/OKnpPCQyUec?si=KSGb25FeP72Nvi7T Family Guy: https://youtu.be/7et6-nByfw8?si=6zIfUIQE1XlFL-oH   Byron Reese:

(Recorded December 16, 2024)   As we wrap up another year of thought-provoking discussions on The Great Simplification, Nate takes us on an imaginative journey in this week's Frankly - exploring a potential movie script idea that blends systems, science and fiction. What if someone who deeply understood the challenges of today's global economic Superorganism could travel back in time? Armed with the knowledge of our current ecological and economic trajectory, what would they change? What could they change? Hollywood media could serve as a powerful tool to educate and inspire a wider audience on the systems science of our current predicament. Unpacking his movie idea, Nate shows us how the interventions highlighted - even if sci-fi -  could educate audiences about the complex dynamics which have shaped the issues we now face. Through key character developments, we explore the constraints imposed by the path dependency of the Superorganism, realities about aggregate human behavior, and where degrees of freedom might exist to shift the trajectory of the future - in service of life. If you could travel back through time to the 1970s (or to any date), how would YOU intervene to shape the future? Could education, regenerative ecology, or “Superorganism-free zones” alter the trajectory of civilization? And more broadly, how might Hollywood still play a role in translating the systems science towards providing agency to the general public?   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   --- Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Discord channel and connect with other listeners

(Recorded November 26, 2024)   As we piece together the different facets of our reality, the systems synthesis which emerges confronts us with some uncomfortable truths. These are the advanced inferences rooted in the logic of The Great Simplification. They have important implications for our expectations about the future and how we should respond in the present. In this Frankly, Nate revisits some key messages from this channel and delves into some of the more challenging takeaways. The logic of the Superorganism reveals why narrow focus on solutions while extrapolating current trends will be insufficient for addressing the most important issues of our time and why these will increasingly have to be championed proactively, creatively and indirectly instead. As the biophysical and social limits to growth become harder to ignore, The Great Simplification synthesis points us to a more realistic portrait of the future: one of less for the 'median' human. Facing these realities is neither easy nor pleasant, but as more people arrive at a species-level conversation, it is necessary. Only by doing so can we look and plan several steps ahead to change the initial conditions of the future, in service of life. In what ways are free markets and technology ‘false gods'? How does the metabolic hierarchy of the Superorganism dictate what gets prioritised in global decision making? And what speed bumps lie ahead on the road to The Great Simplification?   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   --- Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Discord channel and connect with other listeners

Tom Quigley is the cofounder and Managing Director of Superorganism. https://www.superorganism.com/ 

(Recorded November 11, 2024) In today's complex geopolitical landscape, battles and tensions seem to exist everywhere we look. Power shifts and compounding crises are opening up new landscapes for change. As we inhabit and define an unpredictable world order, we will increasingly face “battles” at the individual and community level, too. Now comes the real work for pro-social, pro-future, systems-aware humans. In today's Frankly, Nate describes some of the battles - or polarities - of our time: the tensions and dichotomies we face from the global macro level all the way down to the level of individual metacognition. Nate reflects on how each of these polarities contribute in their own unique way to the overarching battle of power versus life. By harmonizing and better navigating these polarities we can move away from the extremes embedded in the Superorganism dynamic and instead sow the seeds for cultures in service of life which can flourish in the wake of the existing world order.  What are the key polarities that define this wider struggle between power and life? And how might we navigate these tensions in the trade off between who we have become and who we might yet be, as individuals and as humanity as a whole?   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   --- Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Discord channel and connect with other listeners  

(Recorded October 27, 2024)   Somebody is going to win the upcoming US election. In a society deeply divided along partisan lines, individual identities and hopes/fears for the future may seem bound to a single choice: Republican or Democrat. Who wins is important, but if we take a step back and look beyond the short-term fervor of election politics, it becomes clear that what ultimately matters isn't which person wins but how we - as individuals and as communities - respond.  In the long run, most things that will change the future are political. But our current government will continue to contribute to a future that is far from sustainable - regardless of who heads the next administration. The ‘bend not break' moments of the future will require informed policies that go beyond what can be addressed in today's political environment. In today's Frankly, Nate reminds us that the realities of our accelerating predicament go way beyond election results. Rather than filtering people solely by their political preferences, we should lean into the more profound and deeper ways of understanding and connecting with one another. And when it comes to the long-term stability and viability of our civilization, money and politics are secondary to the health of the biosphere and the non-renewable materials and energy which underpin it. Building on these insights, Nate provides a list of practical steps listeners can take before and after the election, regardless of the outcome. In what ways are both political parties subservient to the dynamics of the Superorganism? How does election rhetoric keep us from confronting the issues that really matter? And what can we be doing, individually and collectively, to create a future of social and ecological resilience, no matter who holds office?   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   --- Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Discord channel and connect with other listeners

(Recorded September 30, 2024)   Nate's work tends to focus on systems-level analysis of the current (and future) global macro/ecological situation. But peering beneath the surface of that system lies the deeply personal, emotional experiences of individuals, locally and around the world. In today's Frankly, Nate navigates the delicate balance between systems thinking and the profound emotional weight of the realities we face.  The Superorganism and the Self coexist in a recursive dance: while the Superorganism influences individual experiences, those experiences collectively influence the Superorganism. The centuries-long prioritization of profit over wellbeing is casting a shadow over the lived experiences of individuals: as material wealth and convenient consumption soar (for many), we are seeing increasingly deteriorating mental health and social fragmentation. Yet the growing recognition of the totality of this predicament is also triggering shifts in awareness within and between individuals - fostering interconnection and perhaps even the emergence of islands of coherence.  In what ways has the economic Superorganism turned us into a species out of context and how is this affecting the embodied experiences of the individual? How might returning to a lived experience of interconnection create ripple effects throughout our fragmented society? Could something be emerging beneath the surface of this failing system?   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube    --- Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Discord channel and connect with other listeners  

Byron Reese is a futurist, and technologist, who is most well known for exploring big questions about humanity's place in the universe and our collective future. In his thought-provoking new book “We Are Agora”, he outlines a scientific hypothesis for viewing humanity as a conscious superorganism, raising fascinating questions about what this means for how we live and work together. Expect to learn: — The practical implications of seeing ourselves as part of a larger whole. — How the internet might function as humanity's “nervous system”. — Why Byron sees cities, not countries, as the primary units of human evolution. — How a shift in perspective could help to shape our future as a species. And more. You can learn more about Byron's work at https://byronreese.com. --- With over 25 years as a successful tech entrepreneur, Byron Reese is uniquely suited to speak on the transformative effect of technology on the workplace and society at large. Byron delights audiences worldwide and has been invited to share his reasoned optimism and vivid and energetic presentations on the future with audiences on every continent, including Antarctica. Known as the “Future of” guy, Byron has spoken on the future of AI, the future of work, the future of banking, the future of education, the future of the planet, the future of agriculture, the future of finance, and the list goes on. When not speaking, he writes books that explore the intersection of technology and humanity and covers topics such as robotics, consciousness, progress, natural resources, and superorganisms. Bloomberg Businessweek credits Byron with having “quietly pioneered a new breed of media company.” The Financial Times of London reported that he “is typical of the new wave of internet entrepreneurs out to turn the economics of the media industry on its head.” Byron and his work have been featured in hundreds of news outlets, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Reader's Digest, NPR, and the LA Times Magazine. Byron holds numerous patents and has started and sold multiple companies, including two NASDAQ IPOs. As a lifelong entrepreneur with multiple IPOs and successful exits, Byron frequently speaks to business audiences on how to excel in the world of tomorrow and how to deploy technology successfully. He states: “Technology multiplies human ability. That's its trick. It magnifies us. We can move more bricks with a forklift than we can on our backs. Technological advancement is not to be feared; rather, it should be welcomed, for by enhancing human ability, we enhance our productivity and, therefore, our standard of living. This is why we live so much more lavish and prosperous lives than our great-grandparents. An hour of our time is vastly more productive than was an hour of theirs.” With a gift for storytelling, Byron captivates audiences worldwide with the message that technology is empowering us to build a better world, and he invites his listeners to imagine this better world and build it. --- Interview Links: — Byron's website - https://byronreese.com

Dans cette émission, nous nous intéressons aux sirènes car depuis 3000 ans elles fascinent, inquiètent, séduisent. En effet, leur origine remonte très loin dans les mémoires et cette figure mythologique est un être fantastique les plus répandues dans le temps et dans l'espace. Images multiformes, ces filles de l'eau possèdent une dimension érotique non négligeable. Des premières sirènes antiques en passant par celles médiévales jusqu'aux phénomènes de sirénomanie et sa réappropriation par la pop culture, on vous chatouille les écailles avec cette spéciale sirène ! extrait : Expressions, l'Odyssée d'Homère, Le bestiaire d'amour de Richard de Fournival, le Roman de Mélusine par Jean d'Arras, Considérations philosophiques sur la gradation naturelle des formes de l'être ou les essais de la nature de Jean Baptiste Robinet, La petite sirène de Andersen, Du vert au violet de Renée Vivien, Sirène, debout, Ovide rechanté de Nina Mac Laughlin. Musique : My Stomach is the most violent of all of Italy feat Asia Argento, TUULE SÕNAD de DUO RUUT, The Prawn Song de Superorganism,

【2024年6月21日、TBSラジオ「金曜ボイスログ」内で放送】 年齢、国籍、音楽背景も違うメンバーがネットを介して集まった音楽バンド「Superorganism」。2017年にデビューシングル『Something for your M.I.N.D』を発表するやいなや、世界的なトップミュージシャンの仲間入り。 そんなバンドのボーカルを務めるOronoがOK Wow!なひとときをお送りします。 番組の感想は #okwow でツイートをお願いします！ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

【2024年6月7日、TBSラジオ「金曜ボイスログ」内で放送】 年齢、国籍、音楽背景も違うメンバーがネットを介して集まった音楽バンド「Superorganism」。2017年にデビューシングル『Something for your M.I.N.D』を発表するやいなや、世界的なトップミュージシャンの仲間入り。 そんなバンドのボーカルを務めるOronoがOK Wow!なひとときをお送りします。 番組の感想は #okwow でツイートをお願いします！ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Frankly, Nate shares twenty different things to expect in the future, some which will be extremely difficult to influence but others which are in our control to change.  From the forecast of an increasingly hotter planet due to the Superorganism's insatiable appetite for fossil-carbon energy to a world of growing conflict and inequality, our tendencies are to despair and feel a loss of control.  Will moving from a world of consumption and power defined by money and social status and away from apathy and isolation be possible?  What if we purposefully turn the ‘control knobs' in our own lives to shift how we approach a post-growth future by embracing reality - instead of unrealistic tech solutions - redirecting our focus towards deeper interconnection with community and local systems? Which control knobs might we turn to fill our hearts and lives with goodness, awe and wonder?    Show Notes and More   Watch on YouTube    

Kevin is the co-founder and Managing Director of Superorganism. https://www.superorganism.com/

Could humans unknowingly be a part of a larger superorganism—one with its own motivations and goals, one that is alive, and conscious, and has the power to shape the future of our species? This is the fascinating theory from author and futurist Byron Reese, who calls this human superorganism “Agora.” In We Are Agora, Reese starts by asking the question, “What is life and how did it form?” From there, he looks at how multicellular life came about, how consciousness emerged, and how other superorganisms in nature have formed. Then, he poses eight big questions based on the Agora theory, including: If ants have colonies, bees have hives, and we have our bodies, how does Agora manifest itself? Does it have a body? Can Agora explain things that happen that are both under our control and near universally undesirable, such as war? How can Agora theory explain long-term progress we've made in the world? In this unique and ambitious work that spans all of human history and looks boldly into its future, Reese melds science and history to look at the human species from a fresh new perspective. We Are Agora will give readers a better understanding of where we've been, where we're going, and how our fates are intertwined. Shermer and Reese discuss: • organisms and superorganisms • origins of life • the self • emergence • consciousness • Is the Internet a superorganism? • Will AI create a superorganism? • Could AI become sentient or conscious? • the hard problem of consciousness • cities as superorganisms • planetary superorganisms • Are we living in a simulation? • Why are we here? Byron Reese is an Austin-based entrepreneur with a quarter-century of experience building and running technology companies. A recognized authority on AI who holds a number of technology patents, Byron is a futurist with a strong conviction that technology will help bring about a new golden age of humanity. He gives talks around the world about how technology is changing work, education, and culture. He is the author of four books on technology; his previous title The Fourth Agewas described by the New York Times as “entertaining and engaging.” Bloomberg Businessweek credits Reese with having “quietly pioneered a new breed of media company.” The Financial Times reported that he “is typical of the new wave of internet entrepreneurs out to turn the economics of the media industry on its head.” He and his work have been featured in hundreds of news outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Entrepreneur, USA Today, Reader's Digest, and NPR.

Recorded February 13 2024   Description   Returning from his first visit to India for a six-week limbic reset, Nate shares insights on both his personal experiences in the country and how its history, culture, and role as a rising economic power intermingle to create a unique position into the coming decades. Despite India's history of avoiding globalization and industrialization, westernized patterns are emerging, including an expanding reliance on fossil fuels - and resultant convenience and consumption. Yet, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, significant labor devoted to agriculture, and increasing vulnerability to global heating, India will face unique challenges and opportunities within the human predicament. As many Indians remain unaware of their country's growing role in global heating and the effects it will bring, what alternative opportunities for permaculture and other restorative projects remain within the Indian subcontinent? How could India's abundant wealth of social capital and unique history/ethos help its people resist the encroachment of the Superorganism and play a larger role in the global Great Simplification?     To watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/DFSdUexPGw4   For Show Notes and More:   

Nothing exemplifies the magic of nature more than honeybees. They are insects yet their colonies are akin to a mammalian being, they produce numerous healing substances from their bodies and within their hives, and they have been revered and mythologized since time immemorial by countless cultures. Beekeepers live longer than folks in any other profession, and being in relationship with bees is deep medicine for the spirit in these frazzled times. Let us relearn ancestral ways of tending and listening to bees so that we may maximize our chances of reclaiming a vibrant and thriving Earth. RESOURCES: Ariella's website Honey Bee Wild Medicine Stories Patreon (3 bonuses for this episode- our extended conversation, 100% off coupon code for Ari's 14 Kindred Bees classes, and a list of my & Ari's favorite beetending resources) Take our quiz Which Healing Herb is Your Spirit Medicine? Song of Increase: Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World by Jacqueline Freeman The Buzz About Bees: Biology of a Superorganism by Jürgen Tautz Medicine Stories episode 9 w/ Ariella Know Thyself: Weaving Myth & Magic Into Everyday Life Check out our Mythic Medicinals herbal & mushroom remedies Mythic Medicine (me) on Instagram The Medicine Stories Facebook group Music by Mariee Siou (from her song Wild Eyes)

We decided to do something a little crazy and put together our list of our top ten favorite albums of the year 2018! Join us as we look back on what was really a crazy year of music for us. We also go over our Spotify Wrapped for this year! Sign up for My Podcast Reviews today using our link! https://mypodcastreviews.com/?ref=podwoodforecast Listen to the show on whatever platform you prefer! Just go to this link: https://anchor.fm/podwoodforecast Check out our sosh meeds! https://www.facebook.com/podwoodforecast/ https://www.instagram.com/podwoodforecast/ Subscribe to Clifford's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ImCliffordToday/ Follow our band Sherwood Forest! https://www.facebook.com/musicofsherwood/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2U9eals0CKSoRQ7UTv0uQl?si=WUZxyR_yTxSL1qRLV1O9Uw [00:00:00] – Intro/Housekeeping [00:05:15] – Our Spotify Wrapped 2023 [00:21:28] – Our favorite albums of 2018/honorable mentions [00:35:05] – My Podcast Reviews [00:37:03] – Little Dark Age - MGMT [00:46:52] – Ressurrection Letters Anthology - Andrew Peterson [00:52:16] – Tell Me How You Really Feel - Courtney Barnett [00:56:17] – Vide Noir - Lord Huron [01:02:00] – Historian - Lucy Dacus [01:08:42] – Here Come the Runts - AWOLNATION [01:13:44] – Swimming - Mac Miller [01:19:47] – Joy As An Act of Resistance - IDLES [01:26:02] – Nearer My God - Foxing [01:32:02] – Skylight - Pinegrove [01:40:42] – Wide Awake - Parquet Courts [01:49:00] – Self-titled - Superorganism [01:57:11] – Joy As An Act of Resistance - IDLES (again) [01:58:56] – [Untitled] - mewithoutYou [02:11:48] – Skylight - Pinegrove (again) [02:13:42] – Trench - twenty øne pilots [02:29:13] – Can't Wake Up - Shakey Graves [02:35:45] – Delta - Mumford & Sons [02:47:32] – [Untitled] - mewithoutYou (again) [03:18:58] – Can't Wake Up - Shakey Graves (again) [03:40:00] – Reflecting back on 2018 [03:56:24] – Mitchell's recommendation [04:00:05] – In our next episode... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podwoodforecast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podwoodforecast/support

Nick and Tom Quigley, co-founder and Managing Director of Superorganism, a venture firm focused on biodiversity, discuss what biodiversity is, why it matters to the world, and how it fits into the burgeoning climate tech ecosystem. Specifically, Nick and Tom dive deep on:The evaluation process behind creating a venture firm focused on biodiversityWhy biodiversity loss is about much more than just global warming and climate changeHow venture-scale businesses are being built to address biodiversity loss Don't miss out on this podcast if you're interested in learning more about climate tech beyond well-covered sectors like energy and transportation! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your favorite podcast platform to catch all the latest episodes.00:00:13 - The first venture firm focused on biodiversity00:04:51 - What is biodiversity, what drives biodiversity loss, and why is that a problem 00:10:30 - How venture capital can support biodiversity-focused businesses00:13:25 - Company examples: Discussing Inversa, lionfish, and invasive species00:18:00 - The many benefits of supporting biodiversity and its overlap with climate00:26:42 - Exploring more companies and tech trends at the forefront of biodiversity00:31:20 - Request for start-ups: Opportunities for innovation in biodiversity00:36:06 - Zooming out: the future growth of the biodiversity tech market00:41:15 - What it means to be "nature tech" vs. "climate tech"Learn More About Superorganism: https://www.superorganism.com/Follow Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommquigleyIf you love listening to The Keep Cool Show, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/keepcoolThank you so much! Plus, stay up-to-date on all things Keep Cool here: https://keepcool.co/ and follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickvanosdol and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasvanosdol/

We talk with Bob Boilen, yes that Bob Boilen, former director of All Things Considered, creator of All Songs Considered and the Tiny Desk Concert, about his music, all the NPR things, and so much more. He's an amazing guest. Also Tez is back, we talk about Twitter and Alex Jones joining forces, and of course we dive into the possible relocation of the Caps and Wizards from DC to Va.

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In this Frankly, Nate refers to a favorite timeless book series, The Lord of the Rings, to describe ‘the nine rings for mortal men' - behavioral tendencies that are common among humans based on our evolutionary nature but become counterproductive within modern culture. These traits drive the growth of the Superorganism through ‘one ring to rule them all', the amassing of power and the synergy of agricultural surplus, fossil energy, money, and Artificial Intelligence. Can this out of control power dynamic be broken and redirected away from the influence of the One Ring?  Will we have the courage and wisdom to stop our drive to amass power as we approach the Great Simplification?   For Show Notes and More: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/frankly-original/45-one-ring-to-rule-them-all   To Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zXgIAQZu3I4

On this episode, ‘Superorganisms' converge as Nate is joined by economist and anthropologist Lisi Krall to discuss the evolutionary origins of our current systemic predicament. Starting with the Agricultural Revolution, the evolutionary conditions of surplus and ultrasociality have combined to shape the way humans interact with their environment, ultimately leading to our current out of control global economy. Is this global system an inevitable emergent phenomenon of the human condition? Does surplus inherently breed inequality and hierarchy, such as the current capitalist system? What type of social evolution will we experience as we meet the limits of an expansionary system and move towards a Great Simplification? About Lisi Krall Lisi Krall is a professor of economics at State University of New York, Cortland. Dr. Krall engages a heterodox and transdisciplinary approach to understanding economic systems, their etiology, structure, dynamic, and the relationship between humans and the more-than-human world that is contextualized through them. She incorporates evolutionary biology, anthropology, history, heterodox economics, and deep materialism to understand how we arrived at this paradoxical moment where humans appear trapped in an economic system that functions as if it is not of this Earth at the same time it is clearly a material system. Her latest book, Bitter Harvest: An Inquiry into the War Between Economy and Earth, explores the formation and evolution of the economic system (the economic superorganism) that took hold beginning with the cultivation of annual grains and is now embodied in global capitalism. For Show Notes and more: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/86-lisi-krall Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eQNI4bUv_Fs  More details & show notes: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/86-lisi-krall 

Simon Esler a seasoned actor, writer, filmmaker, unschooling father and long time truth teller on a mission to win the on going war against free thought & human liberty.With over 15 years of experience as a theatre maker, 5 years as a professional content creator and a background as a former minister, Simon uplifts hidden truths using deep insight and laughter as weapons.His wide ranging digital portfolio includes the documentary collaboration with film maker Adam Riva, Vague Rules: insight into communist warfare in North America (DauntlessDialogue.com),The series Worlds Within: a three season exploration of the spiritual nature of warfare, cultivating inner awareness, and the mystery of human learning (Rise.TV); my 60 minute sketch comedy special Theorize About Conspiracies! (Rise.TV), and my sci-fi sketch comedy series Simon Esler's Dystopian Imaginarium (Rise.TV). My latest docuseries, Superorganism, explores the occulted war on the family and the traditional family unit.Today we discuss his latest film, Cut: Daughters of the West, which is an investigation into cosmetic surgery, feminist sexual liberation, and modern media trends as part of a warped legacy that was being handed to young girls as a foundation for gender ideology to take hold.​For girls already struggling with the pain and confusion of adolescence, did the message that the body is an obstacle to who you truly are leave an open wound for transgenderism to exploit?Simon's latest documentary, Cut: Daughters of the West : https://www.daughtersofthewestfilm.com/Simon's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimonEslerChristian's links:Health Consulting (book your free 15-min session with me): https://christianyordanov.com/health-consulting/Use this link to get a discount on my Detox Workshop: https://members.christianyordanov.com/detox-workshop?coupon=CM25With 13+ hours of of video content AND a complimentary 45-minute health consultation session with me, you will learn: Why reducing your toxic exposures is critical in today's world (the toxin connection to disease and ill-health) How to reduce your own anxiety about toxins and the process of creating a cleaner environment for your family How to reduce your family's exposures from your indoor air, water, food, and the products you use in the home What kind of diet best supports your body's detoxification system Which supplements you need to use to support detoxification and long-term health Other modalities you can use to enhance toxin excretion (including accumulated body burden of toxic chemicals and metals) Basic EMF protection practices you need to implement as soon as possible Why healthy gut function is essential for optimal detoxification, and how to support you gut health How to cleanse your liver and gallbladder of gallstones (this may transform your health and well-being!) Common gene variants (SNPs) that affect detoxification, inflammation, oxidative stress, and methylation, and how to reduce the risk with diet, supplementation, and lifestyle strategies

On this episode, Nate is joined by the creator of Doughnut Economics, Kate Raworth, to discuss alternative economies that measure more than just the material wealth created by a society. As we expand further past planetary boundaries, the gap between the standard of living of the materially wealthiest and poorest continues to grow. Increasingly, these shortfalls in both ecological and social well-being of the current economic system are becoming more recognized by the general populace.  Can we create systems that keep people from falling down the cracks, while also respecting the limits of our planetary home? Are there governments and businesses already aligning themselves to these principles and shifting to a different way of leading? Could moving towards a holistic system, such as Doughnut Economics, be enough to overcome the energy hungry growth of a global Superorganism? About Kate Raworth: Kate Raworth describes herself as a renegade economist focused on making economics fit for 21st century realities. She is the creator of the Doughnut of social and planetary boundaries, and co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab, based on her best-selling book Doughnut Economics: 7 Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist. Kate is a Senior Associate at Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute, where she teaches on the Masters in Environmental Change and Management. She is also Professor of Practice at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. She is a member of the Club of Rome and currently serves on the World Health Organisation Council on the Economics of Health for All. For Show Notes and More visit:  https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/77-kate-raworth To watch this video episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/vBSvN3Ntal4 

On this episode, Daniel Schmachtenberger returns to discuss a surprisingly overlooked risk to our global systems and planetary stability: artificial intelligence. Through a systems perspective, Daniel and Nate piece together the biophysical history that has led humans to this point, heading towards (and beyond) numerous planetary boundaries and facing geopolitical risks all with existential consequences. How does artificial intelligence, not only add to these risks, but accelerate the entire dynamic of the metacrisis? What is the role of intelligence vs wisdom on our current global pathway, and can we change course? Does artificial intelligence have a role to play in creating a more stable system or will it be the tipping point that drives our current one out of control?  About Daniel Schmachtenberger: Daniel Schmachtenberger is a founding member of The Consilience Project, aimed at improving public sensemaking and dialogue.  The throughline of his interests has to do with ways of improving the health and development of individuals and society, with a virtuous relationship between the two as a goal. Towards these ends, he's had particular interest in the topics of catastrophic and existential risk, civilization and institutional decay and collapse as well as progress, collective action problems, social organization theories, and the relevant domains in philosophy and science. For Show Notes and More visit: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/71-daniel-schmachtenberger  To watch this video episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_P8PLHvZygo

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens ✓ Claim Key Takeaways Check Out the Great Simplification Podcast Episode Page & Show NotesRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgIn this episode, Dr. Robert Lustig joins Nate to dive into the metabolism of the micro level of human systems - the humans ourselves. Over the last century, accompanying the transformation of our energy systems, our food and consumption patterns have been massively transformed. One of the biggest areas of change is the dramatic increase in sugar consumption. But are our bodies adapted to eating such high sugar, processed foods? What are the health effects connected to this way of eating? And, writ large, how does our metabolic dysfunction as individuals contribute to the energy hungry global Superorganism? What are the systemic drivers that currently prevent a shift towards healthier food systems? Can changing how we eat make us healthier - and thus better equipped to face the complex challenges of the metacrisis? About Robert Lustig: Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L. is Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, and Member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist, with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He is one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry. He has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help to fix the food supply any way he can, to reduce human suffering and to salvage the environment. Dr. Lustig graduated from MIT in 1976, and received his M.D. from Cornell University Medical College in 1980. He also received his Masters of Studies in Law (MSL) degree at University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2013. He is the author of the popular books Fat Chance (2012), The Hacking of the American Mind (2017), and Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine (2021). For Show Notes and More visit: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/69-robert-lustig  To watch this video episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/onVqjZOYlQs

In this episode, Dr. Robert Lustig joins Nate to dive into the metabolism of the micro level of human systems - the humans ourselves. Over the last century, accompanying the transformation of our energy systems, our food and consumption patterns have been massively transformed. One of the biggest areas of change is the dramatic increase in sugar consumption. But are our bodies adapted to eating such high sugar, processed foods? What are the health effects connected to this way of eating? And, writ large, how does our metabolic dysfunction as individuals contribute to the energy hungry global Superorganism? What are the systemic drivers that currently prevent a shift towards healthier food systems? Can changing how we eat make us healthier - and thus better equipped to face the complex challenges of the metacrisis? About Robert Lustig: Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L. is Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, and Member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist, with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He is one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry. He has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help to fix the food supply any way he can, to reduce human suffering and to salvage the environment. Dr. Lustig graduated from MIT in 1976, and received his M.D. from Cornell University Medical College in 1980. He also received his Masters of Studies in Law (MSL) degree at University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2013. He is the author of the popular books Fat Chance (2012), The Hacking of the American Mind (2017), and Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine (2021). For Show Notes and More visit: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/69-robert-lustig  To watch this video episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/onVqjZOYlQs

After three long years, Jen is reunited with her beloved adopted child, the wonderful, multi-talented Orono Noguchi, lead singer of indie megaband Superorganism. The re-invention of long forgotten shopping malls, a love for Elliot Smith and the discovery of a cocktail called a ‘Penicillin' are discussed.

Today we discuss creativity with the mind of Dr Tucan Taylor Michaels, drummer & producer with international banging tune-makers Superorganism, one of the most ingenious, innovative, inventive, experimental and original bands of recent times, often using extremely random objects as instruments as a back drop to colourful pop perfection. We also explore playing their first ever show on Later with Jools Holland no less, the merits of forming online, onstage tech failures, mixing Jungle and collaborating with Stephen Malkmus. “Production can't cover a bad song.” We are also joined by Bastian Hues who asks questions as an emerging artist. Do follow us on Insta, Twitter and Facebook by searching @thestageleftpod, we get a little adrenaline kick when we see a new follower, which is something we should probably speak to our therapist about. Thanks!

Simon Esler rejoins the program to discuss his latest documentary series, Superorganism, where he focuses on the breakdown of the family unit as a strategy of war. He also explains new science that shows how the family is scientifically shown to operate as a single organism; chemistry changes and connections. The science shows proves that family connections are important for all members of the family. We also discuss the 666 financial group behind the Toronto protocols that laid out this strategy to destroy western civilization. You can learn more about Simon Esler @ http://www.SimonEsler.com

Simon Esler rejoins the program to discuss his latest documentary series, Superorganism, where he focuses on the breakdown of the family unit as a strategy of war. He also explains new science that shows how the family is scientifically shown to operate as a single organism; chemistry changes and connections. The science shows proves that family connections are important for all members of the family. We also discuss the 666 financial group behind the Toronto protocols that laid out this strategy to destroy western civilization. You can learn more about Simon Esler @ http://www.SimonEsler.com

Simon Esler rejoins the program to discuss his latest documentary series, Superorganism, where he focuses on the breakdown of the family unit as a strategy of war. He also explains new science that shows how the family is scientifically shown to operate as a single organism; chemistry changes and connections. The science shows proves that family connections are important for all members of the family. We also discuss the 666 financial group behind the Toronto protocols that laid out this strategy to destroy western civilization. You can learn more about Simon Esler @ http://www.SimonEsler.com   See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick even if you had the mRNA Shot - Dr. Nieusma Protect your family and your assets with Silver & Gold - Contact info@milesfranklin.com, tell them "Sarah sent you" and receive excellent service and the lowest prices in the country, guaranteed! MUSIC CREDITS: "Silent Bleak Night" by Human's Win and "Do You Trust Me" by Michael Vignola, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio       See on Bastyon | Bitchute | Odysee | Rumble | Freedom.Social | SarahWestall.TV   Simon Esler Biography Simon Esler is a seasoned actor, writer, filmmaker, unschooling father and long time truth teller on a mission to win the on going war against free thought & human liberty. With over 15 years of experience creating comedy theatre, and a background as a former minister, he uplifts hidden truths using laughter and deep insight as weapons. Esler has a wide ranging digital portfolio including a documentary collaboration with film maker Adam Riva, "Vague Rules: insight into communist warfare in North America", and a series "Worlds Within: a three season exploration of the spiritual nature of warfare, cultivating inner awareness, and the mystery of human learning" (Rise.TV); a 60 minute sketch comedy special "Theorize About Conspiracies!" (Rise.TV), and his sci-fi sketch comedy series "Simon Esler's Dystopian Imaginarium" (Rise.TV). His latest docuseries, "Superorganism", explores the occulted war on the family and the traditional family unit's evolutionary potential to act as a superorganism for gathering human wisdom.    

Simon Esler rejoins the program to discuss his latest documentary series, Superorganism, where he focuses on the breakdown of the family unit as a strategy of war. He also explains new science that shows how the family is scientifically shown to operate as a single organism; chemistry changes and connections. The science shows proves that family connections are important for all members of the family. We also discuss the 666 financial group behind the Toronto protocols that laid out this strategy to destroy western civilization. You can learn more about Simon Esler @ http://www.SimonEsler.com   See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick even if you had the mRNA Shot - Dr. Nieusma Protect your family and your assets with Silver & Gold - Contact info@milesfranklin.com, tell them "Sarah sent you" and receive excellent service and the lowest prices in the country, guaranteed! MUSIC CREDITS: "Silent Bleak Night" by Human's Win and "Do You Trust Me" by Michael Vignola, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio     See on Bastyon | Bitchute | Odysee | Rumble | Freedom.Social | SarahWestall.TV   Simon Esler Biography Simon Esler is a seasoned actor, writer, filmmaker, unschooling father and long time truth teller on a mission to win the on going war against free thought & human liberty. With over 15 years of experience creating comedy theatre, and a background as a former minister, he uplifts hidden truths using laughter and deep insight as weapons. Esler has a wide ranging digital portfolio including a documentary collaboration with film maker Adam Riva, "Vague Rules: insight into communist warfare in North America", and a series "Worlds Within: a three season exploration of the spiritual nature of warfare, cultivating inner awareness, and the mystery of human learning" (Rise.TV); a 60 minute sketch comedy special "Theorize About Conspiracies!" (Rise.TV), and his sci-fi sketch comedy series "Simon Esler's Dystopian Imaginarium" (Rise.TV). His latest docuseries, "Superorganism", explores the occulted war on the family and the traditional family unit's evolutionary potential to act as a superorganism for gathering human wisdom.    

A superorganism is several organisms working together as one unit. For example, ants all have individual jobs, and they come together to create a functional nest. Learn more about this phenomenon as hosted by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW. Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superorganism WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast Find us on social media! https://www.facebook.com/WikiListen Instagram @WikiListen Twitter @Wiki_Listen Get bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the widespread availability of gene tests such as "23 and Me" and others, many have explored the details of their unique genetic makeup. But did you know that these tests show only a portion of your genes. Indeed, you are a "Superorganism" because not only do your inherited genes play a role in your health, but the genetic makeup of your microbiome has a big part in overall health as well since the genetic composition of your microbiome is something that can be used for more precise evaluation of your overall health risks. Even better, the genetic information from your gut microbiome can be utilized in designing personalized, unique treatment regimens for existing health conditions. In part 2 of this 2 part episode, Dr. Jerby explores the emerging research for what he considers to be the next revolution in healthcare: Microbiome Medicine.As always, if you have unanswered questions to your gut problems and need help, reach out to us at drjerby.com or give us a call at (980) 339-5155.

With the widespread availability of gene tests such as "23 and Me" and others, many have explored the details of their unique genetic makeup. But did you know that these tests show only a portion of your genes. Indeed, you are a "Superorganism" because not only do your inherited genes play a role in your health, but the genetic makeup of your microbiome has a big part in overall health as well since the genetic composition of your microbiome is something that can be used for more precise evaluation of your overall health risks. Even better, the genetic information from your gut microbiome can be utilized in designing personalized, unique treatment regimens for existing health conditions. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Dr. Jerby explores the emerging research for what he considers to be the next revolution in healthcare: Microbiome Medicine. As always, if you have unanswered questions to your gut problems and need help, reach out to us at drjerby.com or give us a call at (980) 339-5155.

Learn how humanity can exercise collective self-restraint to navigate the social and environmental crises of the 21st century. The world is in overshoot. There are too many people consuming too much stuff, and we're facing climate change, biodiversity loss, and immense social inequality. We're currently on a pathway to collapse, but the future doesn't have to be bleak. We can develop communities where we take care of one another and the ecosystems we inhabit. By understanding power relationships, overhauling economic institutions, and nurturing our most honorable cultural and spiritual traditions, we can forge a happy and healthy future. Follow along with sustainability expert Richard Heinberg as he explores these topics and offers sound advice for young people who will be living through turbulent times. And don't miss Melody's song at the end of this episode. For more information, please visit our website.Support the showLearn more at power.postcarbon.org

Ukraine fully regained its territory in the Kharkiv region of the country over the weekend. The victory comes following an offensive to regain control over Ukrainian territory in the north and south of the country. And Sweden's neck-and-neck election results have put the country's Social Democratic Party's decadelong control of the government in jeopardy. A far-right, anti-immigration party with neo-Nazi roots is set to be the second-largest in the Scandinavian country known for its progressive politics and welfare state. Also, with US schools suffering from a critical shortage of bilingual teachers, Connecticut had a novel idea — recruit young people from Puerto Rico who are still in college. The program offers many benefits but it also contributes to the island's brain drain. Plus, international music collaborators Superorganism embrace the new abnormal.

Song Surfing features the best indie and underground music from around the world!  On this episode: beats, grooves, and catchy tunes!   We'll hear excellent tunes from Isle-of-Eigg (Scotland),  London, Chicago, Kyiv, and Silver Spring (Maryland) Music by Pictish Trail with Superorganism, Nathan Graham, ElectroMush, and Shaw Calhoune Visit the https://songsurfingpodcast.com/episode-65/ (Show Notes Page) for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing (https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing) • Visit the https://songsurfingpodcast.com/affiliates/ (Affiliates page) for more great deals and help the show earn a bit of revenue.  Help the show!!!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/song-surfing/id1549025544 (Rate & review ) Follow Song Surfing https://www.facebook.com/songsurfingpodcast (Facebook)     https://www.instagram.com/songsurfingpodcast/ (Instagram)     https://twitter.com/SongSurfingPod (Twitter)  Check this out!   John was on https://www.buzzsprout.com/1177244/10659208-ep-45-a-ghost-is-born-wilco-ft-john-kehl-of-song-surfing (Album Rebrews) to talk Wilco's A Ghost Is Born Want more?   https://songsurfingpodcast.com/episode-46/ (Listen to this fine episode)  Interview with https://songsurfingpodcast.com/episode-51/ (Ian Lee of Human Errors) Check out John's EP: https://oodles.hearnow.com/ (Life After Death)  Follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oodlesmusic/ ( John)      https://www.instagram.com/skunkweedjuju/ ( Bri)      https://www.instagram.com/thisaugustage/ ( Klock) Theme music: https://wiensolo.bandcamp.com/album/message-from-the-future (“Living in a Fishbowl” by Wien Solo) Outro music:https://album.link/s/6j24DU4LOjAQpHlLiP3L8O ( Little Pills by Patrick Moon Bird) https://forms.gle/p3ugGg2mBiv1V7jv5 (Join the Song Surfers Mailing List -US listeners get a free sticker!) https://forms.gle/casuqyVN8e5RGVd58 (Submit your music to Song Surfing) https://forms.gle/kNLGHpkNk3wDExUM6 (Spotify Playlist) Song Surfing is part of thehttps://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts ( Live from the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network) Mentioned in this episode: Plugin Boutique Use our referral link next time you're shopping for plugins at pluginboutique.com https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing

Popdose writer Keith Creighton returns to Planet LP with a bunch of new music releases for August 2022 The post Episode 57: Popdose New Music Report August 2022 first appeared on Planet LP Podcast.

Superorganism released their debut album back in 2017, stocking up fans around the globe. Now they are back with their long-awaited creative online convergence, a sophomore album of 13 tracks, including the arty electronic title track “World Wide Pop.” 

After four years, Superorganism are finally back, with a second album of kaleidoscopic, maximalist pop that's a ray of sunshine during the darkness of Fogust. We discuss "World Wide Pop" in-depth in episode #173 of "For the Record."

Our guest for episode three of season five is Orono from Superorganism. Superoganism are a band now based in London, though they started out more geographically dispersed. When the group formed, Orono would record her vocals separately from Maine, where she attended boarding school. After finding prominence with their debut single Something for Your M.I.N.D in 2017, Superorganism followed it up with their first album - a self-titled record - a year later. The group released their second album, World Wide Pop, in July 2022. Orono has been an Elliott Smith fan since her dad introduced her to his music as a teenager. In this interview, Orono shares more about how she discovered his music, we talk about how the self-titled album accompanied her through some very difficult times, discuss learning to play Elliott songs and, of course, we go in depth on her favourite song pick too. Our listener cover today comes from Andrew Alarcon (featuring Tawnie Lucas).  Photo by Jack Bridgland. Extra things to look at / listen to: St Ides Heaven by Elliott Smith: https://elliottsmith.bandcamp.com/track/st-ides-heaven Elliott Smith by Elliott Smith: https://elliottsmith.bandcamp.com/album/elliott-smith Orono's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/oronooo Andrew Alarcon (featuring Tawnie Lucas) playing St Ides Heaven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct5YH1EPD2k Read our newsletter #1: https://myfavouriteelliottsmithsong.substack.com/p/newsletter-1-ruth-radelet-carmen Please send us your cover to covers@myfavouriteelliottsmithsong.com.  My Favourite Elliott Smith Song is produced by Rob Comba and Elizabeth Withstandley. Find us on social media @myfavesmithsong.

NPR Music's picks for the best albums out this week include Lizzo's Special, the ramshackle pop of Superorganism, beabadoobee, a genre-defying solo release from The Internet's Steve Lacy and more.Featured Albums:1. Lizzo — SpecialFeatured Songs: "About Damn Time," "Grrrls"2. beabadoobee — BeatopiaFeatured Songs: "10:36," "See You Soon," "Ripples," "Talk"3. Steve Lacy — Gemini RightsFeatured Songs: "Mercury," "Helmet," "2geteher (Enterlude)"4. Superorganism — World Wide PopFeatured Songs: "Flying," "Teenager," "Black Hole Baby"5. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Katalyst — JID 013Featured Songs: "Juneteenth," "Summer Solstice"Lightning Round: Attia Taylor — Space Ghostblack midi — HellfireLil Silva — Yesterday is HeavyInterpol — The Other Side of Make-BelieveOther notable releases for July 15:The A's — FruitAmirtha Kidambi & Luke Stewart — Zenith/NadirArp — New PleasuresElf Power — Artificial Countrysidesj-hope — jack in the boxJoVia Armstrong — The Antidote SuiteM. Geddes Gengras — Expressed, I Noticed SilenceOzomatli — Marching OnRonnie Foster — Reboot

This episode of Macro N Cheese introduces us to Dr. Carey King of the University of Texas at Austin where he performs research and modeling of energy systems interaction with the economy past, present and future. He has published a book, https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-50295-9 (The Economic Superorganism) describing his research extrapolating the results into policy suggestions. Steve opens the episode describing the term “real resources” and asks Dr. King to explain the approach he took in his book. The explanation reaches back into history to the 14th century all the way to the present. Through that time span, he discovered that energy costs can reliably correlate to GDP (gross domestic product). This formed the basis for his research work and, subsequently, his book. Much of the discussion, then, centered around two significant points; the efficiency of energy consumption or output in terms of cost and an examination of the first point in terms of the book's title that connects economics to an organism. The input or output of energy discussion details how a supply chain functions and how energy is consumed at every link in the chain. The result shows that actual efficiency of production has diminished since the onset of the 1970's. Examining energy and the economy as an organism requires a view that details the multiple connections that any organism has to survive. Steve draws the parallel to a “system” of any sort, and current events. Dr. King builds on Steve's points with further emphasis on the choices made and their impact on current economic issues. Other topics discussed were Dr. King's next steps in adding environmental variables into his models that could possibly expose some options for coping with climate change. Also talked about was the post production variable of energy costs of handling production waste which builds further on the environmental variables. Lastly, both Dr. King and Steve exchanged views on the expansion of China's economy, macroeconomic issues, and even how Dr. King's work intersects with evolution itself. Dr. Carey W. King is Assistant Director of the Energy Institute at University of Texas at Austin, where he has been a Research Scientist since 2016. He is author of The Economic Superorganism: Beyond the Competing Narratives on Energy, Growth, and Policy (2021). Find his work at careyking.com @CoreyWKing on Twitter

Every day scientists are learning something new about the human-microbe relationship, and today's guest, Ara Katz, and her company Seed, are right at the cutting edge of these discoveries. Dive in for an extended conversation on the latest microbiome research, including the most effective ways to care for the non-human half of you so you can digest better, have more energy, and stay in peak health. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month's subscription. Get a free pass to Commune's gut health course at onecommune.com/gut.

Every day scientists are learning something new about the human-microbe relationship, and today's guest, Ara Katz, and her company Seed, are right at the cutting edge of these discoveries. Dive in for an extended conversation on the latest microbiome research, including the most effective ways to care for the non-human half of you so you can digest better, have more energy, and stay in peak health. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month's subscription. Get a free pass to Commune's gut health course at onecommune.com/gut.