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Apprehensive about the future? Like many, you likely have a gut feeling that things aren't quite right, but haven’t been able to place your finger on why. That feeling only grows with the increasing political tensions, economic uncertainty, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions. What do all these challenges mean? And what will be the result of society’s current trajectory? “Breaking Down: Collapse” takes the complex concepts surrounding the ultimate collapse of modern industrial society and simplifies them so they’re easier to learn. The compelling evidence for our inevitable decline is introduced by collapse-aware Kory to his good friend, Kellan, who probably doesn’t realize what he signed up for! Skeptical? Gear up for a paradigm shift!
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Episodes
- 2026 / 3 / 31Daily Episode 143 - Donald Trumps Hatred for WomenDonald Trump hates women. Here's some ways he's showing it:US moving pregnant immigrant girls to Texas to avoid providing abortions, critics say | US immigration | The GuardianA Texas Cop Searched License...
- 2026 / 3 / 30Daily Episode 142 - Three New Converging Paths to Superbugs3 brand new reports highlight the various ways that superbugs are proliferating around the world. Are we heading into a post-antibiotic world?The Cost of War We Arenât Talking About: Superbugs âą The Austin...
- 2026 / 3 / 27Daily Episode 141 - This Week in Fascism #21Sources:Judge Ends Asylum Claims for Liam Ramos and His FamilyStephen Miller is pushing states to stop educating undocumented children | The IndependentTom Homan confirms ICE to be at airports starting Monday...
- 2026 / 3 / 26Daily Episode 140 - Anthropogenic Mass to Overtake BiomassAnthropogenic mass is overtaking natural biomass. Such hubris from humanity leads to collapse. In this episode we discuss recent findings in pharmaceutical waste and how it hurts local aquatic...
- 2026 / 3 / 25Daily Episode 139 - $1B disasters, and the State of the Global Climate ReportA new $1billion disaster in the US unfolds thanks to climate change, and the WMO's report on the State of the Climate goes into detail on the growing energy imbalance.Thousands urged to evacuate as Hawaii...
- 2026 / 3 / 24Daily Episode 138 - H5N1 UpdateIt's been a while since we broached the topic of H5N1. Let's talk about its status, and the ways it effects the world beyond just the fear of impending human to human transmission.H5N1 in marine mammals is...
- 2026 / 3 / 23Daily Episode 137 - A Chaotic Summer to ComeThis weeks heat dome in the US West would be virtually impossible without climate change, according to scientists. What does it mean for the rest of the summer, when you factor in a potentially Super El Nino,...
- 2026 / 3 / 20Daily Episode 136 - This Week in Fascism #20Sources:Red Flag Alert - Anti-Trans Genocide in the USA - #3 | Lemkin InstituteU.S. court allows state bans on gender-affirming care for adults in unprecedented ruling | Advocate.comAnti-ICE protesters...
- 2026 / 3 / 19Daily Episode 135 - Climate News Around the WorldThe rate of climate news and research should be alarming... are you as desensitized to it as I am?US weather to go nuts with blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome, atmospheric river all at onceThe most extreme...
- 2026 / 3 / 18Daily Episode 134 - "Toxic Atmosphere" for C02 Levels in our BloodWe talk often of the effects of CO2 on our atmosphere and climate, but what about its effect on our bodies? New research shines the light.Carbon dioxide overload, detected in human blood, suggests a...
- 2026 / 3 / 17Daily Episode 133 - US Gamble on the Strait of HormuzA discussion on the various effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. I feel this is our last year : r/collapseOn the Brink in Hormuz: Iran War and the Global OrderThe Global Costs of Instability in the...
- 2026 / 3 / 16Daily Episode 132 - Anti-Intellectualism in the Age of ColapseSome anecdotal experiences regarding the increasing anti-intellectualism in the age of collapse. So many Americans minds are completely rotted. : r/collapseWith how insanely warm and dry this winter has been,...
- 2026 / 3 / 13Daily Episode 131 - This Week in Fascism #19Sources:Banning Islam, deporting Muslims discussed at Fort Worth church after primary elections | Fort Worth Report"Political suicide": Idaho Republicans vote no on overturning same-sex marriage - LGBTQ...
- 2026 / 3 / 12Daily Episode 130 - Another Day, Another WarToday we discuss yet another war, waged by the US and Israel against Iran. The war is destabilizing conditions in the Middle East and threatens economic catastrophe throughout the rest of the world. The...
- 2026 / 3 / 11Daily Episode 129 - "Fastest Glacier Collapse Ever Recorded"Researchers stumbled upon the discovery of a glacier collapse in East Antarctica, which was determined to be the fastest glacial collapse every recorded. It spells trouble for other (larger) glaciers in...
- 2026 / 3 / 10Daily Episode 128 - Unexpected and Unknown Effects of Climate ChangeOne of the things I fear most about collapse is that there's so much we don't understand, and that inevitably means there will be consequences we can't predict. Today I go through a couple of recent findings...
- 2026 / 3 / 9Daily Episode 127 - New research: Marine life more susceptible to global warming than we thoughtSome new research has come out showing that for every .1C rise in temperature, there's a 7.2% loss in marine life.Chronic ocean heating fuels âstaggeringâ loss of marine life, study finds | Marine life | The...
- 2026 / 3 / 5Daily Episode 126 - Shrinking Options for HomeownersHomeowners are faced with continually less options - and even when new options are presented, they're often trapsHome Foreclosures Surge 38% in a Year: The U.S. Housing Market on the BrinkWhy This Tiny...
- 2026 / 3 / 4Daily Episode 125 - More Bad News for Lake Powell and the 25 Million People that Rely on itOdds have risen sharply for a breach of the minimum power pool level as soon as July (worst case) and December (most probable) of this year. On top of that, it's been revealed that structural limitations to...
- 2026 / 3 / 3Daily Episode 124 - New Research on Tipping PointsNew research indicates that several tipping points may be officially crossed before we technically hit 1.5C. The paper also researched the impacts of duration above a benchmark vs highest temperature...
- 2026 / 3 / 2Daily Episode 123 - An Ever Increasing PressureIt seems that collapse is a weight, slowing pressing down making life harder for the every-day person. Home owners struggle as insurance premiums rise more than 50 per cent in five years - ABC NewsJob...
- 2026 / 2 / 27Daily Episode 122 - This Week in Fascism #18Sources:In an extraordinary and illegal move, Trump says he's transferring 10 billion dollars from the US government to his "Board of Peace," which he chairs and can therefore use the funds as he wishes :...
- 2026 / 2 / 26Daily Episode 121 - Humanity's Response to CollapseOne area of collapse I find very intriguing is humanity's response. How do regular people react, and what do those in power do? Here are a few examples from news this week.Activist group Extinction Rebellion...
- 2026 / 2 / 25Daily Episode 120 - Cold Snaps in All the Wrong PlacesA recent cold snap in Florida did ~$1 billion in damage to agriculture. This is likely just the beginning of many such events, and could lead to widespread food insecurity and other catabolic collapse...
- 2026 / 2 / 24Daily Episode 119 - The Fight Against Privately Funded GeoengineeringScientists are growing more concerned about the rise of privately funded geoengineering startups. The space is severely underregulated and may just lead us to a "Don't Look Up" situation. Why scientists warn...
- 2026 / 2 / 23Daily Episode 118 - Kessler Syndrome UpdateA quick update on the Kessler Syndrome, based on new research showing how long it would take for a catastrophic collision to occur if communications were cut. Low-Earth orbit is just 2.8 days from disaster |...
- 2026 / 2 / 20Daily Episode 117 - This week in Fascism #17Sources:Alex Pretti Died Defending an EMT. ICE Wouldnât Let Her Treat Him. | The New RepublicCourts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasnât stopped. | ReutersKristi Noem Left...
- 2026 / 2 / 19Daily Episode 116 - When is it time to freak out about the economy?Economic doomsday has been preached week in and week out for decades. A broken clock is wrong twice a day - but are we actually on the edge of economic disaster this time?US debt forecast to hit $64T in a...
- 2026 / 2 / 18Daily Episode 115 - Is a General Strike the Only Way?Many say (and I tend to agree) that the only way to stop the current descent into fascism is for an effective general strike. Is it possible to carry such a strike out in the US?Non-participation as a...
- 2026 / 2 / 17Daily Episode 114 - The Rapidly Devolving Surveillance SituationMeta jumps further into the AI surveillance bandwagon, trying to release facial recognition into their meta glasses under the radar.Meta reportedly wants to add face recognition to smart glasses while privacy...
- 2026 / 2 / 16Episode 113 - James Hansen and 2 degrees within a decadeJames Hansen has come out with a new blog highlighting research that shows we'll likely officially hit 2c, in the long term, towards the mid/end 2030's, and in the short term in the early 2030's. We will...
- 2026 / 2 / 13Daily Episode 112 - This Week in Fascism #16Sources:Why the Tulsi Gabbard election raid is scarier than initially thought.GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise millions by requiring proof of citizenship at polls -...
- 2026 / 2 / 12Daily Episode 111 - The World on EdgeA few updates on geo-politics, including surprising casualty numbers in Russia/Ukraine, and the fate of the UN.260127_Jones_War_Ukraine.pdf (PDF)UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general...
- 2026 / 2 / 11Daily Episode 110 - Homeowners ExodusNew studies show that huge numbers of American's want to move, and climate concerns are a huge reason for it.Nearly half of American homeowners want to relocate in 2026 because of extreme weather and other...
- 2026 / 2 / 10Daily Episode 109 - "Antifa's Leader" and DHS ListsLeaked internal memos show the DHS believes they have found "Antifa's Leader", and they are building lists of civilians at protests.Feds Identify Leader of AntifaPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus...
- 2026 / 2 / 9Daily Episode 108 - Utah's Existential Crisis (Toxic Dust from The Great Salt Lake)As the Great Salt Lake in Utah continues to dry up, it's creating toxic dust clouds that are poisoning nearby communities. Will Utah suffer the same result as Lake Owens?Will the western United States will be...
- 2026 / 2 / 6Daily Episode 107 - This Week in Fascism #15Sources:Trump: âWe should take over the votingâ - Democracy DocketSteve Bannon says ICE will âsurround the pollsâ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections - Democracy DocketTrump Sues IRS, Treasury for...
- 2026 / 2 / 5Daily Episode 106 - New Research on PlasticsSome interesting new research highlights the dangers of continued plastic production.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See...
- 2026 / 2 / 4Daily Episode 105 - Actuary View of Future DeathsIn this episode I take a look at an annual assessment done by actuaries on the future death toll of climate change induced collapse (spoiler alert, the number starts with a "B").Joshua trees are flowering in...
- 2026 / 2 / 3Daily Episode 104 - Australia Heat Records - 122F/50CSouth Australia has had multiple days at 50c+, and 5 days at 49c+. That's... pretty hot. Meteorologists are experiencing an increase in violent hate speech, and fires continue raging in Patagonia.Australia...
- 2026 / 2 / 2Daily Episode 103 - New Research on the Compounding Effects of Multiple Covid 19 InfectionsResearch continues to show that there are long term effects of Covid 19 infections, especially as you get it more than once.You are probably getting brain damage from all those COVID infections.Is Covid-19 to...
- 2026 / 1 / 30Daily Episode 102 - This week In Fascism #14Here ya go:Documents Prove The Trump Administration Arrested Students for Criticizing Israel â Mother JonesSen Rand Paul: What if a foreign country indicts our president for violating a foreign law? Should we...
- 2026 / 1 / 29Daily Episode 101 - Failure of Oceanic SystemsLooking at an example of the oceans behaving in ways they shouldn't as a response to climate change. For the First Time in 40 Years, Panamaâs Deep Waters Did Not Rise and the Ocean System May Be Collapsing -...
- 2026 / 1 / 28Daily Episode 100 - The Death of ResearchWow - 100 daily episodes already! That flew by... Anyway, research is dying.https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-026-00088-9/index.htmlPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our...
- 2026 / 1 / 27Daily Episode 99 - Declining AlbedoThe earth's albedo is declining and there are several mechanisms accelerating the process. This is perhaps a very under-talked-about tipping point that will have result in cascading failures moving...
- 2026 / 1 / 26Daily Episode 98 - My Current Cognitive DissonanceThis whole thing's got my head spinning...Iran and Greenland: it's absolutely insane how the climate apocalypse is driving international current affairs, and almost no news outlets will speak of it :...
- 2026 / 1 / 23Daily Episode 97 - This Week in Fascism #13Abolish ICEBrooklyn Park police chief Mark Bruley: "We're hearing people being stopped with no cause & being demanded to show paperwork to determine if they're here legally. We started hearing from our...
- 2026 / 1 / 22Daily Episode 96 - Australia Fires and New Research on Warming OceansA heatwave in Australia is causing a rapid increase in bush fires, which has already killed at least one and burned hundreds of structures. New research shows the oceans are warming at an accelerated rate...
- 2026 / 1 / 21Daily Episode 95 - Propagandized Government Reports on CollapseThe government continues to release concerning data on the climate and infrastructure but gaslight us into what is or isn't causing it. NASA reports record heat but omits reference to climate changeDepartment...
- 2026 / 1 / 20Daily Episode 94 - US Collision Course with ViolenceIs escalation inevitable - and where will it lead?Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2026 / 1 / 16Daily Episode 93 - This Week in Fascism #12See sources below:US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals | Jeffrey Epstein | The GuardianJustice Department Opens Criminal Probe Into Jerome Powell â Powell Responds....
- 2026 / 1 / 15Daily Episode 92 - Superbugs, Eco-Terrorism, and BOE?I discuss 3 different current topics, from NOAA models predicting a 2026 BOE, to eco-terrorism in Germany, to growing concern over fungal infections. CFSv2 Climate model is forecasting a blue ocean event in...
- 2026 / 1 / 14Daily Episode 91 - What if US Imperialism Succeeds?We frequently hear about the immediate disaster possibilities of the current US Imperialism on display. What happens if the US succeeds and is momentarily strengthened through the efforts?Please join us on...
- 2026 / 1 / 13Daily Episode 90 - In Memoriam of Species Lost2025 was marked with epic losses in the UK and worldwide - from dramatic numbers in certain species, to declared extinctions of others. Don't worry though, Donald Trump ensured it was a good year... for white...
- 2026 / 1 / 12Daily Episode 89 - January rain in the WestI reflect on the changes in weather since I was a kid, and the potential effects it has on the Western US. I read from a blog detailing some of the complaints of the lower basin states, and a quick update on...
- 2026 / 1 / 9Daily Episode 88 - This week in Fascism #11This week in Fascism #11Homan: âPresident Trump doesnât have a limitation on his authority to make this country safe. Thereâs no limitation.â This is exactly how authoritarian regimes justify abuses of power....
- 2026 / 1 / 8Daily Episode 87 - Ours to DoClimate "optimism" hasn't worked. We're nowhere near net 0 targets, emissions are growing, and we're barreling towards a world above 2 and 3 degree Celsius. Optimism isn't hoping for the best - it's working...
- 2026 / 1 / 7Daily Episode 86 - Dissecting Episode 8: "Climate Change"The final installment of the look-back on the first 8 episodes. It's been fun for me to go back through them, and I hope it was insightful for you as well. Back to normal episodes tomorrow!Please join us on...
- 2026 / 1 / 6Daily Episode 85 - Dissecting Episode 7: "Political Turmoil"I take a minute to rant about one way in which my views of collapse have changed over time, and then a quick discussion on episode 7.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord...
- 2026 / 1 / 5Daily Episode 84 - On the Venezuela InvasionA couple of quick thoughts on the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
- 2026 / 1 / 2Daily Episode 83 - Dissecting Episode 6: "The Financial System"What has changed in the world of our financial system since 2020? I dig in and reflect on that episode here.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on...
- 2025 / 12 / 31Daily Episode 82 - Dissecting Episode 5: "Catabolic Collapse"Today we get back to looking at the first 8 episodes, specifically episode 5 and my thoughts on Catabolic Collapse, 5 years later.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord...
- 2025 / 12 / 30Daily Episode 81 - Approaching 2026 with KellanKellan joins to discuss what we might expect to see in 2026.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2025 / 12 / 29Daily Episode 80 - Reflecting on 2025 with Kellan (Part 2)Kellan joined again for Part 2 of reflecting on some of the happenings in 2025. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
- 2025 / 12 / 26Daily Episode 79 - Reflecting on 2025 with Kellan (Part 1)Kellan joins me on the podcast for the first time in over a year to discuss some of the happenings from 2025. This will be a multi-part episode. Apologies for any audio inconsistencies - getting two people on...
- 2025 / 12 / 24Daily Episode 78 - Dissecting Episode 4: "Limits to Growth"My insights from episode 4Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2025 / 12 / 23Daily Episode 77 - Dissecting Episode 3: "Energy"In this episode we revisit episode 3, and discuss how it combines perfectly with episode 2 (Complex Society) to highlight vulnerabilities in our system.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and...
- 2025 / 12 / 22Daily Episode 76 - Dissecting Episode 2: "Complex Society"Continuing the exploration of the first 8 episodes, today we dive into episode 2. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
- 2025 / 12 / 19Daily Episode 75 - Dissecting Episode 1: "Introduction"Today we take a look back at the pilot episode of the podcast to talk about inspirations for the podcast, along with some regrets or changes I'd make if I could go back. Please join us on Patreon for weekly...
- 2025 / 12 / 18Daily Episode 74 - Replaying Episode 8: "Climate Change"Replaying Episode 8: Climate ChangePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2025 / 12 / 17Daily Episode 73 - Replaying Episode 7: "Political Turmoil"Replaying episode 7: Political TurmoilPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2025 / 12 / 16Daily Episode 72 - Replaying Episode 6: "The Financial System"Replaying episode 6: The Financial SystemPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2025 / 12 / 15Daily Episode 71 - Replaying Episode 5: "Catabolic Collapse"Replaying Episode 71: Catabolic CollapsePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2025 / 12 / 14Daily Episode 70 - Replaying Episode 4: "Limits to Growth"Replaying Episode 4: Limits to GrowthPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2025 / 12 / 13Daily Episode 69 - Replaying Episode 3: "Energy"Replaying Episode 3: "Energy"Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2025 / 12 / 12Daily Episode 68 - Replaying Episode 2: "Complex Society"Continuing the series started yesterday - replaying the first 8 episodes while I'm on vacation, and will give insights into each episode when I get back.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and...
- 2025 / 12 / 11Daily Episode 67 - Replaying the IntroductionI'm out on vacation, but thought I'd try something new - we'll be replaying the first 8 episodes of the podcast over the next week, and then I'll go through one by one and revisit them - giving commentary on...
- 2025 / 12 / 10Daily Episode 66 - Solastalgia and 2-4 Billion DeadA discussion on Christopher Ketcham's article describing the idea of Solastalgia, as we head towards a world that could lose 2-4 billion people, just from climate change by 2050 (according to actuarial...
- 2025 / 12 / 9Daily Episode 65 - Interview with Abbie (Bonus)The first 15 minutes or so of my episode with Abbie, who spoke with me about their decision to move outside of the US with their partner. Join us Patreon to hear the full episode!Please join us on Patreon for...
- 2025 / 12 / 8Daily Episode 64 - "The Duty to Scare People" and the Harms of Scientific ReticenceWhat responsibilities do scientists have to be blunt about the reality of climate change? Is it better to keep society calm and not explore worst case scenarios, or is it their duty to scare people? I explore...
- 2025 / 12 / 5Daily Episode 63 - This Week in Fascism (#10)I'm out of town this week, so episodes are prerecorded (no episodes Thursday 11th to Wednesday 17th). Enjoy another week of fascism...Former Trump lawyer: âThe Constitution is not adequate to deal with a...
- 2025 / 12 / 4Daily Episode 62 - The US Government is Poisoning YouThe EPA has just signed off on 10 new pesticides, which contain PFAS Forever Chemicals. This, after Trump campaigned on the promise to clamp down on polluting and harmful pesticides. Maybe it has something to...
- 2025 / 12 / 3Daily Episode 61 - Say "No" to Frankenstein AlgaeScientists are researching "Natural Geoengineering" - one method of which involves mutating algae en masse to convert and store more carbon. Nothing could go wrong,...
- 2025 / 12 / 2Daily Episode 60 - Gasping Breaths of a Dying EmpireThe Trump administration is on course to overextend use of the military in another messy war. Will he pull the trigger, and what's there to gain? Either way, it's yet another sign of a declining empire...
- 2025 / 12 / 1Daily Episode 59 - Home Health Crisis in an Aging AmericaAmerica is undergoing a rapid demographic shift, which also happens to be combining with a tumultuous tie in the home health industry. Will we be able to care for the soon-to-be tripled amount of population...
- 2025 / 11 / 26Daily Episode 58 - AMOC National Security Threat (and a Bird Flu Update)Iceland officially declares AMOC collapse a national security threat, and the first human case of a different strain of bird flu in Washington state.A crucial system of ocean currents may be on course to...
- 2025 / 11 / 25Daily Episode 57 - Schrodinger's EconomyGovernment data used to be the go-to for measuring the health of the economy. Now that we can't trust that data - where do we go for answers?A Weakening Economy, and a Drastically Cut Economic Support System...
- 2025 / 11 / 24Daily Episode 56 - Deadpool in the ColoradoThe Colorado river is on a crash course, as the amount of water being used is much higher than it can sustain. After Winter Year 2026, it's expected that the reservoir levels could be so low that...
- 2025 / 11 / 21Daily Episode 55 - This Week in Fascism (#9)Find sources below for the week in fascism:Senate unanimously approves bill to force release of Jeffrey Epstein filesReporter: Mr. President, why wait for congress to release the Epstein files? Thomas Massie:...
- 2025 / 11 / 20Daily Episode 54 - Day Zero Has Arrived in TehranA follow up on the episode over a month ago regarding the water crisis in Tehran, which hits an unofficial day 0 this week.Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran | ReutersâWe may have to...
- 2025 / 11 / 19Daily Episode 53 - Southern Ocean Carbon Sink to Carbon Source?A quick episode today to explore a video by Paul Beckwith, in which he explains a research paper that highlights the weakness of climate modeling. The Southern Ocean is outgassing Co2 at a rate 40% higher...
- 2025 / 11 / 18Daily Episode 52 - The Link Between Catabolic Collapse and AuthoritarianismCatabolic collapse is often a mechanism of choices we make as a society to cut out parts of the system. In authoritarian regimes, this is accelerated, as the individuals in power to make those choices don't...
- 2025 / 11 / 17Daily Episode 51 - Interview with Kelly (Bonus Content)One of our Patrons - Kelly - made some dramatic changes in her life to help better align her actions with her beliefs regarding collapse. It was inspiring to hear where she's at on her journey to "find what...
- 2025 / 11 / 14Daily Episode 50 - This Week in Fascism #8Well would you look at that... fascism happened again this week.âSchumer is no longer effectiveâ: Dems outraged over shutdown deal - POLITICOWhy did Democrats cave on the shutdown?New funding bill that will...
- 2025 / 11 / 13Daily Episode 49 - Just Leave Space AloneThe wealthy are continuing to advocate for radical geoengineering measures to "fix climate change". I talk about some new research that makes it less feasible.Engineering and logistical concerns add practical...
- 2025 / 11 / 12Daily Episode 48 - Personality Traits of the Collapse AwareDiscussion of a recent thread on r/collapse (Reddit) regarding what personality traits makes a person more likely to be collapse aware.On the personality traits and lived experiences of collapse-aware...
- 2025 / 11 / 11Daily Episode 47 - Lines I Don't Want to See CrossedEvery Friday we talk about what the Trump administration has done. Today, let's talk about what I really hope they don't do.Exclusive | House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn...
- 2025 / 11 / 10Daily Episode 46 - The Catch 22 of AI InvestmentThe investment thus far in AI will not be without consequences - it's just a question of whether it will be due to the bubble popping and the economic fallout, or the successful creation of an AI monster.75%...
- 2025 / 11 / 7Daily Episode 45 - This Week in Fascism (#7)Are we winning yet?Trump Administration Defies Court Orders FBI raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago uncovered Donald Trump Claims Itâs âIllegalâ for Late-Night âNow if we do what Iâm saying, theyâll never⊠(1) Aaron...
- 2025 / 11 / 6Daily Episode 44 - Growing Trend of Climate Change ApathyThere is a growing trend of apathy regarding Climate Change. From researchers to the media, from voters to politicians - people are not talking about it as much as they used to. Why Democrats aren't talking...
- 2025 / 11 / 5Daily Episode 43 - First Admission of 1.5 OvershootAntonio Guterrez is perhaps the first relevant leader to admit the world can no longer avoid passing 1.5C. âChange course nowâ: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head | Climate crisis | The...
- 2025 / 11 / 4Daily Episode 42 - On a Trump 3rd TermTrump has stated his intent to keep power for a 3rd term. Today we revisit an old prediction Kellan and I made before the election on this very topic. Trump says he would be allowed to serve a third term by...
- 2025 / 11 / 3Daily Episode 41 - The Blind Hypocrisy of COP30COP30 begins in a couple of weeks in Belem, Brazil, and it's off with a bang by causing environmental damage long before it ever started.Will Cop30 in Belém help or harm the Amazon? | Cop30 | The...
- 2025 / 10 / 31Daily Episode 40 - This week in Fascism (#6)How long will tyranny reign in the US?Trump: I don't think we're gonna necessarily ask for a declaration of war. I think we're just gonna kill people. Okay?Trump: "If I want to enact a certain act.. Iâd be...
- 2025 / 10 / 30Daily Episode 39 - Arctic Shipping Lane: Boon or Burden?For the first time, a massive cargo ship has gone from mainland China to the UK, through the Arctic. This new route cut nearly a month off of the trip, but is it a net a positive?Chinese freighter halves EU...
- 2025 / 10 / 29Daily Episode 38 - Catching Up with Shaun Chamberlin (and announcing a new forum)I had the pleasure to meet quickly with Shaun Chamberlain to announce the start of a new forum hosted on his page, for listeners of this podcast. Hopefully it will become a great place to chat about the...
- 2025 / 10 / 28Daily Episode 37 - The Surveillance StateThe Trump administration is making big moves to increase the capability of governmental surveillance against its own citizens.The growing surveillance state in the U.S. is far worse than you imaginedALPR Map...
- 2025 / 10 / 27Daily Episode 36 - New Research on Climate Accord FailureWe are already fully aware that we'll blow through 1.5C and 2.0C above the baseline. New research shows the gap between Paris Climate Accord pledges and reality are growing.The Production Gap Report 2025 |...
- 2025 / 10 / 24Daily Episode 35 - This Week in Fascism (#5)Fascism this week in the US (10/17-10/23).Trump: "Don't forget I can use Donald Trump declares he hasJudge tells Homeland SecurityImmigrants with no criminal record now largest group Officials Scrub Data...
- 2025 / 10 / 23Daily Episode 34 - Is the Clathrate Gun Hypothesis Underway?New discovery in Antarctica shows that methane seeps are increasing - more research is needed (and currently underway) to determine the extent and effects. Scientists discover methane leaking out from beneath...
- 2025 / 10 / 22Daily Episode 33 - Tipping Point Officially CrossedAccording to new research, we've officially crossed the coral reef death tipping point. Our temperature range above the preindustrial average is now higher than coral reefs can survive in the long term (and...
- 2025 / 10 / 21Daily Episode 32 - Greg Nelson Interview (Bonus Content)Enjoy an excerpt from my interview with Greg Nelson, as part of our Patreon bonus content. To finish this interview, and hear the others we've been doing with out listeners, please join us on Patreon!Please...
- 2025 / 10 / 20Daily Episode 31 - About that Job Loss from AI...Over the last few years there has been a lot of conversation about AI taking jobs. Is it taking place, and will it be as bad as some say?92 Million Jobs Lost to AI: Whoâs Most at Risk?Why Is Job Growth So...
- 2025 / 10 / 17Daily Episode 30 - This Week in Fascism (#4)A fresh new week from hell in the USA. Enjoy?Supreme Court Signals Final BlowTrump administration revokes 6 visasDepartment of State on X:TN man arrestedInsider Whales Made $100 MillionUS is working on...
- 2025 / 10 / 16Daily Episode 29 - Moving a Capital CityTehran (with a metro population of nearly 17 million) is experiencing a major water shortage, after 5 years of drought. Subsidence, as a result of groundwater removal, is simultaneously causing the land to...
- 2025 / 10 / 15Daily Episode 28 - Meta Reflections on Collapse AwarenessCounterintuitively, a collapsing world may just be resulting in people who are less likely to become collapse aware.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. ...
- 2025 / 10 / 14Daily Episode 27 - The War from Within*Caveat: This was recorded on October 7th so may not be completely up to date in regards to recent happenings.An escalation in the battle for states' rights to defend against invading federal forces in the US...
- 2025 / 10 / 13Daily Episode 26 - AI Bubbles, Economic HeadwindsDeutsche Bank now says that the AI bubble is all that's keeping the economy afloat. Meanwhile, several other indicators show how the economy is struggling for the everyday person. The AI bubble is the only...
- 2025 / 10 / 10Daily Episode 25 - This Week in Fascism (#3)The 3rd installment of the weekly segment I think I'll call "This Week in Fascism".'Plenary Authority?' Chicago Pastor SuesJudge finds ICE violated consent decree, takes issue with some arrestsTrump says JB...
- 2025 / 10 / 9Daily Episode 24 - Troubling new Bird Flu DiscoveryResearchers discovered that bird flu and human influenza can simultaneously occupy the cells of cow udders, heightening the risk of future reassortment leading to human spread avian influenza. Bird Flu and...
- 2025 / 10 / 8Daily Episode 23 - 7 of 9 Planetary Boundaries Now CrossedNew research indicates the planet has not crossed 7 of the 9 planetary boundaries described in the "Breaking Boundaries" documentary from 2021, an increase from 4 at the time it was released.Seven of nine...
- 2025 / 10 / 7Daily Episode 22 - Did we all become terrorists?NSPM-7 is the Trump administration's newest effort to rip away free speech rights and suppress his dissenters. It is one of the most blatant acts of fascism to date in his presidency and will be a potentially...
- 2025 / 10 / 6Daily Episode 21 - "But where will I get my fish and chips?"Waters surrounding the UK have been so overfished that cod is down to just 1% of the population. If fishing doesn't stop immediately, it could collapse completely and permanently.UK could see fish and chips...
- 2025 / 10 / 3Daily Episode 20 - 2 Weeks of Trump ChaosLet's make it a weekly thing.... I wasn't able to post all the links, as my podcast host only allows so many!Trump says heâs designating Antifa...Trumpâs NSPM-7 Labels...Stephen Miller Claims...Trump...
- 2025 / 10 / 2Daily Episode 19 - Fatalism in AustraliaLuke Kemp addresses fatalism vs realism, and Australia's government released a 1,000 page report on expected climate impacts on the country.Climate risks report paints grim picture, but expert on societal...
- 2025 / 10 / 1Daily Episode 18 - A Government's Collapse ScenarioThe Finnish government has put out a 163 page paper describing 4 potential scenarios between now and 2044, and how those scenarios would affect EU and Finland itself. One of those scenarios was global...
- 2025 / 9 / 30Daily Episode 17 - Peak Water SecurityThis research paper indicates that the US has surpassed "peak water security", and that people lose access to water from here. Beyond peak water security: Household-scale experiential metrics can offer new...
- 2025 / 9 / 29Daily Episode 16 - Trump's efforts to destroy climate accountabilityThe Trump administration is doing everything in its power to roll back regulatory protections that reduce emissions, along with restricting the collection of data.E.P.A. to Stop Collecting Emissions Data From...
- 2025 / 9 / 26Daily Episode 15 - Increasing Risk of Oil Supply ShockA new report from the IEA shows that 90% of investments in oil and gas go towards simply making up for declines in production. EROEI has gotten so poor that 100s of billions of dollars are being spent just to...
- 2025 / 9 / 25Daily Episode 14 - The newest tool in the ICE fascist tool beltICE has gained a new surveillance tool, thanks to Trump and, in part, Biden. I discuss the reality of the danger it poses, and some tips for staying safe. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content...
- 2025 / 9 / 24Daily Episode 13 - Antifa "Terrorism" and the Pacific Heat BlobTrump has issued an Executive Order classifying Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Tell us Trump - where is their headquarter and who is their leader? Also, the Pacific heat blob is back and larger...
- 2025 / 9 / 23Daily Episode 12 - New Geoengineering ResearchNew research argues that not only are dramatic geoengineering ideas too costly, ungovernable, and dangerous, but also they serve as a distraction from our true need, which is to reduce emissions. Scientists...
- 2025 / 9 / 22Daily Episode 11 - News AvoidanceHow much news is too much news? A recent article from The Guardian explores the rapidly increasing number of people who are avoiding the news for their mental health.Why more and more people are tuning the...
- 2025 / 9 / 19Daily Episode 10 - Quickly Eroding RightsA look at the overwhelming number of headlines from the last week, chronicling the erosion of constitutional rights in the USLeavitt confirms the DOJ officials have talked about banning trans...New Bill Would...
- 2025 / 9 / 18Daily Episode 9 - Ethical Pessimism and Collapse ParadoxesRoy Scranton, a researcher at Notre Dame, feels that "Ethical Pessimism" is the right attitude to take in regard to collapse. I think I agree... mostly? New research explores climate change and the limits of...
- 2025 / 9 / 17Clarifying New Season FormattingI received a note from a friend who said that he had no idea I was doing daily episodes, because it was under a new season and he would have had to change the season option in the drop-down of his podcast...
- 2025 / 9 / 17Daily Episode 8 - New Research, New ConcernsMore new research reveals that previously optimistic estimates for climate mitigation were... too optimistic. Feeding off of yesterday's episode, we discuss the direction that climate research is headed.Land...
- 2025 / 9 / 16Daily Episode 7 - Carbon Capture DisappointmentNew research indicates that previously assumed levels of potential for carbon capture storage were overestimated by 10x. Worse, the area that is currently economically viable is relatively miniscule and,...
- 2025 / 9 / 15Daily Episode 6 - Can We Trust the Data?Newly revised jobs numbers were released and its not pretty. Almost a million jobs revised downwards. With leaders removing people who don't present the numbers they want, are we getting to a point where the...
- 2025 / 9 / 12Daily Episode 5 - Increasing Violence in CollapseIn this episode I discuss the increasing amount of violence seen around the world, some of which is a direct reaction of people and governments to collapse. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content...
- 2025 / 9 / 11Daily Episode 4 - Temperament vs TemperatureToday we discuss a study which researched the downward shift in mood that correlates with upward shifts in temperature. Rising temperatures linked to declining moods around the worldPlease join us on Patreon...
- 2025 / 9 / 10Daily Episode 3 - It's hot and getting hotterYou'd think that coming off of an El Nino year and headed into La Nina, that there'd be a large decrease in average global surface temperature for the year. Unfortunately, we're not seeing the same relief...
- 2025 / 9 / 9Daily Episode 2 - Insurance WoesDay 2 of trying out a daily episode format. If you doubt whether climate change is real, just follow the money. The insurance industry isn't cutting people off or raising rates for nothing - the risks from...
- 2025 / 9 / 8Daily Episode 1 - New format announcementIf you're new to the podcast: Welcome! Please enjoy these daily episodes, and also go back and listen to at least the first 8 episodes of the podcast.This is a quick introduction to a new format for the...
- 2025 / 9 / 4Episode 160 - Interview with Rachel FrazinToday I interviewed Rachel Frazin, co-author of Poisoning the Well, How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America.Bio:ï»żRachel Frazin is one of the authors of Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals...
- 2025 / 8 / 4Episode 159 - Direct ActionWhat can be done when "voting" stops working? When a corrupt or oppressive government rigs the game to win? Direct action has been used for centuries to apply pressure and make change, both violently and...
- 2025 / 7 / 21Episode 158 - Years and YearsIn this episode I give my review of the BBC series "Years and Years", which explores collapse in the 2020s UK.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on...
- 2025 / 7 / 9Episode 157 - Talking Collapse with a Friend - JohnnyDoing something new with this episode - chatting with a friend who doesn't listen to Breaking Down: Collapse, or necessarily agree with its premise. The purpose here isn't to convince or debate him, but to...
- 2025 / 6 / 17Episode 156 - Water with Cydian KauffmanThis week I sat down with Cydian Kauffman to discuss the multi-faceted world of water. How safe is our water? What are the main threats that we face? How does water availability affect genders differently in...
- 2025 / 6 / 3Episode 155 -The Environmental Impact of AINo doubt, there are many dangers of AI. One of the most unexplored is simply the environmental impact of creating and running it. In this episode we take a look at impacts ranging from pollution, to waste,...
- 2025 / 5 / 15Episode 154 - Plastic Eating Worms with Sam BakerSam Baker is the co-founder and CEO of WriggleBrew, a regenerative agriculture company turning earthworms and microbes into high-performance organic fertilizers. With a background in chemistry and economics...
- 2025 / 5 / 1Episode 152 - Microplastics RevisitedAfter speaking with Dr. Brahney a couple of weeks ago, I felt it was time to touch again on the health impacts of microplastics and what the state of the research is.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus...
- 2025 / 4 / 17Episode 151 - Wet Bulb Temperatures with Dr. Rob MeadeThis week I was able to link up with Dr. Rob Meade to discuss his recent research on wet bulb temperatures. Taken from his bio on his Harvard profile: "Robert D. Meade, PhD, MPH completed his doctoral degree...
- 2025 / 4 / 9Episode 150 - Microplastic Pollution with Dr. Janice BrahneyI had the privilege this week of speaking with Dr. Janice Brahney, who is credited as being one of the first researchers to discover the severity of microplastic proliferation in the environment. From her...
- 2025 / 3 / 31Episode 149 - Tech Bro Oligarchs with Sarah WilsonThis episode contains the audio from an interview I was invited to do with the amazing Sarah Wilson for her Substack. She was gracious enough to allow me to share the audio with you all here as well!Bio:Sarah...
- 2025 / 3 / 21Episode 148 - Who is to blame for collapse?We know by now that collapse is happening and will continue - but who's fault is it? And is there any point in laying blame? Who should be held accountable, and how?Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus...
- 2025 / 3 / 10Episode 147 - Curtis Yarvin and The Butterfly RevolutionAs a follow up to the previous episode "The end of the American Experiment", we take a look at The Butterfly Revolution, a blog article posted in 2022 by Curtis Yarvin, detailing the plan for how Donald Trump...
- 2025 / 2 / 20Episode 146 - The End of the American ExperimentYou may have heard by now about Curtis Yarvin and the tech billionaire plan to rule the world. In this episode I break down the relationships and motives behind the current breakdown of democracy being...
- 2025 / 2 / 7Episode 145 - Why Technology Won't Save UsContinuing the series of frequently asked questions, Kory discusses the commonly heard optimistic take that "Technology will pull through and get us out of this mess". Please join us on Patreon for weekly...
- 2025 / 1 / 31Episode 144 - What Will Collapse Look Like?A continuation of our series of frequently asked questions about collapse. What will it actually look like and how will it affect individuals?A reminder that these episodes have not been published in the...
- 2025 / 1 / 13Episode 143 - PredictionsWhat the future will be like (and more importantly - when) is a total guess. Sometimes, it's fun to give it a shot - this episode is meant for fun and a look at what I think the future could look like. These...
- 2024 / 12 / 31Episode 142 - Collapse in 2024 (Year in Review)This is the 4th year we've done a year in review, looking back at the state of collapse through the year. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on...
- 2024 / 12 / 19Episode 141 - Why Collapse is InevitableKory's back! With a new format and renewed energy. Let's do this!Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
- 2024 / 9 / 13Episode 140 - The Role of Conspiracy Theories in CollapseKellan and Kory discuss the role that conspiracy theories play in the social aspect of collapse. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See...
- 2024 / 7 / 9Episode 139 - The Dangers of Abandoning Nuclear SitesThe question has come up many times: What will happen to our nuclear sites in the event of a rapid collapse? Will it cause widespread meltdowns, which in turn end humanity and life on earth? Or is there...
- 2024 / 4 / 18Episode 137 - Project 2025Project 2025 is a nearly 1,000 page document explicitly stating the ways the GOP plans to disrupt democracy as we know it in the US. Kellan and Kory talk about the details of the paper and what it means for...
- 2024 / 3 / 14Episode 136 - LongtermismUpon first hearing the supposed tenets of the Longtermism movement, you may think it sounds wonderfully thought-out and worthy of support. Think again.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to...
- 2024 / 2 / 14Episode 135 - AI Job LossAmongst the plethora of worries (or opportunities?) that AI presents, perhaps one of the most talked about recently is: Will AI take all our jobs? Kellan and Kory take the time to discuss different sides of...
- 2024 / 1 / 10Episode 134 - Collapse in 2023Climate change consequences, conflict, political turmoil - you name it, 2023 had it. It was a wild year, and we just couldn't let it pass by without a recap!Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content...
- 2023 / 3 / 29Episode 132 - LobbyingIt'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...
- 2023 / 3 / 22Episode 131 - The Problem with Fast FashionI 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...
- 2023 / 3 / 15Episode 130 - The Outlook of YouthToday'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...
- 2023 / 3 / 8Episode 129 - El NiñoThe 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...
- 2023 / 3 / 1Episode 128 - Zoonotics and H5N1There'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...
- 2023 / 2 / 22Episode 127 - Heat PumpsCan 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...
- 2023 / 2 / 15Episode 126 - Eastern Philosophies (Part 1)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...
- 2023 / 2 / 8Episode 125 - HomelessnessIt'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...
- 2023 / 2 / 1Episode 124 - Book Review: Chris Hedges "America, The Farewell Tour"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 &...
- 2023 / 1 / 25Episode 123 - DebtConsumer 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...
- 2023 / 1 / 18Episode 122 - The Future of OwnershipWhat 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....
- 2023 / 1 / 13Bonus Episode - 80Here 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...
- 2023 / 1 / 11Episode 121 - Artificial Intelligence (Part 2): Dark PotentialThis 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...
- 2023 / 1 / 4Episode 120: Artificial Intelligence (Part 1): Current RealityThere 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...
- 2022 / 12 / 28Episode 119 - Collapse in 2022Our 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...
- 2022 / 12 / 21Episode 118 - Narcissism in LeadershipIn 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...
- 2022 / 12 / 14Episode 117 - A History of the Railroad and its Strikes in the USRelevant 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...
- 2022 / 12 / 7Episode 116 - Infrastructure Deep Dive: Roads and Public TransportInfrastructure 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...
- 2022 / 11 / 30Episode 115 - The Adaptation and Relocation of Fiji and TuvaluWe 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...
- 2022 / 11 / 23Episode 114 - Interview with Shaun ChamberlinShaun 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...
- 2022 / 11 / 16Episode 113 - The Impact of Greenland and Antarctica on Sea Level RiseGreenland 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...
- 2022 / 11 / 9Episode 112 - StoicismThe 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'......
- 2022 / 11 / 1Episode 111 - The Rise of FascismFascist 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...
- 2022 / 10 / 26Episode 110 - The Collapse of the Overseer ClassThe 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...
- 2022 / 10 / 19Episode 109 - Raising Children in a Time of CollapseIt'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...
- 2022 / 10 / 12Episode 108 - Interview with "Alone" Season 9 WinnerIn 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...
- 2022 / 10 / 5Episode 107 - Peak PhosphorusPhosphorus 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...
- 2022 / 9 / 28Episode 106 - NihilismThe 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...
- 2022 / 9 / 21Episode 105 - Vertical FarmingBy 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...
- 2022 / 9 / 14Episode 104 - The Broken US Healthcare System (Part 2)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...
- 2022 / 9 / 7Episode 103 - The Broken US Healthcare SystemThere 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...
- 2022 / 8 / 31Episode 102 - Combatting the Urban Heat Island EffectSome 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...
- 2022 / 8 / 24Episode 101 - The Role of Property InsuranceAs 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...
- 2022 / 8 / 17Episode 100 - The Cooling ParadoxAs 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...
- 2022 / 8 / 10Episode 99 - How Collapse Effects the Most VulnerableIt's no secret that collapse effects the poor and minorities first. This episode explains that idea along with some specific examples.Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content...
- 2022 / 8 / 3Episode 98 - The Efforts of Activist GroupsAll 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...
- 2022 / 7 / 27Episode 97 - Human Behavior During DisastersThere 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 truthLearn...
- 2022 / 7 / 20Episode 96: Psychological Barriers to Confronting CollapsePerhaps 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...
- 2022 / 7 / 13Episode 95 - Collapse Happening Today (Part 2)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...
- 2022 / 7 / 6Episode 94 - Collapse Happening Today (Part 1)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...
- 2022 / 6 / 29Episode 93 - InflationInflation is here and *surprise* - it's not transitory. What causes inflation? What kinds of inflation are there and what comes next?Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and...
- 2022 / 6 / 24Bonus Episode - 52Every 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,...
- 2022 / 6 / 22Episode 92 - The Environmental Impact of Big DataData 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...
- 2022 / 6 / 15Episode 91 - DroughtEntire 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...
- 2022 / 6 / 8Episode 90 - The Electrical GridThe 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...
- 2022 / 6 / 1Episode 89 - Why We're Wrong (or so they say) - ConflictIn 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...
- 2022 / 5 / 25Episode 88 - "The Changing World Order" by Ray Dalio (Part 2)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.Support the...
- 2022 / 5 / 18Episode 87 - "The Changing World Order" by Ray Dalio (Part 1)In this episode we discuss Ray Dalio's Book titled "The Changing World Order"Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on...
- 2022 / 5 / 11Episode 86 - Anti-Technology and the Unabomber with David SkrbinaThis 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...
- 2022 / 5 / 4Episode 85 - PaleoclimatologyClimate change deniers often ask "How can you possibly know what happened 10,000 years ago?". Paleoclimatology is a fascinating field of study that gives us insights into the past, in order to help...
- 2022 / 4 / 27Episode 84 - The Collapse of Education"The collapse of education is the collapse of the nation" - maybe Nelson Mandela, maybe not. Either way, it's true, and we'll explain it here!Learn...
- 2022 / 4 / 20Episode 83 - Infectious Diseases (Part 2)In this second episode on infectious diseases, we discuss the increasing trend in zoonotic diseases, as well as the potential dangers of prion diseases.Learn...
- 2022 / 4 / 13Episode 82 - Technology Can't Save Us - RecyclingYou've probably heard a considerable amount of conflicting information when it comes to recycling? What's the truth and what's fiction? Is recycling THE answer, is it all bogus, or is it...
- 2022 / 4 / 6Episode 81 - Resolving Differences during CollapseCommunication is key to building relationships and resilient communities. The world is full of differing opinions, lifestyles, choices, etc. These differences are had within the collapse-aware community as...
- 2022 / 3 / 30Episode 80 - Interview with Richard HeinbergThis week we got to speak with Richard Heinberg about his new book "Power". Richard Heinberg is Senior Fellow of Post Carbon Institute and author of 14 books on energy and the environment,...
- 2022 / 3 / 23Episode 79 - Interview with ChaseAn interview with one of our listeners, who has a unique perspective as someone with multiple degrees and experience in permaculture and horticulture, building sustainable communities, "teaching hippies...
- 2022 / 3 / 16Episode 78 - The Global Dimming ParadoxEveryone knows that we should be making efforts to slow and stop fossil fuel emissions, but not as many are aware of the paradox of global dimming, which is that as we stop emitting fossil fuels temperatures...
- 2022 / 3 / 9Episode 77 - Two Types of Collapse (Voluntary vs Forced)We've spent 76 episodes discussing the fact that industrialized society will collapse. Most of these episodes have focused on the idea that collapse will be forced upon us. This episode is meant as a...
- 2022 / 3 / 4Bonus Episode (35)Every week we release a bonus episode for our Patrons, and every so often we release one on the main podcast. In this episode we discuss the newest info from the IPCC report, and catch up on the...
- 2022 / 3 / 2Episode 76 - Facing a Fear of CollapseContinuing our sub-series on coping with collapse, in this episode we talk about a few strategies for confronting fear and anxiety about the future.Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus...
- 2022 / 2 / 23Episode 75 - Mental Health CrisisIn this episode we discuss the ongoing and worsening mental health crisis taking place globally.Learn...
- 2022 / 2 / 16Episode 74 - Preparation with Margaret KilljoyMargaret Killjoy joins us on the podcast to dicsuss community and individual preparedness. Margaret is a transfeminine author, musician, and podcaster living in the Appalachian mountains. She is the author...
- 2022 / 2 / 9Episode 73 - Technology Won't Save Us (Carbon Capture)There are two technologies that techno-optimists love to tout as our saviors, that which will save us in the future: Carbon Capture and Geoengineering. While Geoengineering has been covered previously in this...
- 2022 / 2 / 2Episode 72 - Interview with Dr. Joseph Tainter (Complex Societies)Kellan and I were pleased to interview Dr. Joseph Tainter. The conversation revolved around his widely known book "The Collapse of Complex Societies".Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for...
- 2022 / 1 / 26Episode 71 - Mass MigrationOne of the most concerning consequences of the future is mass migration. Mass migration is both a cause and consequence of collapse, creating a positive feedback loop of escalating problems.Support the...
- 2022 / 1 / 19Episode 70 - Pop Culture & Collapse (Interview with The Pop Mythologist)This week we had the opportunity to speak with Daniel J Kim, AKA The Pop Mythologist, about the role that pop culture and works of fiction play when it comes to learning about, coping with, and educting on...
- 2022 / 1 / 12Episode 69 - Why We're Wrong (or so they say) - Climate Change Part 2In this second installment of our new Why We're Wrong (or so they say) subseries, we're exploring why they say we're wrong about Climate Change. the conversation is lengthy, so we made it a...
- 2022 / 1 / 5Episode 68 - Why We're Wrong (or so they say) - Climate Change Part 1In this second installment of our new Why We're Wrong (or so they say) subseries, we're exploring why they say we're wrong about Climate Change. the conversation is lengthy, so we made it a...
- 2021 / 12 / 29Episode 67 - Collapse in 2021This year we start an annual tradition of discussing how collapse has played out during the year, as well as discussing predictions for the next year....
- 2021 / 12 / 22Episode 66 - Death of Democracy with Haven Scott McVarishThis week we were pleased to interview Haven Scott McVarish, who is the founder and director of the non-profit organizations Common Sense Democracy and 5Journeys. He has been a community organizer, a...
- 2021 / 12 / 15Episode 65 - MethaneWhen it comes to greenhouse gasses, C02 typically takes center stage. In this episode we take on the 2nd most prolific greenhouse gas, methane, which is comparatively a much more powerful gas when it comes to...
- 2021 / 12 / 8Episode 64 - Infrastructure Deep Dive (Bridges and Dams)Previously (episode 45), we talked about the weaknesses in global infrastructure from a very high level, with the promise to touch deeper on different aspects of infrastructure later on. In this episode we...
- 2021 / 12 / 1Episode 63 - Why We're Wrong (or so they say): Resource ScarcityThis podcast, and the exploration of collapse itself, can be a bit of an echo chamber. In this sub-series we want to take an honest look at the counter-arguments that exist which try to explain why collapse...
- 2021 / 11 / 24Episode 62: Historical Precedent of CollapseHistory is full of examples of collapse of all sorts. This week we take a high level look at some of those collapses and attempt to find the parallels with our situation today. Learn...
- 2021 / 11 / 19Bonus Episode 20 - Catastrophes in British ColumbiaThis is an example of the bonus episodes we release weekly every Friday to our Patreon subscribers. Use the link below to join!Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join...
- 2021 / 11 / 17Episode 61 - Interview with Michael Rezl (U/LetsTalkUFOs) | Ladder of Collapse AwarenessWe were pleased to interview Michael Rezl, one of the senior moderators on r/collapse, on his perspective on Reddit, moderating, and getting his insights on Paul Chefurkas "Ladder of Collapse...
- 2021 / 11 / 10Episode 60 - Sea Level RiseIt is one of the most talked about aspects of climate change in the mainstream, and yet one of the most misunderstood. Sea level rise is more than just cities under water and is not something we have until...
- 2021 / 11 / 3Episode 59 - ARkStormWhen it comes to natural disasters, California doesn't have it easy. Droughts, wildfires, mudslides, The Big One, (and last but certainly not least), ARkStorm. ARkStorm is more than just an...
- 2021 / 10 / 27Episode 58 - Can Technology Save Us? (Part 5 - Electric Vehicles)In the "Can Technology Save Us?" series up to this point we've taken a look at renewable electricity, nuclear fission, geoengineering, and nuclear fusion. In this episode, we take a look at...
- 2021 / 10 / 20Episode 57 - The True Cost of the US MilitaryThe US defence budget is enormous - as big as the next 10 countries combined! In this episode we discuss the true cost of the US military, beyond just dollars.Learn...
- 2021 / 10 / 13Episode 56 - The Elite Cycle and Limited Upward MobilityA recent model predicts civil conflict and even civil war in the United states. A prerequisite for this to happen is that there has to be restrictions on upward socioeconomic mobility. In this episode we...
- 2021 / 10 / 6Episode 55 - Kessler SyndromeWith increases in technology come increases in complexity. Over the years we've continually added important infrastructure to Earth's orbit, infrastructure which is now imperilled by ever-increasing...
- 2021 / 9 / 29Episode 54 - Supply Chain Strain (Semiconductors)In this episode we take an up-close look at one example of our currently strained supply chains, semiconductors. Why are we running short? What implications does it have? How is it an example of overall...
- 2021 / 9 / 22Episode 53 - Tropical CyclonesMany parts of the world live in areas heavily impacted by tropical cyclones. Costing 10's and even 100's of billions of dollars per year in damages, these storms have the potential to cause real...
- 2021 / 9 / 15Episode 52 - Mental Resilience during CollapseMental health and resilience is one of the lesser-spoken-about topics of collapse, but one that is so important as the world around us continually changes at an accelerated pace. In this episode, we check in...
- 2021 / 9 / 8Episode 51 - A Conversation with Professor Tom MurphyWe sat down with Professor Tom Murphy to discuss his views on collapse. Tom is a professor in the physics department at UCSD, and recently released a free textbook online called Energy and Human Ambitions on...
- 2021 / 9 / 1Episode 50 - Losing the AmazonWe often hear about the importance of the Amazon and that it's in danger. What does that really mean? In this episode we dive into what the future looks like for the world's biggest...
- 2021 / 8 / 25Episode 49 - How to Speak to Others about CollapseCollapse is a heavy topic, and many people struggle with how to bring it up to others. While the situation may not always warrant teaching someone about collapse, sometimes it is and it's worth being...
- 2021 / 8 / 18Episode 48 - WasteMuch of the focus of collapse conversation seems to be growing consumption and the energy resources required to make it possible. Less spoken of, however, is the waste byproduct of all that production and...
- 2021 / 8 / 11Episode 47 - Heatwaves and Wet BulbSome of climate change's most deadly consequences will come from an increase in deadly heatwaves. In this episode, Kory and Kellan discuss what the wet bulb temperature is and how we can expect it to...
- 2021 / 8 / 4Episode 46: Can Technology Save Us? (Part 4 - Nuclear Fusion)In this episode of the "Can Technology Save Us?" mini-series Kory and Kellan discuss nuclear fusion - its potential for providing vast amounts of energy, as well as the serious roadblocks to its...
- 2021 / 7 / 28Episode 45 - InfrastructureA functioning civilized society requires an ever-increasingly complex network of infrastructure. As that infrastructure ages, and necessary maintenance is not done to ensure it remains whole, it can have...
- 2021 / 7 / 23Bonus Episode - Leaked IPCC ReportThis is a bonus episode, which reflects the weekly bonus episodes we release as a "ThankYou" to our Patreon supporters. This week's topic is the leaked IPCC report and how it differs from their...
- 2021 / 7 / 21Episode 44 - CensorshipAs governments around the world feel the stress of collapse, they will likely attempt to increase control of their people. One of the ways this is done is through censorship - silencing voices and diminishing...
- 2021 / 7 / 14Episode 43 - Insect CollapseInsects are at the bottom of the food chain, and entire ecoystems rely on them. As human activity continues to fill the corners of the earth and cause unrelenting climate change, insect populations are being...
- 2021 / 7 / 7Episode 42 - Declining Birth RatesBirth rates decline for many reasons - both voluntary and involuntary. What are those reasonds, and what does this mean for society and for collapse?Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus...
- 2021 / 6 / 30Episode 41 - Peak SandMany of our scarce resources are known, somewhat mainstream, and fairly obvious. Others, however, are not as apparent. This episode is about the surprisingly urgent need for ethically sourced sand. Peak sand...
- 2021 / 6 / 23Episode 40 - AMOC and Jet StreamsKory and Kellan describe the reasons for, and potential outcomes of, a slowing AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation). And no, it's nothing like The Day After Tomorrow tries to make you...
- 2021 / 6 / 16Episode 39 - Updates to Limits to GrowthReferring back to episode 4, Kory and Kellan give an update on the scenarios presented in the book "Limits to Growth", with information from updated models, as well as empirical data gained since...
- 2021 / 6 / 9Episode 38 - ReligionReligion can be a touchy subject, especially in reference to collapse. Given that 85% of the world claims some sort of religion, Kory and Kellan felt that it's important to discuss the countless...
- 2021 / 6 / 2Episode 37 - Can Technology Save Us (Part 3 - Geoengineering)Kory and Kellan take a look at geoengineering, and whether or not it can stave off the effects of climate change.Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord...
- 2021 / 5 / 26Episode 36 - A Deeper Look at Catabolic CollapseIn a follow up to episode 5 ("Catabolic Collapse"), Kory and Kellan take a deeper look at the concept, specifically by analzying the paper written by John Michael Greer titled "How...
- 2021 / 5 / 19Episode 35 - MicroplasticsKory and Kellan discuss the rapid increase in plastic pollution and it's potential affects on biodiversity and human health.Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join...
- 2021 / 5 / 12Episode 34: Disease (Part 1)Kellan and Kory break down two important factors of disease: antibiotic resistance and ancient microbes being released from permafrost. Learn...
- 2021 / 5 / 5Episode 33 - Peak SoilKellan and Kory discuss the ways in which our soil is being degraded and the potential consequences of reaching a peak in soil availability.Learn More:âWhy Soil Is Disappearing from...
- 2021 / 4 / 28Episode 32 - Overpopulation vs OverconsumptionKellan and Kory discuss the oft-disputed question of what's to blame for collapse: are there too many people, or are we simply consuming too much?Population Balance - Podcast/website for ethical ways to...
- 2021 / 4 / 21Episode 31 - Can Technology Save Us - Part 2 (Nuclear Fission)Kory and Kellan discuss the role of nuclear fission in our energy production and consumption, and whether or not fission provides an answer to our future energy shortages.Learn More:What is nuclear...
- 2021 / 4 / 14Episode 30 - The Firearm FactorKory and Kellan discuss the increasingly important role that firearms play as civil unrest, political tensions, and the delegitimacy of governments increase worldwide.Learn More:Mass Shootings...
- 2021 / 4 / 7Episode 29: Our Dying OceansPerhaps one of the least talked about (but one of the most important) aspects of ecological and environmental collapse: our oceans. From ocean acidification and dead zones to rising temperatures and...
- 2021 / 3 / 31Episode 28 - The Upside of CollapseNot every aspect of collapse has to be negative. In this episode Kory and Kellan discuss the potential positives to collapse, as a way to see the best in the worst of situations.Links:How Trauma can Change...
- 2021 / 3 / 24Episode 27: 18 Months of CollapseIn this episode, Kellan and Kory discuss the impact and the implications of the events of the last 18 months. From record wildfires and hurricanes to civil unrest, and economic volatility to global pandemics,...
- 2021 / 3 / 17Episode 26: Bill Gates and "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster"In this episode Kory and Kellan review the new book by Bill Gates "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster" through an in-depth discussion of the validity of the points made and the credibility of the...
- 2021 / 3 / 10Episode 25: A Conversation with Desh AmilaDesh Amila gives a fascinating perspective on what it's like growing up in a country torn by civil war, as well as the dangers of our hyperpolarized political environment. You can check out his new...
- 2021 / 3 / 3Episode 24: Water Crisis and ConflictIn this episode we discuss water shortages, water infrastructure, and the current and potential conflicts arising from inadequate access.Learn...
- 2021 / 2 / 24Episode 23: Supply Chain FailureKellan and Kory discuss the vulnerabilities of the global supply chain, and the potential results of supply chain failure.Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our...
- 2021 / 2 / 17Episode 22: Interview with John Michael GreerWe're honored to have JMG join us on this episode to discuss his views on collapse. For more on John Michael Greer:His main blog is here: https://www.ecosophia.net/His Dreamwidth journal is here:...
- 2021 / 2 / 10Episode 21: Can Technology Save Us? (Part 1- Electricity)In this episode we discuss renewable electricity and whether or not it can save us from falling off the energy...
- 2021 / 2 / 3Episode 20: Post-Collapse PossibilitesWe discuss some of the most prevalent ideas of what life will look like after collapse. "How to Enjoy the End of the World" - Sid SmithSupport the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus...
- 2021 / 1 / 27Episode 19: Moral DecayMost major factors influencing collapse can be tied back, directly or indirectly, to the moral decline of...
- 2021 / 1 / 20Episode 18: Wealth DisparityHistorically, an increasing wealth gap has always been a sign of empires in decline. Will this time be any different? Kory and Kellan dive into what our growing wealth disparity means for the US and the...
- 2021 / 1 / 13Episode 17: Life During Climate ChangeIn this episode we discuss the possible consequences of climate change and how they will affect daily life.Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord...
- 2021 / 1 / 6Episode 16: Echo ChambersIn this episode Kory and Kellan discuss the consequences of echo chambers in today's political environment.Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord...
- 2020 / 12 / 30Episode 15: CopingAccepting collapse and take a toll on mental health. Kellan introduces some ways to cope with the reaility of collapse and making the best of our situations.Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for...
- 2020 / 12 / 23Episode 14: The Problems with Modern AgricultureKellan and Kory discuss the role that modern agriculture plays in eventual societal collapseSupport the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on...
- 2020 / 12 / 16Episode 13: Preparation (Part 2) - Practical StepsIn this episode Kellan and I discuss some thoughts on how to get started preparing for collapse. Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted...
- 2020 / 12 / 9Episode 12: Preparation (Part 1): "Resilience"Kellan and Kory discuss the proper expectations and philosophy around preparing for collapse, and how they may differ from mainstream ideas of "prepping".Support the showPlease join us on Patreon...
- 2020 / 12 / 2Episode 11: Trading Independence for ConvenienceThis week Kellan takes the wheel and talks about specific trends in consumerism that have caused the modern western world to give up our independence in exchange for convenience.Support the showPlease join us...
- 2020 / 11 / 25Episode 10: Feedback Loops and BOEIn this episode Kellan and I discuss feedback loops related to climate change, what a BOE is, and how it will affect us.Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our...
- 2020 / 11 / 18Episode 9: Questions from a SkepticIn this episode Kellan asks the questions he's had on his mind throughout our conversations. Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted...
- 2020 / 11 / 11Episode 8: Climate ChangeIn this episode we discuss the major impacts of climate change and its role in collapse.Learn More:On Ice Free Arctic 2035On âFaster Than Expectedâ Permafrost MeltâFaster Than Expectedâ ExamplesWhy 1.5 isnât...
- 2020 / 11 / 4Episode 7: Political TurmoilPoliticians have power because we have given it to them. What happens when the people decide that power is no longer legitimate?Learn More:On CorruptionOn VotingBreaking the Two Party SystemIncome...
- 2020 / 10 / 28Episode 6: The Financial SystemThe massive social experiment that is our financial system is truly understood by few. This episode details how we are practically victims of history's largest Ponzi scheme. How long will the con...
- 2020 / 10 / 21Episode 5: Catabolic CollapseIn this episode we discuss one of the mechanisms by which societal collapse happens over time, and what it looks like for every-day people.Sources:How Civilizations Fall: A Theory of Catabolic Collapse - John...
- 2020 / 10 / 14Episode 4: Overshoot & Limits to GrowthIn this episode we discuss the concept of overshoot, and the consequences it has on society and our ecosystem. We also discuss the book Limits to Growth, which is based around computer modeling done at MIT to...
- 2020 / 10 / 8Episode 3: The Energy CrisisEnergy fuels our lives. So why have we risked so much by devouring energy that can't be replaced and is unsustainable? Every wildfire hits a peak where it burns at maximum heat and covers the largest...
- 2020 / 10 / 8Episode 2: Complex SocietyThe complex state of our society makes us especially vulnerable to collapse. As a result of building this system, we each rely on it to keep us alive and have therefore lost our independence.In this episode...
- 2020 / 10 / 8Episode 1: Introducing CollapseWhat is collapse? This episode introduces the topic of the podcast, establishing a foundation for the conversation moving forward. Is it a conspiracy? Is it a certainity, or are we talking about a one-off...