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Episode 137 - Project 2025
18 april 2024 · 49 min
Project 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 the US and the wider world. Lees meer
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Episode 136 - Longtermism
14 maart 2024 · 54 min
Upon first hearing the supposed tenets of the Longtermism movement, you may think it sounds wonderfully thought-out and worthy of support. Lees meer
Think again.
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Episode 135 - AI Job Loss
14 februari 2024 · 1 uur 13 min
Amongst 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 the idea. Lees meer
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Episode 134 - Collapse in 2023
10 januari 2024 · 1 uur 23 min
Climate 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! Lees meer
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Episode 132 - Lobbying
29 maart 2023 · 44 min
It's pay to play! Apparently it's legal to pay the government to pass (or not pass) desired legislation. This episode focuses on how the wealthy corporations and individuals control the system. Lees meer
Learn More:
Is Lobbying Good or Bad? | RepresentUs
America’s lobbying addiction (brookings.edu)
Lobbying: How the Wealthy and Business Get Their Way | Second Rate Democracy
Corruption is Legal in America - YouTube
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Episode 131 - The Problem with Fast Fashion
22 maart 2023 · 42 min
I bet you didn't know that 10% of all emissions come from the fashion industry. Or that 75 million people are employed in manufacturing plants for the fashion industry, with only 2% of them being paid a living wage. Lees meer
This episode highlights these and many other global issues with fast fashion.
Learn More:
What Is Fast Fashion—and Why Is It a Problem? (treehugger.com)
The 10 Essential Fast Fashion Statistics | Earth.Org
The Fashion Industry Waste Is Drastically Contributing To Climate Change (pirg.org)
10 Concerning Fast Fashion Waste Statistics | Earth.Org
How Much Do Our Wardrobes Cost to the Environment? (worldbank.org)
Fast Fashion Getting Faster: A Look at the Unethical Labor Practices Sustaining a Growing Industry | International Law and Policy Brief (gwu.edu)
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Episode 130 - The Outlook of Youth
15 maart 2023 · 48 min
Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders. How do young adults feel about the future, and how does it compare to their elders? What do they feel their role is in the future of our world? Let's break it down! Lees meer
Learn More:
Young People's Voices on Climate Anxiety, Government Betrayal and Moral Injury: A Global Phenomenon by Elizabeth Marks, Caroline Hickman, Panu Pihkala, Susan Clayton, Eric R. Lewandowski, Elouise E. Mayall, Britt Wray, Catriona Mellor, Lise van Susteren :: SSRN
Trust in government by generation U.S. 2021 | Statista
World’s Youth Are Surprisingly Optimistic, UN Study Finds – Mother Jones
Axios|Momentive Poll: Capitalism and Socialism (surveymonkey.com)
America's continued move toward socialism (axios.com)
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Episode 129 - El Niño
8 maart 2023 · 26 min
The impacts of climate change dramatically influence and are influenced by cyclical weather patterns. Future El Niño cycles have major implications on society at large. Lees meer
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Stronger El Niño events may speed up irreversible melting of Antarctic ice, research finds | El Niño southern oscillation | The Guardian
What does the return of El Nino mean for the planet – and you? | The Straits Times
The Global Impacts of El Niño | Water Resources Research Center | The University of Arizona
United States El Niño Impacts | NOAA Climate.gov
El Niño (nationalgeographic.org)
Four possible consequences of El Niño returning in 2023 (phys.org)
Arctic sea ice loss to increase strong El Niño events linked to extreme weather: Study (mongabay.com)
El Niño and La Niña Years and Intensities (ggweather.com)
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Episode 128 - Zoonotics and H5N1
1 maart 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
There's been much talk lately about the threat of H5N1 (Avian Influenza). In this episode we talk about what there is (and isn't) to fear about the virus, as well as we take a look at David Quammen's book "Spillover". Lees meer
Learn More:
An Expert Says Why H5N1 Bird Flu Is Here to Stay (insider.com)
7 Reasons Diseases Are Spreading Faster These Days (insider.com)
Emergence and Evolution of H5N1 Bird Flu | Avian Influenza (Flu) (cdc.gov)
Airborne Transmission of Influenza A/H5N1 Virus Between Ferrets - PMC (nih.gov)
Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic: Quammen, David: 9780393066807: Amazon.com: BooksSupport the show
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Episode 127 - Heat Pumps
22 februari 2023 · 42 min
Can technology save us? Nah. Can it help us, though? Sure! Here's an example of a great technology with a lot of potential... but we don't think it answers all of life's problems. Lees meer
Learn More:
Heat Pumps Can Lower Home Emissions, but Not Everywhere - Eos
Heat Pumps Will Change Everything About Climate Change—and Not Enough (foreignpolicy.com)
How Do Heat Pumps Work to Be the Ultimate Climate Techno-Fix? - Bloomberg
Narendra Modi: India poised for five-fold rise in gas consumption | Upstream Online
The Inflation Reduction Act offers subsidies for heat pumps — will US homeowners warm to them? (yahoo.com)
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Episode 126 - Eastern Philosophies (Part 1)
15 februari 2023 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
Learn More:
Understanding Wuwei: The Daoist Art of Going With the Flow - YouTube
Tao of Yoda: Based Upon the Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tzu: Kreger, D. W., Patacsil, Jamielly: 9780983309925: Amazon.com: Books
Daoism: The Basics - YouTube
Taoist philosophy
What is Daoism? - YouTube
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/buddhism
https://www.history.com/topics/religion/buddhism
https://tricycle.org/magazine/noble-eightfold-path/
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Episode 125 - Homelessness
8 februari 2023 · 43 min
It's no secret that capitalism doesn't take kindly to those caught in the feedback loop of homelessness. How will collapse affect homelessness, and how will homelessness affect collapse? Lees meer
Learn More:
How a hard-working, middle-class family spiraled into homelessness - The Boston Globe (archive.ph)
State of Homelessness: 2022 Edition - National Alliance to End Homelessness
List of sovereign states by homeless population - Wikipedia
The Homeless-Poor and the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Policy of Government: Rethinking the Plight of Homelessness in Nigeria - Cletus O. Obasi, Christopher M. Anierobi, 2021 (sagepub.com)
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/15/briefing/homelessness-america-housing-crisis.html
https://www.security.org/resources/homeless-statistics/
https://finance.yahoo.com/photos/10-countries-with-maximum-homeless-people-how-many-homeless-in-india-131259042/20-may-2020-berlin-homeless-123811016.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAE8DpQStyhQ1N60vQOQC4L98ojUCWB-MxV0yyeA---J-YD1oeCBOzMYXibuEEtcbjGk_b2G2OTq7NnWEOScsBmSXHOV7PQKUSYmIj-fC7Vksk8S5SG6HfBD-S5KLgM1pm67QUuKYj_H1u9F8Y1jha4J3bjcgX0U7pDdM4NxjCjHi
https://therealdeal.com/2022/12/04/housing-affordability-is-worst-on-record-data-shows/
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Episode 124 - Book Review: Chris Hedges "America, The Farewell Tour"
1 februari 2023 · 39 min
This week we discuss journalist and author Chris Hedges and his book "America, The Farewell Tour. Lees meer
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America: The Farewell Tour | Book by Chris Hedges | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster (simonandschuster.com)
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Episode 123 - Debt
25 januari 2023 · 51 min
Consumer and national debts are growing exponentially. The unsustainable nature in which we borrow money in order to maintain our economic system is the perfect definition of a bubble. But when will it burst and what will it look like? Lees meer
Learn More:
Americans’ household debt surpasses $16T for first time | The Hill
Average American Debt: An Overview | First Republic Bank
Household debt soars at fastest pace in 15 years as credit card use surges, Fed report says (cnbc.com)
17 Canadian Household Debt Statistics [Updated in 2022] (reviewlution.ca)
Canada Households Credit Market Debt to Disposable Income - 2022 Data - 2023 Forecast (tradingeconomics.com)
Debt owned by U.S. households by type 2022 | Statista
Car Owners Strain as More Loan Payments Soar to $1,000 - Bloomberg
The U.S. Consumer Debt Crisis
What is Behind America's Credit Card Debt Crisis? - InvestorsObserver
Consumer Debt Isn’t Stressing Banks — Yet - The Washington Post
US Economic Collapse: What Would Happen? (thebalancemoney.com)
Recession could be U.S. banks’ guilty pleasure | Reuters
Will the Banks Collapse? - The Atlantic
Consumer debt is at an all-time high. Should banks be worried? | American Banker
https://www.truthinaccounting.org/about/our_national_debt?gclid=Cj0KCQiA_P6dBhD1ARIsAAGI7HAGTpK7ZXOnvyAnoyAAysPmvwcwk9qjEl5kA3VyHGzkFfaDwu_67ekaAs4wEALw_wcB
https://www.usdebtclock.org/
https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/national-debt/
https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/national-debt/
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/us/politics/debt-ceiling-economy-congress.html
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Episode 122 - The Future of Ownership
18 januari 2023 · 44 min
What is the future of ownership? Is it "The Great Reset" or "Feudalism 2.0"? In this episode we look into the direction we're headed, and the existing theories commonly shared around. Lees meer
Learn More:
8 predictions for the world in 2030 - YouTube
The Great Reset | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)
Fact check: The World Economic Forum does not have a stated goal to have people own nothing by 2030 | Reuters
Who does the World Economic Forum really represent? | Transnational Institute (tni.org)
U.S. Wage Growth Fails To Keep Up With Rising Prices For 17 Consecutive Months (forbes.com)
America is Becoming a Nation of Renters | 37th Parallel (37parallel.com)
Housing affordability collapses at fastest clip on record (axios.com)
Household debt soars at fastest pace in 15 years as credit card use surges, Fed report says (cnbc.com)
https://www.worldhistory.org/Feudalism/
https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/01/our-neo-feudal-future
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Bonus Episode - 80
13 januari 2023 · 30 min
Here is a sample of our weekly bonus episodes. You can access all 80 of our bonus episodes by joining us on Patreon ($5/month). Lees meer
Kellan runs through several news stories of the week and their relation to collapse.
Learn More:
Déjà coup: How election lies sparked the violent attack on Brazil's government | CNN Business
Seattle Schools Sue Big Tech Over Youth Mental Health Crisis - Bloomberg
Cheddar News on LinkedIn: #poop
Elon Musk Has Officially Lost More Of His Own Money Than Anyone In History (buzzfeednews.com)
Climate-fueled disasters cost U.S. $165 billion in 2022 : NPR
India set to overtake China as world's most populous country in next 3 months: UN report | Fox News
Nisha Mehta, MD on LinkedIn: The Coming Collapse of the U.S. Health Care System
‘Terrifying prospect’: Utah’s Great Salt Lake could disappear in 5 years without drastic water conservation – ICMGLT
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Episode 121 - Artificial Intelligence (Part 2): Dark Potential
11 januari 2023 · 59 min
This week we talk about the potentially dark future of AI and what is known as the "singularity", were it able to break the constraints that currently hold it back. Lees meer
Learn More:
The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Part 1 - Wait But Why
The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Part 2 - Wait But WhyWorld’s most powerful AI chatbot ChatGPT will soon ‘look like a boring toy’ says OpenAI boss | The Independent
A new experiment: Does AI really know cats or dogs -- or anything? | ZDNET
1.1 quintillion operations per second: US has world’s fastest supercomputer | Ars Technica
When will singularity happen? 1700 expert opinions of AGI [2023] (aimultiple.com)
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Episode 120: Artificial Intelligence (Part 1): Current Reality
4 januari 2023 · 53 min
There is a lot of hype, especially recently, around the future of AI. The fact is that AI is present now in our world, for both positive and negative. In this episode we talk about the current reality and near-term expectations of AI, and how it relates to collapse. From surveillance and policing to job and culture loss to deepfakes, AI is helping drive us towards a dystopian future. Lees meer
Learn More:
COVID restrictions in India are being enforced by artificial intelligence and facial recognition | Fortune
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors Grants Police More Surveillance Powers | Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org)
SFPD’s killer robots are off the table for now (sfbayview.com)
Actor Goes Viral With Deepfake Star Impressions—How Many Can You Name? (newsweek.com)
How ChatGPT actually works (assemblyai.com)
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/what-is-chatgpt/473664/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/21/technology/personaltech/how-to-use-chatgpt-ethically.html
https://builtin.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-replacing-jobs-creating-jobs
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2022/05/03/the-rise-of-artificial-intelligence-will-robots-actually-replace-people/?sh=5a88c4403299
https://www.saviom.com/blog/12-jobs-that-robots-ai-will-replace-in-the-future-and-12-that-wont/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/technology/ai-artificial-intelligence-artists.html
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/12/artstation-artists-stage-mass-protest-against-ai-generated-artwork/
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Episode 119 - Collapse in 2022
28 december 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
Our second annual installment, discussing the happenings of the previous year and how they relate to collapse. We often forget everything that's happened over the course of just 365 days and stepping back to take it all in can be eye-opening! Lees meer
Learn more:
2022 CPI and Inflation Rate for the United States | CPI Inflation Calculator (2022 Updated Monthly)
How Africa Can Escape Chronic Food Insecurity Amid Climate Change (imf.org)
Putting Africans at the Heart of Food Security and Climate Resilience (worldbank.org)
The top 10 crises the world can't ignore in 2022 | International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Fed’s Interest Rate Hikes in 2022 - What the December Raise Means for You (moneycrashers.com)
Compare Current Mortgage Rates – Forbes Advisor
WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard | WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard With Vaccination Data
Weekly confirmed COVID-19 deaths, Dec 20, 2022 (ourworldindata.org)
What can explain the excess mortality in the U.S. and Europe in 2022? - Health Feedback
'Tripledemic' Data Shows Cold and Flu Season Is Already Among the Worst on Record - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (noaa.gov)
U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics and Analysis
Mass shootings in the US: 2022 could be the second-highest year | CNN
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Episode 118 - Narcissism in Leadership
21 december 2022 · 45 min
In dire times, such as these, it is more important than ever to have empathetic leaders who strive to do the right thing for their people. So why do we keep electing narcissists? Lees meer
Learn More:
Narcissism: 5 Signs to Help You Spot Narcissistic Behavior (webmd.com)
Narcissistic personality disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The Rich Have Higher Level of Narcissism, Study Shows | TIME.com
Psychology study indicates that narcissists are more involved in politics than the rest of us (psypost.org)
Narcissism: Why It's So Rampant in Politics | Psychology Today
The Narcissism Of Politicians - Mental Health Matters Cofe (mentalhealthmatters-cofe.org)
The Narcissists Are Running Amok: Many Politicians Are Narcissists -- And Many of Their Followers Are, Too - Alternet.org
Professions With the Most Psychopaths (businessinsider.com)
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/how-narcissistic-leaders-destroy-within
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00773/full
https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/narcissistic-traits-leadership/
https://www.psypost.org/2021/02/narcissists-make-their-way-to-ceo-positions-faster-than-their-counterparts-study-finds-59517#:~:text=A%20main%20finding%20that%20has,a%20propensity%20for%20manipulative%20behavior.
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Episode 117 - A History of the Railroad and its Strikes in the US
14 december 2022 · 34 min
Relevant in the news recently have been the multiple attempts at railroad strikes by unions. What is the cause of these strikes, what impact would they have, and will they continue? Lees meer
Learn More:
The Averted National Rail Strike Is a Parable of Contemporary American Capitalism | The New Yorker
House passes bills to stop railroad strike, give rail workers more paid sick leave - YouTube
Rail Strike Ahead? Why These Workers Rejected The Contract Deal - YouTube
Rail Strike: Why The Railroads Won’t Give In on Paid Leave (nymag.com)
https://www.up.com/customers/track-record/tr120120-freight-rail-how-much-ships-by-rail.htm
https://www.aar.org/topic/industries-we-support/
https://www.aar.org/facts-figures
https://www.fb.org/market-intel/farmers-and-ranchers-feel-crunch-of-railway-supply-chain-shortfalls
https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9745
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Episode 116 - Infrastructure Deep Dive: Roads and Public Transport
7 december 2022 · 33 min
Infrastructure is the glue that holds our supply chain and economy together. The Army Corps of Engineers rates our roads at a grade of D, and our Public Transport at a D-. 43% of US roads are considered to be in poor or mediocre condition. Lees meer
With a growing backlog ($786 million) of repairs and upgrades needed, it's no mystery that our infrastructure is in a freefall of decay. This episode helps make the case for why a feedback loop of decaying infrastructure leads to collapse.
Learn More:
Transportation Infrastructure | ASCE's 2021 Infrastructure Report Card
Road Infrastructure | ASCE's 2021 Infrastructure Report Card
The State of America’s Roads | Busbud blog
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-08/why-building-roads-and-transit-costs-more-in-the-u-s
https://transportgeography.org/contents/chapter3/transportation-and-economic-development/
https://transportgeography.org/contents/chapter3/transportation-and-economic-development/
https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/21079-failure-to-address-infrastructure-could-cost-the-10-trillion-in-gdp-report-says/
https://www.motortrend.com/features/american-roads-bridges-need-repairs-now/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2021/commute-calculator-pandemic/
https://www.history.com/news/8-ways-roads-helped-rome-rule-the-ancient-world
https://www.valuepenguin.com/highway-spending-study
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Episode 115 - The Adaptation and Relocation of Fiji and Tuvalu
30 november 2022 · 35 min
We know that sea level rise is a real and accelerating threat - but what are nations doing to respond to it? In this episode, we talk about adaptation plans for two different Pacific Island nations: Fiji and Tuvalu. Lees meer
Learn More:
https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2022/nov/08/how-to-move-a-country-fiji-radical-plan-escape-rising-seas-climate-crisis
https://www.greenbiz.com/article/what-world-can-learn-fijis-national-climate-strategy
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/24/travel/fiji-global-warming.amp.html
Tuvalu unveils Long-Term Adaptation Plan at COP27, a vision for a safe, climate-resilient future — Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (tcap.tv)
COP 27: Tuvalu announces stronger climate targets for 2050 | The Pacific Community (spc.int)
Tuvalu Turns to the Metaverse as Rising Seas Threaten Existence (usnews.com)
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Episode 114 - Interview with Shaun Chamberlin
23 november 2022 · 55 min
Shaun Chamberlin is an author and activist who has been exploring collapse and possible responses for over twenty years. He is the editor of 'Surviving the Future: Culture, Carnival and Capital in the Aftermath of the Market Economy' and his late mentor David Fleming’s 'Lean Logic: A Dictionary for the Future and How to Survive It', as well as executive producer of 2020 film 'The Sequel: What Will Follow Our Troubled Civilisation?' Lees meer
He puts the theory into practice as one of the custodians of Ireland’s legendary free pub ‘The Happy Pig’ and was involved with the Transition Towns movement since its inception, co-founding Transition Town Kingston and authoring the movement’s second book, 'The Transition Timeline', back in 2009. He was also one of the first Extinction Rebellion arrestees, in 2018, and now leads Sterling College’s online program ‘Surviving the Future: Conversations for Our Time’.
Shaun’s website: http://darkoptimism.org
‘Surviving the Future: Conversations for Our Times’ courses/community: http://ce.sterlingcollege.edu/surviving-the-future…
David Fleming’s books: http://flemingpolicycentre.org.uk/books/
Free access to David Fleming’s Dictionary for the Future and How to Survive It: http://leanlogic.online
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Episode 113 - The Impact of Greenland and Antarctica on Sea Level Rise
16 november 2022 · 40 min
Greenland and Antarctica combine to hold a potential 225 feet of sea level rise. How much of that will be unlocked, and over what time frame? We discuss the knowns, the unknowns, and the newest research coming out. Lees meer
Learn More:
https://sealevel.nasa.gov/faq/11/how-much-rise-should-we-expect-from-greenland-and-antarctica/
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/04/study-says-antarctic-ice-sheet-melt-to-lift-sea-level-higher-than-thought/
https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/14/world/antarctica-larsen-c-ice-shelf-atmospheric-rivers-climate-intl/index.html
https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-are-uncovering-ominous-waters-under-antarctic-ice/
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/81214/arctic-amplification
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/15082020/greenland-ice-sheet-melt-climate-change/?gclid=CjwKCAiAvK2bBhB8EiwAZUbP1AepBilfkaUmc3dx0kRyr6MPerYpZQDXKpCkrb7flaWN4xpENIzUPhoC9u4QAvD_BwE
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/melting-greenland-ice-sheet-will-cause-at-least-ten-inches-of-sea-level-rise-study-finds-180980675/
https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/rain-fell-for-first-time-greenland-s-summit-here-s-why-it-matters
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Episode 112 - Stoicism
9 november 2022 · 50 min
The ancient philosophy of stoicism offers a great model for coping with collapse. In this episode we discuss its merits, along with its pitfalls. Lees meer
Learn More:
The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical User'... - Kindle (amazon.com)
How To Practice Stoicism: An Introduction & 12 Stoic Practices - The Mindful StoicSupport the show
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Episode 111 - The Rise of Fascism
1 november 2022 · 48 min
Fascist ideologies are on the rise around the United States and the Western world. What is fascism, why is it threatening us now, and how does it relate to collapse? Lees meer
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Eco-fascism: What It Is, Why It’s Wrong, and How to Fight It | Teen Vogue
What Is Eco-Fascism, the Ideology Behind Attacks in El Paso and Christchurch? | GQ
Eco-fascism: The greenwashing of the far right – DW
Where in the world do people emit the most CO2? - Our World in DataSupport the show
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Episode 110 - The Collapse of the Overseer Class
26 oktober 2022 · 42 min
The maintenance cost of capital continues to rise, and the US (along with many places in the world) have tied up so much into their overseer classes, especially law enforcement. This episode explores the reasons for degradation of law enforcement as well as the potential outcomes. Lees meer
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Episode 109 - Raising Children in a Time of Collapse
19 oktober 2022 · 41 min
It's an ugly truth that those with children today will raise their children through extremely difficult times. This episode aims to help give some ideas and direction to parents looking to help their children the most possible. Lees meer
Learn More:
How to talk to your children about conflict and war | UNICEF Parenting
How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects | Common Sense Media
Resilience guide for parents and teachers (apa.org)
The First Seven Years Are Key to a Successful Life (worldbank.org)
Building resilience in children 3-8 years | Raising Children NetworkSupport the show
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Episode 108 - Interview with "Alone" Season 9 Winner
12 oktober 2022 · 37 min
In this episode we speak with the winner of season 9 of the popular History Channel series "Alone". If you're a fan of the show but haven't seen the newest season yet, skip this one (and don't read the bottom of this description) as it will obviously contain spoilers! Our guest speaks with us about the physical and mental challenges of surviving in isolation, and why community is a much better option. Lees meer
To learn more about the winner, or to buy his book, please visit www.jpquinonez.com
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Episode 107 - Peak Phosphorus
5 oktober 2022 · 35 min
Phosphorus is an essential element to sustain life on earth, from plants to humans. Like oil, it is finite and we're using it an exponentially increasing rate. How much is left, and at what point will we hit peak supply? Lees meer
Learn More:
http://web.mit.edu/12.000/www/m2016/finalwebsite/solutions/phosphorus.html
http://phosphorusfutures.net/the-phosphorus-challenge/the-story-of-phosphorus-8-reasons-why-we-need-to-rethink-the-management-of-phosphorus-resources-in-the-global-food-system/
https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/07/08/2476573/0/en/Phosphate-Fertilizer-Market-to-Register-a-CAGR-of-over-5-5-from-2022-2032-Future-Market-Insights-Inc.html#:~:text=filingsmedia%20partners-,Phosphate%20Fertilizer%20Market%20to%20Register%20a%20CAGR%20of%20over%205.5,%7C%20Future%20Market%20Insights%2C%20Inc.
https://theconversation.com/how-the-great-phosphorus-shortage-could-leave-us-all-hungry-54432
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Episode 106 - Nihilism
28 september 2022 · 38 min
The way individuals view the world shapes the way they cope with the reality of collapse and respond to each crisis that presents itself. What exactly is the philosophy known as "nihilism"? Why is it such a commonly held view in the collapse community? Why do people adopt it and what are the pros and cons? Lees meer
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Episode 105 - Vertical Farming
21 september 2022 · 34 min
By 2050, 1/3rd of the world population is expected to live in urban areas. This is just one of the many issues facing humanity regarding food supply. What is vertical farming, and will it solve our food problems? Lees meer
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Episode 104 - The Broken US Healthcare System (Part 2)
14 september 2022 · 40 min
While last week we spoke about the inefficiencies in the US healthcare system that have existed for decades, this week we discuss the current state of the healthcare system, as recent developments continue to exacerbate the existing vulnerabilities. Lees meer
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Episode 103 - The Broken US Healthcare System
7 september 2022 · 36 min
There is too much to say about why the US healthcare system is awful. This episode discusses broadly some of those reasons, with follow-ups to come on the current state and potential collapse of the healthcare system. Lees meer
Learn More:
https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-medical-school
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/cost-of-medical-school/
https://www.savvypremed.com/blog/why-has-the-cost-of-medical-school-skyrocketed#:~:text=Unlike%20undergraduate%20college%2C%20the%20cost,years%2C%20the%20cost%20is%20%24385%2C029.
https://www.propublica.org/article/doctors-prescribe-more-of-a-drug-if-they-receive-money-from-a-pharma-company-tied-to-it
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Episode 102 - Combatting the Urban Heat Island Effect
31 augustus 2022 · 37 min
Some bold claims are made about many technologies and their potential abilities to combat or adapt to climate change. This week we discuss one that claims to reduce the urban heat island effect. Does it hold up? Lees meer
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Episode 101 - The Role of Property Insurance
24 augustus 2022 · 42 min
As risks from climate change and other collapse factors rise, many people are left wondering: "what will happen to insurance?" We've got your answers here, and for many it may not be what they think. Lees meer
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-11-10/wildfires-are-torching-california-s-insurance-industry-amid-climate-change
https://www.iii.org/publications/insurance-handbook/regulatory-and-financial-environment/reinsurance
https://www.swissre.com/dam/jcr:e73ee7c3-7f83-4c17-a2b8-8ef23a8d3312/swiss-re-institute-expertise-publication-economics-of-climate-change.pdf
https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/08/reinsurance.asp
https://www.zippia.com/advice/insurance-industry-statistics/
https://www.vox.com/22686124/climate-change-insurance-flood-wildfire-hurricane-risk
https://www.scor.com/en/expert-views/modelling-climate-change-reinsurance-industry
https://www.bcg.com/publications/2020/insurers-take-up-the-climate-fight
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-i-lose-my-home-to-foreclosure-if-i-don-t-pay-for-homeowners-insurance.html
https://www.reuters.com/business/cop/risky-business-climate-change-turns-up-heat-insurers-policyholders-2021-11-11/
https://www.insurance.wa.gov/how-climate-change-affects-your-insurance
https://www.vox.com/22686124/climate-change-insurance-flood-wildfire-hurricane-risk
https://www.islandernews.com/news/florida/sixteenth-homeowners-insurance-company-leaves-florida-market-cancels-all-policies-citing-business-risk/article_47c130ca-0c5b-11ed-904b-67e2f67fd2be.html
https://inlandempire.us/california-loses-more-insurance-companies-as-risk-increases-and-profit-is-at-risk/
https://www.lohud.com/story/news/health/2022/08/18/ny-health-insurance-rates-rising-2023-officials-blame-inflation-covid/65408223007/
https://www.eenews.net/articles/hundreds-of-thousands-drop-flood-insurance-as-rates-rise/
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Episode 100 - The Cooling Paradox
17 augustus 2022 · 45 min
As the planet heats up, air conditioning is becoming more and more necessary for maintaining quality of life and in some cases life itself. All this cooling comes at a high cost - much of which is another dreaded feedback loop. Lees meer
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https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/09/01/1007762/air-conditioning-grid-blackouts-california-climate-change/
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/29/the-air-conditioning-trap-how-cold-air-is-heating-the-world
https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/23067049/heat-wave-air-conditioning-cooling-india-climate-change
https://www.vox.com/22638093/air-conditioning-worsens-climate-change-ac
https://www.carrier.com/residential/en/us/products/air-conditioners/how-do-air-conditioners-work/#
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Episode 99 - How Collapse Effects the Most Vulnerable
10 augustus 2022 · 38 min
It's no secret that collapse effects the poor and minorities first. This episode explains that idea along with some specific examples. Lees meer
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Episode 98 - The Efforts of Activist Groups
3 augustus 2022 · 56 min
All over the world you can find groups of people banding together to try and change the system in order to prevent the worst of collapse. In this episode we discuss a few of them. Lees meer
https://www.sunrisemovement.org/about/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunrise_Movement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJiiMz0CC5U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an5GbckznRQ
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupy_Wall_Street
https://rebellion.global/
https://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/7-pictures-from-extinction-rebellion-die-in-protest-on-buchanan-street-3779571
https://juststopoil.org/
https://ocula.com/magazine/art-news/just-stop-oil-painting/
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Episode 97 - Human Behavior During Disasters
27 juli 2022 · 48 min
There is a common myth that, generally, people behave savagely towards each other in times of disaster. According to disaster social studies, this couldn't be farther from the truth Lees meer
Learn More:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2496928/
https://healthland.time.com/2012/10/31/how-disasters-bring-out-our-kindness/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-the-stress-of-disaster-brings-people-together/
https://hbr.org/2020/03/how-bad-times-bring-out-the-best-in-people
https://bjgp.org/content/66/648/e525
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Episode 96: Psychological Barriers to Confronting Collapse
20 juli 2022 · 57 min
Perhaps the primary reason we continue barreling down the path to collapse is the natural resistance humans have to understanding, accepting, and confronting it. In this episode, Kory and Kellan discuss the psychological barriers that stand in the way. Lees meer
https://cbreilly.com/blog/well-informed-futility-syndrome?format=amp
https://commonsensecanadian.ca/shades-of-green-well-informed-futility-syndrome/
https://www.britannica.com/science/confirmation-bias#:~:text=confirmation%20bias%2C%20the%20tendency%20to,results%20in%20ignoring%20inconsistent%20information.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190304-human-evolution-means-we-can-tackle-climate-change
https://cbtprofessionals.com.au/climate-change-cognitive-biases/
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Episode 95 - Collapse Happening Today (Part 2)
13 juli 2022 · 54 min
As a follow up to last week's episode on the same topic, this week we talk about Myanmar, Ukraine, South Africa, and Syria. Last week the countries we talked about were suffering specifically economic issues. This week, our countries are facing particularly violent or military conflicts as well. Lees meer
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Episode 94 - Collapse Happening Today (Part 1)
6 juli 2022 · 46 min
In past episodes we have focused on how societies collapsed historically, but what about countries that are collapsing today? This episode focuses on 3 countries (Sri Lanka, Venezuela, and Lebanon) who are currently experiencing economic collapse and widespread humanitarian crises. Lees meer
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/27/sri-lanka-stops-fuel-supply-to-non-essential-services-as-crisis-worsens.html
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/5/11/how-sri-lanka-spiralled-into-crisis-and-what-happens-next
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLleZNNOa9s
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/4/13/timeline-of-sri-lankas-worst-economic-crisis-since-independence
https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2022/06/28/debt-crisis-looms-for-developing-countries-amid-perfect-storm
https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/04/28/sri-lanka-rajapaksa-protests-economy-corruption/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5zxYDHwf-Y
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/why-is-lebanon-such-mess-2021-10-14/
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2022/05/timeline-lebanon-economic-political-dire-straits
https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-religion-elections-lebanon-692e870338fc2030e877e24f36326f56
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1gUR8wM5vA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUltZmKqfmM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUltZmKqfmM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_in_Venezuela#:~:text=On%202%20June%202010%2C%20Ch%C3%A1vez,lack%20of%20maintenance%20and%20investment.
https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/venezuela
https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/lebanons-financial-crisis-how-it-happened-2022-01-23/
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Episode 93 - Inflation
29 juni 2022 · 47 min
Inflation is here and *surprise* - it's not transitory. What causes inflation? What kinds of inflation are there and what comes next? Lees meer
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Bonus Episode - 52
24 juni 2022 · 22 min
Every so often we publish one of our Bonus Episodes here on the main podcast. This week we discussed an article claiming that "Melting Ice means Greener Shipping" - wow. Lees meer
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Episode 92 - The Environmental Impact of Big Data
22 juni 2022 · 35 min
Data is a lesser-talked-about element of collapse, but an important one! "The Cloud" is, indeed, not a magical floating database in the sky where data can be stored for free. Rather, it's a vast number of energy-consuming, environment-destroying servers all over the world. As the internet grows and big data with it, how long is it sustainable, and what would take to break it? Lees meer
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11948-019-00171-7
https://techjury.net/blog/big-data-statistics/#gref
https://starry.com/blog/inside-the-internet/how-big-is-the-internet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX8sOrz_-Fg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73IiCG51_VI
https://www.statista.com/statistics/871513/worldwide-data-created/#:~:text=The%20total%20amount%20of%20data,replicated%20reached%20a%20new%20high.
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/abfba1
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Episode 91 - Drought
15 juni 2022 · 47 min
Entire societies have collapsed due to insufficient access to water - as a matter of fact, drought is perhaps the #1 reason for civilizational collapse in the past. Lees meer
Many parts of the world are currently experiencing the worst drought conditions since records began - and it's only going to get worse with climate change. This episode explores the dangers of drought, why it will continue to get worse, and what we can expect for the future.
https://www.ppic.org/publication/what-if-californias-drought-continues/#:~:text=Consequences%20include%20sinking%20lands%2C%20higher,these%20symptoms%20of%20chronic%20overdraft.
https://drought.unl.edu/Education/DroughtforKids/DroughtEffects.aspx
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/drought/implications.htm#:~:text=Drought%20can%20also%20cause%20long,mosquitoes%20breeding%20in%20stagnant%20water
https://www.newsweek.com/arsenic-laced-dust-drought-ridden-great-salt-lake-risk-water-level-drops-1613165
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-07-16/drought-water-use-strategies
https://spei.csic.es/map/maps.html#months=5#month=4#year=2022
https://www.drought.gov/international
https://www.c2es.org/content/drought-and-climate-change/#:~:text=How%20climate%20change%20contributes%20to,the%20timing%20of%20water%20availability.
https://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/ten-civilizations-or-nations-that-collapsed-from-drought.html
https://youtu.be/NUiXzDkK5ms
https://youtu.be/vEAFzgsRQs8
https://youtu.be/PJRDlVnWeHw
https://youtu.be/qvf5zL8trjA
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Episode 90 - The Electrical Grid
8 juni 2022 · 58 min
The US electrical grid is known as "the largest machine in the world". It's complex, it's vital, and it's vulernable. In this episode we discuss how the grid works, the threats that it faces, and the consequences of its failure. Lees meer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcrsgdl_hP0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08mwXICY4JM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KciAzYfXNwU
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/nbc-5-responds/one-year-after-power-crisis-what-happened-to-those-big-electric-bills/2891039/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGan5NwJ-LM&t=620s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlGI643vUIg&t=637s
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-01-26/what-happens-when-russian-hackers-cyberattack-the-u-s-electric-power-grid
https://www.wired.com/story/power-grid-cyberattack-facebook-phone-numbers-security-news/
https://www.govtech.com/security/russians-hacked-into-americas-electric-grid-heres-why-securing-it-is-hard.html
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-05-24/california-summer-blackouts-threaten-newsom-political-power
https://justenergy.com/blog/power-grid-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work/
https://www.e-education.psu.edu/ebf483/node/643
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD6hWnnsCBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlGI643vUIg
https://www.apmresearchlab.org/10x-power-climateSupport the show
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Episode 89 - Why We're Wrong (or so they say) - Conflict
1 juni 2022 · 47 min
In this episode of the subseries, we talk about the reasons why some believe we won't see conflict in the future. While we don't make any specific claims regarding what types or what levels of conflict we will experience, we do believe that conflict is inevitable as collapse continues. Lees meer
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/politics/article/world-war-three
https://www.vice.com/en/article/jgmke8/nuclear-war-anxiety-is-back-heres-how-to-manage-it
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/REPS-10-2018-010/full/html#:~:text=Liberals%20argue%20that%20economic%20interdependence%20lowers%20the%20likelihood%20of%20war,would%20rather%20trade%20than%20invadeSupport the show
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