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Breaking Down: Collapse

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

Episode 150 - Microplastic Pollution with Dr. Janice Brahney

I 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 website: "As an environmental biogeochemist, I work at the intersection of the ecological and geological sciences. I combine field, analytical laboratory, and quantitative modeling methods to establish fluxes, transformations, and the fate of elements and compounds in the environment. Thes...

Apr 09, 202533 minEp. 150

Episode 149 - Tech Bro Oligarchs with Sarah Wilson

This 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 Wilson is a multi- New York Times  and Amazon bestselling author, social philosopher, international keynote speaker, minimalist and philanthropist. She edited  Cosmopolitan  magazine Australia at 29, founded the global I Quit Sugar movement, hosted the most-watched TV serie...

Mar 31, 202543 minEp. 149

Episode 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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 202529 minEp. 148

Episode 147 - Curtis Yarvin and The Butterfly Revolution

As 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 could seize power and dismantle democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202533 minEp. 147

Episode 146 - The End of the American Experiment

You 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 witnessed in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 202550 minEp. 146

Episode 145 - Why Technology Won't Save Us

Continuing 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". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 202524 minEp. 145

Episode 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 order they were recorded. Join us on Patreon for weekly bonus episodes here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 31, 202546 minEp. 144

Episode 143 - Predictions

What 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 predictions are not to be taken seriously, and please, don't make any changes to your life because "Kory said...". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 13, 202540 minEp. 143

Episode 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 31, 202452 minEp. 142

Episode 139 - The Dangers of Abandoning Nuclear Sites

The 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 absolutely nothing to worry about? We discuss the answer on today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 09, 202450 minEp. 139

Episode 138 - Introducing "The Last Broadcast"

We've embarked on a journey through collapse into the year 2032, a world plagued by economic, climatic, and social upheaval. This episode is to announce our newest project on Patreon, which we call "The Last Broadcast". You can join us on Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 24, 20247 minEp. 138

Episode 137 - Project 2025

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 202449 minEp. 137

Episode 136 - Longtermism

Upon first hearing the supposed tenets of the Longtermism movement, you may think it sounds wonderfully thought-out and worthy of support. Think again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 202454 minEp. 136

Episode 135 - AI Job Loss

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 135

Episode 134 - Collapse in 2023

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 134

Building Up: Resilience - Episode 2 "Why We Need Resilience"

Kory and Kellan try to summarize all 133 episodes of Breaking Down: Collapse in just 80 minutes as an explanation of "Why We Need Resilience". Check out the new podcast Building Up: Resilience here on YouTube or search for the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 25, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 134

Building Up: Resilience - Trailer!

The time is finally here! Please join us on our new podcast called "Building Up: Resilience". You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts. See you there! Building Up: Resilience | Podcast on Spotify Building Up: Resilience | Podcast on Apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 23, 20237 min

Episode 133 - The "Rap" Up

Join us on Patreon here . Breaking Down: Collapse is finally coming to an end. Kory and Kellan share what that actually means and what they’re preparing to roll out next. They then listen to and discuss each of Kellan’s three rap songs about collapse! The character limit in the episode description won't allow us to include the song lyrics. Send us an email at breakingdowncollapse@gmail.com to request them. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 05, 202352 minEp. 133

Episode 132 - Lobbying

It's pay to play! Apparently it's legal to pay the government to pass (or not pass) desired legislation. This episode focuses on how the wealthy corporations and individuals control the system. Learn More: Is Lobbying Good or Bad? | 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 Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 29, 202344 minEp. 132

Episode 131 - The Problem with Fast Fashion

I bet you didn't know that 10% of all emissions come from the fashion industry. Or that 75 million people are employed in manufacturing plants for the fashion industry, with only 2% of them being paid a living wage. This episode highlights these and many other global issues with fast fashion. Learn More: What Is Fast Fashion—and Why Is It a Problem? (treehugger.com) The 10 Essential Fast Fashion Statistics | Earth.Org The Fashion Industry Waste Is Drastically Contributing To Climate Change ...

Mar 22, 202342 minEp. 131

Episode 130 - The Outlook of Youth

Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders. How do young adults feel about the future, and how does it compare to their elders? What do they feel their role is in the future of our world? Let's break it down! Learn More: Young People's Voices on Climate Anxiety, Government Betrayal and Moral Injury: A Global Phenomenon by Elizabeth Marks, Caroline Hickman, Panu Pihkala, Susan Clayton, Eric R. Lewandowski, Elouise E. Mayall, Britt Wray, Catriona Mellor, Lise van Susteren :: SSRN Tru...

Mar 15, 202348 minEp. 130

Episode 129 - El Niño

The impacts of climate change dramatically influence and are influenced by cyclical weather patterns. Future El Niño cycles have major implications on society at large. Learn More: Stronger El Niño events may speed up irreversible melting of Antarctic ice, research finds | El Niño southern oscillation | The 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 ...

Mar 08, 202326 minEp. 129

Episode 128 - Zoonotics and H5N1

There's been much talk lately about the threat of H5N1 (Avian Influenza). In this episode we talk about what there is (and isn't) to fear about the virus, as well as we take a look at David Quammen's book "Spillover". Learn More: An Expert Says Why H5N1 Bird Flu Is Here to Stay (insider.com) 7 Reasons Diseases Are Spreading Faster These Days (insider.com) Emergence and Evolution of H5N1 Bird Flu | Avian Influenza (Flu) (cdc.gov) Airborne Transmission of Influenza A/H5N1 ...

Mar 01, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 128

Episode 127 - Heat Pumps

Can technology save us? Nah. Can it help us, though? Sure! Here's an example of a great technology with a lot of potential... but we don't think it answers all of life's problems. Learn More: Heat Pumps Can Lower Home Emissions, but Not Everywhere - 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 |...

Feb 22, 202342 minEp. 127

Episode 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 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.nationalgeogra...

Feb 15, 202350 minEp. 126

Episode 125 - Homelessness

It's no secret that capitalism doesn't take kindly to those caught in the feedback loop of homelessness. How will collapse affect homelessness, and how will homelessness affect collapse? Learn More: How a hard-working, middle-class family spiraled into homelessness - The Boston Globe (archive.ph) State of Homelessness: 2022 Edition - National Alliance to End Homelessness List of sovereign states by homeless population - Wikipedia The Homeless-Poor and the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Policy o...

Feb 08, 202343 minEp. 125

Episode 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 & Schuster (simonandschuster.com) Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 01, 202339 minEp. 124

Episode 123 - Debt

Consumer and national debts are growing exponentially. The unsustainable nature in which we borrow money in order to maintain our economic system is the perfect definition of a bubble. But when will it burst and what will it look like? Learn More: Americans’ household debt surpasses $16T for first time | The 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 Deb...

Jan 25, 202351 minEp. 123