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Referring 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 the original publishing in 1972. Learn More: Branderhorst Document Turner Paper (2012) The original Limits to Growth (1972) Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Religion 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 positives and negatives associated with people's beliefs around the world, and how those beliefs relate to collapse. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Kory and Kellan take a look at geoengineering, and whether or not it can stave off the effects of climate change. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 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 Civilizations Fall: A Theory of Catabolic Collapse". Learn more: "How Civilizations Fall: A Theory of Catabolic Collapse" (PDF) Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Kory and Kellan discuss the rapid increase in plastic pollution and it's potential affects on biodiversity and human health. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kellan and Kory break down two important factors of disease: antibiotic resistance and ancient microbes being released from permafrost. Learn More: https://www.mintpressnews.com/coming-antibiotic-resistance-pandemic-could-make-covid-look-like-flu/276526/ https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/new-report-by-world-animal-protection-documents-antibiotic-resistance-in-the-environment-near-us-factory-farms-1030319190 About Antibiotic Resistance https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/about.html#:...
Kellan 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: “Why Soil Is Disappearing from Farms” https://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/follow-the-food/why-soil-is-disappearing-from-farms/ Soil loss in Midwest farms https://www.npr.org/2021/02/24/967376880/new-evidence-shows-fertile-soil-gone-from-midwestern-farms Phosphorus crisis https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/farmers-are-facing-a-phos...
Kellan 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 reduce overpopulation/overconsumption. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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 fission? https://www.britannica.com/science/nuclear-fission/Fission-theory Nuclear fission explainer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pY5HeZpNr8 Nuclear power in France https://world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Macron-stresses-importance-of-nuclear-energy-for-F#:~:text=According%20to%20World%20Nuclear...
Kory 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 2020 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mass_shootings_in_the_United_States_in_2020#:~:text=There%20were%20614%20mass%20shootings,there%20were%20180%20more%20incidents . Mass Shootings 2021 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mass_shootings_in_the_United_States_in_2021 Gun Violence Over Time https:/...
Perhaps 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 overfishing, there are multiple threats to marine life. The delicate ocean ecosystems are dissolving before our eyes, with unprecedented consequences to our societies. Dead Zones https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/deadzone.html https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/01/dead-zones-in-our-oceans-have-inc...
Not 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 you for the Better: https://time.com/3967885/how-trauma-can-change-you-for-the-better/ The positive Legacy of Trauma: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8827649/ What Good can Come of Trauma? https://www.research.va.gov/currents/1215-4.cfm Tribe - Sebastian Junger http://www.sebastianjunger.com...
In 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, it's clear that we are witnessing collapse all around us. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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 author. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Desh 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 documentary, "Better Left Unsaid", at www.betterleftunsaidfilm.com Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In this episode we discuss water shortages, water infrastructure, and the current and potential conflicts arising from inadequate access. Learn More: https://www.watercalculator.org/footprint/foods-big-water-footprint/ https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/freshwater-resources/ https://ourworldindata.org/water-use-stress#:~:text=Globally%2C%20approximately%2019%20percent%20of,%2C%20industrial%20and%20domestic%20uses ). https://www.usbr.gov/mp/arwec/water-facts-ww-water-sup.html https://www....
Kellan and Kory discuss the vulnerabilities of the global supply chain, and the potential results of supply chain failure. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We'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: https://ecosophia.dreamwidth.org/ You can buy his books directly from Bookshop here: https://bookshop.org/shop/jmg Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In this episode we discuss renewable electricity and whether or not it can save us from falling off the energy cliff. https://www.businessinsider.com/this-is-the-potential-of-solar-power-2015-9#:~:text=Each%20hour%20430%20quintillion%20Joules,Joules%20of%20electricity%20in%202013 . https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-performance-and-efficiency https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/electricity/electricity-in-the-us.php Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
We discuss some of the most prevalent ideas of what life will look like after collapse. "How to Enjoy the End of the World" - Sid Smith Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Most major factors influencing collapse can be tied back, directly or indirectly, to the moral decline of society. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/10/collapsing-levels-trust-are-devastating-america/616581/ Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Historically, 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 world. Video on wealth disparity (referenced in this episode) Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In this episode we discuss the possible consequences of climate change and how they will affect daily life. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Kory and Kellan discuss the consequences of echo chambers in today's political environment. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Accepting 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 show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kellan and Kory discuss the role that modern agriculture plays in eventual societal collapse Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Kellan and I discuss some thoughts on how to get started preparing for collapse. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This 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 show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Kellan and I discuss feedback loops related to climate change, what a BOE is, and how it will affect us. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
