Breaking Down: Collapse

Kory & Kellan•collapsepod.buzzsprout.com

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 8: Climate Change

In this episode we discuss the major impacts of climate change and its role in collapse. Learn More: On Ice Free Arctic 2035 On “Faster Than Expected” Permafrost Melt “Faster Than Expected” Examples Why 1.5 isn’t going to happen When could we see a 2 degree warmer world? The Difference Between 1.5 and 2 Degreees Air Pollution Deaths at 2 Degrees vs 1.5 Degrees How many die annually from air polution? What could 2050 look like? (1) What could 2050 look like? (2) California Wildfires - 2020 Suppor...

Nov 11, 2020•41 min•Ep. 8

Episode 7: Political Turmoil

Politicians have power because we have given it to them. What happens when the people decide that power is no longer legitimate? Learn More: On Corruption On Voting Breaking the Two Party System Income Inequality " The Collapse of Complex Societies" - Joseph Tainter The French Revolution “Dark Age America" - John Michael Greer On Essential Workers What Causes Revolutions? "Medellin, a city caught between love and hatred for Pablo Escobar" Systemic Police Brutality and it...

Nov 04, 2020•40 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6: The Financial System

The 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 last? Learn More: The Crash Course (Full Course) The Crash Course (Short Version) Fractional Reserve Banking How does the Federal Reserve create money? Money in Circulation US Debt Clock Zimbabwe Hyperinflation Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 28, 2020•50 min•Ep. 6

Episode 5: Catabolic Collapse

In 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 Michael Greer Dark Age America - John Michael Greer GDP Growth Infrastructure Report Card Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 21, 2020•40 min•Ep. 5

Episode 4: Overshoot & Limits to Growth

In 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 discover the fate of our society in the next 50 years. Learn More: Limits to Growth PDF Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 14, 2020•57 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3: The Energy Crisis

Energy 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 area, before it dies down due to insufficient fuel sources. Our society, also at its peak, must eventually face the same decline. Learn More: Energy Slave - Comic Energy Slaves A Short History of Energy Energy and Human Evolution What is Oil Used For? Jevon's Paradox Why Renewables Can&apo...

Oct 08, 2020•37 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2: Complex Society

The 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 we answer the question of what it means to be complex, and why it is so dangerous. Timeline of Human Technological Advancement What Makes a Society Complex? Diminishing Returns of Technological Advancement EMP Report (EMP Commission) Coronavirus and the Supply Chain Support the show Hosted o...

Oct 08, 2020•35 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1: Introducing Collapse

What 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 chance? Will it happen during our life time? These questions and more answered in this episode. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 08, 2020•32 min•Ep. 1

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