Breaking Down: Collapse

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. 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...

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). 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 Che...

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. Learn More: The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Part 1 - Wait But Why The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Part 2 - Wait But Why World’s most powerful AI chatbot ChatGPT will soon ‘look like a boring toy’ says OpenAI b...

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. Learn More: C...

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! Learn more: 2022 CPI and Inflation Rate for the United States | CPI Inflation Calculator (2022 Updated Monthly) How Africa Can Escape Chronic Food Insec...

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? 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 Psy...

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? 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 Ah...

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. 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 help...

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. 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-ca...

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 &...

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. 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-...

The 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'... - Kindle (amazon.com) How To Practice Stoicism: An Introduction & 12 Stoic Practices - The Mindful Stoic Support the show Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join o...

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? Learn More: 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...

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. Support the show Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast...

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. 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 f...

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 commu...

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? 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...

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? Support the show Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join o...

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? Support the show 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.

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. Support the show Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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. 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...

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? Support the show 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.

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. 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/regulat...

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. Learn More: https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/09/01/1007762/air-conditioning-grid-blackouts-california-climate-change/ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/...

It's no secret that collapse effects the poor and minorities first. This episode explains that idea along with some specific examples. Support the show 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.