Breaking Down: Collapse

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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

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 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.

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

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...

Kellan and Kory discuss the vulnerabilities of the global supply chain, and the potential results of supply chain failure. 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.

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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join ou...

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/el...

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 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.

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 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.

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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

In this episode we discuss the possible consequences of climate change and how they will affect daily life. 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.

In this episode Kory and Kellan discuss the consequences of echo chambers in today's political environment. 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.

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 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.

Kellan and Kory discuss the role that modern agriculture plays in eventual societal collapse 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.

In this episode Kellan and I discuss some thoughts on how to get started preparing for collapse.  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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

In this episode Kellan asks the questions he's had on his mind throughout our conversations.  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.

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 poluti...

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? "Med...

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 Hyp...

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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord communi...

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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community....

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...