Dispatch from the Zombie Apocalypse

In this episode Jason talks about the death of his dog Belle and what he has taken away from the experience of grief and loss that is a universal human rite of passaage. The DZA website is here . The Best Answer To Death Is More Life Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason discusses the risk that AI will rob humanity of its meaning and purpose and concludes that it will not once you realize what truly makes human life meaningful. Bill McKibben’s piece that was the proximate inspiration for this episode is here ; the earlier DZA episode on the Purpose of Life is here ; the Thresholds piece on how conscious beings have something to lose is here ;...

Jason returns to podcasting after a long hot summer to discuss why he has chosen to stay in America for the time being, his reservations about his decision, and how he’s going to make the most of it. The DZA website is here . Sometimes The Devil You Know... Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason discusses the extreme parasitic form of capitalism we’re in now, along with the rot at the federal level, and the three possible directions where this can all lead. The DZA website is here . Three Possible Pathways For The United States Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason makes specific predictions about global oil markets over the next few years, all of which is great news if they come to pass. The DZA website is here . Predictions For Global Oil Markets In The Next Few Years Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason discusses four positive trends, all based on current data, that point to a much improved future for all life on the planet in the not-too-distant-future. The Great Depopulation article in the Atlantic is here and the DZA website is here . A Grounded Hope For The Future Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason discusses a very important and surprising quality of life metric where America is clearly superior to Europe and most other advanced nations. The DZA website is here . The Surprising Area Where America Is More Progressive Than Europe Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason discusses how denialism about what America has become has crept into almost all forms of media, at just the time when uncertainty over the future is at its greatest since WW II, which bodes ill for a well-functioning society. He then provides an antidote related to what to do about it. The Sam Harris-Tristan Harris conversation is here and the DZA website is here . Navigating...

In this episode, Jason discusses the illogic of those who didn’t vote for Kamala in 2024 due to anger over the Biden Gaza policy, which may continue to hurt Democrats and democracy in 2026 and 2028. He explains why this was worse than a devil’s bargain and what he thinks people should do to make amends. The DZA website is here . The Tortured Illogic Of The Gaza Protest Votes Against Democrats Jaso...

In this episode Jason discusses the lessons for both Europe and the US from Orban’s crushing defeat in Hungary. The DZA website is here . What We Can Learn From Orban's Crushing Defeat Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason discusses the tension between needing to interact with tech in modern society and the knowledge that many of these companies are evil and don’t care about the negative social consequences of their products, while also acknowledging the many genuinely beneficial uses they provide. Here are the links to The Structural Lens and Thresholds on Substack. The DZA website is here . H...

In this episode, Jason discusses how stories have been humanity’s greatest superpower but are now our Achilles Heel as they promote mass delusion, hence the need for new stories firmly based in reality. The DZA website is here . Building A Reality-Based Future For Humanity Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason discusses the paradox of how in a vastly unjust universe the human capacity to make justice provides us with an opportunity, as well as a responsibility. The DZA website is here . The Only Justice Is The Justice We Make Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason discusses why the Democrats don't have what it takes to regain power and fundamentally alter the course of national politics against the fascist onslaught. The Volt’s podcast on “reactionary centrism” is here and the DZA website is here . The Democrats Don't Have What It Takes Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason discusses the challenges of living an ethical life in an unethical world, why it’s still worth it, and how the ethical outliers are what will ultimately expand humanity’s moral boundaries to better places. The DZA website is here . The Ethical Path Is Not For The Faint Hearted Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason discusses the tribalism that is sweeping the globe and the need for a new identity that goes in the opposite direction, greatly expanding beyond our own species. The David Roberts podcast with Dr. Bagg on identity is here , and the DZA website is here . A Radical New Identity For Humanity Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason discusses the legacy of the Grateful Dead after the passing of Bob Weir, closely on the heels of the death of Phil Lesh in late 2024. He views the Dead through a lens larger than their music, including their ethics, their business innovations, and the community they built that stands in ever greater contrast to the dominant American culture of crass consumerism, greed, inauth...

In this episode Jason explains why the environmental movement’s focus on sustainability and not how we treat each other and other species has weakened it; but first he explains that when it comes to America people still miss the forest for the trees. The DZA website is here . Missing The Trees For The Forest Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason discusses the two broad possible futures as the confluence of AI, ecological crises, and the erosion of liberal democracy set humanity up for a very chaotic future with stark choices ahead. The DZA website is here . We Are At An Inflection Point Jason Scorse Download

In this episode, Jason discusses the three areas where upending the current status quo and making cheap alternatives would have the most benefit for the world. The Vegconomist website is here and the DZA website is here. The Best Philanthropy Is Making The Good Stuff Cheap Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason examines the US-China rivalry, how the countries stack up on the two most important issues and industries of the 21st century—green tech and AI—and their relative global influence at this moment in history. The DZA website is here. How To View China At This Moment In History Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason talks about the mistakes many liberals have made with respect to ‘law and order’ politics, how this has opened the door to fascism, and what they should do to address this serious shortcoming. The DZA website is here. The Challenge Liberals Face With Law and Order Politics Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason lays out what he would do to help others in America if he decided to stay in this fascist era of our history. The DZA website is here . An Underground Railroad For The New Fascist American Era Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason critiques the techno-optimism of Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman ( his Trevor Noah interview is here ) and the Abundance of Klein and and Thompson, neither of which grapple with the difficult reality of caste, hierarchy, race, and power in America. The DZA website is here . Why The Techno-Optimists And Abundance Crowd Come Up Short Jason Scorse Download

In this episode Jason lays out the basic tensions in the fossil fuel market (mostly oil), and makes some predictions as to where it's headed. The analysis includes the future of the US oil industry and the extent to which the rest of the world is willing to be bullied to buy US fossil fuels. The DZA website is here . The Future Of The Fossil Fuel Industry Jason Scorse Download