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Breaking Down: CollapseEpisode 145 - Why Technology Won't Save UsContinuing the series of frequently asked questions, Kory discusses the commonly heard optimistic take that "Technology will pull through and get us out of this mess". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-0723 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 143 - PredictionsWhat the future will be like (and more importantly - when) is a total guess. Sometimes, it's fun to give it a shot - this episode is meant for fun and a look at what I think the future could look like. These predictions are not to be taken seriously, and please, don't make any changes to your life because "Kory said...". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-1339 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 141 - Why Collapse is InevitableKory's back! With a new format and renewed energy. Let's do this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1940 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 140 - The Role of Conspiracy Theories in CollapseKellan and Kory discuss the role that conspiracy theories play in the social aspect of collapse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-1349 min
Building Up: ResilienceEpisode 25 - Conflict ResolutionIf there's one thing that there will be plenty of as collapse progresses, it's conflict. In this episode, Kory and Kellan discuss different ways to deal with interpersonal conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-171h 05Breaking Down: CollapseEpisode 137 - Project 2025Project 2025 is a nearly 1,000 page document explicitly stating the ways the GOP plans to disrupt democracy as we know it in the US. Kellan and Kory talk about the details of the paper and what it means for the US and the wider world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1848 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 135 - AI Job LossAmongst the plethora of worries (or opportunities?) that AI presents, perhaps one of the most talked about recently is: Will AI take all our jobs? Kellan and Kory take the time to discuss different sides of the idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-141h 13Building Up: ResilienceEpisode 22 - Communication (Part 2)In this second installment on "Communication", Kellan breaks down the world of radios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0830 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 18 - Physical HealthAs hard as it can be to take care of our physical health now, it will only get harder as society collapses. Because of this, there's no better time than now to take stock of our current physical state. In this episode we talk about how to be prepared now, and the payoffs that will have later.Note: Kellan is recovering from a surgery, and we will likely not have new episodes up for 2-3 weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0634 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 15 - ShelterThe third of the most basic pillars supporting life - shelter - is one often viewed in the "prepper" sphere as involving make-shift emergency shelters with tarps or what-have-you. In reality, our most important shelter is the one we live in every day. How can we help ensure that our shelter is ready for the difficult days ahead? Kory and Kellan discuss.View on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-1541 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 14 - WaterThere is no question that potable water is becoming more scarce on our planet, and that we have become completely reliant on the continual functioning of our infrastructure and societal systems to provide it to us.In this episode Kory and Kellan discuss how to become less reliant on others regarding the need for water. It's a long road that starts with storing safe, clean water for immediate access in the case of an emergency.View on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0943 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 13 - Interview with Shaun ChamberlinKory and Kellan gain a wealth of insights on several different aspects of resilience from someone who has made it his mission and lifestyle: Shaun Chamberlin!View on YouTubeShaun 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 'T...2023-11-0158 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 12 - Food StorageThe first pillar in the Building Up: Resilience framework is Food, and an essential part of making sure you have food during hard times is preparing an appropriate amount of food storage in advance. Kory and Kellan discus different types of food storage, recommended amounts, expiration dates, methods of managing inventory, etc. *Apologies for the dip in audio quality partway through! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2553 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 11 - Make it About More than Just YourselfResilience done right goes beyond a solely individual focus. Kory and Kellan discuss the importance of deliberate community building and what that entails. As social creatures, we benefit from both a stronger network and, in turn, a stronger self when we broaden our resilience perspective to include our community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1845 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 10 - Gain the Skills, Knowledge, and AssetsIn the previous episodes, your hopes of becoming resilient evolved into a solidified plan. From this point forward, you get to graduate from simply having a plan to actually becoming resilient by gaining the necessary skills, knowledge, and assets that will allow you to thrive in the face of the risks that may come your way. Kory and Kellan discuss how to understand your level of competency and match your time and energy to the needed level of competency with each aspect of resiliency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1148 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 9 - Plan of ActionNow with your desired outcome, the pillars, your variables, and your risks all appropriately factored in, it's finally time to develop a plan of action! Kory and Kellan step through an example scenario to demonstrate how a resilience plan of action can be uniquely tailored to your situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-0531 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 8 - Threat ModelingBeing truly resilient requires preparing for the future, but how do you know what to prepare for? Just as your variables are unique to you, so are the potential threats that could come your way. Kory and Kellan discussing "threat modeling", and the essential part it plays in building up resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2734 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 7 - Consider Your VariablesThis is where resilience becomes very personalized! The specifics of your situation help determine WHAT you should prepare for as well as HOW you should prepare for those things. In this episode, Kory and Kellan discuss the ways to navigate variables like your income, time, health, age, family size, location, etc. to make sure your resilience plan makes the most sense for you.Join us on PatreonView on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2033 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 6: Consider the PillarsWhile your resiliency desired outcome may be different than that of someone else, everybody has the same general needs, or "pillars", that are necessary to their well-being. Kory and Kellan highlight the pillar categories that will need to be considered when creating a meaningful plan for personal resiliency.Join us on PatreonView on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1339 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 4 - The FrameworkResilience doesn't happen by accident. Rather, the biggest gains in resilience come from an approach that is deliberate and includes purposeful steps and milestones. Kory and Kellan given an overview of their resilience framework, which is structured enough to provide guidance but open enough to be tailored to each individual who chooses to use it.*Apologies for the low-quality audio. We had the wrong settings on our mics :SView on YouTubeJoin us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-3026 minBreaking Down: CollapseBuilding Up: Resilience - Episode 2 "Why We Need Resilience"Kory and Kellan try to summarize all 133 episodes of Breaking Down: Collapse in just 80 minutes as an explanation of "Why We Need Resilience". Check out the new podcast Building Up: Resilience here on YouTube or search for the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-251h 19Building Up: ResilienceEpisode 3 - PrinciplesWhat drives our co-hosts to come at the topic of resilience in this particular way? A deliberate approach to resilience is shaped by a well-defined set of assumptions and principles. Kory and Kellan use this episode to give that critical context in a way that appropriately sets the stage for every episode from here on out.View on YouTubeJoin us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-2341 minBuilding Up: ResilienceEpisode 2 - Why We Need ResilienceYou're at the beginning of an entire podcast based on how to build resilience, but why is resilience needed in the first place? In this episode, Kory and Kellan give an impactful explanation (including a condensed summary of over 130 episodes from "Breaking Down: Collapse") in only a brief 80 minutes.View on YouTubeJoin us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-231h 19Building Up: ResilienceEpisode 1 - IntroductionKory and Kellan share their excitement to begin this new podcast and provide a meaningful introduction of what to expect. They highlight what it is and what it is not, in addition to the purpose and structure of the content. If what they describe aligns with what you're looking for, please join them on this journey toward greater resilience!View on YouTubeJoin us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-2327 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 133 - The "Rap" UpJoin us on Patreon here. Breaking Down: Collapse is finally coming to an end. Kory and Kellan share what that actually means and what they’re preparing to roll out next. They then listen to and discuss each of Kellan’s three rap songs about collapse! The character limit in the episode description won't allow us to include the song lyrics. Send us an email at breakingdowncollapse@gmail.com to request them.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-0551 minBreaking Down: CollapseBonus Episode - 80Here 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 BusinessSeattle Schools Sue Big Tech Over Youth Mental Health Crisis - BloombergCheddar News on LinkedIn: #poopElon Musk Has Officially Lost More Of His Own Money Than Anyone In History (buzzfeednews.com)2023-01-1330 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 96: Psychological Barriers to Confronting CollapsePerhaps the primary reason we continue barreling down the path to collapse is the natural resistance humans have to understanding, accepting, and confronting it. In this episode, Kory and Kellan discuss the psychological barriers that stand in the way.https://cbreilly.com/blog/well-informed-futility-syndrome?format=amphttps://commonsensecanadian.ca/shades-of-green-well-informed-futility-syndrome/https://www.britannica.com/science/confirmation-bias#:~:text=confirmation%20bias%2C%20the%20tendency%20to,results%20in%20ignoring%20inconsistent%20information.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190304-human-evolution-means-we-can-tackle-climate-changehttps://cbtprofessionals.com.au/climate-change-cognitive-biases/Support the show Hosted on Acast...2022-07-2056 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 88 - "The Changing World Order" by Ray Dalio (Part 2)In this second episode on Ray Dalio's book "The Changing World Order" Kellan details what Dalio thinks the world will look like in the future, by examining cycles of the past.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-2533 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 72 - Interview with Dr. Joseph Tainter (Complex Societies)Kellan and I were pleased to interview Dr. Joseph Tainter. The conversation revolved around his widely known book "The Collapse of Complex Societies".Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-0248 minBreaking Down: CollapseUpdates on the PodcastKellan and I discuss some forthcoming updates to the podcast as well as our ambitions for the podcast in the future.Note: We accidentally uploaded the unedited version of this episode briefly. I (Kory) am a doofus for not noticing that and apologize if you witnessed the long silences or awkward rephrasing , etc from that.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-2915 minBreaking Down: CollapseUpdate on the PodcastKellan and I speak about future plans for the podcast as well as some forthcoming changes. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/collapsepod)2022-01-2947 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 67 - Collapse in 2021This year we start an annual tradition of discussing how collapse has played out during the year, as well as discussing predictions for the next year. Sources:https://www.reuters.com/business/cop/siberia-us-wildfires-broke-emissions-records-this-year-2021-12-06/https://www.space.com/2021-record-wildfire-season-from-spacehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/arctic-record-siberia-100-degree-heat-climate-change-alarm-bells-un/https://www.axios.com/weather-climate-disasters-billion-54a2a7f9-e492-47f9-a804-6eb7abe798aa.htmlhttps://www.businessinsider.com/us-tornadoes-highlight-rising-risk-climate-change-supply-chains-2021-12Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2021-12-2955 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 66 - Death of Democracy with Haven Scott McVarishThis week we were pleased to interview Haven Scott McVarish, who is the founder and director of the non-profit organizations Common Sense Democracy and 5Journeys. He has been a community organizer, a strategist for local political campaigns, a union leader, and the founder of one of the most successful immigration law firms in Los Angeles. He is a former congressional candidate, a frequent progressive political commentator for Real America’s Voice, and now a regenerative farmer. His second book, Last Chance to Save American Democracy, was published weeks before the 2020 election. In the conversation we discuss the crucial ro...2021-12-2258 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 65 - MethaneWhen it comes to greenhouse gasses, C02 typically takes center stage. In this episode we take on the 2nd most prolific greenhouse gas, methane, which is comparatively a much more powerful gas when it comes to global warming. There are many theories that exist regarding the future of methane, and we try to take a balanced look at those here. Learn More:https://www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-a-new-way-to-assess-global-warming-potential-of-short-lived-pollutantshttps://www.science.org/content/article/only-humans-can-create-climate-altering-methane-burns-new-studies-suggesthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clathrate_gun_hypothesishttps://www.iea.org/reports/methane-tracker-20202021-12-1535 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 64 - Infrastructure Deep Dive (Bridges and Dams)Previously (episode 45), we talked about the weaknesses in global infrastructure from a very high level, with the promise to touch deeper on different aspects of infrastructure later on. In this episode we focus on dams and bridges, two very critical aspects of our physical infrastructure, and each with their own unique battles to fight now and in the coming decades. Learn more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-020-0362-5https://infrastructurereportcard.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Dams-2021.pdfhttps://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/should-taxpayers-foot-bill-restoring-midland-damshttps://www.nbcnews.com/news...2021-12-0846 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 63 - Why We're Wrong (or so they say): Resource ScarcityThis podcast, and the exploration of collapse itself, can be a bit of an echo chamber. In this sub-series we want to take an honest look at the counter-arguments that exist which try to explain why collapse won't happen. In this episode, we take a look at the arguments against resource scarcity. Learn More:https://interstem.us/2021/07/10/will-the-earth-ever-run-out-of-resourceshttps://www.jstor.org/stable/23596679https://mindmatters.ai/2020/08/business-prof-stop-it-the-world-is-not-running-out-of-stuff/Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-0150 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 62: Historical Precedent of CollapseHistory is full of examples of collapse of all sorts. This week we take a high level look at some of those collapses and attempt to find the parallels with our situation today. Learn More:https://www.mvorganizing.org/what-are-some-common-reasons-why-empires-fall/https://www.theguardian.com/education/higher/humanities/partner/story/0,9885,678228,00.htmlhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Societal_collapsehttps://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/ancient-medieval/classical-states-and-empires/a/rise-and-fall-of-empireshttps://youtu.be/Okph9wt8I0Ahttps://youtu.be/K_Lj84_gLiAhttps://youtu.be/H...2021-11-2441 minBreaking Down: CollapseBonus Episode 20 - Catastrophes in British ColumbiaThis is an example of the bonus episodes we release weekly every Friday to our Patreon subscribers. Use the link below to join!Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-1918 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 61 - Interview with Michael Rezl (U/LetsTalkUFOs) | Ladder of Collapse AwarenessWe were pleased to interview Michael Rezl, one of the senior moderators on r/collapse, on his perspective on Reddit, moderating, and getting his insights on Paul Chefurkas "Ladder of Collapse Awareness".Learn More:Ladder of AwarenessSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-1755 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 60 - Sea Level RiseIt is one of the most talked about aspects of climate change in the mainstream, and yet one of the most misunderstood. Sea level rise is more than just cities under water and is not something we have until 2100 to start seeing the effects of. It's happening now, and the problem is growing exponentially. Learn More:https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/metadata/publications/ranking-of-the-worlds-cities-to-coastal-flooding/11240357https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-12808-z.pdfhttps://www.statista.com/chart/19884/number-of-people-affected-by-rising-sea-levels-per-country/https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/metadata/publications/ranking-of-the-worlds-cities-to-coastal-flooding/11240357...2021-11-1038 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 59 - ARkStormWhen it comes to natural disasters, California doesn't have it easy. Droughts, wildfires, mudslides, The Big One, (and last but certainly not least), ARkStorm. ARkStorm is more than just an ominous-sounding name. It is a storm that has happened in a historically consistent pattern, and one that would decimate the California economy as well as potentially that of the US and even the world. It would leave behind destruction, death, famine and cause mass migration from the US' most populous state. And, of course, it's being made more and more likely by anthropogenic climate change. Learn More...2021-11-0338 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 58 - Can Technology Save Us? (Part 5 - Electric Vehicles)In the "Can Technology Save Us?" series up to this point we've taken a look at renewable electricity, nuclear fission, geoengineering, and nuclear fusion. In this episode, we take a look at electric vehicles and the hopes that have been put in them to help power a sustainable future. Can electric cars save us? I think you already know the answer (not a chance), and this episodes shows us why.Learn More:https://www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2021/policies-to-promote-electric-vehicle-deploymenthttps://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/zero-emission-vehicle-program/abouthttps://www.eei...2021-10-2734 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 57 - The True Cost of the US MilitaryThe US defence budget is enormous - as big as the next 10 countries combined! In this episode we discuss the true cost of the US military, beyond just dollars.Learn more:https://sipri.org/media/press-release/2021/world-military-spending-rises-almost-2-trillion-2020https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/its-time-to-rein-in-inflated-military-budgets/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_budget_of_the_United_Stateshttps://www.newsweek.com/2014/07/25/us-department-defence-one-worlds-biggest-polluters-259456.htmlhttps://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-national-defensehttps://www.thebalance.com/u-s-federal-budget-breakdown-3305789https://www.statista.com/statistics/217577/outlays-for-defense-and-forecast-in-the-us/https://www.govinfo.gov...2021-10-2038 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 56 - The Elite Cycle and Limited Upward MobilityA recent model predicts civil conflict and even civil war in the United states. A prerequisite for this to happen is that there has to be restrictions on upward socioeconomic mobility. In this episode we explore how that has taken place, and what the final result will be for the ruling elite if the working class is pushed too far.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-1344 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 55 - Kessler SyndromeWith increases in technology come increases in complexity. Over the years we've continually added important infrastructure to Earth's orbit, infrastructure which is now imperilled by ever-increasing chances for a cascading failure that could jeopardize our financial systems, communication, and supply chains.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-0629 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 54 - Supply Chain Strain (Semiconductors)In this episode we take an up-close look at one example of our currently strained supply chains, semiconductors. Why are we running short? What implications does it have? How is it an example of overall supply chain disruption?Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-2939 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 53 - Tropical CyclonesMany parts of the world live in areas heavily impacted by tropical cyclones. Costing 10's and even 100's of billions of dollars per year in damages, these storms have the potential to cause real harm to supply chaines, infrastructure, and economy. Thanks to climate change, they're getting worse.Learn More:Projected Increases in Hurricane Damage in the United States: The Role of Climate Change and Coastal Development - ScienceDirecthttps://yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/07/how-climate-change-is-making-hurricanes-more-dangerous/https://www.directrelief.org/2019/06/how-hurricanes-cause-disease-outbreaks/amp/https://wildlifeflorida.org...2021-09-2236 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 52 - Mental Resilience during CollapseMental health and resilience is one of the lesser-spoken-about topics of collapse, but one that is so important as the world around us continually changes at an accelerated pace. In this episode, we check in on eachother's mental health and Kellan gives some specific examples and ideas for building mental resiliency. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-1547 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 51 - A Conversation with Professor Tom MurphyWe sat down with Professor Tom Murphy to discuss his views on collapse. Tom is a professor in the physics department at UCSD, and recently released a free textbook online called Energy and Human Ambitions on a Finite Planet, which you can find here. Enjoy the interview!Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-0848 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 50 - Losing the AmazonWe often hear about the importance of the Amazon and that it's in danger. What does that really mean? In this episode we dive into what the future looks like for the world's biggest rainforest.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-0138 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 49 - How to Speak to Others about CollapseCollapse is a heavy topic, and many people struggle with how to bring it up to others. While the situation may not always warrant teaching someone about collapse, sometimes it is and it's worth being prepared for those conversations. In this episode we discuss the dos and don'ts of talking about collapse, with some specific approaches that can be used.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-2547 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 48 - WasteMuch of the focus of collapse conversation seems to be growing consumption and the energy resources required to make it possible. Less spoken of, however, is the waste byproduct of all that production and consumption. From trash, to spilled chemicals, to air pollution and more, waste is a growing issue with more problems than solutions.Learn More: https://blog.idrenvironmental.com/what-is-industrial-wastehttps://publicintegrity.org/environment/industrial-waste-pollutes-americas-drinking-water/https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/industrial-wastehttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/toxic-waste2021-08-1855 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 47 - Heatwaves and Wet BulbSome of climate change's most deadly consequences will come from an increase in deadly heatwaves. In this episode, Kory and Kellan discuss what the wet bulb temperature is and how we can expect it to affect us in the future.Learn More:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wet-bulb_temperaturehttps://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Conceptual_Physics/Book%3A_Body_Physics_-_Motion_to_Metabolism_(Davis)/10%3A_Powering_the_Body/10.09%3A_Efficiency_of_the_Human_Bodyhttps://www.engineersedge.com/heat_transfer/thermal_energy_created_13777.htm2021-08-1133 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 46: Can Technology Save Us? (Part 4 - Nuclear Fusion)In this episode of the "Can Technology Save Us?" mini-series Kory and Kellan discuss nuclear fusion - its potential for providing vast amounts of energy, as well as the serious roadblocks to its actualization. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-0439 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 45 - InfrastructureA functioning civilized society requires an ever-increasingly complex network of infrastructure. As that infrastructure ages, and necessary maintenance is not done to ensure it remains whole, it can have severe and lasting impacts on society. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-2845 minBreaking Down: CollapseBonus Episode - Leaked IPCC ReportThis is a bonus episode, which reflects the weekly bonus episodes we release as a "ThankYou" to our Patreon supporters. This week's topic is the leaked IPCC report and how it differs from their past reports. To receive these bonus episodes, join us here!Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-2327 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 44 - CensorshipAs governments around the world feel the stress of collapse, they will likely attempt to increase control of their people. One of the ways this is done is through censorship - silencing voices and diminishing free speech. In this episode, Kory and Kellan take a look at the the ways that censorship can accelarate collapse, and the ways that collapse can increase censorship.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-2137 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 43 - Insect CollapseInsects are at the bottom of the food chain, and entire ecoystems rely on them. As human activity continues to fill the corners of the earth and cause unrelenting climate change, insect populations are being affected. What do we know about the scale of the problem, and what it means for us?Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-1432 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 42 - Declining Birth RatesBirth rates decline for many reasons - both voluntary and involuntary. What are those reasonds, and what does this mean for society and for collapse?Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0741 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 41 - Peak SandMany of our scarce resources are known, somewhat mainstream, and fairly obvious. Others, however, are not as apparent. This episode is about the surprisingly urgent need for ethically sourced sand. Peak sand may be reached in the next few decades.Learn More:https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/rising-demand-sand-calls-resource-governancehttps://www.ecomagazine.com/in-depth/featured-stories/slipping-through-our-fingers-are-we-running-out-of-sandhttps://www.theguardian.com/global/2018/jul/01/riddle-of-the-sands-the-truth-behind-stolen-beaches-and-dredged-islands?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other#comment-117685215https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/05/sand-shortage-the-world-is-running-out-of-a-crucial-commodity.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/feb/27/sand-mining-global-environmental-crisis-never-heardhttps://www.bbc.com/future...2021-06-3032 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 40 - AMOC and Jet StreamsKory and Kellan describe the reasons for, and potential outcomes of, a slowing AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation). And no, it's nothing like The Day After Tomorrow tries to make you believe.They also briefly discuss jet streams and the effect climate change has on weather patterns.Learn more:https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/25/atlantic-ocean-circulation-at-weakest-in-a-millennium-say-scientistshttps://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-blogs/climatechange/impacts-of-a-weakening-amoc/675136https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/02/25/atlantic-ocean-currents-weakening-amoc-gulf-stream/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/10/29/climate-change-is-doing-some-strange-things-to-the-waters-off-new-england/2021-06-2332 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 39 - Updates to Limits to GrowthReferring 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.2021-06-1638 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 38 - ReligionReligion 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.2021-06-0946 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 37 - Can Technology Save Us (Part 3 - Geoengineering)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.2021-06-0247 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 36 - A Deeper Look at Catabolic CollapseIn 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.2021-05-2638 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 35 - MicroplasticsKory 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.2021-05-1932 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 34: Disease (Part 1)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-1030319190About Antibiotic Resistancehttps://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/about.html#:~:text=Antibiotic%20resistance%20happens%20when%20germs,killed%20and%20continue%20to%20grow.Antibiotic Resistance Threatens Modern Medicinehttps://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/pdf/threats-report/Threat-Modern-Medicine-508.pdfAntibiotic Resistant B...2021-05-1239 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 33 - Peak SoilKellan 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 farmshttps://www.npr.org/2021/02/24/967376880/new-evidence-shows-fertile-soil-gone-from-midwestern-farmsPhosphorus crisishttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/farmers-are-facing-a-phosphorus-crisis-the-solution-starts-with-soilFarm Tillinghttps://www.sterlinglandcompany.com/farm-tilling-till-versus-no-till/#:~:text=Historically%2C%20farmers%20have...2021-05-0530 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 32 - Overpopulation vs OverconsumptionKellan 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.2021-04-2835 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 31 - Can Technology Save Us - Part 2 (Nuclear Fission)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-theoryNuclear fission explainerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pY5HeZpNr8Nuclear power in Francehttps://world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Macron-stresses-importance-of-nuclear-energy-for-F#:~:text=According%20to%20World%20Nuclear%20Association,billion%20per%20year%20from%20this.2021-04-2136 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 30 - The Firearm FactorKory 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 2020https://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 2021https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mass_shootings_in_the_United_States_in_2021Gun Violence Over Timehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/03/23/2020...2021-04-1433 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 29: Our Dying OceansPerhaps 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 Zoneshttps://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/deadzone.htmlhttps://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/01/dead-zones-in-our-oceans-have-increased-dramatically-since-1950-and-we-re-to-blame/Ocean Acidificationhttps://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/ocean-coasts/ocean-acidification#:~...2021-04-0734 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 28 - The Upside of CollapseNot 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.cfmTribe - Sebastian Jungerhttp://www.sebastianjunger.com/tribe-by-sebastian-jungerSupport the show2021-03-3129 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 27: 18 Months of CollapseIn 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.2021-03-2445 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 26: Bill Gates and "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster"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.2021-03-1733 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 25: A Conversation with Desh AmilaDesh 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.comSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-1052 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 24: Water Crisis and ConflictIn 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.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/Rivers-Fully-Revised-Updated-Water/dp/0807054895https://www.worldwater.org/conflict/list/Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-0332 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 23: Supply Chain FailureKellan 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.2021-02-2433 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 22: Interview with John Michael GreerWe'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/jmgSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-1752 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 21: Can Technology Save Us? (Part 1- Electricity)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-efficiencyhttps://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/electricity/electricity-in-the-us.phpSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-1033 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 20: Post-Collapse PossibilitesWe discuss some of the most prevalent ideas of what life will look like after collapse. "How to Enjoy the End of the World" - Sid SmithSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-0330 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 19: Moral DecayMost 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.2021-01-2729 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 18: Wealth DisparityHistorically, 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.2021-01-2033 minBreaking Down: CollapseEpisode 17: Life During Climate ChangeIn 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.2021-01-1343 min