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Breaking Down: Collapse

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

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Episode 108 - Interview with "Alone" Season 9 Winner

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2022/10/12

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 community is a much better option.To learn more about the winner, or to buy his book, please visit

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Episode 107 - Peak Phosphorus

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2022/10/05

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

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Episode 106 - Nihilism

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2022/09/28

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 105 - Vertical Farming

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2022/09/21

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 104 - The Broken US Healthcare System (Part 2)

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2022/09/14

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 103 - The Broken US Healthcare System

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2022/09/07

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

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Episode 102 - Combatting the Urban Heat Island Effect

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2022/08/31

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 101 - The Role of Property Insurance

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2022/08/24

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

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Episode 100 - The Cooling Paradox

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2022/08/17

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

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Episode 99 - How Collapse Effects the Most Vulnerable

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2022/08/10

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 98 - The Efforts of Activist Groups

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2022/08/03

All over the world you can find groups of people banding together to try and change the system in order to prevent the worst of collapse. In this episode we discuss a few of

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Episode 97 - Human Behavior During Disasters

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2022/07/27

There is a common myth that, generally, people behave savagely towards each other in times of disaster. According to disaster social studies, this couldn't be farther from the truthLearn

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Episode 96: Psychological Barriers to Confronting...

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2022/07/20

Perhaps 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

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Episode 95 - Collapse Happening Today (Part 2)

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2022/07/13

As a follow up to last week's episode on the same topic, this week we talk about Myanmar, Ukraine, South Africa, and Syria. Last week the countries we talked about were suffering specifically economic issues. This week, our countries are facing particularly violent or military conflicts as well.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 94 - Collapse Happening Today (Part 1)

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2022/07/06

In past episodes we have focused on how societies collapsed historically, but what about countries that are collapsing today? This episode focuses on 3 countries (Sri Lanka, Venezuela, and Lebanon) who are currently experiencing economic collapse and widespread humanitarian

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Episode 93 - Inflation

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2022/06/29

Inflation is here and *surprise* - it's not transitory. What causes inflation? What kinds of inflation are there and what comes next?Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bonus Episode - 52

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2022/06/24

Every so often we publish one of our Bonus Episodes here on the main podcast. This week we discussed an article claiming that "Melting Ice means Greener Shipping" - wow.Anyway, enjoy this episode, and if you'd like to listen to our other bonus content, please join us on Patreon (link below)!Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 92 - The Environmental Impact of Big Data

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2022/06/22

Data is a lesser-talked-about element of collapse, but an important one! "The Cloud" is, indeed, not a magical floating database in the sky where data can be stored for free. Rather, it's a vast number of energy-consuming, environment-destroying servers all over the world. As the internet grows and big data with it, how long is it sustainable, and what would take to break it

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Episode 91 - Drought

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2022/06/15

Entire societies have collapsed due to insufficient access to water - as a matter of fact, drought is perhaps the #1 reason for civilizational collapse in the past. Many parts of the world are currently experiencing the worst drought conditions since records began - and it's only going to get worse with climate change. This episode explores the dangers of drought, why it will continue to get worse, and what we can expect for the

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Episode 90 - The Electrical Grid

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2022/06/08

The US electrical grid is known as "the largest machine in the world". It's complex, it's vital, and it's vulernable. In this episode we discuss how the grid works, the threats that it faces, and the consequences of its

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