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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 43 - Insect Collapse

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2021/07/14

Insects 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.

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Episode 42 - Declining Birth Rates

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2021/07/07

Birth 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.

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Episode 41 - Peak Sand

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2021/06/30

Many 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

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Episode 40 - AMOC and Jet Streams

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2021/06/23

Kory 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

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Episode 39 - Updates to Limits to Growth

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2021/06/16

Referring 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.

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46:06

Episode 38 - Religion

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2021/06/09

Religion 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.

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Episode 37 - Can Technology Save Us (Part 3 -...

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2021/06/02

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.

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Episode 36 - A Deeper Look at Catabolic Collapse

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2021/05/26

In 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.

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Episode 35 - Microplastics

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2021/05/19

Kory 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.

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Episode 34: Disease (Part 1)

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2021/05/12

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

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Episode 33 - Peak Soil

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2021/05/05

Kellan 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

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Episode 32 - Overpopulation vs Overconsumption

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2021/04/28

Kellan 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.

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Episode 31 - Can Technology Save Us - Part 2 (Nuclear...

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2021/04/21

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

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Episode 30 - The Firearm Factor

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2021/04/14

Kory 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

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Episode 29: Our Dying Oceans

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2021/04/07

Perhaps 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

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Episode 28 - The Upside of Collapse

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2021/03/31

Not 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

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Episode 27: 18 Months of Collapse

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2021/03/24

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

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Episode 26: Bill Gates and "How to Avoid a Climate...

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2021/03/17

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.

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Episode 25: A Conversation with Desh Amila

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2021/03/10

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

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Episode 24: Water Crisis and Conflict

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2021/03/03

In this episode we discuss water shortages, water infrastructure, and the current and potential conflicts arising from inadequate access.Learn

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