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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 52 - Mental Resilience during Collapse

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2021/09/15

Mental 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.

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Episode 51 - A Conversation with Professor Tom Murphy

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2021/09/08

We 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.

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Episode 50 - Losing the Amazon

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2021/09/01

We 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.

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Episode 49 - How to Speak to Others about Collapse

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2021/08/25

Collapse 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.

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Episode 48 - Waste

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2021/08/18

Much 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:

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Episode 47 - Heatwaves and Wet Bulb

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2021/08/11

Some 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

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Episode 46: Can Technology Save Us? (Part 4 - Nuclear...

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2021/08/04

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.

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Episode 45 - Infrastructure

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2021/07/28

A 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.

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Bonus Episode - Leaked IPCC Report

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2021/07/23

This 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.

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Episode 44 - Censorship

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2021/07/21

As 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.

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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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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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