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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 135 - AI Job Loss

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2024/02/14

Amongst 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.

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Episode 134 - Collapse in 2023

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2024/01/10

Climate change consequences, conflict, political turmoil - you name it, 2023 had it. It was a wild year, and we just couldn't let it pass by without a recap! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:19:51

Building Up: Resilience - Episode 2 "Why We Need...

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2023/08/25

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.

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Building Up: Resilience - Trailer!

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2023/08/23

The time is finally here! Please join us on our new podcast called "Building Up: Resilience". You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts. See you there!Building Up: Resilience | Podcast on SpotifyBuilding Up: Resilience | Podcast on Apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 133 - The "Rap" Up

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2023/04/05

Join 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.

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Episode 132 - Lobbying

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2023/03/29

It's pay to play! Apparently it's legal to pay the government to pass (or not pass) desired legislation. This episode focuses on how the wealthy corporations and individuals control the system.Learn More:Is Lobbying Good or Bad? | RepresentUsAmerica’s lobbying addiction (brookings.edu)Lobbying: How the Wealthy and Business Get Their Way | Second Rate DemocracyCorruption is Legal in America - YouTubeSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 131 - The Problem with Fast Fashion

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2023/03/22

I bet you didn't know that 10% of all emissions come from the fashion industry. Or that 75 million people are employed in manufacturing plants for the fashion industry, with only 2% of them being paid a living wage.This episode highlights these and many other global issues with fast fashion.Learn More:What Is Fast Fashion—and Why Is It a Problem? (treehugger.com)The 10 Essential Fast Fashion Statistics | Earth.OrgThe Fashion Industry Waste Is Drastically Contributing To Climate Change

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Episode 130 - The Outlook of Youth

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2023/03/15

Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders. How do young adults feel about the future, and how does it compare to their elders? What do they feel their role is in the future of our world? Let's break it down!Learn More:Young People's Voices on Climate Anxiety, Government Betrayal and Moral Injury: A Global Phenomenon by Elizabeth Marks, Caroline Hickman, Panu Pihkala, Susan Clayton, Eric R. Lewandowski, Elouise E. Mayall, Britt Wray, Catriona Mellor, Lise van Susteren :: SSRNTrust in

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Episode 129 - El Niño

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2023/03/08

The impacts of climate change dramatically influence and are influenced by cyclical weather patterns. Future El Niño cycles have major implications on society at large.Learn More:Stronger El Niño events may speed up irreversible melting of Antarctic ice, research finds | El Niño southern oscillation | The GuardianWhat does the return of El Nino mean for the planet – and you? | The Straits TimesThe Global Impacts of El Niño | Water Resources Research Center | The University of ArizonaUnited States

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Episode 128 - Zoonotics and H5N1

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2023/03/01

There's been much talk lately about the threat of H5N1 (Avian Influenza). In this episode we talk about what there is (and isn't) to fear about the virus, as well as we take a look at David Quammen's book "Spillover".Learn More: An Expert Says Why H5N1 Bird Flu Is Here to Stay (insider.com)7 Reasons Diseases Are Spreading Faster These Days (insider.com)Emergence and Evolution of H5N1 Bird Flu | Avian Influenza (Flu) (cdc.gov)Airborne Transmission of Influenza A/H5N1 Virus

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Episode 127 - Heat Pumps

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2023/02/22

Can technology save us? Nah. Can it help us, though? Sure! Here's an example of a great technology with a lot of potential... but we don't think it answers all of life's problems. Learn More:Heat Pumps Can Lower Home Emissions, but Not Everywhere - EosHeat Pumps Will Change Everything About Climate Change—and Not Enough (foreignpolicy.com)How Do Heat Pumps Work to Be the Ultimate Climate Techno-Fix? - BloombergNarendra Modi: India poised for five-fold rise in gas consumption |

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Episode 126 - Eastern Philosophies (Part 1)

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2023/02/15

How we cope with the knowledge of the future is deeply personal. In this episode we touch on 2 ancient Eastern philosophies that many use as a source of maintaining a healthy mental attitude. Learn More:Understanding Wuwei: The Daoist Art of Going With the Flow - YouTubeTao of Yoda: Based Upon the Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tzu: Kreger, D. W., Patacsil, Jamielly: 9780983309925: Amazon.com: BooksDaoism: The Basics - YouTubeTaoist philosophyWhat is Daoism? -

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Episode 125 - Homelessness

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2023/02/08

It's no secret that capitalism doesn't take kindly to those caught in the feedback loop of homelessness. How will collapse affect homelessness, and how will homelessness affect collapse?Learn More:How a hard-working, middle-class family spiraled into homelessness - The Boston Globe (archive.ph)State of Homelessness: 2022 Edition - National Alliance to End HomelessnessList of sovereign states by homeless population - WikipediaThe Homeless-Poor and the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Policy of

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Episode 124 - Book Review: Chris Hedges "America, The...

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2023/02/01

This week we discuss journalist and author Chris Hedges and his book "America, The Farewell Tour.Learn More: America: The Farewell Tour | Book by Chris Hedges | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster (simonandschuster.com)Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 123 - Debt

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2023/01/25

Consumer and national debts are growing exponentially. The unsustainable nature in which we borrow money in order to maintain our economic system is the perfect definition of a bubble. But when will it burst and what will it look like?Learn More: Americans’ household debt surpasses $16T for first time | The HillAverage American Debt: An Overview | First Republic BankHousehold debt soars at fastest pace in 15 years as credit card use surges, Fed report says (cnbc.com)17 Canadian Household Debt

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Episode 122 - The Future of Ownership

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2023/01/18

What is the future of ownership? Is it "The Great Reset" or "Feudalism 2.0"? In this episode we look into the direction we're headed, and the existing theories commonly shared around. Learn More:8 predictions for the world in 2030 - YouTubeThe Great Reset | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)Fact check: The World Economic Forum does not have a stated goal to have people own nothing by 2030 | ReutersWho does the World Economic Forum really represent? | Transnational Institute

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Bonus Episode - 80

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2023/01/13

Here 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

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Episode 121 - Artificial Intelligence (Part 2): Dark...

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2023/01/11

This week we talk about the potentially dark future of AI and what is known as the "singularity", were it able to break the constraints that currently hold it back. Learn More:The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Part 1 - Wait But WhyThe Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Part 2 - Wait But WhyWorld’s most powerful AI chatbot ChatGPT will soon ‘look like a boring toy’ says OpenAI boss | The IndependentA new experiment: Does AI really know cats or dogs -- or anything? | ZDNET1.1

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Episode 120: Artificial Intelligence (Part 1):...

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2023/01/04

There is a lot of hype, especially recently, around the future of AI. The fact is that AI is present now in our world, for both positive and negative. In this episode we talk about the current reality and near-term expectations of AI, and how it relates to collapse. From surveillance and policing to job and culture loss to deepfakes, AI is helping drive us towards a dystopian future.Learn More:COVID restrictions in India are being enforced by artificial intelligence and facial recognition |

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Episode 119 - Collapse in 2022

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2022/12/28

Our second annual installment, discussing the happenings of the previous year and how they relate to collapse. We often forget everything that's happened over the course of just 365 days and stepping back to take it all in can be eye-opening!Learn more:2022 CPI and Inflation Rate for the United States | CPI Inflation Calculator (2022 Updated Monthly)How Africa Can Escape Chronic Food Insecurity Amid Climate Change (imf.org)Putting Africans at the Heart of Food Security and Climate Resilience

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