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Breaking Down: Collapse

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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 modern industrial society and simplifies them so they’re easier to learn. The compelling evidence for our inevitable decline is introduced by collapse-aware Kory to his good friend, Kellan, who probably doesn’t realize what he signed up for! Skeptical? Gear up for a paradigm shift!

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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 modern industrial society and simplifies them so they’re easier to learn. The compelling evidence for our inevitable decline is introduced by collapse-aware Kory to his good friend, Kellan, who probably doesn’t realize what he signed up for! Skeptical? Gear up for a paradigm shift!

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Kellan and Kory discuss the role that conspiracy theories play in the social aspect of collapse.

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Kellan and Kory discuss the role that conspiracy theories play in the social aspect of collapse.

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The question has come up many times: What will happen to our nuclear sites in the event of a rapid collapse? Will it cause widespread meltdowns, which in turn end humanity and life on earth? Or is there absolutely nothing to worry about? We discuss the answer on today's episode.

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The question has come up many times: What will happen to our nuclear sites in the event of a rapid collapse? Will it cause widespread meltdowns, which in turn end humanity and life on earth? Or is there absolutely nothing to worry about? We discuss the answer on today's episode.

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Published 2024-04-18

Episode 137 - Project 2025

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Project 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.

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Project 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.

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Published 2024-03-14

Episode 136 - Longtermism

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Upon first hearing the supposed tenets of the Longtermism movement, you may think it sounds wonderfully thought-out and worthy of support.


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Published 2024-02-14

Episode 135 - AI Job Loss

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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.

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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.

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Published 2024-01-10

Episode 134 - Collapse in 2023

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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!

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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!

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Published 2023-03-29

Episode 132 - Lobbying

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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? | RepresentUs

America’s lobbying addiction (brookings.edu)

Lobbying: How the Wealthy and Business Get Their Way | Second Rate Democracy

Corruption is Legal in America - YouTube


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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? | RepresentUs

America’s lobbying addiction (brookings.edu)

Lobbying: How the Wealthy and Business Get Their Way | Second Rate Democracy

Corruption is Legal in America - YouTube


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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.Org

The Fashion Industry Waste Is Drastically Contributing To Climate Change (pirg.org)

10 Concerning Fast Fashion Waste Statistics | Earth.Org

How Much Do Our Wardrobes Cost to the Environment? (worldbank.org)

Fast Fashion Getting Faster: A Look at the Unethical Labor Practices Sustaining a Growing Industry | International Law and Policy Brief (gwu.edu)


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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.Org

The Fashion Industry Waste Is Drastically Contributing To Climate Change (pirg.org)

10 Concerning Fast Fashion Waste Statistics | Earth.Org

How Much Do Our Wardrobes Cost to the Environment? (worldbank.org)

Fast Fashion Getting Faster: A Look at the Unethical Labor Practices Sustaining a Growing Industry | International Law and Policy Brief (gwu.edu)


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Published 2023-03-15

Episode 130 - The Outlook of Youth

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Published 2023-03-08

Episode 129 - El Niño

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Published 2023-03-01

Episode 128 - Zoonotics and H5N1

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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 Between Ferrets - PMC (nih.gov)
Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic: Quammen, David: 9780393066807: Amazon.com: Books

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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 Between Ferrets - PMC (nih.gov)
Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic: Quammen, David: 9780393066807: Amazon.com: Books

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Published 2023-02-22

Episode 127 - Heat Pumps

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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 - YouTube

Tao of Yoda: Based Upon the Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tzu: Kreger, D. W., Patacsil, Jamielly: 9780983309925: Amazon.com: Books

Daoism: The Basics - YouTube

Taoist philosophy

What is Daoism? - YouTube

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/buddhism

https://www.history.com/topics/religion/buddhism

https://tricycle.org/magazine/noble-eightfold-path/



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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 - YouTube

Tao of Yoda: Based Upon the Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tzu: Kreger, D. W., Patacsil, Jamielly: 9780983309925: Amazon.com: Books

Daoism: The Basics - YouTube

Taoist philosophy

What is Daoism? - YouTube

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/buddhism

https://www.history.com/topics/religion/buddhism

https://tricycle.org/magazine/noble-eightfold-path/



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Published 2023-02-08

Episode 125 - Homelessness

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This week we discuss journalist and author Chris Hedges and his book "America, The Farewell Tour.

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America: The Farewell Tour | Book by Chris Hedges | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster (simonandschuster.com)

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This week we discuss journalist and author Chris Hedges and his book "America, The Farewell Tour.

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America: The Farewell Tour | Book by Chris Hedges | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster (simonandschuster.com)

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Published 2023-01-25

Episode 123 - Debt

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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 Hill

Average American Debt: An Overview | First Republic Bank

Household debt soars at fastest pace in 15 years as credit card use surges, Fed report says (cnbc.com)

17 Canadian Household Debt Statistics [Updated in 2022] (reviewlution.ca)

Canada Households Credit Market Debt to Disposable Income - 2022 Data - 2023 Forecast (tradingeconomics.com)

Debt owned by U.S. households by type 2022 | Statista

Car Owners Strain as More Loan Payments Soar to $1,000 - Bloomberg

The U.S. Consumer Debt Crisis

What is Behind America's Credit Card Debt Crisis? - InvestorsObserver

Consumer Debt Isn’t Stressing Banks — Yet - The Washington Post

US Economic Collapse: What Would Happen? (thebalancemoney.com)

Recession could be U.S. banks’ guilty pleasure | Reuters

Will the Banks Collapse? - The Atlantic

Consumer debt is at an all-time high. Should banks be worried? | American Banker

https://www.truthinaccounting.org/about/our_national_debt?gclid=Cj0KCQiA_P6dBhD1ARIsAAGI7HAGTpK7ZXOnvyAnoyAAysPmvwcwk9qjEl5kA3VyHGzkFfaDwu_67ekaAs4wEALw_wcB

https://www.usdebtclock.org/

https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/national-debt/

https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/national-debt/

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/us/politics/debt-ceiling-economy-congress.html

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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 Hill

Average American Debt: An Overview | First Republic Bank

Household debt soars at fastest pace in 15 years as credit card use surges, Fed report says (cnbc.com)

17 Canadian Household Debt Statistics [Updated in 2022] (reviewlution.ca)

Canada Households Credit Market Debt to Disposable Income - 2022 Data - 2023 Forecast (tradingeconomics.com)

Debt owned by U.S. households by type 2022 | Statista

Car Owners Strain as More Loan Payments Soar to $1,000 - Bloomberg

The U.S. Consumer Debt Crisis

What is Behind America's Credit Card Debt Crisis? - InvestorsObserver

Consumer Debt Isn’t Stressing Banks — Yet - The Washington Post

US Economic Collapse: What Would Happen? (thebalancemoney.com)

Recession could be U.S. banks’ guilty pleasure | Reuters

Will the Banks Collapse? - The Atlantic

Consumer debt is at an all-time high. Should banks be worried? | American Banker

https://www.truthinaccounting.org/about/our_national_debt?gclid=Cj0KCQiA_P6dBhD1ARIsAAGI7HAGTpK7ZXOnvyAnoyAAysPmvwcwk9qjEl5kA3VyHGzkFfaDwu_67ekaAs4wEALw_wcB

https://www.usdebtclock.org/

https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/national-debt/

https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/national-debt/

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/us/politics/debt-ceiling-economy-congress.html

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Published 2023-01-18

Episode 122 - The Future of Ownership

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Published 2023-01-13

Bonus Episode - 80

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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 | Fortune

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors Grants Police More Surveillance Powers | Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org)

SFPD’s killer robots are off the table for now (sfbayview.com)

Actor Goes Viral With Deepfake Star Impressions—How Many Can You Name? (newsweek.com)

How ChatGPT actually works (assemblyai.com)

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/what-is-chatgpt/473664/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/21/technology/personaltech/how-to-use-chatgpt-ethically.html

https://builtin.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-replacing-jobs-creating-jobs

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2022/05/03/the-rise-of-artificial-intelligence-will-robots-actually-replace-people/?sh=5a88c4403299

https://www.saviom.com/blog/12-jobs-that-robots-ai-will-replace-in-the-future-and-12-that-wont/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/technology/ai-artificial-intelligence-artists.html

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/12/artstation-artists-stage-mass-protest-against-ai-generated-artwork/

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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 | Fortune

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors Grants Police More Surveillance Powers | Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org)

SFPD’s killer robots are off the table for now (sfbayview.com)

Actor Goes Viral With Deepfake Star Impressions—How Many Can You Name? (newsweek.com)

How ChatGPT actually works (assemblyai.com)

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/what-is-chatgpt/473664/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/21/technology/personaltech/how-to-use-chatgpt-ethically.html

https://builtin.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-replacing-jobs-creating-jobs

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2022/05/03/the-rise-of-artificial-intelligence-will-robots-actually-replace-people/?sh=5a88c4403299

https://www.saviom.com/blog/12-jobs-that-robots-ai-will-replace-in-the-future-and-12-that-wont/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/technology/ai-artificial-intelligence-artists.html

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/12/artstation-artists-stage-mass-protest-against-ai-generated-artwork/

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Published 2022-12-28

Episode 119 - Collapse in 2022

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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 (worldbank.org)

The top 10 crises the world can't ignore in 2022 | International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Fed’s Interest Rate Hikes in 2022 - What the December Raise Means for You (moneycrashers.com)

Compare Current Mortgage Rates – Forbes Advisor

WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard | WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard With Vaccination Data

Weekly confirmed COVID-19 deaths, Dec 20, 2022 (ourworldindata.org)

What can explain the excess mortality in the U.S. and Europe in 2022? - Health Feedback

'Tripledemic' Data Shows Cold and Flu Season Is Already Among the Worst on Record - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (noaa.gov)

U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics and Analysis

Mass shootings in the US: 2022 could be the second-highest year | CNN



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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 (worldbank.org)

The top 10 crises the world can't ignore in 2022 | International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Fed’s Interest Rate Hikes in 2022 - What the December Raise Means for You (moneycrashers.com)

Compare Current Mortgage Rates – Forbes Advisor

WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard | WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard With Vaccination Data

Weekly confirmed COVID-19 deaths, Dec 20, 2022 (ourworldindata.org)

What can explain the excess mortality in the U.S. and Europe in 2022? - Health Feedback

'Tripledemic' Data Shows Cold and Flu Season Is Already Among the Worst on Record - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (noaa.gov)

U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics and Analysis

Mass shootings in the US: 2022 could be the second-highest year | CNN



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Published 2022-12-21

Episode 118 - Narcissism in Leadership

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Infrastructure is the glue that holds our supply chain and economy together. The Army Corps of Engineers rates our roads at a grade of D, and our Public Transport at a D-. 43% of US roads are considered to be in poor or mediocre condition.

With a growing backlog ($786 million) of repairs and upgrades needed, it's no mystery that our infrastructure is in a freefall of decay.  This episode helps make the case for why a feedback loop of decaying infrastructure leads to collapse.

Learn More:

Transportation Infrastructure | ASCE's 2021 Infrastructure Report Card

Road Infrastructure | ASCE's 2021 Infrastructure Report Card

The State of America’s Roads | Busbud blog

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-08/why-building-roads-and-transit-costs-more-in-the-u-s

https://transportgeography.org/contents/chapter3/transportation-and-economic-development/

https://transportgeography.org/contents/chapter3/transportation-and-economic-development/

https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/21079-failure-to-address-infrastructure-could-cost-the-10-trillion-in-gdp-report-says/

https://www.motortrend.com/features/american-roads-bridges-need-repairs-now/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2021/commute-calculator-pandemic/

https://www.history.com/news/8-ways-roads-helped-rome-rule-the-ancient-world

https://www.valuepenguin.com/highway-spending-study

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Infrastructure is the glue that holds our supply chain and economy together. The Army Corps of Engineers rates our roads at a grade of D, and our Public Transport at a D-. 43% of US roads are considered to be in poor or mediocre condition.

With a growing backlog ($786 million) of repairs and upgrades needed, it's no mystery that our infrastructure is in a freefall of decay.  This episode helps make the case for why a feedback loop of decaying infrastructure leads to collapse.

Learn More:

Transportation Infrastructure | ASCE's 2021 Infrastructure Report Card

Road Infrastructure | ASCE's 2021 Infrastructure Report Card

The State of America’s Roads | Busbud blog

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-08/why-building-roads-and-transit-costs-more-in-the-u-s

https://transportgeography.org/contents/chapter3/transportation-and-economic-development/

https://transportgeography.org/contents/chapter3/transportation-and-economic-development/

https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/21079-failure-to-address-infrastructure-could-cost-the-10-trillion-in-gdp-report-says/

https://www.motortrend.com/features/american-roads-bridges-need-repairs-now/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2021/commute-calculator-pandemic/

https://www.history.com/news/8-ways-roads-helped-rome-rule-the-ancient-world

https://www.valuepenguin.com/highway-spending-study

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Shaun 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 'The Sequel: What Will Follow Our Troubled Civilisation?'

He puts the theory into practice as one of the custodians of Ireland’s legendary free pub ‘The Happy Pig’ and was involved with the Transition Towns movement since its inception, co-founding Transition Town Kingston and authoring the movement’s second book, 'The Transition Timeline', back in 2009.  He was also one of the first Extinction Rebellion arrestees, in 2018, and now leads Sterling College’s online program ‘Surviving the Future: Conversations for Our Time’.

Shaun’s website: http://darkoptimism.org

‘Surviving the Future: Conversations for Our Times’ courses/community: http://ce.sterlingcollege.edu/surviving-the-future…

David Fleming’s books: http://flemingpolicycentre.org.uk/books/

Free access to David Fleming’s Dictionary for the Future and How to Survive It: http://leanlogic.online

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Shaun 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 'The Sequel: What Will Follow Our Troubled Civilisation?'

He puts the theory into practice as one of the custodians of Ireland’s legendary free pub ‘The Happy Pig’ and was involved with the Transition Towns movement since its inception, co-founding Transition Town Kingston and authoring the movement’s second book, 'The Transition Timeline', back in 2009.  He was also one of the first Extinction Rebellion arrestees, in 2018, and now leads Sterling College’s online program ‘Surviving the Future: Conversations for Our Time’.

Shaun’s website: http://darkoptimism.org

‘Surviving the Future: Conversations for Our Times’ courses/community: http://ce.sterlingcollege.edu/surviving-the-future…

David Fleming’s books: http://flemingpolicycentre.org.uk/books/

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Episode 112 - Stoicism

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The ancient philosophy of stoicism offers a great model for coping with collapse. In this episode we discuss its merits, along with its pitfalls.

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The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical User'... - Kindle (amazon.com)
How To Practice Stoicism: An Introduction & 12 Stoic Practices - The Mindful Stoic

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The ancient philosophy of stoicism offers a great model for coping with collapse. In this episode we discuss its merits, along with its pitfalls.

Learn More:

The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical User'... - Kindle (amazon.com)
How To Practice Stoicism: An Introduction & 12 Stoic Practices - The Mindful Stoic

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Episode 111 - The Rise of Fascism

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Fascist ideologies are on the rise around the United States and the Western world. What is fascism, why is it threatening us now, and how does it relate to collapse?

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Eco-fascism: What It Is, Why It’s Wrong, and How to Fight It | Teen Vogue
What Is Eco-Fascism, the Ideology Behind Attacks in El Paso and Christchurch? | GQ
Eco-fascism: The greenwashing of the far right – DW
Where in the world do people emit the most CO2? - Our World in Data

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Fascist ideologies are on the rise around the United States and the Western world. What is fascism, why is it threatening us now, and how does it relate to collapse?

Learn More:

Eco-fascism: What It Is, Why It’s Wrong, and How to Fight It | Teen Vogue
What Is Eco-Fascism, the Ideology Behind Attacks in El Paso and Christchurch? | GQ
Eco-fascism: The greenwashing of the far right – DW
Where in the world do people emit the most CO2? - Our World in Data

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The maintenance cost of capital continues to rise, and the US (along with many places in the world) have tied up so much into their overseer classes, especially law enforcement. This episode explores the reasons for degradation of law enforcement as well as the potential outcomes.

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The maintenance cost of capital continues to rise, and the US (along with many places in the world) have tied up so much into their overseer classes, especially law enforcement. This episode explores the reasons for degradation of law enforcement as well as the potential outcomes.

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It's an ugly truth that those with children today will raise their children through extremely difficult times. This episode aims to help give some ideas and direction to parents looking to help their children the most possible.

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How to talk to your children about conflict and war | UNICEF Parenting
How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects | Common Sense Media
Resilience guide for parents and teachers (apa.org)
The First Seven Years Are Key to a Successful Life (worldbank.org)
Building resilience in children 3-8 years | Raising Children Network

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It's an ugly truth that those with children today will raise their children through extremely difficult times. This episode aims to help give some ideas and direction to parents looking to help their children the most possible.

Learn More:

How to talk to your children about conflict and war | UNICEF Parenting
How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects | Common Sense Media
Resilience guide for parents and teachers (apa.org)
The First Seven Years Are Key to a Successful Life (worldbank.org)
Building resilience in children 3-8 years | Raising Children Network

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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 www.jpquinonez.com

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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.


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Episode 107 - Peak Phosphorus

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Episode 106 - Nihilism

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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?

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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?

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Episode 105 - Vertical Farming

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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?

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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?

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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.


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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.


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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 More:

https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-medical-school

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/cost-of-medical-school/

https://www.savvypremed.com/blog/why-has-the-cost-of-medical-school-skyrocketed#:~:text=Unlike%20undergraduate%20college%2C%20the%20cost,years%2C%20the%20cost%20is%20%24385%2C029.

https://www.propublica.org/article/doctors-prescribe-more-of-a-drug-if-they-receive-money-from-a-pharma-company-tied-to-it

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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 More:

https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-medical-school

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/cost-of-medical-school/

https://www.savvypremed.com/blog/why-has-the-cost-of-medical-school-skyrocketed#:~:text=Unlike%20undergraduate%20college%2C%20the%20cost,years%2C%20the%20cost%20is%20%24385%2C029.

https://www.propublica.org/article/doctors-prescribe-more-of-a-drug-if-they-receive-money-from-a-pharma-company-tied-to-it

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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?

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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?

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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 think.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-11-10/wildfires-are-torching-california-s-insurance-industry-amid-climate-change

https://www.iii.org/publications/insurance-handbook/regulatory-and-financial-environment/reinsurance

https://www.swissre.com/dam/jcr:e73ee7c3-7f83-4c17-a2b8-8ef23a8d3312/swiss-re-institute-expertise-publication-economics-of-climate-change.pdf

https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/08/reinsurance.asp

https://www.zippia.com/advice/insurance-industry-statistics/

https://www.vox.com/22686124/climate-change-insurance-flood-wildfire-hurricane-risk

https://www.scor.com/en/expert-views/modelling-climate-change-reinsurance-industry

https://www.bcg.com/publications/2020/insurers-take-up-the-climate-fight

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-i-lose-my-home-to-foreclosure-if-i-don-t-pay-for-homeowners-insurance.html

https://www.reuters.com/business/cop/risky-business-climate-change-turns-up-heat-insurers-policyholders-2021-11-11/

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/how-climate-change-affects-your-insurance

https://www.vox.com/22686124/climate-change-insurance-flood-wildfire-hurricane-risk

https://www.islandernews.com/news/florida/sixteenth-homeowners-insurance-company-leaves-florida-market-cancels-all-policies-citing-business-risk/article_47c130ca-0c5b-11ed-904b-67e2f67fd2be.html

https://inlandempire.us/california-loses-more-insurance-companies-as-risk-increases-and-profit-is-at-risk/

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/health/2022/08/18/ny-health-insurance-rates-rising-2023-officials-blame-inflation-covid/65408223007/

https://www.eenews.net/articles/hundreds-of-thousands-drop-flood-insurance-as-rates-rise/

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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 think.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-11-10/wildfires-are-torching-california-s-insurance-industry-amid-climate-change

https://www.iii.org/publications/insurance-handbook/regulatory-and-financial-environment/reinsurance

https://www.swissre.com/dam/jcr:e73ee7c3-7f83-4c17-a2b8-8ef23a8d3312/swiss-re-institute-expertise-publication-economics-of-climate-change.pdf

https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/08/reinsurance.asp

https://www.zippia.com/advice/insurance-industry-statistics/

https://www.vox.com/22686124/climate-change-insurance-flood-wildfire-hurricane-risk

https://www.scor.com/en/expert-views/modelling-climate-change-reinsurance-industry

https://www.bcg.com/publications/2020/insurers-take-up-the-climate-fight

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-i-lose-my-home-to-foreclosure-if-i-don-t-pay-for-homeowners-insurance.html

https://www.reuters.com/business/cop/risky-business-climate-change-turns-up-heat-insurers-policyholders-2021-11-11/

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/how-climate-change-affects-your-insurance

https://www.vox.com/22686124/climate-change-insurance-flood-wildfire-hurricane-risk

https://www.islandernews.com/news/florida/sixteenth-homeowners-insurance-company-leaves-florida-market-cancels-all-policies-citing-business-risk/article_47c130ca-0c5b-11ed-904b-67e2f67fd2be.html

https://inlandempire.us/california-loses-more-insurance-companies-as-risk-increases-and-profit-is-at-risk/

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/health/2022/08/18/ny-health-insurance-rates-rising-2023-officials-blame-inflation-covid/65408223007/

https://www.eenews.net/articles/hundreds-of-thousands-drop-flood-insurance-as-rates-rise/

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Episode 100 - The Cooling Paradox

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It's no secret that collapse effects the poor and minorities first. This episode explains that idea along with some specific examples.

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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 truth

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2496928/

https://healthland.time.com/2012/10/31/how-disasters-bring-out-our-kindness/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-the-stress-of-disaster-brings-people-together/

https://hbr.org/2020/03/how-bad-times-bring-out-the-best-in-people

https://bjgp.org/content/66/648/e525

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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 truth

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2496928/

https://healthland.time.com/2012/10/31/how-disasters-bring-out-our-kindness/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-the-stress-of-disaster-brings-people-together/

https://hbr.org/2020/03/how-bad-times-bring-out-the-best-in-people

https://bjgp.org/content/66/648/e525

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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 way.


https://cbreilly.com/blog/well-informed-futility-syndrome?format=amp

https://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-change

https://cbtprofessionals.com.au/climate-change-cognitive-biases/

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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 way.


https://cbreilly.com/blog/well-informed-futility-syndrome?format=amp

https://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-change

https://cbtprofessionals.com.au/climate-change-cognitive-biases/

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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.


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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.


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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 crises.

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/27/sri-lanka-stops-fuel-supply-to-non-essential-services-as-crisis-worsens.html

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/5/11/how-sri-lanka-spiralled-into-crisis-and-what-happens-next

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLleZNNOa9s

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/4/13/timeline-of-sri-lankas-worst-economic-crisis-since-independence

https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2022/06/28/debt-crisis-looms-for-developing-countries-amid-perfect-storm

https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/04/28/sri-lanka-rajapaksa-protests-economy-corruption/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5zxYDHwf-Y

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/why-is-lebanon-such-mess-2021-10-14/

https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2022/05/timeline-lebanon-economic-political-dire-straits

https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-religion-elections-lebanon-692e870338fc2030e877e24f36326f56

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1gUR8wM5vA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUltZmKqfmM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUltZmKqfmM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_in_Venezuela#:~:text=On%202%20June%202010%2C%20Ch%C3%A1vez,lack%20of%20maintenance%20and%20investment.

https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/venezuela

https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/lebanons-financial-crisis-how-it-happened-2022-01-23/

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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 crises.

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/27/sri-lanka-stops-fuel-supply-to-non-essential-services-as-crisis-worsens.html

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/5/11/how-sri-lanka-spiralled-into-crisis-and-what-happens-next

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLleZNNOa9s

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/4/13/timeline-of-sri-lankas-worst-economic-crisis-since-independence

https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2022/06/28/debt-crisis-looms-for-developing-countries-amid-perfect-storm

https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/04/28/sri-lanka-rajapaksa-protests-economy-corruption/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5zxYDHwf-Y

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/why-is-lebanon-such-mess-2021-10-14/

https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2022/05/timeline-lebanon-economic-political-dire-straits

https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-religion-elections-lebanon-692e870338fc2030e877e24f36326f56

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1gUR8wM5vA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUltZmKqfmM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUltZmKqfmM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_in_Venezuela#:~:text=On%202%20June%202010%2C%20Ch%C3%A1vez,lack%20of%20maintenance%20and%20investment.

https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/venezuela

https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/lebanons-financial-crisis-how-it-happened-2022-01-23/

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Episode 93 - Inflation

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Inflation is here and *surprise* - it's not transitory. What causes inflation? What kinds of inflation are there and what comes next?

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Inflation is here and *surprise* - it's not transitory. What causes inflation? What kinds of inflation are there and what comes next?

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Bonus Episode - 52

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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)!

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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?  

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11948-019-00171-7

https://techjury.net/blog/big-data-statistics/#gref

https://starry.com/blog/inside-the-internet/how-big-is-the-internet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX8sOrz_-Fg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73IiCG51_VI

https://www.statista.com/statistics/871513/worldwide-data-created/#:~:text=The%20total%20amount%20of%20data,replicated%20reached%20a%20new%20high.

https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/abfba1

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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?  

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11948-019-00171-7

https://techjury.net/blog/big-data-statistics/#gref

https://starry.com/blog/inside-the-internet/how-big-is-the-internet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX8sOrz_-Fg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73IiCG51_VI

https://www.statista.com/statistics/871513/worldwide-data-created/#:~:text=The%20total%20amount%20of%20data,replicated%20reached%20a%20new%20high.

https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/abfba1

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Published 2022-06-15

Episode 91 - Drought

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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 future.

https://www.ppic.org/publication/what-if-californias-drought-continues/#:~:text=Consequences%20include%20sinking%20lands%2C%20higher,these%20symptoms%20of%20chronic%20overdraft.

https://drought.unl.edu/Education/DroughtforKids/DroughtEffects.aspx

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/drought/implications.htm#:~:text=Drought%20can%20also%20cause%20long,mosquitoes%20breeding%20in%20stagnant%20water

https://www.newsweek.com/arsenic-laced-dust-drought-ridden-great-salt-lake-risk-water-level-drops-1613165

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-07-16/drought-water-use-strategies

https://spei.csic.es/map/maps.html#months=5#month=4#year=2022

https://www.drought.gov/international

https://www.c2es.org/content/drought-and-climate-change/#:~:text=How%20climate%20change%20contributes%20to,the%20timing%20of%20water%20availability.

https://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/ten-civilizations-or-nations-that-collapsed-from-drought.html

https://youtu.be/NUiXzDkK5ms

https://youtu.be/vEAFzgsRQs8

https://youtu.be/PJRDlVnWeHw

https://youtu.be/qvf5zL8trjA

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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 future.

https://www.ppic.org/publication/what-if-californias-drought-continues/#:~:text=Consequences%20include%20sinking%20lands%2C%20higher,these%20symptoms%20of%20chronic%20overdraft.

https://drought.unl.edu/Education/DroughtforKids/DroughtEffects.aspx

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/drought/implications.htm#:~:text=Drought%20can%20also%20cause%20long,mosquitoes%20breeding%20in%20stagnant%20water

https://www.newsweek.com/arsenic-laced-dust-drought-ridden-great-salt-lake-risk-water-level-drops-1613165

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-07-16/drought-water-use-strategies

https://spei.csic.es/map/maps.html#months=5#month=4#year=2022

https://www.drought.gov/international

https://www.c2es.org/content/drought-and-climate-change/#:~:text=How%20climate%20change%20contributes%20to,the%20timing%20of%20water%20availability.

https://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/ten-civilizations-or-nations-that-collapsed-from-drought.html

https://youtu.be/NUiXzDkK5ms

https://youtu.be/vEAFzgsRQs8

https://youtu.be/PJRDlVnWeHw

https://youtu.be/qvf5zL8trjA

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