Breaking Down: Collapse

Kory & Kellan

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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Oct 13, 2021 · 44 min
Episode 56 - The Elite Cycle and Limited Upward Mobility
A recent model predicts civil conflict and even civil war in the United states. A prerequisite for this to happen is that there has to be restrictions on upward socioeconomic mobility. In this episode we explore how that has taken place, and what the final result will be for the ruling elite if the working class is pushed too far. Support the show Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2021 · 29 min
Episode 55 - Kessler Syndrome
With increases in technology come increases in complexity. Over the years we've continually added important infrastructure to Earth's orbit, infrastructure which is now imperilled by ever-increasing chances for a cascading failure that could jeopardize our financial systems, communication, and supply chains. Support the show Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2021 · 39 min
Episode 54 - Supply Chain Strain (Semiconductors)
In this episode we take an up-close look at one example of our currently strained supply chains, semiconductors. Why are we running short? What implications does it have? How is it an example of overall supply chain disruption? Support the show Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2021 · 36 min
Episode 53 - Tropical Cyclones
Many parts of the world live in areas heavily impacted by tropical cyclones. Costing 10's and even 100's of billions of dollars per year in damages, these storms have the potential to cause real harm to supply chaines, infrastructure, and economy. Thanks to climate change, they're getting worse. Learn More: Projected Increases in Hurricane Damage in the United States: The Role of Climate Change and Coastal Development - ScienceDirect https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/07/how-climate-change-is-making-hurricanes-more-dangerous/ https://www.directrelief.org/2019/06/how-hurricanes-cause-disease-outbreaks/amp/ https://wildlifeflorida.org/the-impact-of-hurricanes-on-the-environment/ https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/billions/dcmi.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Atlantic_hurricane_season https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/entergy-ida-was-most-destructive-hurricane-ever https://www.history.com/news/hurricane-katrina-facts-legacy https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/on-mississippis-gulf-coast-what-was-lost-and-gained-from-katrinas-fury/2015/08/26/2c00956a-4313-11e5-846d-02792f854297_story.html https://www.lamar.edu/_files/documents/resilience-recovery/grant/recovery-and-resiliency/hurric2.pdf https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/rebuilding-after-hurricane-ida-will-be-costly-experts-blame-pandemic-n1278621 https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/articles/deadliest-tropical-cyclones https://theconversation.com/bangladesh-has-saved-thousands-of-lives-from-a-devastating-cyclone-heres-how-139903 https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/tropical-cyclone-hits-by-country-typhoon-hurricane Support the show Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2021 · 47 min
Episode 52 - Mental Resilience during Collapse
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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2021 · 48 min
Episode 51 - A Conversation with Professor Tom Murphy
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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 1, 2021 · 38 min
Episode 50 - Losing the Amazon
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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2021 · 47 min
Episode 49 - How to Speak to Others about Collapse
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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2021 · 55 min
Episode 48 - Waste
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: https://blog.idrenvironmental.com/what-is-industrial-waste https://publicintegrity.org/environment/industrial-waste-pollutes-americas-drinking-water/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/industrial-waste https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/toxic-waste https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-effects-of-industrial-pollution.php https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidcarlin/2020/05/24/americas-air-is-getting-worse-heres-why/?sh=b48f1944d4f3 https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/gov-desantis-urged-to-declare-state-of-emergency-due-to-red-tide-2021-07-19/ https://www.ecowatch.com/red-tide-fish-dead-tampa-bay-2653844544.html https://www.earthday.org/how-our-trash-impacts-the-environment/ https://www.latimes.com/world/global-development/la-fg-global-trash-20160422-20160421-snap-htmlstory.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2021/01/10/china-quits-recycling-us-trash-as-sustainable-start-up-makes-strides/?sh=750571b45a56 Support the show Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 11, 2021 · 33 min
Episode 47 - Heatwaves and Wet Bulb
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 More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wet-bulb_temperature https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Conceptual_Physics/Book%3A_Body_Physics_-_Motion_to_Metabolism_(Davis)/10%3A_Powering_the_Body/10.09%3A_Efficiency_of_the_Human_Body https://www.engineersedge.com/heat_transfer/thermal_energy_created_13777.htm https://www.climatesignals.org/climate-signals/atmospheric-moisture-increase https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoregulation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperthermia Support the show Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 4, 2021 · 39 min
Episode 46: Can Technology Save Us? (Part 4 - Nuclear Fusion)
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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2021 · 45 min
Episode 45 - Infrastructure
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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2021 · 27 min
Bonus Episode - Leaked IPCC Report
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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2021 · 37 min
Episode 44 - Censorship
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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2021 · 32 min
Episode 43 - Insect Collapse
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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2021 · 41 min
Episode 42 - Declining Birth Rates
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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2021 · 32 min
Episode 41 - Peak Sand
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 More: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/rising-demand-sand-calls-resource-governance https://www.ecomagazine.com/in-depth/featured-stories/slipping-through-our-fingers-are-we-running-out-of-sand https://www.theguardian.com/global/2018/jul/01/riddle-of-the-sands-the-truth-behind-stolen-beaches-and-dredged-islands?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other#comment-117685215 https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/05/sand-shortage-the-world-is-running-out-of-a-crucial-commodity.html https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/feb/27/sand-mining-global-environmental-crisis-never-heard https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191108-why-the-world-is-running-out-of-sand Support the show Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2021 · 32 min
Episode 40 - AMOC and Jet Streams
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 more: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/25/atlantic-ocean-circulation-at-weakest-in-a-millennium-say-scientists https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-blogs/climatechange/impacts-of-a-weakening-amoc/675136 https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/02/25/atlantic-ocean-currents-weakening-amoc-gulf-stream/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/10/29/climate-change-is-doing-some-strange-things-to-the-waters-off-new-england/ https://rapid.ac.uk/background.php https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2019JC015152 https://www.whoi.edu/press-room/news-release/study-finds-no-direct-link-between-north-atlantic-ocean-currents-sea-level-along-new-england-coast/ https://www.weather.gov/jetstream/jet https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/weather/2021/02/27/climate-change--not-just-global-warming--but-global--weirding- Support the show Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2021 · 38 min
Episode 39 - Updates to Limits to Growth
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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2021 · 46 min
Episode 38 - Religion
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 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.