Breaking Down: Collapse

Breaking Down: Collapse

byKory & Kellan

NewsScienceEarthSocietyCultureDocumentary

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 frien...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Daily Episode 76 - Dissecting Episode 2: "Complex Society"

S2E76 - Daily Episode 76 - Dissecting Episode 2: "Complex Society"

Continuing the exploration of the first 8 episodes, today we dive into episode 2. 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.
Published: Dec 22, 2025Duration: 14:32
Daily Episode 75 - Dissecting Episode 1: "Introduction"

S2E75 - Daily Episode 75 - Dissecting Episode 1: "Introduction"

Today we take a look back at the pilot episode of the podcast to talk about inspirations for the podcast, along with some regrets or changes I'd make if I could go back. 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.
Published: Dec 19, 2025Duration: 25:46
Daily Episode 74 - Replaying Episode 8: "Climate Change"

S2E74 - Daily Episode 74 - Replaying Episode 8: "Climate Change"

Replaying Episode 8: Climate ChangePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Dec 18, 2025Duration: 40:31
Daily Episode 73 - Replaying Episode 7: "Political Turmoil"

S2E73 - Daily Episode 73 - Replaying Episode 7: "Political Turmoil"

Replaying episode 7: Political TurmoilPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Dec 17, 2025Duration: 40:21
Daily Episode 72 - Replaying Episode 6: "The Financial System"

S2E72 - Daily Episode 72 - Replaying Episode 6: "The Financial System"

Replaying episode 6: The Financial SystemPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Dec 16, 2025Duration: 49:42
Daily Episode 71 - Replaying Episode 5: "Catabolic Collapse"

S2E71 - Daily Episode 71 - Replaying Episode 5: "Catabolic Collapse"

Replaying Episode 71: Catabolic CollapsePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Dec 15, 2025Duration: 40:07
Daily Episode 70 - Replaying Episode 4: "Limits to Growth"

S2E70 - Daily Episode 70 - Replaying Episode 4: "Limits to Growth"

Replaying Episode 4: Limits to GrowthPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Dec 14, 2025Duration: 56:01
Daily Episode 69 - Replaying Episode 3: "Energy"

S2E69 - Daily Episode 69 - Replaying Episode 3: "Energy"

Replaying Episode 3: "Energy"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.
Published: Dec 13, 2025Duration: 36:35
Daily Episode 68 - Replaying Episode 2:  "Complex Society"

S2E68 - Daily Episode 68 - Replaying Episode 2: "Complex Society"

Continuing the series started yesterday - replaying the first 8 episodes while I'm on vacation, and will give insights into each episode when I get back.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.
Published: Dec 12, 2025Duration: 34:32
Daily Episode 67 - Replaying the Introduction

S2E67 - Daily Episode 67 - Replaying the Introduction

I'm out on vacation, but thought I'd try something new - we'll be replaying the first 8 episodes of the podcast over the next week, and then I'll go through one by one and revisit them - giving commentary on my thoughts on what's changed since.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.
Published: Dec 11, 2025Duration: 35:12
Daily Episode 66 - Solastalgia and 2-4 Billion Dead

S2E66 - Daily Episode 66 - Solastalgia and 2-4 Billion Dead

A discussion on Christopher Ketcham's article describing the idea of Solastalgia, as we head towards a world that could lose 2-4 billion people, just from climate change by 2050 (according to actuarial scientists).Two Billion Dead at 2C Warming? - CounterPunch.orgplanetary-solvency-risks-and-recommendations.pdf (PDF Download)Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries | Climate crisis | The GuardianLetter: CCC letter to Minister Hardy - advice on the UK's adaptation objectives - Climate Change CommitteePlease join us on Patreon for weekly b...
Published: Dec 10, 2025Duration: 17:51
Daily Episode 65 - Interview with Abbie (Bonus)

S2E65 - Daily Episode 65 - Interview with Abbie (Bonus)

The first 15 minutes or so of my episode with Abbie, who spoke with me about their decision to move outside of the US with their partner. Join us Patreon to hear the full episode!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.
Published: Dec 9, 2025Duration: 16:32
Daily Episode 64 - "The Duty to Scare People" and the Harms of Scientific Reticence

S2E64 - Daily Episode 64 - "The Duty to Scare People" and the Harms of Scientific Reticence

What responsibilities do scientists have to be blunt about the reality of climate change? Is it better to keep society calm and not explore worst case scenarios, or is it their duty to scare people? I explore that question, and dive into new research done by two scientific societies that lies outside of socially acceptable scientific consensus.Why Isn't Everybody Panicking? Scientific Reticence and the Duty to Scare People - The Prindle Institute for EthicsGlobal Warming At 3 °C By 2050? What's Behind The New German Climate Warning - WorldcrunchGemeinsamer Aufruf der D...
Published: Dec 8, 2025Duration: 29:39
Daily Episode 63 - This Week in Fascism (#10)

S2E63 - Daily Episode 63 - This Week in Fascism (#10)

I'm out of town this week, so episodes are prerecorded (no episodes Thursday 11th to Wednesday 17th). Enjoy another week of fascism...Former Trump lawyer: ‘The Constitution is not adequate to deal with a presidentWhite House Scraps DOGE: The Bizarre Subscriptions and Weird Overseas Contracts Draining Public FundsDOJ Staff Rip Donald Trump and Pam Bondi’s ‘Irreversible Damage’ Kristi Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador despite judge’s order, DOJ acknowledgesSupreme Court blocks lower court order on Texas redistrictingGeorgia pr...
Published: Dec 5, 2025Duration: 24:56
Daily Episode 62 - The US Government is Poisoning You

S2E62 - Daily Episode 62 - The US Government is Poisoning You

The EPA has just signed off on 10 new pesticides, which contain PFAS Forever Chemicals. This, after Trump campaigned on the promise to clamp down on polluting and harmful pesticides. Maybe it has something to do with the $70M+ spent in lobbying from PFAS companies this year?Trump Embraces Pesticides After Previously Promising Crackdown - NewsweekThe EPA Approved a New PFAS Pesticide — Will It Show Up in Your Produce? The EPA Approved a New PFAS Pesticide — Will It Show Up in Your Produce?As Trump Attacks PFAS Water Safety Rules, New Analysis Shows...
Published: Dec 4, 2025Duration: 12:23
Daily Episode 61 - Say "No" to Frankenstein Algae

S2E61 - Daily Episode 61 - Say "No" to Frankenstein Algae

Scientists are researching "Natural Geoengineering" - one method of which involves mutating algae en masse to convert and store more carbon. Nothing could go wrong, right?https://phys.org/news/2025-11-microbes-tackle-climate-safely.htmlPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Dec 3, 2025Duration: 15:47
Daily Episode 60 - Gasping Breaths of a Dying Empire

S2E60 - Daily Episode 60 - Gasping Breaths of a Dying Empire

The Trump administration is on course to overextend use of the military in another messy war. Will he pull the trigger, and what's there to gain? Either way, it's yet another sign of a declining empire gasping for breath.Analysis: Trump’s threats bring war with Venezuela closer as contradictions and legal fears mount | CNN PoliticsUS lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike reportshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/us/politics/trump-venezuela-maduro-airspace.htmlPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. <p...
Published: Dec 2, 2025Duration: 22:13
Daily Episode 59 - Home Health Crisis in an Aging America

S2E59 - Daily Episode 59 - Home Health Crisis in an Aging America

America is undergoing a rapid demographic shift, which also happens to be combining with a tumultuous tie in the home health industry. Will we be able to care for the soon-to-be tripled amount of population that requires health care at home?The U.S. Will Need 9.3 Million Home Healthcare Workers. Without Immigrants, Who’s Going To Care For Our Aging Parents?Ultra-processed food linked to harm in every major human organ, study finds | Ultra-processed foods | The GuardianCalifornia farms applied millions of pounds of Pfas to key crops, study finds | Pfas | The Gu...
Published: Dec 1, 2025Duration: 13:22
Daily Episode 58 - AMOC National Security Threat (and a Bird Flu Update)

S2E58 - Daily Episode 58 - AMOC National Security Threat (and a Bird Flu Update)

Iceland officially declares AMOC collapse a national security threat, and the first human case of a different strain of bird flu in Washington state.A crucial system of ocean currents may be on course to collapse. This country just declared it a national security threat | CNN1st US human bird flu case in 9 months confirmed with strain only seen in animals before - ABC NewsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.<...
Published: Nov 26, 2025Duration: 13:34
Daily Episode 57 - Schrodinger's Economy

S2E57 - Daily Episode 57 - Schrodinger's Economy

Government data used to be the go-to for measuring the health of the economy. Now that we can't trust that data - where do we go for answers?A Weakening Economy, and a Drastically Cut Economic Support System | Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesEven if you can’t trust the data, these 13 warning signs will tell you the economy is in trouble | Fortunehttps://www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/business/economy-tense-nightcapPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Ac...
Published: Nov 25, 2025Duration: 17:02