
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... more
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An episode to focus on various aspects of collapse showing up in the UK in recent days:
Network Rail says heat poses ‘exceptional challenges’ after two trains derail in 24 hours | Rail transport | The Guardian
Water companies in England and Wales e... more
New research suggests that the global population will peak much earlier than expected, and that's without considering major collapse forces:
Economists Say World Population May Have Already Crossed into Below Replacement Fertility, Faster Than U.N. ... more
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New evidence suggests White House took steps to punish Colorado over Tina Peters case
Former DOJ Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer breaks down Todd Blanche’s 21-page memo expanding executive privilege.
Blanche declines to pledge independence from ... more
Billionaires are making their plans for safe haven during the perils of our current and future world. Will they sleep well in those beds, knowing they're largely to blame for the situation? (the answer is probably yes)
The Argentine ranch where tech... more
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I ought to clarify this will soon be the most important poscast of this century. There are not too many podcasts in my podcast library worth listening to and exploring in depth.
I began my journey learning about catabolic collapse six years after the first episode was released in 2020. I started listening to the podcast in June 2020. As of writing this review, the current episode in my Apple Podcasts app is Episode 98 The Efforts of Activists released on 11th August 2022. I have actively list... more
I’m a self-employed, practical person in my 40s living in rural Scotland. For years, I’ve had a nagging sense that our global "just-in-time" capitalist structure is fundamentally unsustainable—that we are living on a planet with finite limits but an infinite-growth mindset. Finding Breaking Down: Collapse was the moment those vague anxieties finally met a clear, data-driven logic.
What Kory and Kellan do so well is strip away the "doomsday" hysteria and replace it with systemic analysis. I’ve bi... more
I wasn’t sure about this when I looked at it - “Collapse” seems so hmmm radical or extreme. But the discussion of how everything works, the complexity of our world today, and how things break down has absolutely changed my perspective on things around me.
Really disappointed that they let a guest claim cancer is a new disease caused by technology without challenging that claim. That's just not true, and the hosts should address that. If you're going to have a science based podcast, you need to challenge guests who spout psuedo science. Do better guys.
And definitely start with the intial episodes
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A thoughtful, data-driven exploration of systemic risks facing modern societies, with a focus on how institutional fragility, climate squeeze, demographic shifts, and political dynamics could reshape economies and daily life. Episodes blend rigorous research with accessible analysis, often unpacking complex topics like governance inefficiencies, energy transitions, infrastructure resilience, and long-tail risk cascades. The hosts' approachable banter and willingness to challenge mainstream narratives make the show a practical entry point for listeners worried about future stability, while episodes that connect policy, technology, and society stand out as particularly impactful for decision-makers and sponsors seeking timely, policy-relevant... more
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