Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival
Post Carbon Institute: EnergyHow have humans become powerful enough to disrupt the world's climate, trigger the sixth mass extinction, and cause serious harm to the biosphere? And with all the abilities and technologies we've accrued, why do we so often oppress instead of uplift one another? Join us as we explore the hidden driver behind the converging crises of the 21st century. It all comes down to power - our pursuit of it... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | SciencePhilosophySociety & CultureEarth Sciences | ||||
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First wisdom, then action. Richard Heinberg shares insights from his deep dive into the nature of power and power relationships. He addresses the three main "power tools": money, weapons, and communication technologies with humble and thoughtful advi... more
Learn how humanity can exercise collective self-restraint to navigate the social and environmental crises of the 21st century. The world is in overshoot. There are too many people consuming too much stuff, and we're facing climate change, biodiversit... more
Overpopulation, overconsumption, and overexploitation of Earth's resources go way beyond the realm of simple problems with straightforward solutions. Instead, they are dilemmas that require tradeoffs and difficult decisions. To guide such decisions, ... more
As exploitation of fossil fuels powered exponential growth in population and consumption, humanity began running into problems. Serious problems. The existential kind, like the potential for runaway global warming and the onset of the sixth mass exti... more
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Apple Podcasts5Tally77
Norway3 years ago - Super fascinating!
WOW - this is a remarkable podcast. Co-hosts Melody and Rob and sustainability expert and author Richard Heinberg weave together a few centuries worth of human history through the lens of energy and power to create a fascinating depiction of “the converging crises of the 21st century” - and what we can do about it. Expertly explained and defiantly optimistic, Melody, Rob, and Richard each bring unique perspectives and profound insights. The prompts at the end of each episode allow the listener ... more
Apple Podcasts5TA854622
United States3 years ago - Learned so much!
Richard tells us where we have been and where we are going. While the trajectory isn’t great, this podcast helped me understand what needs to happen next to prevent the worst outcomes. It also made me feel empowered to do my part.
Apple Podcasts5dnzdebowUnited States3 years ago - Eye-opening and sober analysis
This podcast highlights the almost unfathomable impact humans have on our planet. Here's hoping it empowers each of us to think about preserving our home for future generations.
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Apple Podcasts | #166 |  Australia/Science/Earth Sciences |
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