
The Great Simplification is a podcast that explores the systems science underpinning the human predicament. Through conversations with experts and leaders hosted by Dr. Nate Hagens, we explore topics spanning ecology, economics, energy, geopolitics, human behavior, and monetary/financial systems. Our goal is to provide a simple educational resource for the complex energetic, physical, and social c... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 392 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceEarth SciencesNatural Sciences | |||

In this week's Frankly, Nate offers the third episode in his series on staying human, this time focused on presence. Nate shares a personal reflection on presence, and its importance in a reality where we are constantly living in anticipation of the ... more
Over the past century, standardized testing evolved from a wartime sorting tool into the defining feature of how we measure children's worth and potential, fundamentally altering the mental health and learning outcomes of an entire generation. Now, a... more
In this week's Frankly, Nate offers the second episode in his series on staying human, this time focused on dread. Opening with a personal reflection on his own relationship to dread, Nate describes how the chronic anticipation of collapse affects th... more
The last pre-war shipments of oil products from the Strait of Hormuz have arrived at their destinations as of early May, meaning the promise of an energy crisis as a result of the Iran war is fast approaching. Leading experts are now forecasting ener... more
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I love this show. I wish I’d found it years ago. It makes me feel less alone because it shows me that I’m not the only one who thinks about the world this way. And though the topics are often gloomy, it gives me hope to listen. I’m also learning a lot. Thank you Nate.
Are you saying Beirut is a village?
I hope your friend makes it through the attacks safely.
I just listened to this episode and it truly touched me. It made me realise how disconnected from ourselves we have become in service of the capitalist machine; that sometimes we need to do nothing in order to see the beauty of all that surrounds us and giving love to our families and communities gives the soul all the reward it needs. Thank you so much for sharing this, I look forward to Part 2 and I offer a prayer of love and peace to Dr McGilchrist.
I listen to every podcast except the one with Sam Harris, the militant hard-core atheist i’m pretty sure you have a wide range of listeners, but I just cannot participate in that one. Please keep up the great work.
Love the topics covered on the show, things I think about a lot and are very important. However, the amount of sibilance in the audio makes I genuinely unlistenable. Please consider switching microphones or use different settings for compression to filter out those Hz.
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A thought-provoking exploration on the intricate systems of ecology, economics, energy, and human behavior is at the core of this podcast. Through insightful dialogues with experts, it tackles pressing issues that affect our collective future, such as climate change, resource scarcity, and the dynamics of societal behavior. The aim is to stimulate awareness and understanding of the complexities surrounding modern society's challenges, ultimately encouraging listeners to engage in meaningful conversations and actions for change. With a focus on the interconnectedness of various systems, it strives to provide clarity and insight into the human predicament and the potential for a more sustainable future.
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