The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens
Nate HagensThe 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 | 399 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Earth SciencesNatural SciencesScience | |||
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This episode was recorded Tuesday, June 9th, before the current 'deal' was floated. Given world events, we decided to post this episode immediately as a special release, and deal or not, this conversation is an excellent overview of the issues and st... more
Many of us lack meaningful community in our lives, either from a complete absence of relationships or simply the sense of disconnection from those around us. In response, a growing number of people attempt to cultivate community based on shared value... more
This week's Frankly is part three of the series How to Think About the Future. Today, Nate builds a framework for understanding the pathways that connect today's choices to tomorrow's realities. Drawing from biology, ecology, history, and systems thi... more
The Dust Bowl of the 1930s is one of the worst ecological disasters in American history. Across the great plains, roughly 2.5 million people left the region over the decade, amid severe crop failures, livestock losses and widespread hunger. Caused by... 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.
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United Statesa month ago - Beirut
Are you saying Beirut is a village?
I hope your friend makes it through the attacks safely.
Apple Podcasts5WilderLanderUnited Statesa month ago - Dr Iain McGilchrist - true wisdom
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.
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United Kingdom2 months ago - Best podcast
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.
Apple Podcasts5R be l.United States2 months ago - Fix the sibilance please
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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The conversations tend to center on systems thinking across energy, ecology, economics, and geopolitics, with a strong emphasis on biophysical limits and how current institutions and behaviors intersect with planetary boundaries. Guests range from energy analysts and philosophers to scientists and policy thinkers, often challenging techno-optimism and presenting frameworks for navigating collapse, scarcity, and collective decision-making. A notable strength is the willingness to connect abstract theory with real-world implications, offering practical mindsets and action-oriented approaches for listeners who want to understand complex futures and contribute to meaningful change.
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