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 | 386 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Natural SciencesEarth SciencesScience | |||
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In this week's Frankly, Nate steps away from analysis and reflects on a call that reframed his thinking. He shares a recent conversation with a close friend living in Lebanon, who amid ongoing daily violence and loss has been hosting displaced famili... more
Over three-quarters of the global population has never lived through a major global energy crisis, such as those of the 1970s. In early 2026, that is about to change as the world faces the largest energy disruption in history, measured by the daily l... more
This week's Frankly is part two of the series How to Think About the Future. Today, Nate expands on the case for holding a distribution of possible futures rather than a single preferred one, and walks through a structured scenario-building exercise.... more
For many of us, our instinctual response to rising conflict and instability might be to recede further into pragmatism as a way to survive. Yet, if our cultural values and ways of life are what got us here, rooted in narrow-boundary, cold, and logica... 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 States3 days ago - Beirut
Are you saying Beirut is a village?
I hope your friend makes it through the attacks safely.
Apple Podcasts5WilderLanderUnited States5 days 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 Kingdom11 days 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 States25 days 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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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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