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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 359 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Natural SciencesScienceEarth Sciences | |||
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is often seen as the problematic byproduct of modern lifestyles that threatens our planet's stability – at least within conversations among environmentalists. But this perspective overlooks the fundamental role of CO2 in everythi... more
This week's Frankly is another edition of Nate's Wide Boundary News series, where he invites listeners to view the constant churn of headlines through a wider-boundary lens. Today's edition features reflections on a new peak in crude oil production, ... more
This week's Frankly unpacks humans' current identification with the label "consumer." Consumption is something much deeper and more nuanced than shopping or spending. Nate highlights the ways that it shows up across our whole lives – from basic needs... more
Collapse has long been discussed in the public imagination as something that happens suddenly, immediately turning the world upside down. But history shows that collapse is more often characterized by the slow unraveling of a civilization. Usually, t... more
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Of all the many, many important conversations on here this is probably the most telling and vital. Offers help to humanity to make it through the ‘great simplification’.
Thank you both!
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United Kingdoma month ago - Life changing insights
Nate puts clear words to vague ideas that have been floating in my head for decades. Explaining our current predicament not as moral failure, but as the result of a potential 4th law of thermodynamics is immensely helpful to move away from guilt-based activism into awareness-driven action.
Apple Podcasts5On a journey and then some
Canadaa month ago Intelligent 🧠 Variety. Informative
Podcast Addict52 months agoVidrob- The sky is always falling
Catastrophe peddling gift wrapped in academese for the highbrow class.
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United States3 months ago Excellent insights, thanks Nate!
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Conversations within this series tackle the interconnections between ecological, economic, and social challenges facing humanity. With a focus on the implications of energy systems, climate change, and human behavior, discussions often feature experts from diverse backgrounds providing insights into the urgency of addressing existential risks. Starting from the context of the human predicament, dialogues navigate through themes such as artificial intelligence, environmental crises, and the intersection of traditional wisdom with contemporary science. The approach encourages a shift from individualistic narratives toward collective responsibility, which not only broadens the listener's perspective but also inspires actionable insights for a ... more
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