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 | 346 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNatural SciencesEarth Sciences | |||
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In this week's Frankly, Nate takes thermodynamics out of the physics classroom, utilizing its principles to explain the invisible forces behind growth, competition, and complexity in our world. Competing life systems build organization out of chaos i... more
In this week's episode, Nate reflects on four years(!) of the podcast by answering listener-submitted questions, which cover a broad range of topics related to The Great Simplification. He invites subscribers to investigate how they navigate a comple... more
In this week's episode, Nate unpacks the pervasive behavioral pull of sunk cost as a force shaping our material reality, identities, and collective expectations about the future. Past investments – in careers, possessions, and cultural narratives – l... more
While current conversations about global heating tend to center around a few well-established pieces of science, we don't often hear about the scientists and leaders working at the frontier of what is still unknown about Earth's systems. This include... more
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Intelligent 🧠 Variety. Informative
Podcast Addict519 days agoVidrob- The sky is always falling
Catastrophe peddling gift wrapped in academese for the highbrow class.
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United States2 months ago Excellent insights, thanks Nate!
Podcast Addict52 months agozerus- Truly inspiring - Rutger Bregman episode
Love this - blueprint for living well
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Australia3 months ago Extremely informative. Mind-boggling at times.
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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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1. Kelly Erhart
2. Nate Soares
3. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza
4. Ted Parson
5. Sheldon Solomon
6. Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
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