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OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance

Population Balance
Ecological Overshoot
Overpopulation
Pronatalism
Climate Change
Child-Free Choice
Modern Slavery
Patriarchy
Human Rights Violations
Sustainable Development
Population Dynamics
Reproductive Rights
Gender Inequality
Historical Sociological Analysis
Biodiversity Loss
Matrilineal Societies
Israel and Palestine Demographics
Family Planning
DOBS Decision
Ecocide
Sexual Exploitation

OVERSHOOT tackles today’s interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity’s excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overp... more

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A global war against animals is driven by capitalist exploitation and profit. Dinesh Wadiwel, author of Animals and Capital and The War Against Animals, shows how capitalism treats animals as commodities, raw materials, and self-reproducing labor. He... more

A dystopian fusion of human and machine is being pushed on us by a big tech elite. Michael D.B. Harvey, author of The Age of Humachines: Big Tech and the Battle for Humanity's Future, warns of the 'humachinator' worldview that weds unrestrained techn... more

Across India and around the world, communities are resisting destruction and reclaiming their right to shape their own futures. Shrishtee Bajpai, researcher and activist with the Global Tapestry of Alternatives, reveals how local struggles for self-d... more

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For 5,000 years civilizations have told themselves stories of progress. Today, the progress myth has become humanity's most dangerous illusion. Samuel Miller McDonald, geographer and author of Progress: A History of Humanity’s Worst Idea, illuminates... more

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Dinesh Wadiwel
Political theorist and associate professor in human rights and socio-legal studies at the University of Sydney, Australia
University of Sydney
Episode: Capitalism's War Against Animals | Dinesh Wadiwel
Michael D.B. Harvey
London-based organizational psychologist and writer, author of The Age of Humachines, Big Tech and the Battle for Humanity's Future.
Episode: Humachines, Big Tech, & Our Future | Michael D.B. Harvey
Shrishtee Bajpai
Researcher, writer, and activist focused on interspecies justice and systemic transformations
Kulpa Vriksh, Global Tapestry of Alternatives
Episode: Radical Alternatives to “Progress” | Shrishtee Bajpai
Samuel Miller McDonald
Writer and geographer focusing on human ecology, theory, and history.
Episode: The Elite’s Fixation with Low Birth Rates | Samuel Miller McDonald
Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos
Freelance journalist and independent researcher focused on public policy, known for her work examining infertility and trauma in relation to the fertility industry.
Episode: The Fertility Industry’s Dirty Secrets | Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos
John Sanbonmatsu
Writer, philosopher, and cultural critic.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Episode: The Omnivore's Deception | John Sanbonmatsu
M. V. Ramana
Physicist and prominent critic of nuclear energy, author of Nuclear is Not the Solution
University of British Columbia
Episode: Pro-Nuclear Propaganda and Our Future | M. V. Ramana
Peter A. Victor
Professor Emeritus at York University Canada and author of the book Escape from Overshoot.
York University
Episode: Escape from Overshoot | Peter Victor
Louie Psihoyos
Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, former National Geographic photographer, and co-founder/executive director of Oceanic Preservation Society.
Oceanic Preservation Society
Episode: Oscar Winner Fighting for Animals | Louie Psihoyos

Hosts

Nandita Bajaj
Co-host of the podcast and executive director of Population Balance.
Alan Ware
Co-host of the podcast and researcher with Population Balance.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 201 ratings
  • John Hamilton

    I enjoyed your interview with Michael Harvey. He struck a neat balance between Geoffrey Hinton‘s somewhat dystopian view of the future, and a more ‘human’ optimistic vision. I also appreciated the way you gave him the space and time to develop his arguments. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jockmacrock
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • This is one of the best podcasts! Informative, brave, and generous.

    Podchaser
    5
    julianabarberi
    a year ago
  • Overpopulation podcast

    I keep coming back to these podcasts. They are truly excellent. This material should be heard by everyone. It will be worth your time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter the Poet
    United States2 years ago
  • Brilliant and much needed examination of reality and justice.

    Population balance is amongst the most intelligent, scientific, and comprehensive examinations of our global ecological and humanitarian realities and responsibilities. Every guest is well chosen and the hosts’ in depth knowledge lead to critical questions and commentary to bring out their key ideas.

    The podcast should be the basis of curriculum at all learning institutions to create an ecological and justice basis for understanding and decision making in this rapidly degrading world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tushar Toronto
    Canada2 years ago
  • Rational, respectful, and thoughtful discussion of the problem of human overpopulation

    No other podcast does such a fine job of looking unflinchingly but thoughtfully at both the challenges of and solutions to the world’s overpopulation problem. Podcasters and interviewers Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware are extremely knowledgeable, and are well-prepared for each discussion. Their podcast guests provide the listener with a remarkable range of perspectives and expertise on the topic. The Overpopulation Podcast should be at the top of the listening list for anyone interested in halting ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Citizen, Ancestor
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the depth and quality of discussions around critical issues like overpopulation and environmental justice.
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Listeners appreciate the combination of humor with critical discussions, making the content engaging and thought-provoking.
The podcast is noted for its thoughtful and intelligent examination of complex topics that resonate with contemporary societal challenges.

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Capitalism's War Against Animals | Dinesh Wadiwel
Q: How do you see industrial animal agriculture fitting into the broader picture of ecological overshoot?
Wadiwel emphasizes that capitalism's profit-driven nature is the core issue, leading to an expanded industrial animal agriculture that contributes to ecological overshoot.
Humachines, Big Tech, & Our Future | Michael D.B. Harvey
Q: What are the values underlining capitalism compared to ecological democracy?
Capitalism prioritizes competitiveness, individualism, and profitability, while ecological democracy emphasizes cooperation, altruism, and sustainability.
Humachines, Big Tech, & Our Future | Michael D.B. Harvey
Q: What do you mean by ontocapitalism?
Ontocapitalism describes a type of capitalism that commodifies all aspects of existence, focusing on the transformation of being.
Humachines, Big Tech, & Our Future | Michael D.B. Harvey
Q: What is a humachine?
A humachine is defined as a humanized machine or a mechanized human, indicating a fusion of human existence and technology.
Radical Alternatives to “Progress” | Shrishtee Bajpai
Q: How are you understanding the root causes of the global predicament?
Shrishtee explains that it requires a critical rethinking of development, as well as engagement with communities that are already addressing these issues.

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Focus is placed on the interconnected social and ecological crises largely attributed to overpopulation and excessive consumption. Episodes feature a range of expert guests discussing themes such as the impact of patriarchal pronatalism, consumerism driven by growth-biased economic systems, and the overarching narrative of human supremacy that contributes to environmental degradation. By advocating for narrative and behavioral shifts, the aim is to promote a vision of 'shrinking toward abundance,' emphasizing a sustainable coexistence that respects all life forms. This podcast stands out for its holistic approach to complex global issues, seeking transformative pathways rather than simple technological fixes.

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1. Dinesh Wadiwel
2. Michael D.B. Harvey
3. Shrishtee Bajpai
4. Samuel Miller McDonald
5. Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos
6. John Sanbonmatsu
7. M. V. Ramana
8. Peter A. Victor

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