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Goliath's Curse

The History and Future of Societal Collapse

Book • 2025

This book provides a comprehensive history of societal collapse, tracing the evolution of human societies from egalitarian groups to dominance hierarchies.

It explores how the rise of inequalities, extractive institutions, corruption, and over-expansion led to the downfall of various empires and societies.

The author, Luke Kemp, discusses the current global 'Goliath' and its vulnerabilities, including climate change, nuclear weapons, and fragile supply chains, emphasizing the need for democratic control to prevent a final collapse.

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Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned as

Luke Kemp

's new book, which examines the history of how humans have organized as social groups and civilizations.

The Past and Future of Societal Collapse: Why Civilizations Fall and What We Can Learn From It with Luke Kemp

Mentioned by

Rachel Donald

as the book

Luke Kemp

came on the show to discuss.

Collapse for the 99% | Luke Kemp

Mentioned by

Nate Hagens

as his upcoming book on the deep history and future of societal collapse.

Existential Risks: The Biggest Threats to Life as We Know It with Luke Kemp

Mentioned as

Luke Kemp

's new book, framing the future with a fat but fun, final but fabulous take on societal collapse.

Can Collapse Benefit Everyone? Luke Kemp: Goliath's Curse

Mentioned by

Sarah Wilson

as his first book on the subject of societal collapse.

LUKE KEMP: Will our global civilisation go the way of the Roman Empire?

Mentioned in the episode description as written by

Luke Kemp

.

Is Society About to Collapse?

Mentioned by

Dan Snow

as the book written by Dr.

Luke Kemp

analyzing the rise and collapse of societies.

Is Society About to Collapse?

Mentioned as

Luke Kemp

's new book, which explores the history and future of societal collapse.

Luke Kemp: The History and Future of Societal Collapse

Mentioned as the new book by the guest

Luke Kemp

, focusing on the history and future of societal collapse.

Members Only #278 -- Goliath’s Curse Author Luke Kemp on Why (and When) Empires Collapse

Authored by

Luke Kemp

, exploring collapse and its connection to history and civilization.

166. Goliath's Curse -- Luke Kemp

Mentioned by

Dave

as the author of the book, which is a survey of catastrophe in the history of the world.

How can societal collapses of the past guide us in these uncertain times

Mentioned by

Scott Rank

as the book written by

Luke Kemp

, which explores the reasons behind civilizational collapse.

Don’t Use Rome as a Model of Why Societies Collapse; Use Crime Syndicates and Somalia Instead

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