Breaking Down: Collapse Episode 145 - Why Technology Won't Save Us
Feb 7, 2025
The podcast dives into the misconception that technology alone can save society from collapse. It critiques the overly optimistic view of technological advancements, revealing their hidden drawbacks. Environmental concerns are explored, highlighting diminishing returns and ecological costs. The discussion covers the paradox of efficiency, showing how tech improvements can lead to increased resource consumption. Nuclear fusion's potential for unlimited energy is examined, alongside its sustainability challenges. Overall, it tackles the complex relationship between technology and ecological balance.
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Technology vs. Collapse
- Societal collapse is a common rebuttal to technological optimism.
- People often believe technology will solve our problems.
Technological Solutions?
- Technological advancements are often presented as utopian solutions.
- Kory questions this optimistic view.
Diminishing Returns
- Technological advancements face diminishing returns.
- Developing new technologies becomes increasingly resource-intensive.