Breaking Down: Collapse

Catabolic collapse is often a mechanism of choices we make as a society to cut out parts of the system. In authoritarian regimes, this is accelerated, as the individuals in power to make those choices don't seek the input of society at large.The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands | The New YorkerThe Strongman’s Folly: How Authoritarian Ambition Accelerates Civilizational Collapse | Collapse of Industrial CivilizationPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of our Patrons - Kelly - made some dramatic changes in her life to help better align her actions with her beliefs regarding collapse. It was inspiring to hear where she's at on her journey to "find what is hers to do". This is the first 18 minutes or so of that interview, and the rest can be found on the Patreon channel:Kory | creating a podcast | PatreonPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well would you look at that... fascism happened again this week.‘Schumer is no longer effective’: Dems outraged over shutdown deal - POLITICOWhy did Democrats cave on the shutdown?New funding bill that will reopen the US government will specifically pay out 9 congressmembers over $1mil each : r/lawGovernment shutdown impasse stretches on as Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offerExclusive: Trump administration holds Situation Room meeting over House effort to force release of all of DOJ’s Epstein files | CNN PoliticsGhislaine Maxwell plans to ask Trump to commute prison sentence, House Democrats say - CBS News2025-11-09-raskin-to-trump-wh-re-maxwell.pdfTrump issues pardons for Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell and others involved in 2020 fake elector scheme | The IndependentThe Bombshell Inside Trump’s $1.3 Billion Pardon Market | by Chris Armitage | Nov, 2025 | MediumConservative Warning To Judges: Get On Board With Trump's Agenda Or Get Impeached - Above the LawProminent conservative Judge resigns, calling Trump 'uniquely dangerous' - PBS NewsHour : r/lawConfirmed: ICE Is Arresting American Citizens—and Lying About It | The New RepublicLawrence O’Donnell Quotes Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett to Highlight the Beating Trump’s Trade Policies Took at the Supreme Court: “The tariffs are a tax and that’s a core power of Congress.” : r/lawPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wealthy are continuing to advocate for radical geoengineering measures to "fix climate change". I talk about some new research that makes it less feasible.Engineering and logistical concerns add practical limitations to stratospheric aerosol injection strategies | Scientific ReportsElon Musk Wants to Block Out the SunCompany's plan to launch 4,000 massive space mirrors alarms scientists | SpacePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussion of a recent thread on r/collapse (Reddit) regarding what personality traits makes a person more likely to be collapse aware.On the personality traits and lived experiences of collapse-aware individuals : collapsePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Friday we talk about what the Trump administration has done. Today, let's talk about what I really hope they don't do.Exclusive | House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn iMamdani tells Trump that New York is ready to fight after president’s threats fail to thwart votersZohran Mamdani: Can Trump deport Zohran Mamdani? What Can Mayor-Elect Mamdani Do if Trump Sends…Senate sinks measure to block military action against Venezuela - Live UpdatesAmid rising violence, Nigeria rejects Trump’s claim of targeted Christian persecutionInside Trump's Fight With Venezuela - The AtlanticQ: Trump wrote that SNAP benefits will only be given when Democrats reopen the government.DOJ Gives Judge Heads Up They Have Zero Plan To Actually Listen To HimMajor cases involving Trump before the US Supreme Court | ReutersWhen does President Donald Trump’s defiance of courts in deportation case Donald Trump’s Plan to Subvert the Midterms Is Already Under Way - The AtlanticA reporter outlines Trump's options to subvert the 2026 midterm elections : NPRSupreme Court allows Trump to enforce passport restrictions targeting transgender peopleTrump’s Orders Targeting Anti-Fascism Aim to Criminalize Opposition | Brennan Center for JusticePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The investment thus far in AI will not be without consequences - it's just a question of whether it will be due to the bubble popping and the economic fallout, or the successful creation of an AI monster.75% of gains, 80% of profits, 90% of capex—AI’s grip on the S&P is total and Morgan Stanley's top analyst is 'very concerned' | FortuneMicrosoft, Alphabet and Meta results overshadowed by growing fears of AI bubble | Science, Climate & Tech News | Sky NewsAre AI Stocks In A Bubble? Here's What The Data Says. | Investor's Business DailyCatch-22 While the AI bubble is currently supporting the US economy, economic destruction is guaranteed if the technology meets expectations. : r/collapsePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we winning yet?Trump Administration Defies Court Orders FBI raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago uncovered Donald Trump Claims It’s ‘Illegal’ for Late-Night “Now if we do what I’m saying, they’ll never… (1) Aaron Rupar on X: "Trump on President Xi: Pentagon Admits It Has No Idea Who’s on “Drug Boats” Assessing the Facts and Legal Questions About the U.S. Strikes Trump tells military to plan for 'action' over his claim that NigeriaFBI Ousts Leader as Patel Fumes Over Attention to Agency Jet UseMichigan lawyer disputes that the FBI foiled a terror plot on Halloween San Jose Unanimously Passes Ordinance Requiring FederalFBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves | WIREDICE Plans Cash Rewards for Bounty Hunters to Locate ImmigrantsNational Guard members train for civil unrest missions in U.S. citiesExclusive | House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani fromTrump slams California redistricting vote, says votes under 'review' | ReutersWhite House is working on executive order on elections, press secretary says | ReutersPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a growing trend of apathy regarding Climate Change. From researchers to the media, from voters to politicians - people are not talking about it as much as they used to. Why Democrats aren't talking about climate change much anymore | GristSoCA Report_Final_10.21.2025.pdf‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head | Climate crisis | The GuardianPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antonio Guterrez is perhaps the first relevant leader to admit the world can no longer avoid passing 1.5C. ‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head | Climate crisis | The GuardianPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.