Breaking Down: Collapse

A Democratic victory leaves Trump facing investigations, threats, and a furious social-media spiral. The discussion covers proposed attacks on congressional oversight and journalists, alleged document destruction, ideological pivots by corporate leaders, Hegseth’s culture-war Pentagon, failed Caribbean strikes, mass deportations, dangerous removals, and mounting pressure on Democrats to pursue accountability.

A moment of political relief collides with fears of deepening collapse. The discussion explores lingering threats from Trumpism, record-breaking global heat, and UK trees responding to climate disruption by entering spring months early. Personal gratitude and cognitive dissonance frame a sobering look at societies and ecosystems struggling to keep pace with rapid change.

Kory and Kellan revisit John Michael Greer’s theory of catabolic collapse, exploring how complex societies break down as growth collides with finite resources. They examine the links between energy, capital, waste, production, infrastructure maintenance, declining returns, supply-chain stress, inflation, and the possibility that collapse is already underway.

A thoughtful conversation about the emotional weight of collapse awareness, from denial and despair to acceptance and purpose. They explore the Stockdale Paradox, finding meaning through service and community, and staying present instead of obsessing over the future. Practical tools include gratitude, exercise, time outdoors, media breaks, humor, and preparation.

Rising seas are already flooding coastal homes, amplified by El Niño, Kelvin waves, and king tides. New models suggest Thwaites Glacier may melt faster and continue collapsing for decades, even after cooling. Slovenia’s highest glacier has vanished amid extreme heat, highlighting the mounting disruption to communities, ecosystems, and a world entering an unstable historical moment.

Global warming has now exceeded 1.5°C on a four-year average, raising fears of lasting damage to glaciers, permafrost, polar ice sheets, and oceans. The discussion explores accelerating cryosphere loss, climate overshoot, the limits of current emissions targets, and evidence that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is weakening.

New research examines how ultra-wealthy people drive disproportionate carbon emissions while profiting from climate disasters. The discussion explores America’s retreat from climate commitments, lagging electric vehicle adoption, and Elon Musk’s power over Starlink in Ukraine. It also unpacks deepening U.S. inequality and the political choices behind the widening gap.

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Apologies, as expected I didn't have time to record a new episode today, so we'll revisit an old classic on our oceans, which is more relevant today than ever. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.