Breaking Down: Collapse

Greenland and Antarctica combine to hold a potential 225 feet of sea level rise. How much of that will be unlocked, and over what time frame? We discuss the knowns, the unknowns, and the newest research coming out.Learn More:https://sealevel.nasa.gov/faq/11/how-much-rise-should-we-expect-from-greenland-and-antarctica/https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/04/study-says-antarctic-ice-sheet-melt-to-lift-sea-level-higher-than-thought/https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/14/world/antarctica-larsen-c-ice-shelf-atmospheric-rivers-climate-intl/index.htmlhttps://www.wired.com/story/scientists-are-uncovering-ominous-waters-under-antarctic-ice/https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/81214/arctic-amplificationhttps://insideclimatenews.org/news/15082020/greenland-ice-sheet-melt-climate-change/?gclid=CjwKCAiAvK2bBhB8EiwAZUbP1AepBilfkaUmc3dx0kRyr6MPerYpZQDXKpCkrb7flaWN4xpENIzUPhoC9u4QAvD_BwEhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/melting-greenland-ice-sheet-will-cause-at-least-ten-inches-of-sea-level-rise-study-finds-180980675/https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/rain-fell-for-first-time-greenland-s-summit-here-s-why-it-mattershttps://www.cnn.com/2021/08/19/weather/greenland-summit-rain-climate-changeSupport the showPlease 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 ancient philosophy of stoicism offers a great model for coping with collapse. In this episode we discuss its merits, along with its pitfalls.Learn More:The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical User'... - Kindle (amazon.com)How To Practice Stoicism: An Introduction & 12 Stoic Practices - The Mindful StoicSupport the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fascist ideologies are on the rise around the United States and the Western world. What is fascism, why is it threatening us now, and how does it relate to collapse? Learn More: Eco-fascism: What It Is, Why It’s Wrong, and How to Fight It | Teen VogueWhat Is Eco-Fascism, the Ideology Behind Attacks in El Paso and Christchurch? | GQEco-fascism: The greenwashing of the far right – DW Where in the world do people emit the most CO2? - Our World in DataSupport the showPlease 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 maintenance cost of capital continues to rise, and the US (along with many places in the world) have tied up so much into their overseer classes, especially law enforcement. This episode explores the reasons for degradation of law enforcement as well as the potential outcomes.Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an ugly truth that those with children today will raise their children through extremely difficult times. This episode aims to help give some ideas and direction to parents looking to help their children the most possible. Learn More: How to talk to your children about conflict and war | UNICEF ParentingHow to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects | Common Sense MediaResilience guide for parents and teachers (apa.org)The First Seven Years Are Key to a Successful Life (worldbank.org)Building resilience in children 3-8 years | Raising Children NetworkSupport the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak with the winner of season 9 of the popular History Channel series "Alone". If you're a fan of the show but haven't seen the newest season yet, skip this one (and don't read the bottom of this description) as it will obviously contain spoilers! Our guest speaks with us about the physical and mental challenges of surviving in isolation, and why community is a much better option.To learn more about the winner, or to buy his book, please visit www.jpquinonez.comSupport the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phosphorus is an essential element to sustain life on earth, from plants to humans. Like oil, it is finite and we're using it an exponentially increasing rate. How much is left, and at what point will we hit peak supply?Learn More:http://web.mit.edu/12.000/www/m2016/finalwebsite/solutions/phosphorus.htmlhttp://phosphorusfutures.net/the-phosphorus-challenge/the-story-of-phosphorus-8-reasons-why-we-need-to-rethink-the-management-of-phosphorus-resources-in-the-global-food-system/https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/07/08/2476573/0/en/Phosphate-Fertilizer-Market-to-Register-a-CAGR-of-over-5-5-from-2022-2032-Future-Market-Insights-Inc.html#:~:text=filingsmedia%20partners-,Phosphate%20Fertilizer%20Market%20to%20Register%20a%20CAGR%20of%20over%205.5,%7C%20Future%20Market%20Insights%2C%20Inc.https://theconversation.com/how-the-great-phosphorus-shortage-could-leave-us-all-hungry-54432Support the showPlease 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 way individuals view the world shapes the way they cope with the reality of collapse and respond to each crisis that presents itself.  What exactly is the philosophy known as "nihilism"? Why is it such a commonly held view in the collapse community? Why do people adopt it and what are the pros and cons?Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By 2050, 1/3rd of the world population is expected to live in urban areas. This is just one of the many issues facing humanity regarding food supply. What is vertical farming, and will it solve our food problems?Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While last week we spoke about the inefficiencies in the US healthcare system that have existed for decades, this week we discuss the current state of the healthcare system, as recent developments continue to exacerbate the existing vulnerabilities.Support the showPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.