Breaking Down: Collapse

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 show 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 show 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 show 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 show 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 show 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 show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is too much to say about why the US healthcare system is awful. This episode discusses broadly some of those reasons, with follow-ups to come on the current state and potential collapse of the healthcare system. Learn More:https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-medical-schoolhttps://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/cost-of-medical-school/https://www.savvypremed.com/blog/why-has-the-cost-of-medical-school-skyrocketed#:~:text=Unlike%20undergraduate%20college%2C%20the%20cost,years%2C%20the%20cost%20is%20%24385%2C029.https://www.propublica.org/article/doctors-prescribe-more-of-a-drug-if-they-receive-money-from-a-pharma-company-tied-to-itSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some bold claims are made about many technologies and their potential abilities to combat or adapt to climate change. This week we discuss one that claims to reduce the urban heat island effect. Does it hold up?Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As risks from climate change and other collapse factors rise, many people are left wondering: "what will happen to insurance?" We've got your answers here, and for many it may not be what they think.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-11-10/wildfires-are-torching-california-s-insurance-industry-amid-climate-changehttps://www.iii.org/publications/insurance-handbook/regulatory-and-financial-environment/reinsurancehttps://www.swissre.com/dam/jcr:e73ee7c3-7f83-4c17-a2b8-8ef23a8d3312/swiss-re-institute-expertise-publication-economics-of-climate-change.pdfhttps://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/08/reinsurance.asphttps://www.zippia.com/advice/insurance-industry-statistics/https://www.vox.com/22686124/climate-change-insurance-flood-wildfire-hurricane-riskhttps://www.scor.com/en/expert-views/modelling-climate-change-reinsurance-industryhttps://www.bcg.com/publications/2020/insurers-take-up-the-climate-fighthttps://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-i-lose-my-home-to-foreclosure-if-i-don-t-pay-for-homeowners-insurance.htmlhttps://www.reuters.com/business/cop/risky-business-climate-change-turns-up-heat-insurers-policyholders-2021-11-11/https://www.insurance.wa.gov/how-climate-change-affects-your-insurancehttps://www.vox.com/22686124/climate-change-insurance-flood-wildfire-hurricane-riskhttps://www.islandernews.com/news/florida/sixteenth-homeowners-insurance-company-leaves-florida-market-cancels-all-policies-citing-business-risk/article_47c130ca-0c5b-11ed-904b-67e2f67fd2be.htmlhttps://inlandempire.us/california-loses-more-insurance-companies-as-risk-increases-and-profit-is-at-risk/https://www.lohud.com/story/news/health/2022/08/18/ny-health-insurance-rates-rising-2023-officials-blame-inflation-covid/65408223007/https://www.eenews.net/articles/hundreds-of-thousands-drop-flood-insurance-as-rates-rise/Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the planet heats up, air conditioning is becoming more and more necessary for maintaining quality of life and in some cases life itself. All this cooling comes at a high cost - much of which is another dreaded feedback loop.Learn More:https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/09/01/1007762/air-conditioning-grid-blackouts-california-climate-change/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/29/the-air-conditioning-trap-how-cold-air-is-heating-the-worldhttps://www.vox.com/science-and-health/23067049/heat-wave-air-conditioning-cooling-india-climate-changehttps://www.vox.com/22638093/air-conditioning-worsens-climate-change-achttps://www.carrier.com/residential/en/us/products/air-conditioners/how-do-air-conditioners-work/#Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.