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.
Trump has stated his intent to keep power for a 3rd term. Today we revisit an old prediction Kellan and I made before the election on this very topic. Trump says he would be allowed to serve a third term by running as VP but says he wouldn’t do that because it’s too cute and the people wouldn’t like that.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.
COP30 begins in a couple of weeks in Belem, Brazil, and it's off with a bang by causing environmental damage long before it ever started.Will Cop30 in Belém help or harm the Amazon? | Cop30 | The GuardianAmazon rainforest cut down to build highway for COP climate summitBrazil greenlights oil drilling in Amazon as environmentalists raise alarm | Brazil | The GuardianRecord-breaking carbon dioxide rise shows the Amazon is faltering, but satellite that spotted this may soon be shut downPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How long will tyranny reign in the US?Trump: I don't think we're gonna necessarily ask for a declaration of war. I think we're just gonna kill people. Okay?Trump: "If I want to enact a certain act.. I’d be allowed to do thatFederal agents told a US citizen "you have no rights." 10.27.2025 - West Chicago: ICE Agents Scan Driver's Biometrics Without WarrantICE agents chased down these two kids on their bikes and asked themGuard Troops to Portland Paused as DOJ Admits to Fake EvidenceHouse Republicans push to 'denaturalize' Mamdani over citizenship formStephen Miller threatens to arrest JB Pritzker and state officials. GOP-led Oversight Committee says Biden pardons signed by autopen are ‘void’ in final report | CNN PoliticsAG Pam Bondi announces investigation into another Trump foe: Nancy PelosiMSNBC: Senator, is it constitutional for President Trump to run for a third term? Steve Bannon saying they have a plan to give Trump a third term Trump Pardons Convicted Crypto Founder Who Helped President's Family Make Billions on Crypto EmpireBillionaire Trump Supporter Timothy Mellon Revealed As Mystery Donor Helping Pay Military During Shutdown: ReportTrump news: Judges are warning us we’re on the fast track to martial law.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.
For the first time, a massive cargo ship has gone from mainland China to the UK, through the Arctic. This new route cut nearly a month off of the trip, but is it a net a positive?Chinese freighter halves EU delivery time on maiden Arctic voyage to UK | ReutersPicture This: Northern Sea Route Charted as Alternative Trade Lane | S&P GlobalFrontiers | From melting ice to green shipping: navigating emission reduction challenges in Arctic shipping in the context of climate changePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I had the pleasure to meet quickly with Shaun Chamberlain to announce the start of a new forum hosted on his page, for listeners of this podcast. Hopefully it will become a great place to chat about the episodes or get to know each other a bit more. I also highly encourage you to engage with the other forums there, as well as all of Shaun's other material!Previous Interview with Shaun: Episode 114 - Interview with Shaun Chamberlin - Breaking Down: Collapse forum.darkoptimism.orgsurvivingthefuture.orgPlease 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 Trump administration is making big moves to increase the capability of governmental surveillance against its own citizens.The growing surveillance state in the U.S. is far worse than you imaginedALPR Map | DeFlockCities Are Fighting Back Against The Law-Breaking Flock License Plate CamerasThe Shocking Far-Right Agenda Behind the Facial Recognition Tech Used by ICE and the FBI – Mother JonesWhen the government can see everything: How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s dataPalantir’s tools pose an invisible danger we are just beginning to comprehend | Juan Sebastian Pinto | 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.
We are already fully aware that we'll blow through 1.5C and 2.0C above the baseline. New research shows the gap between Paris Climate Accord pledges and reality are growing.The Production Gap Report 2025 | SEIThe Rest of the World Is Following America’s Retreat on EVs - WSJ1 in 4 new cars sold in 2025 will be electric, new report says, and China is the undisputed EV leader | CBC NewsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fascism this week in the US (10/17-10/23).Trump: "Don't forget I can use Donald Trump declares he hasJudge tells Homeland SecurityImmigrants with no criminal record now largest group Officials Scrub Data Showing U.S. Citizens Swept Up Republican Governor Orders National Guard DeployedJustice Amy Coney Barrett Admits Supreme Court$300million-100% paid by trump-Military involved Trump says he has final say on paying himself $230m Noem Approves Spending $200 Million to BuyTrump: “Democrats didn’t realize thePentagon Announces ‘Next Generation’Reporter: John Bolton was just indicted Trump commutes prison sentence DOJ WHISTLEBLOWER: “I wouldn’t be 60 Minutes on Instagram: “We found 'I Have a Nazi Streak': TrumpArizona AG sues to forceUS Supreme Court to tackle gun rights 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.
New discovery in Antarctica shows that methane seeps are increasing - more research is needed (and currently underway) to determine the extent and effects. Scientists discover methane leaking out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica | CNNMassive methane leaks detected in Antarctica, posing potential risks for global warming | Climate | EL PAÍS EnglishLeaking ‘fire ice’ is new threat to the planetPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
According to new research, we've officially crossed the coral reef death tipping point. Our temperature range above the preindustrial average is now higher than coral reefs can survive in the long term (and effects are already being seen).Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’ | Climate crisis | The GuardianCoral die-off marks Earth’s first climate ‘tipping point’, scientists sayGlobal Tipping Points | understanding risks & their potential impactPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thomas Williams
absolutely WILD that you guys never mentioned the 20 year war of aggression by the US in the middle east a single time
Thomas Williams
rambling old man