Breaking Down: Collapse

Breaking Down: Collapse

Apprehensive about the future? Like many, you likely have a gut feeling that things aren't quite right, but haven’t been able to place your finger on why. That feeling only grows with the increasing political tensions, economic uncertainty, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions. What do all these challenges mean? And what will be the result of society’s current trajectory? “Breaking Down: Collapse” takes the complex concepts surrounding the ultimate collapse of modern industrial society and simplifies them so they’re easier to learn. The compelling evidence for our inevitable decline is introduced by collapse-aware Kory to his good friend, Kellan, who probably doesn’t realize what he signed up for! Skeptical? Gear up for a paradigm shift! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

November 18, 2025 14 mins

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 Yorker

The Strongman’s Folly: How Authoritarian Ambition Accelerates Civilizational Collapse | Collapse of Indus...

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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 | Patreon



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November 13, 2025 18 mins
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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 : collapse



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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' | Fortune

Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta results overshadowed by growing fears of AI bubble | Scienc...

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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 | Grist

SoCA Report_Final_10.21.2025.pdf

‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head | Climate crisis | The Guardian

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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 Guardian

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November 4, 2025 23 mins

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.

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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 | Reuters

Picture This: Northern Sea Route Charted as Alternative Trade Lane | S&P Global

Frontiers | From melting ice to green shipping: navigating emission reduction challenges...

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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 Chamber...

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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 | SEI

The Rest of the World Is Following America’s Retreat on EVs - WSJ

1 in 4 new cars sold in 2025 will be electric, new report says, and China is the undisputed EV leader | CBC News

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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 Guardian

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