The Good System Podcast
Our current system is crumbling down. In The Good System I am, Ian DeBay, searching for a way to change the system. We create a system together, that is good for everyone and the planet. The topics are sustainability, education, politics, infrastructure and more.
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So there I was, sitting in a Turkish barbershop in Vienna, conducting an invisible orchestra with my hands while trying to explain how I wanted my hair cut. Twenty minutes later, I walked out looking like I'd lost a fight with a lawnmower – and that's when it hit me: we're approaching this whole universal language communication thing completely backwards. Here I am, a non-native English ...
Picture this: You're stuck behind a Karen in an SUV honking at a crosswalk because people are actually walking across the street. Meanwhile, the solution to our city nightmares isn't flying cars or hyperloops—it's something so ridiculously simple we've convinced ourselves it's impossible. In this episode, I confess my double life as "The Walking Dad" and reveal how walking—this thing hum...
Picture this: it's 2035, you wake up at noon with literally nothing to do because your AI assistant has organized your life, your robot cleaned your house, and your job doesn't exist anymore. Oh, and your bank account is empty because while machines took over your work, nobody figured out how you're supposed to survive. Welcome to the AI revolution we're building right now, whether we wa...
Episode Summary
The internet is optimized for machines, not humans anymore. If you aren't found on Google, if aren't on page one even, you do not exist.
So we end up with the ever same blog articles, that are readable for Google but not for humans.
While this may work for informational pieces, finding good art via Google is nearly impossible.
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I tried meeting a friend downtown and realized there's literally nowhere to go without spending money. Every café wanted 7 euros for apple juice, park benches were designed to torture your spine, and the library was closed because "no one wants to work anymore." Welcome to late-stage capitalism's war on third places!
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In this brutally honest episode, Ian DeBay exposes the greatest environmental misdirection of our time: your individual carbon footprint. Spoiler alert: your reusable bamboo straw isn't saving the polar bears.
Episode Summary
You've gone plastic-free, switched to cold showers, and calculated the carbon footprint of every breath you take. Congratula...
Do you feel lonely? Then dive with me deep into the bizarre world of hyperindividualism—a system that's turned us into perfectly unique snowflakes, each one isolated and meticulously customized, yet paradoxically identical in our loneliness.
I am trying to unpack the hidden mechanisms of modern isolation, offering practical strategies for combating hyperindividualism and reconnecting...
In this episode of The Good System, I tackle a surprisingly heated question: should you feel guilty about having kids in the climate crisis? Spoiler alert — it’s not your toddler’s fault the planet’s on fire.
I unpack the real reasons emissions keep rising (hint: it’s not diapers or birthday parties), and take a hard look at how blaming personal choices — like having children — lets t...
Summary: Overpopulation is the villain in many climate conversations. But is it really the root cause—or just a convenient scapegoat? In this episode of The Good System, I take a closer look at the narrative around overpopulation and ask whether it’s the number of people on Earth—or how a few of them run the place—that’s the real issue.
I also talk about the fear of crowded spaces, th...
Can we laugh our way through the climate apocalypse? In this episode of The Good System, host Ian DeBay dives headfirst into the most cheerful extinction-level event of our time: climate change. Yep, that one.
We explore how comedy can cut through despair, inspire action, and maybe even help us cope with our slow march toward doom. From gallows humor to Greta jokes, this episode tackl...
Have you ever had a goal, a plan, and the motivation—only to end up completely off track? In this honest and personal episode of The Good System, I open up about how I started my self-employment journey with a clear vision… and still managed to miss the mark.
Through storytelling, humor, and a metaphor involving an SUV (don’t worry, no real injuries), I explore how easy it is to lose ...
In this podcast episode, we answer the question: What is The Good System.
The Good System is a system of systems. It combines economic, political, and social systems. In The Good System, these parts work together and not against each other.
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In this podcast episode, I talk about how to reframe a message from being negative and anti something to being positive and pro something.
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In this episode of "The Good System," host Ian DeBay delves into the concept of NIMBYism - "Not In My BackYard" - and explores why we are all, knowingly or unknowingly, NIMBYs. Ian discusses the paradox of wanting outcomes without enduring the struggles, using examples from everyday life and broader societal issues, such as climate change. He shares a vision of a future system that balan...
In this insightful episode, host Ian DeBay delves into the systemic issues that encourage unhealthy lifestyles and explores how adopting healthier habits benefits both individuals and the planet. He shares personal experiences of rehabilitation and highlights the equation: healthy system = healthy people = healthy planet. Ian discusses the flaws of current systems that prioritize profit ...
In this episode of The Good System, host Ian DeBay explores the role of bicycles in urban environments, questioning if bikes are indeed better than cars. While acknowledging the potential benefits of replacing cars with bikes, Ian delves into the challenges that come with bicycles and why they might not be the complete solution for city transportation.
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Join Ian DeBay on "The Good System," as he explores practical tips for sustainable shopping in our current system. Discover three key steps to align your purchases with eco-friendly practices: 1) Repair items instead of replacing them to minimize waste. 2) Buy second-hand or refurbished products for a sustainable choice. 3) Opt for new, yet sustainably made items when necessary, despite ...
The podcast episode compares the sustainability of city and country living, with a focus on infrastructure, transportation, land usage, and social aspects. While the countryside offers more space and a slower pace, cities are more sustainable due to better infrastructure, energy efficiency, and social services. Suburbs are criticized for combining the worst of both worlds, lacking essent...
Cars are harmful to people, the environment, and society, causing violence, illness, social injustice, and environmental damage. To reduce their negative impact, society should increase parking costs, reduce speed limits, prioritize pedestrian and cyclist spaces, and make driving less accessible. Improving public transportation, bike infrastructure, and accessible options for those in n...
Education is crucial for a good system, but current systems are unequal, segregating children based on social background and perpetuating cycles of poverty. Addressing this requires increased funding, teacher support, and potentially banning private schools to ensure equal opportunities for all students. Investing in education is vital for societal progress and breaking down barriers t...
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