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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

Nate Hagens
Climate Change
Shale Oil
Societal Metabolism
Oil Production
Meta-Crisis
United States
Energy Economics
Peak Oil
Circular Economy
Energy Analysis
Environmental Sustainability
Oil Industry
Oil Prices
Meta Crisis
Agriculture
Complex Adaptive Systems
Biodiversity
Carbon Pulse
Investment In Oil
Permian Basin

The Great Simplification is a podcast that explores the systems science underpinning the human predicament. Through conversations with experts and leaders hosted by Dr. Nate Hagens, we explore topics spanning ecology, economics, energy, geopolitics, human behavior, and monetary/financial systems. Our goal is to provide a simple educational resource for the complex energetic, physical, and social c... more

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Latest Episodes

Last week there was so much news Nate recorded two Franklies – this is the second of those, which shares his reflections on a recent seminal essay posted by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, likening Artificial Intelligence as a "rite of passage" for the h... more

This week's Frankly inaugurates a new category for videos on The Great Simplification platform, Wide Boundary News, in which Nate invites listeners to view the constant churn of headlines through a wider-boundary lens. As we are increasingly inundate... more

For many people reading this, the crises we discuss on this podcast – from ecological instability to financial collapse – often feel like a distant problem in the future. But for the youth of today, managing the impact of these situations will define... more

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In this week's episode, Nate reflects on his experience with knee surgery and being a "creature in the machine" (the Superorganism). He touches on the often-forgotten nature of our physical existence in a world dominated by cognitive labor and abstra... more

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Recent Guests

Xiye Bastida
A 23-year-old activist and executive director of Re-Earth Initiative, a global youth-led organization supporting nature-based projects.
Re-Earth Initiative
Episode: The New Generation of Environmental Leadership: Stubborn Optimism, Tending Your Inner Fire, and Why Hope Is Not Enough with Xiye Bastida
Mark Medish
Vice Chair of Pantera and founding partner of Mosaiq Law Group
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Episode: Arms Race or the Human Race? Governance in the Age of AI, Nuclear Threats, and Geopolitical Brinkmanship | RR 21
Chuck Watson
Geopolitical expert with over 30 years of experience in international relations
Episode: Arms Race or the Human Race? Governance in the Age of AI, Nuclear Threats, and Geopolitical Brinkmanship | RR 21
Craig Tindale
Private investor with experience in software development, business strategy, and infrastructure planning
Episode: Why the West Can't Defend Itself: How Material Scarcity Is Reshaping Global Power with Craig Tindale
Kelly Erhart
Director of Partnerships at Outlier Projects and Gigascale Capital, co-founder of Project Vesta
Outlier Projects and Gigascale Capital
Episode: Fighting for a Livable Future: Exploring Frontier Climate Interventions with Kelly Erhart
Nate Soares
President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and researcher in AI risk and alignment.
Machine Intelligence Research Institute
Episode: If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: How Artificial Superintelligence Might Wipe Out Our Entire Species with Nate Soares
Rosa Vásquez Espinoza
Peruvian biologist, founder of Amazon Research International, and National Geographic Explorer
Amazon Research International
Episode: Two Ways of Knowing: How Merging Science & Indigenous Wisdom Fuels New Discoveries with Rosa Vásquez Espinoza
Ted Parson
Environmental Law Professor, Faculty Director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Episode: Will We Artificially Cool the Planet? The Science and Politics of Geoengineering with Ted Parson
Sheldon Solomon
Social psychologist and co-developer of Terror Management Theory
Skidmore College
Episode: Terror Management Theory: How Existential Dread Has Shaped the World with Sheldon Solomon

Host

Nate Hagens
Host of the series, Nate Hagens, brings a rich background in environmental science and a deep interest in the systemic challenges facing humanity. He effectively engages with guests to facilitate meaningful discussions on complex topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Addiction in the digital age - Anna Lembke

    Of all the many, many important conversations on here this is probably the most telling and vital. Offers help to humanity to make it through the ‘great simplification’.

    Thank you both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACTgreen
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Life changing insights

    Nate puts clear words to vague ideas that have been floating in my head for decades. Explaining our current predicament not as moral failure, but as the result of a potential 4th law of thermodynamics is immensely helpful to move away from guilt-based activism into awareness-driven action.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    On a journey and then some
    Canadaa month ago
  • Intelligent 🧠 Variety. Informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Vidrob
    2 months ago
  • The sky is always falling

    Catastrophe peddling gift wrapped in academese for the highbrow class.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    IFYTIT
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent insights, thanks Nate!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    zerus
    3 months ago

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The podcast provides a critical perspective on global crises with deep insights from experts.
Content is described as thoughtful, insightful, and challenging, despite being heavy on existential topics.
Listeners appreciate the empathetic approach Nate takes towards complex issues, fostering a sense of community.
Many express a sense of hope and understanding, finding value in the narratives presented through a systems lens.

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The New Generation of Environmental Leadership: Stubborn Optimism, Tending Your Inner Fire, and Why Hope Is Not Enough with Xiye Bastida
Q: What can someone listening or viewing this episode do specifically now, today, this week, this month?
Xiye suggests focusing on connecting with the Earth and finding a community, promoting the idea that conversations about climate should be more frequent and open.
The New Generation of Environmental Leadership: Stubborn Optimism, Tending Your Inner Fire, and Why Hope Is Not Enough with Xiye Bastida
Q: How has your worldview and approach to activism changed since you began all this back in 2019?
Xiye explains that her activism has evolved from a focus on organizing strikes to a broader understanding of community engagement, emphasizing that being an activist is about how one lives and interacts with the world.
End of Year Reflections: Four Years of The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens
Q: What is the most likely minimal bloodshed path back to a moral society?
Nate acknowledges the difficulty of this question and stresses the importance of community and engagement.
End of Year Reflections: Four Years of The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens
Q: What specific steps can I make to simplify my own life?
Nate shares insights on individual agency, self-care, and reducing dependence on complicated systems.
End of Year Reflections: Four Years of The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens
Q: Nate, how would you redesign national and global governance systems to better meet our current challenges?
Nate expresses uncertainty and emphasizes the complexity of governance amid current challenges.

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Conversations within this series tackle the interconnections between ecological, economic, and social challenges facing humanity. With a focus on the implications of energy systems, climate change, and human behavior, discussions often feature experts from diverse backgrounds providing insights into the urgency of addressing existential risks. Starting from the context of the human predicament, dialogues navigate through themes such as artificial intelligence, environmental crises, and the intersection of traditional wisdom with contemporary science. The approach encourages a shift from individualistic narratives toward collective responsibility, which not only broadens the listener's perspective but also inspires actionable insights for a ... more

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1. Xiye Bastida
2. Mark Medish
3. Chuck Watson
4. Craig Tindale
5. Kelly Erhart
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