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Post Carbon Institute: Energy, Climate, and Collapse
Power
Limits and Prospects for Human Survival
How have humans become powerful enough to disrupt the world's climate, trigger the sixth mass extinction, and cause serious harm to the biosphere? And with all the abilities and technologies we've accrued, why do we so often oppress instead of uplift one another? Join us as we explore the hidden driver behind the converging crises of the 21st century. It all comes down to power - our pursuit of it, overuse of it, and abuse of it. Learn how different forms of power arose, what they mean for us today, and why giving up power just might save us. This podcast is based on the groundbreaking...
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4.9 stars from 19 ratings
Super fascinating!
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“WOW - this is a remarkable podcast. Co-hosts Melody and Rob and sustainability expert and author Richard Heinberg weave together a few centuries worth of human history through the lens of energy and power to create a fascinating depiction of “the converging crises of the 21st century” - and what...”Read full review »
TA854622 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/22
Learned so much!
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“Richard tells us where we have been and where we are going. While the trajectory isn’t great, this podcast helped me understand what needs to happen next to prevent the worst outcomes. It also made me feel empowered to do my part.”
dnzdebow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/22
Eye-opening and sober analysis
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“This podcast highlights the almost unfathomable impact humans have on our planet. Here's hoping it empowers each of us to think about preserving our home for future generations.”Read full review »
Xlnt235 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/22
Recent Episodes
Published 01/24/23
First wisdom, then action. Richard Heinberg shares insights from his deep dive into the nature of power and power relationships. He addresses the three main "power tools": money, weapons, and communication technologies with humble and thoughtful advice on how to approach them. You’ll have the...
Published 01/24/23
Learn how humanity can exercise collective self-restraint to navigate the social and environmental crises of the 21st century. The world is in overshoot. There are too many people consuming too much stuff, and we're facing climate change, biodiversity loss, and immense social inequality. We're...
Published 11/09/22
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