Breaking Down: Collapse

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.

Enjoy an excerpt from my interview with Greg Nelson, as part of our Patreon bonus content. To finish this interview, and hear the others we've been doing with out listeners, please join us on Patreon!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.

Over the last few years there has been a lot of conversation about AI taking jobs. Is it taking place, and will it be as bad as some say?92 Million Jobs Lost to AI: Who’s Most at Risk?Why Is Job Growth So Slow When GDP Is So Strong? - Apollo AcademyPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fresh new week from hell in the USA. Enjoy?Supreme Court Signals Final BlowTrump administration revokes 6 visasDepartment of State on X:TN man arrestedInsider Whales Made $100 MillionUS is working on doubling aidGOP’s Jim Jordan on judges:Heavily armed ICE agents illegally ICE Rams Civilian Car, Drags Woman WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman Trump calls Mamdani a ‘communist,’Letitia James, the New York attorney general President Trump calls on Criminal charges against Bolton CBP Enforces BinaryCapitol Police calledJD Vance: "Because"Yet again, the U.S. has struckTrump’s Fantasy of ViolentNearly all members of PentagonPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tehran (with a metro population of nearly 17 million) is experiencing a major water shortage, after 5 years of drought. Subsidence, as a result of groundwater removal, is simultaneously causing the land to sink and destroying infrastructure.Iran must move its capital from Tehran, says president as water crisis worsens | Iran | The Guardian‘We must change’: how drought and overextraction of water has run Iran dry | Environment | 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.

Counterintuitively, a collapsing world may just be resulting in people who are less likely to become collapse aware.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.

*Caveat: This was recorded on October 7th so may not be completely up to date in regards to recent happenings.An escalation in the battle for states' rights to defend against invading federal forces in the US (not a sentence I thought I'd write in my lifetime).Judge to block 'relocation, federalization, or deployment' of any National Guard to Oregon - ABC NewsTexas Gov. Abbott deploys National Guard to protect federal property | Fox 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.

Deutsche Bank now says that the AI bubble is all that's keeping the economy afloat. Meanwhile, several other indicators show how the economy is struggling for the everyday person. The AI bubble is the only thing keeping the US economy together, Deutsche Bank warns | TechSpotChina Labor Market Struggles Deepen, Clouding Economic Outlook | FXEmpireElizabeth Warren calls for Trump to release the jobs report despite shutdownStudent Loan Borrowers Skipping Payments Face Credit Score Declines - BloombergAmericans Are Getting Priced Out of Homeownership at Record Rates - BloombergKent food banks warn demand has reached crisis pointPlease 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 3rd installment of the weekly segment I think I'll call "This Week in Fascism".'Plenary Authority?' Chicago Pastor SuesJudge finds ICE violated consent decree, takes issue with some arrestsTrump says JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson 'should be in jail'Gov. JB Pritzker on protecting his constituents"We took the freedom of speech away"UVA antifascist students plan American flag-burning protest Friday | Fox NewsTrump Touts His Administration's Ties to Project 2025Trump just hosted an ‘Antifa roundtable’ at the White HouseFive takeaways from Pam Bondi's tense, partisan Senate testimonyTrump Pardon For Sean Combs "Still Under Discussion"; Seeks Prison MoveSenate votes down war powers resolution Suspend who? Habeus corpus? Never heard of himTexas Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to cut funding to cities with rainbow crosswalks Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection ActTrump talks Diddy, Ghislaine Maxwell pardon requests.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.

Researchers discovered that bird flu and human influenza can simultaneously occupy the cells of cow udders, heightening the risk of future reassortment leading to human spread avian influenza. Bird Flu and Human Flu Viruses Could Mix in Cow Udders and Spark a Pandemic | Scientific AmericanH5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDCAvian flu forces Jefferson County poultry farm to cull 3M birds - WPRMore Than 400,000 SD Turkeys Killed In Response To Bird Flu Outbreak, Ducks Identified As Carriers | Aberdeen InsiderPlease 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 research indicates the planet has not crossed 7 of the 9 planetary boundaries described in the "Breaking Boundaries" documentary from 2021, an increase from 4 at the time it was released.Seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached - Stockholm Resilience CentreBreaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet | Official Trailer | NetflixPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NSPM-7 is the Trump administration's newest effort to rip away free speech rights and suppress his dissenters. It is one of the most blatant acts of fascism to date in his presidency and will be a potentially disastrous tool in his effort to quiet those who push back. Trump’s NSPM-7 Labels Common Beliefs As Terrorism “Indicators”Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence – The White HousePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Waters surrounding the UK have been so overfished that cod is down to just 1% of the population. If fishing doesn't stop immediately, it could collapse completely and permanently.UK could see fish and chips shortages as cod supply in ‘grave danger’ | The IndependentCollapse of the Atlantic northwest cod fishery - WikipediaPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's make it a weekly thing.... I wasn't able to post all the links, as my podcast host only allows so many!Trump says he’s designating Antifa...Trump’s NSPM-7 Labels...Stephen Miller Claims...Trump administration to link Tylenol...Trump Orders US Troops...Fox News' Jesse Watters...In Pressuring ABC Over Kimmel...FCC Chair Brendan Carr's post...Why Trump’s directive to AG Bondi...James Comey reacts to his indictment...Trump declaring war on United States cities...‘Most Loser Shit I Have Ever Seen'...Keystone Kash Faces Backlash...FBI Director, Patel: "We have released...US AG Pam Bondi on the prosecution...What happens now that...Government agencies...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.

Luke Kemp addresses fatalism vs realism, and Australia's government released a 1,000 page report on expected climate impacts on the country.Climate risks report paints grim picture, but expert on societal collapse explains giving up is not the answer - ABC NewsHow is Australia affected by climate change? The National Climate Risk Assessment models the future - ABC NewsNational Climate Risk Assessment | Australian Climate ServicePlease 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 Finnish government has put out a 163 page paper describing 4 potential scenarios between now and 2044, and how those scenarios would affect EU and Finland itself. One of those scenarios was global collapse. Part 1 of the Report on the Future: Strategic Analysis of the Operating Environment and Scenarios until 2045 - Valto (report in Finnish and Swedish)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.

This research paper indicates that the US has surpassed "peak water security", and that people lose access to water from here. Beyond peak water security: Household-scale experiential metrics can offer new perspectives on contemporary water challenges in the United States | PLOS WaterGlobal water crisis could cost trillions – DW – 08/25/2025Please 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 doing everything in its power to roll back regulatory protections that reduce emissions, along with restricting the collection of data.E.P.A. to Stop Collecting Emissions Data From Polluters - The New York TimesEPA aims to undo authority to regulate climate pollution : NPRMauna Loa Observatory captured the reality of climate change. The US plans to shut it 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.

A new report from the IEA shows that 90% of investments in oil and gas go towards simply making up for declines in production. EROEI has gotten so poor that 100s of billions of dollars are being spent just to meet demand. What happens if investments falter?Oil 2025 – Analysis - IEAPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ICE has gained a new surveillance tool, thanks to Trump and, in part, Biden. I discuss the reality of the danger it poses, and some tips for staying safe. 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.

Trump has issued an Executive Order classifying Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Tell us Trump - where is their headquarter and who is their leader? Also, the Pacific heat blob is back and larger than ever.Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization – The White HouseThe ‘blob’ is back — except this time it stretches across the entire North Pacific | CNN(1) Leon Simons (looking up) on X: "🌊🌡️📈 The warming rate over the North Pacific Ocean the past 25 years...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 research argues that not only are dramatic geoengineering ideas too costly, ungovernable, and dangerous, but also they serve as a distraction from our true need, which is to reduce emissions. Scientists warn polar ice-fixing plans are ‘flawed and dangerous’Frontiers | Safeguarding the polar regions from dangerous geoengineering: a critical assessment of proposed concepts and future prospectsPlease 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 much news is too much news? A recent article from The Guardian explores the rapidly increasing number of people who are avoiding the news for their mental health.Why more and more people are tuning the news out: ‘Now I don’t have that anxiety’ | Mental health | 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.

A look at the overwhelming number of headlines from the last week, chronicling the erosion of constitutional rights in the USLeavitt confirms the DOJ officials have talked about banning trans...New Bill Would Give Marco Rubio Power to Revoke U.S. PassportsTrump and his advisers plan for crackdown on left-wing groups...DHS Says Filming, Posting Videos of ICE Agents Is “Doxxing,”...Attorney General Pam Bondi says DOJ will be 'targeting' people...GLENN: They still have their 1st Amendment right, though...JD Vance threatens crackdown on ‘far-left’ groups...Trump Says He's Sending the National Guard...Miller: The power of law enforcement under...Fox’s Kilmeade suggests killing the homeless...Hegseth says Pentagon 'tracking' service members...Trump on DC: "We have actually more power in DC...Trump : "One thing I say is we have to have quick trials...Trump Sues The New York Times For Articles...US DOJ blocks access to their own...Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defends idea of...Trump wants to use the RICO act...The Trump Administration Says IUDs...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.

Roy Scranton, a researcher at Notre Dame, feels that "Ethical Pessimism" is the right attitude to take in regard to collapse. I think I agree... mostly? New research explores climate change and the limits of human progressPlease 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 received a note from a friend who said that he had no idea I was doing daily episodes, because it was under a new season and he would have had to change the season option in the drop-down of his podcast player. That may be happening to some, so I'm releasing this episode under "Season 1" to catch that for anyone who might be experiencing the same. 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.

More new research reveals that previously optimistic estimates for climate mitigation were... too optimistic. Feeding off of yesterday's episode, we discuss the direction that climate research is headed.Land availability and policy commitments limit global climate mitigation from forestation | ScienceGlobal methane footprints growth and drivers 1990-2023 | Nature CommunicationsPlease 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 research indicates that previously assumed levels of potential for carbon capture storage were overestimated by 10x. Worse, the area that is currently economically viable is relatively miniscule and, quite frankly, negligible in scope.A prudent planetary limit for geologic carbon storage | NaturePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newly revised jobs numbers were released and its not pretty. Almost a million jobs revised downwards. With leaders removing people who don't present the numbers they want, are we getting to a point where the data is meaningless?Jobs report revisions September 2025Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I discuss the increasing amount of violence seen around the world, some of which is a direct reaction of people and governments to collapse. 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.

Today we discuss a study which researched the downward shift in mood that correlates with upward shifts in temperature. Rising temperatures linked to declining moods around the worldPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You'd think that coming off of an El Nino year and headed into La Nina, that there'd be a large decrease in average global surface temperature for the year. Unfortunately, we're not seeing the same relief that we used to in similar situations. The UK had the hottest summer on record, and drought worries are high.Global temperatures to remain above average despite return of La Niña, says UN | La Niña | The GuardianSummer 2025 was hottest on record in UK, says Met Office | UK weather | The GuardianHow can England possibly be running out of water? | Water | 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.

Day 2 of trying out a daily episode format. If you doubt whether climate change is real, just follow the money. The insurance industry isn't cutting people off or raising rates for nothing - the risks from climate change are just becoming too high. Mark Cuban Says, ‘The Insurance Industry Is Concerned About Melting Ice In Antarctica’Home Insurance Rates to Rise 8% in 2025, After a 20% Increase in the Last Two YearsHome Insurance Providers Have Dropped 1 in 4 US HomeownersPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're new to the podcast: Welcome! Please enjoy these daily episodes, and also go back and listen to at least the first 8 episodes of the podcast.This is a quick introduction to a new format for the podcast, which will now contain shorter daily episodes. Today's topic: a whole bunch of oil found in the sea near Antarctica - what does it mean?Russia uncovers 511 billion barrels of oil in the Wedell Sea 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.

Today I interviewed Rachel Frazin, co-author of Poisoning the Well, How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America.Bio: Rachel Frazin is one of the authors of Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. She's also the energy and environment policy reporter for The Hill, where she covers politics and policy related to climate change, fossil fuels, renewable energy, toxic chemicals, national parks and more. Rachel is originally from South Florida and attended Northwestern University. Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/poisoning-the-well-how-forever-chemicals-contaminated-america-sharon-udasin/22024123?ean=9781642833324My author page at The Hill: https://thehill.com/author/rachel-frazin/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rachelfrazin.bsky.socialTwitter/X: https://x.com/RachelFrazinPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can be done when "voting" stops working? When a corrupt or oppressive government rigs the game to win? Direct action has been used for centuries to apply pressure and make change, both violently and non-violently. 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.

In this episode I give my review of the BBC series "Years and Years", which explores collapse in the 2020s UK.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.

Doing something new with this episode - chatting with a friend who doesn't listen to Breaking Down: Collapse, or necessarily agree with its premise. The purpose here isn't to convince or debate him, but to hear his thoughts about the state of the world and its future.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.

This week I sat down with Cydian Kauffman to discuss the multi-faceted world of water. How safe is our water? What are the main threats that we face? How does water availability affect genders differently in 3rd world countries? Cydian Kauffman is the owner of Pure Water Northwest, dedicated to helping families and communities take control of their water quality. With a mission to demystify clean water, Cydian empowers people to make informed decisions without relying on hype or half-truths. He specializes in cutting through confusion to deliver real, science-backed solutions-and loves exploring fringe topics like structured or hydrogenated water to clarify what's fact and what's fiction.Social media links:https://purewaternorthwest.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cydian-kauffman/https://www.facebook.com/PureWaterNorthWesthttps://www.instagram.com/purewaternorthwest1/https://www.tiktok.com/@purewaternorthwesthttps://twitter.com/AquaMasters12https://www.youtube.com/@purewaternorthwesthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/pure-water-northwest/https://nextdoor.com/pages/pure-water-northwest-bainbridge-island-wa/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.

No doubt, there are many dangers of AI. One of the most unexplored is simply the environmental impact of creating and running it. In this episode we take a look at impacts ranging from pollution, to waste, water usage, and more. 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.

Sam Baker is the co-founder and CEO of WriggleBrew, a regenerative agriculture company turning earthworms and microbes into high-performance organic fertilizers. With a background in chemistry and economics and a passion for sustainability, Sam is pioneering new ways to transform waste—like plastics and food scraps—into living soil solutions. His work bridges science, entrepreneurship, and environmental stewardship, and recently earned national recognition through innovation awards and public-private partnerships.https://www.wrigglebrew.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PRAGWriggleBrew/https://www.instagram.com/wrigglebrew/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.