Nate Hagens · Science

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

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 constraints ahead, and to inspire people to play a role in our collective future. Ultimately, we aim to normalize these conversations and, in doing so, change the initial conditions of future events.

Episodes

"Electric Vehicles": Arthur Berman, Simon Michaux & Pedro Prieto | Reality Roundtable #01

11 Jun 2023

1h 40m

NATO/Ukraine: Playing Russian Roulette with Complex Life | Frankly #33

08 Jun 2023

16m

James Fleay: "What's The Deal with Nuclear Energy?"

07 Jun 2023

1h 7m

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Nuclear power offers a stable, low-carbon energy source with modest material requirements, yet its implementation faces significant hurdles in Western nations due to high upfront capital costs, long lead times, and political polarization. Unlike countries with centralized, long-term planning like China, South Korea, an...