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

This podcast episode features Chuck Watson, a risk expert who articulates the complexities of risk in our interconnected world, illustrating how lower probability events can manifest into significant consequences, especially in the context of nuclear strategy and climate change. He emphasizes the critical notion of ris...

Arthur Berman: “Oil: It Was The Best of Fuels, It Was The Worst of Fuels”

12 Jan 2022

54m

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This podcast episode provides an insightful exploration of the complex relationship between oil and the economy, presenting critical perspectives on oil depletion, the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy, and the necessity for a shift in societal mindset. Art Berman, an experienced petroleum geologist, delv...