Episode 100 - The Great Simplification
The Great Simplification #100 with Nate Hagens (interviewed by Kate Raworth)
On this special 100th episode, I’m pleased to be interviewed by my friend and colleague in the metacrisis space, Kate Raworth. The conversation is a reflection on the past two years of podcasting – and how my worldview has evolved because of it. What fundamental concepts could help us better understand the trends happening around us and the potential futures they point to? With so many moving pieces, how can we begin to create a coherent story of the world around us and - even more difficult - start preparing responses to coming challenges? What should individuals aware of these converging crises be thinking about in order to prepare themselves, their families, and their communities for a materially smaller future?
Thank you to everyone who has tuned in to this podcast over the last 100 episodes - I hope you’ve learned as much as I have. Onwards.
In case you missed it…
Last week, I was pleased to be joined by co-founder of GMO Financial Holdings, Jeremy Grantham, to discuss how human population, ecology, and pollution (especially endocrine disrupting chemicals) interact to shape current trends and what they could tell us about the future. Mr. Grantham unpacks why the expectations of perpetual growth - in the economy, standards of living, and finance - are not so likely and that when looking at the system holistically we should expect large paradigm shifts in the coming decades.
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Nate (and Kate), another great podcast, appreciate you both and both of your work. Starting to collaborate with my alma mater and its engineering school with the intent to help build a mentorship program for its undergraduate and graduate students (in nature) in addition to reshaping its Industrial Engineering graduate program. I was curious if there is a path to connect with the Reality 101 course content and integrating within our new curriculum as we also look to engage the students with open space and nature to hear themselves and to find grounding. Look forward to your comments if feasible. Thanks again for the podcast - it is a wonderful outlet to listen and hopefully further engage.