Episode Appearances
The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens · Feb 4, 2026
How to Read the Signs of Collapse: Economic Stagnation, Resource Scarcity, and Europe's Industrial Decline with Balázs Matics
“Collapse of Complex Societies author; referenced for framework on complexity expansion requiring energy and inverse simplification”
Diesel as civilization's critical resource and agricultural foundationNet energy decline and EROI (Energy Return on Investment) metricsPeak steel production and infrastructure maintenance phase
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The Tim Ferriss Show · Jan 1, 2026
#843: Tactics and Strategies for a 2026 Reboot — Essentialism and Greg McKeown (Repost)
“Author of 'The Collapse of Complex Societies'; cited for analysis of how complexity becomes fragility in organizations and societies”
Essentialism and the disciplined pursuit of lessTemporal landmarks and fresh-start effect psychologyPersonal quarterly offsites for strategic life planning
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