Episode Appearances
The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens · Jun 3, 2026
Back to the Land: Why Restoring Earth's Capacity Will Take All of Us with Brett KenCairn
“Theoretical foundation for podcast title 'The Great Simplification' regarding economic complexity and energy”
Living Systems Regeneration and Ecological ManagementLand Degradation and Soil Carbon LossWater Cycle Disruption and Hydrological Restoration
View AnalysisThe Great Simplification with Nate Hagens · May 27, 2026
Darkness Deficit Disorder: How Constant Stimulation Has Shaped our Consumption with Andrew Holecek
“Author of collapse of complex civilizations theory that inspired the Great Simplification podcast framework”
Dark Retreat Practice and MethodologyDarkness Deficit Disorder and Light PollutionNon-Dual Philosophy and Consciousness
View AnalysisThe 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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