Patriarchy and the Cultural Roots of the Climate Crisis with Amy Westervelt (Bonus episode of Crazy Town)
Investigative journalist and podcaster Amy Westervelt talks with Asher about the cultural roots of the climate crisis.
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A Day at the Zoo Is No Walk in the Park: Humanity’s Overexploitation of Animals and Nature (Episode 49 of Crazy Town)
Join Asher, Rob, and Jason as they sort through some terrible human behavior, suggest encouraging ways to change our views and habits regarding our fellow Earthlings, and try to figure out what the hell “estimativa” is. Warning: animal cruelty is discussed at length.
The Taming of the Slough: Humanity’s History of Trying to Control Water (Episode 48 of Crazy Town)
What we do with water matters even more in the era of global warming. Can we learn to treat this most precious of resources in a way that achieves sustainability?
Crazy Town: Season 3 Bonus Episodes
Climate Sabotage with Tim DeChristopher (Season 3 – February 24, 2022) Stop Saving the Planet with Jenny Price (Season 3 – January 26, 2022) Holiday Guide for the Perplexed (Season 3 – December 15, 2021) It’s All Paradox with Douglas Rushkoff (Season 3 – November 24, 2021) Oceans of Knowledge with Sylvia Earle (Season 3 … Read more
What Could Possibly Go Right?/Crazy Town: Bonus Episode
In this bonus episode, Post Carbon Institute brings together the hosts of its two podcasts: What Could Possibly Go Right? and Crazy Town. Our host Vicki Robin sits down with the guys from Crazy Town to cover climate change, empathy, the stages of grief, and other related topics.
Hidden Drivers Wrap-up, or… the Story of the Throbbing Amygdala (Episode 47 of Crazy Town)
It’s the end of the world as we know it. OK, maybe not just yet, but it is the end of Crazy Town’s third season. If you’ve been able to look past some of the more absurd parts of the podcast, perhaps you’ve noticed a pattern.
Maximum Power and Scarcity, or… the Story of the Birdbrained Backhoe on the Beach (Episode 46 of Crazy Town)
The “maximum power principle” may sound like the doctrine of an evil supervillain, but it actually applies to all living creatures. The principle states that biological systems organize to increase power whenever constraints allow.
Feedback Loops and Climate Catastrophe, or… the Story of the Baseball Bloodbath (Episode 45 of Crazy Town)
This episode examines the fascinating world of positive feedback loops, which play an outsized role in the not-so-positive phenomena of climate change, biodiversity loss, and political polarization.
Net Energy and Sustainability, or… the Story of the Overstuffed Strongman (Episode 44 of Crazy Town)
All of humanity’s feats, whether a record-setting deadlift by the world’s strongest man or the construction of a gleaming city by a technologically advanced economy, originate from a single hidden source: positive net energy.
Overproduction of Elites and Political Upheaval, or… the Story of Rich People Doing Stupid Things (Episode 43 of Crazy Town)
Society is producing too many elite people, and their decisions are causing extreme inequality, which is one of the key components of today’s sustainability crisis.
Runaway Money and Overconsumption, or… the Story of Monetary Mischief in Madagascar (Episode 42 of Crazy Town)
Join the Crazy Townies as they swap stories around the virtual fire about spending virtual money in the virtual world. And get advice on how to do the opposite from Nate Hagens, expert on energy, ecological economics, and finance.
The Attention Economy and Nature Depletion, or… the Story of Einstein Watching Cat Videos (Episode 41 of Crazy Town)
If all goes well, by the end of this episode, you’ll feel inspired to shut down your electronic devices, stow your earbuds, and go outside to scan the skies, dig in the dirt, watch the wildlife, or find some other healthy way to pay attention to the natural world.