Michael P. Mezzatesta

1 month ago | realitystudies.co | Jesse Damiani |Michael P. Mezzatesta |Nate Hagens

A world in flux. Climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion, rising inequality—the litany of 21st-century crises can feel overwhelming, and fast. From record-high atmospheric CO₂ levels to mass extinction trends, evidence abounds that humanity is pushing beyond the planet’s limits. Underpinning many of these challenges is an economic system that prioritizes economic growth—usually measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—as the ultimate marker of success.

Jan 13, 2025 | realitystudies.co | Jesse Damiani |Michael P. Mezzatesta |Nate Hagens

With Urgent Futures and Reality Studies, a big focus of mine has been communicating the very real and imminent dangers of the polycrisis. And, as many of you know, I live in Los Angeles. So you can imagine I’ve been working through a lot with regard to the Los Angeles fires. For those who prefer to read, the essay follows from here. Audio versions are here, Apple Podcasts, andSpotify.