Nate Hagens

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.

Jan 9, 2025 | resilience.org | Nate Hagens

(Conversation recorded on November 25th, 2024)Show SummaryThe crises that our world is facing seem to be constantly growing, leading to enormous and devastating systemic effects across the globe. Yet, the ripples of the human predicament are also reaching our personal lives in unexpected ways – through chronic loneliness, loss of coherence to reality, and a widespread feeling of insignificance.

Dec 23, 2024 | resilience.org | Nate Hagens

(Conversation recorded on November 7th, 2024)Long-time listeners of The Great Simplification may have a good grasp of the many impending crises that humanity faces. But once we understand the scope of this predicament, what changes could we make to prepare in our own communities right now? Today, Nate is joined by local organizer and activist Christian Sawyer, to discuss how he’s built a pro-social community in rural Arizona.

Dec 17, 2024 | resilience.org | Nate Hagens

(Recorded December 5, 2024)Description​​It’s not everyday that a stranger thanks you for ‘ruining their life’. In this heartfelt Frankly, Nate reflects on a powerful encounter with a venture capitalist whose life was upended – and ultimately enriched – after immersing himself in the full content of The Great Simplification podcast.