Change Oracle
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Episodes of Change Oracle
Mark All
In this powerful episode, we dive into the fossil fuel industry's pivotal role in what experts now call the polycrisis—the interwoven collapse of our environmental, economic, and social systems. Featuring insights from the Post Carbon Institute
In this podcast, we explore why, despite overwhelming evidence, action on the global polycrisis remains woefully insufficient. Psychological factors, such as susceptibility to misinformation and cognitive biases, are barriers to change that pre
This podcast summarizes the wide array of powerful financial inducements that are driving sustainability efforts. We also ask the crucial question: can these economic incentives tackle the complexities of the global polycrisis? Despite the prod
In this the second of two episodes, Tom Schuneman and Richard Matthews examine the relationship between the polycrisis, and the flawed economic assumptions derived from a broken system. They discuss how feedback loops create vicious cycles and
In 2024, environmental news was often bleak, but there were important victories that deserve recognition. Despite setbacks, significant progress was made in protecting nature, with new legal protections, conservation efforts, and reforestation
In this episode, we dive deep into the key moments of COP 29, the 2024 UN Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. From climate finance and carbon trading to the dominance of fossil fuel interests, we explore the controversies, challenges, and w
In this podcast, we explore the concept of global polycrisis, where interconnected crises create vicious feedback loops that amplify negative impacts. From the far-reaching consequences of war and global inequality to the escalating biophysical
What if societal collapse isn’t the end, but a new beginning? In this episode, we dive into How Societal Collapse Can Save Humans From Mass Extinction. We explore the provocative idea that breakdowns in society might be the wake-up call humanit
In this hard-hitting episode, we provide a point-by-point breakdown of 20 reasons why Trump is not the right choice for America. From psychological fitness, criminal records, and corruption, to his environmental policies and views on science, w
This podcast explores the concept of the global polycrisis. This concept illuminates how interconnected economic, social, environmental, technological, and political factors are reshaping societies and putting our future at risk. The combinatio
In this special edition podcast, Richard Matthews introduces Change Oracle’s Polycrisis Project in a discussion with Tom Schuneman, the owner of the Planet Watch Group. They drill down on the polycrisis concept using the rise of authoritarianis
The podcast explores the misconceptions surrounding nuclear energy. It compares the safety record and waste generation associated with nuclear power and other forms of energy. Despite accidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima, an objective analysi
In this podcast, we provide a comparative analysis of the climate impacts associated with nuclear power and renewable energy. While wind and solar may be more cost-effective, nuclear power stands out for its unparalleled reliability. Renewables
The podcast compares and contrasts the climate benefits and costs of nuclear energy and fossil fuels. While nuclear power offers emissions-free energy and averts millions of tons of carbon pollution annually, fossil fuels remain the dominant en
In this podcast, we review the evolution, current state, and future prospects of nuclear power. It outlines historical developments, reactor types, and worldwide adoption trends, highlighting the resurgence of interest in nuclear power due to c
In this podcast, Richard Matthews emphasizes the central role of education on Earth Day. Originating as a response to a devastating oil spill, Earth Day's founders put education at the center of the inaugural event. Today, Earth Day pedagogy fo
Dive into the significance of Earth Day as a unifying force that pushes back against societal divisions. Explore how this inclusive event brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds, transcending political polarization and economic div
Discover the evolution of Earth Day and its pivotal role in global sustainability efforts. From its inception in 1970 to its influence on policy, regulation, and global governance, this podcast reviews how Earth Day has shaped environmental act
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help us to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While AI offers significant benefits for advancing sustainable development, it also poses challenges. Solutions to these problems are proposed as an e
Much of what conventional economic wisdom perceives as growth harms both humanity and the environment. The evidence contradicts the conventional economic wisdom that over time, economic growth reduces inequality and benefits biodiversity. The o
This episode reviews how petrostates and oil producers sneakily added some major loopholes into the final agreement coming out of the most recent UN-sponsored climate summit (COP28). These loopholes include vague language, reliance on carbon ca
This episode addresses the outcome of the most recent UN-sponsored climate conference (COP28). While many are celebrating the phasedown of fossil fuels agreed to by almost 200 nations in attendance at the conference, others are decrying the fac
In this podcast, we review how petrostates and the fossil fuel industry are advancing widely unrealistic expectations for both carbon capture and carbon removal technologies. There is a yawning disparity between what they are promising and what
In this episode, we unravel some of the disinformation strategies used by the fossil fuel industry at COP 28. Their calls for decarbonization with carbon capture are exposed as a ruse and while they give the impression of climate action, their
In this podcast, we review business sustainability trends for 2024 and beyond. After decades of inaction, corporations are now facing unprecedented scrutiny and a tsunami of regulations. Forward-looking companies are engaging sustainability as
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