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episode 238: Societal Complexity, Part II: Today's Perspective
Guest: Paul Arbair Host: Markus Voelter Shownoter: Pascal Becker
In October 2015, Joseph Tainter was my guest in omega tau 184 to discuss his concept of increasing complexity and eventual collapse of societies. In this episode, our guest Paul Arbair discusses these concepts in the light of today’s rising populism in several countries. The episode is based on two articles Paul wrote on his blog: one on Brexit and one on Trump.
Introduction of the Guest 00:04:10Paul Arbair | Thinktank
Western World 00:06:58Brexit, the populist surge and the crisis of complexity (omega tau 184 – Societal Complexity and Collapse) | Georg Monbiot | Trump and the Autumn of Democracy | Diminishing returns
Complexity in Society 00:15:23US tax system | Paul Kirchhof | Einkommensteuergesetzbuch | Eliminate two regulations for every one enacted
Technology / Technology Advancement 00:37:31Rebound effect | Jevons paradox | Elevator pitch
Complexity from a Political Point of View 00:52:30Lawrence Lessig | John Michael Greer