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238 - Societal Complexity, Part II: Today's Perspective


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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 00:04:10

Paul Arbair | Thinktank

Western World 00:06:58

Brexit, 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 00:15:23

US tax system | Paul Kirchhof | Einkommensteuergesetzbuch | Eliminate two regulations for every one enacted

Technology / Technology Advancement 00:37:31

Rebound effect | Jevons paradox | Elevator pitch

Complexity from a Political Point of View 00:52:30

Lawrence Lessig | John Michael Greer

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