In this episode, we explore John Bumpass Calhoun’s famous "25th Universe" experiment, which delves into the complexities of social behavior, population density, and the collapse of societies. Calhoun’s study of rodents in a controlled environment raised questions about the effects of overcrowding and isolation on both individuals and communities. Join us as we discuss the intriguing implications of this experiment on human society and the potential lessons we can learn from it.