BUZZING· 71%29m·2026-10-16·Science7 Rungs of a Runaway System: How Civilization Descended Into Crisis | Frankly 162
In this week's Frankly Nate unfurls a metaphorical "ladder" that traces the systems-oriented forces shaping the economic Superorganism. He outlines seven rungs that trickle down to affect the behaviors and events we witness in our daily lives, as well as reinforce humanity's dependence on energy and material growth.…
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