Solving the Metacrisis with a Theory of Everyone | Michael Muthukrishna
What if more growth is paradoxically the only way out of the problems created by growth? Dr. Michael Muthukrishna—author of A Theory of Everyone —joins us to explain how understanding human nature, energy, and evolution can guide practical, scalable solutions to the metacrisis that align with our psychological, social, and technological realities.
GUEST INFO: Dr. Michael Muthukrishna
Professor of Economic Psychology, London School of Economics
Professor of Psychology, NYU (Starting in 2026)
Author, A Theory of Everyone: https://a.co/d/gpRDNAz (https://a.co/d/gpRDNAz)
18 Nov 2025
Degrowth: The Idea That Could Save Civilization | JP Arellano
Our global society is obsessed with endless economic growth — and that obsession is currently destroying the planet. In this episode, we chat with JP Arellano about the idea of degrowth — a radical economic vision that challenges the very foundation of modern civilization. Is “less” really “more”? Or would abandoning growth lead to collapse, chaos, and conflict?
GUEST INFO:
JP Arellano is a Mexican working in Strategic Communications at the REAL Project
https://www.realpostgrowth.eu/ (https://www.realpostgrowth.eu/)
Cofounder of International Degrowth network
https://explore.degrowth.net/ (https://explore.degrowth.net/)
15 Oct 2025
The Metacrisis: A Game Theory Perspective | Dr. Ashley Hodgson
Can we solve the metacrisis through the lens of game theory? In this episode, we speak with Ashley Hodgson about the game-theoretic dynamics driving the metacrisis — and how we might shift the game toward a more just and sustainable future.
We explore how transparency, information flow, and cultural narratives shape power and cooperation in society, and why overcoming in-group vs. out-group dynamics is key to progress. The conversation also touches on epistemic humility, relationship-building, and how genuine change begins with those most willing to cooperate.
GUEST INFO:
Ashley Hodgson, Associate Professor of Economics, St. Olaf College
Host of The New Enlightenment with Ashley Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@thenewenlightenmentwithash8465 (https://www.youtube.com/@thenewenlightenmentwithash8465)
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