The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens explores money, energy, economy, and the environment with world experts and leaders to understand how everything... more
In today’s Frankly, Nate imagines that he’s looking back from an unspecified point in the future (even from beyond his... more
When facing the realities of our world, the urge to drown in grief or shut down into apathy is becoming... more
In today’s Frankly, Nate reads and responds to questions from viewers of the channel, offering reflections on a wide range... more
Recently, the risks about Artificial Intelligence and the need for ‘alignment’ have been flooding our cultural discourse – with Artificial... more
Economics departments around the world teach a narrow boundary story of the way our world works. A narrative of infinite... more
National security concerns have been the invisible hand guiding governance throughout recorded history. In the 20th century, it was defined... more
👉 WATCH THE MOVIE HERE 👈 Three years ago, my team and I created a 30-minute movie that provides... more
Over the last few decades, humanity has globalized everything – from food production and supply chains to communication and information... more
Living in a period increasingly fraught by various crises and risks, it is more necessary than ever to be able... more
While most industries are embracing artificial intelligence, citing profit and efficiency, the tech industry is pushing AI into education under... more
In a world grappling with converging crises, we often look outward – for new tech, new markets, new distractions. But... more
For all of human history, the oceans and the life within them have remained a stable and fundamental part of... more
In a world increasingly mediated by machines, the boundaries between human identity and artificial intelligence are beginning to blur. While... more
It’s no secret that massive change is needed to restore our planet’s vital ecosystems. Permaculture offers practices to restore local... more
In a culture driven by achievement, autonomy, and digital distraction, our sense of identity is often shaped by performance and... more
There is only one known planet in the universe capable of meeting humanity's needs – Earth. And yet, our understanding... more
With more people on the planet than ever before – with most having constant digital access to one another –... more
Last week, Europe experienced its worst blackout in living memory, which plunged tens of millions of people across Spain and... more
Each morning, people around the world wake up to more troubling headlines – from power outages in Spain and Portugal... more
As economic, political, and environmental pressures continue to reshape our daily choices, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the era of... more
What if the most powerful tool humanity has ever created could either help heal the Earth — or accelerate its... more
The psychological effects of media consumption and keeping up with the 24-hour news cycle are vast. It can sometimes feel... more
As current events continue to accelerate around us, there is no better time to pause and view the rapid changes... more
When we are able to see the full scope of a problem, rather than a fragment, it changes how we... more
A few months ago, we invited viewers to share the projects, initiatives, and lifestyle changes they've embraced after becoming aware... more
As we deepen our understanding of the existential challenges facing humanity, the path from our industrialized lifestyles to ones that... more
Language is one of humanity’s most unique and powerful tools. We are amazingly good at imagining the pictures created through... more
While the wealth of the world's richest individuals continues to accumulate year after year, funding billions into AI, technology, and... more
As the world is increasingly shaped by the dominance of ‘Big Tech’ – including the race for Artificial Intelligence –... more
The rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape of recent years can be hard to follow. With economic conflicts between global superpowers and... more
The human brain has proven to be particularly good at breaking down all sorts of things into categories and dichotomies... more
The threats facing the United States’ stability seem to be escalating daily - from aging electric grids and deteriorating infrastructure... more
Western culture, particularly in the United States, is often characterized by a profound discomfort and suppression of grief. Without healthy... more
As the world continued its increasingly chaotic series of events this week - with disruptive events in everything from politics... more
Caught between increasing energy prices and rising carbon emissions, the idea of reducing our energy consumption is a practical and... more
The period of relative peace and stability we’ve known - enabled by the energy surplus of the Carbon Pulse and... more
(Conversation recorded on January 2nd, 2025) When looking at our global challenges, it can be easier to focus on... more
(Recorded February 18th, 2025) Individually and collectively, we have become fixated on the pursuit and accumulation of wealth. But... more
(Conversation recorded on November 22nd, 2024) The first few months of the new year have brought a cacophony of... more
(Recorded February 12th, 2025) Deception and self-interest seem to be increasingly prevalent in our modern cultural reality. From the... more
(Conversation recorded on November 12th, 2024) In today’s modern era, the overwhelming flood of information that constantly flows our... more
(Conversation recorded on January 21st, 2025) Many of us are familiar with the problem of plastics as a distant issue... more
Link to record and submit your story There are further directions on the video submission site to set you up... more
(Conversation recorded on November 6th, 2024) The vision of a carbon-free, net-zero society is often framed around the promise... more
(Recorded January 27th, 2025) We live in an era where artificial intelligence increasingly dominates the headlines with promises of... more
(Conversation recorded on October 30th, 2024) Human consumption of fossil fuels - especially oil - is a topic filled... more
(Recorded January 20th, 2025) We are alive at a critical juncture for human civilization, and the biosphere, where the pursuit... more
(Conversation recorded on December 18th, 2024) With the increase in geopolitical conflicts, supply chain challenges, and unprecedented natural disasters,... more
(Conversation recorded on December 11th, 2024) The past century has been marked by the rise of globalization in every... more
(Conversation recorded on December 4th, 2024) It is an unfortunate reality that the countries least responsible for the climate... more
(Recorded January 20th, 2025) We are alive at a critical juncture for human civilization, and the biosphere, where the pursuit and accumulation... more