Podcast
Recombination Nation
Hosted by Shane Simonsen · EN
Explore the intersection of evolution, ecology and civilisation with crop and livestock breeders, low input farmers, social engineers and a dazzling array of deep thinkers.
Read more of Shane Simonsen's work at the Recombination Nation substack.
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The Dynamic of Declining Civilisation with James Howard Kunstler
Mar 1302:22:24Tap to summarizeFrom razor tongued darling of the peak oil movement to bette noire of the culture wars, James Howard Kunstler simply cannot keep from running his mouth, rustling feathers and shining a spot light on the absurdity and obscenity of modern civilised life as it staggers toward the dust bin of history.You can read his weekly blog here: https://www.kunstler.comHis latest fiction book, following a 12 year olds New York adventure the week JFK is assassinated is hot off the presses: https://www.amazon.com/Look-Gone-James-Howard-Kunstler/dp/1952685974His non-fiction book The Long Emergency is a founding document of the peak oil movement: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Emergency-Converging-Catastrophes-Twenty-First-ebook/dp/B008UX3KY2/Sign up to Recombination Nation on Substack for free weekly articles: https://recombinationnation.substack.comRead Shane's book, Taming the Apocalypse, about the future of post industrial biological technology: https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/
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In the Permaculture Nursery with Sean Demobrosky from Edible Acres
Mar 601:29:07Tap to summarizeSean Dembrosky runs Edible Acres, a permaculture nursery in New York. We explore his recent successes with edible Canna, and his appreciation for persimmons, plus all the ins and outs of managing a huge range of plants for sale.Check out the nursery: https://www.edibleacres.orgTake a tour of his gardens on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/EdibleAcresSign up to Recombination Nation on Substack for free weekly articles: https://recombinationnation.substack.comRead Shane's book, Taming the Apocalypse, about the future of post industrial biological technology: https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/
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The Front Lines of Ecological Journalism with Fred Pearce
Feb 2801:45:56Tap to summarizeFred Pearce is a prolific author and environmental journalist with fifteen extraordinary books under his belt, including the one which transformed my own perspective on invasive species "The New Wild".In this conversation we discuss the numerous topics he has investigated, and probe the state of science journalism today.Check out Fred's latest book "Despite it All" that finds hope among the chorus of climate catastrophism : https://www.amazon.com/Despite-All-Handbook-Climate-Hopefuls-ebook/dp/B0FT6GFTFPMy personal favourite "The New Wild" : https://www.amazon.com/New-Wild-Invasive-Species-Salvation-ebook/dp/B00N6PB69A/And all his other titles here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001HMRS9QSign up to Recombination Nation for free weekly articles: https://recombinationnation.substack.comRead Shane's book, Taming the Apocalypse, about the future of post industrial biological technology: https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/
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Recombining Crop Selection and Production with Bunya Halasz
Feb 2002:20:32Tap to summarizeBunya Halasz is a permaculturalist and syntropic practitioner from the lush hinterland of northern New South Wales. This in depth conversation explores his winding journey through the roots of permaculture in Australia, his experience in reuniting the ongoing selection of crops in the context of spaces that produce an economic yield.You can sign up for Bunya's course on Dynamic Agroforestry beginning April 30- https://www.growingrootspermaculture.com/events/p/dynamic-agroforestry-refining-food-forests-incorporating-fungi-animals-and-community-dynamics-into-agroforestry-systems-march-26-29And check out all the other work he does with Growing Roots Permaculture: https://www.growingrootspermaculture.com/aboutSign up to Shane's Substack: https://recombinationnation.substack.comRead his book, Taming the Apocalypse, about the future of post industrial biological technology: https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/
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Ambling with Sam through Andean and Papuan Agricultural History
Feb 1301:11:46Tap to summarizeSam runs the brilliant Youtube channel, documenting his adventures exploring the traditional agriculture of the Andes, Papua New Guinea and the natural world in his own back yard in the chilly plains of North America. You can watch Sam's many wonderful videos here:https://www.youtube.com/@AmblingwithSam/featuredI recommend starting with this impressive documentary about Andean agriculture: https://youtu.be/CWYAWX9rOPE?si=hPZINZO4qsrGlUmgSign up to Shane's Substack: https://recombinationnation.substack.comRead his book, Taming the Apocalypse, about the future of post industrial biological technology: https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/
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Genetics, Evolution, Technology and Culture with Stetson from Holodoxa
Feb 501:52:41Tap to summarizeStetson is a medical geneticist who writes about his extensive interests on Substack, dipping into a wide range of topics including genetics, neuroscience, human behaviour, psychology, history, literature, culture, politics, and much more.Check out his writing: https://stetson.substack.comSign up to Shane's Substack: https://recombinationnation.substack.comRead his book, Taming the Apocalypse, about the future of post industrial biological technology: https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/
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Building the Experimental Farm Network with Nate Kleinman
Jan 3001:02:22Tap to summarizeNate is a long term experimental crop breeder who has also invested heavily in building community to bring other growers together, most notably with the Experimental Farm Network which is developing a wide range of perennial crops.You can follow Nate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experimentalfarmnetwork/Join the Experimental Farm Network: https://citsci.org/organizations/experimental-farm-network/Buy seeds from the EFN: https://store.experimentalfarmnetwork.orgSign up to Shane's Substack: https://recombinationnation.substack.comRead his book, Taming the Apocalypse, about the future of post industrial biological technology: https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/
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Ritual Money Burning with Reverend Jonathan Harris
Jan 2301:21:24Tap to summarizeJonathan Harris is the spark behind the Church of Burn, a UK group which burn money to reimagine our relationship to this mysterious substance which follows us everywhere. In this conversation we talk about money, sex, privacy and death along with countless other aspects of society which are up for renegotiation during these turbulent times.Read more about the Church of Burn:https://churchofburn.orgAnd find more of John's writings at the Vestry:https://churchofburn.substack.comSign up to Shane's Substack: https://recombinationnation.substack.comRead his book, Taming the Apocalypse, about the future of post industrial biological technology: https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/
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Crop Breeding for Human Health with Mark Christensen
Jan 1501:10:43Tap to summarizeMark Christensen transitioned from a career in accounting to a passion for quantifying the astonishing health benefits of select heritage crops through the power of modern chemistry. He founded the Heritage Foods Crops Research Trust in New Zealand and created a potent organisation to spread his work into the wider community.Check out his organisation: https://www.heritagefoodcrops.org.nzTheir Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/heritagefoodcropsAnd their superstar apple : https://www.heritagefoodcrops.org.nz/montys-surprise-apple/Find more of Shane's work at Substack: https://recombinationnation.substack.comRead his book, Taming the Apocalypse, about the future of post industrial biological technology: https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/
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The Microbiome Revolution with Stephen Skolnick
Jan 802:25:15Tap to summarizeStephen Skolnick is a human microbiome researcher exploring the outer fringes of this rapidly expanding field. His theories on the microbiological origins of a host of significant and baffling diseases like schizophrenia and type 1 diabetes can be found on his substack.Stephen's Substack Eat Shit and Prosper: https://stephenskolnick.substack.comAnother episode about the power of microbiology with Bacterium: https://rss.com/podcasts/zeroinputagriculture/2198945/https://youtu.be/I30ZJcklA3Q?si=HWKM6yL-GB-ywtGhFind more of Shane's work at Substack: https://recombinationnation.substack.comRead his book, Taming the Apocalypse, about the future of post industrial biological technology: https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-Simonsen-ebook/dp/B0D2XCLJ85/
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