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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

Nate Hagens

Booking Overview

Interview-led systems-science and societal-futures show covering energy, ecology, economics, geopolitics, human behavior, and financial systems, alongside solo episodes from the host. Credible pitches include established academics, authors, philosophers, AI-safety researchers, and leaders with substantial work on civilization-scale risks and ecological or economic change; booking difficulty is high because guests typically have significant public recognition or specialized expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 432

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 137.0k subscribers

Instagram: 146.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@thegreatsimplification.com

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Host

Nate Hagens - Dr. Nate Hagens is an economist, educator, and systems thinker focused on the relationships among energy, ecology, economics, human behavior, and the material constraints shaping society.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized academics, authors, philosophers, researchers, and subject-matter experts with deep expertise in energy, ecology, economics, geopolitics, human behavior, artificial intelligence, or civilization-scale risks.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling books or substantial published work, Significant academic research or institutional leadership, Recognized expertise in major public-interest or civilization-scale issues, Keynote speaking, media visibility, or broad public engagement

Recent Guest Discussions

Sarah Wilson - The Emotional And Philosophical Dimensions Of The Metacrisis, The Limits Of Conventional Hope, Radical Simplicity, Communal Living, Climate Change, And Existential Risk.

Roman Yampolskiy - The Safety And Controllability Of Superintelligence, AI Development Limits, Model Oversight, Cybersecurity, And The Possibility Of Banning Superintelligence.

Recent Topics

Science, Systems Science, Energy Systems, Ecological Economics, Geopolitics

Episodes

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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens
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Humanity's Icarus Moment: The Wings, the Sea, and the Sun of AI | Frankly 161

October 09, 2026

This week Nate examines artificial intelligence through the metaphor of Icarus, asking what risks arise when a civilization injects trillions of cognitive workers into a civilization that's already in resource overshoot. Emphasizing that our society already largely ignores the depleting fossil energy that powers our lives, Nate traces how AI could amplify our economic growth imperative rather than help us escape it. He also touches on optimization – how solving solely for efficiency erodes th...

A World-Changing Event: We're Not Going Back to January 2026 with Art Berman

October 07, 2026

Almost eight months after the Iran war first rattled global energy markets, the global system has proven surprisingly adaptable, even as prices continue to rise and product shortages become more common. But as those buffers run dry and diesel prices climb to the equivalent of over $200 a barrel, the slack in our system is starting to disappear. How much longer can our hyper-connected economic system stagger along, and where is it already breaking?  In this episode, Nate welcomes back petroleu...

Climate Uncertainty: The Coolest Year for the Rest of Our Lives? with Zeke Hausfather

September 30, 2026

The El Niño now building in the tropical Pacific is unlike anything in the historical record, and it's arriving on top of decades of warming. Together, they could push global temperatures to roughly 1.8°C (3.2ºF) above pre-industrial levels next year, offering a preview of what may become the new normal within a decade. As the rate of warming continues to accelerate and public attention swings between alarm and fatigue, how can we clearly understand where the planet is actually headed and wha...

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What is the email for The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens?

The publicly listed email for The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens: info@thegreatsimplification.com.

How many listeners does The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens have?

Podseeker estimates The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens?

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Recognized academics, authors, philosophers, researchers, and subject-matter experts with deep expertise in energy, ecology, economics, geopolitics, human behavior, artificial intelligence, or civilization-scale risks. Common among recent guests: Bestselling books or substantial published work; Significant academic research or institutional leadership; Recognized expertise in major public-interest or civilization-scale issues. Recent guests include Sarah Wilson and Roman Yampolskiy.

How hard is it to get booked on The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Systems Science, Energy Systems, Ecological Economics, and Geopolitics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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