Viable Underdogs

Globally Updating our Methods of Discussion

Episode 23:

Today, we’ll do our best not to alienate any listeners when we discuss logical fallacies, and other similar factors that make it difficult for us to reach a global consensus on issues like sustainability. We’ll also try to make next week’s episode shorter. We know there is only so much of John’s voice anyone can tolerate in one sitting. 😉

EDIT: Re-uploaded for better sound volume consistency. 

Poisoning our 'Well of Knowledge'

Episode 22:

Today, we’re chatting about how the collective knowledge of our species is acquired, and how it is currently in great danger of corruption. We’ll also make sure to teach John exactly what 'inconsequential' means. Apologies for any confusion this made in the episode.

The Evolution of Business

Episode 21:

Today, we’re discussing how the business sector can be a powerful asset during the transition to a more sustainable planet. There’s also a brief update of things to come after the episode.

There's Always a Trade-Off

Episode 20:

Today, we're continuing our exploration of the political process and sustainability, as we try to clarify exactly how much impact governments can have without help.

The Inevitable Redline of Civilizations

Episode 19:

Today, we're starting our discussion about the success of previous attempts at addressing sustainability, and we try to clarify just how much impact governments will have without help.   

Is Science Dumb? Part 3

Episode 18: 

Today, we're chatting about the communication errors present between the scientific community and the rest of the world.

Special thanks to ZapSplat for the sound effects in this episode. You can check out their royalty-free music & sound effects at https://www.zapsplat.com/

The Jaded Truth (Part 2)

Episode 17: 

The Jaded Truth series is different from our other episodes, since we need to explore unpleasant realities. Today, we introduce one group of victims already being severely impacted by climate change.

EDIT: Here's the article from The Guardian:

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/nov/26/climate-change-creating-generation-of-child-brides-in-africa

Sustainability: Are You Buying?

Episode 16: 

Today, we're exploring the challenge of getting the average person more invested in the idea of sustainability, and how this process is currently moving too slowly. The tortoise isn't going to win this race...

Motivational Madness

Episode 15:

Today, we're doing a motivational speech for our species in order to reassure everyone that sustainability is certainly not a hopeless endeavour. 

The Hottest Countdown Ever

Episode 14:

Today, we're chatting about how the world is nowhere near achieving the targets for global emissions it has set for itself. Since it's a tad depressing, we promise next week's episode will be slightly more upbeat.

EDIT: Our apologies. John mentioned the website of the climate action tracker wrong in the episode. Here's the correct website: https://climateactiontracker.org/