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Goliath's Curse

The History and Future of Societal Collapse

Book • 2025

This book provides a comprehensive history of societal collapse, tracing the evolution of human societies from egalitarian groups to dominance hierarchies.

It explores how the rise of inequalities, extractive institutions, corruption, and over-expansion led to the downfall of various empires and societies.

The author, Luke Kemp, discusses the current global 'Goliath' and its vulnerabilities, including climate change, nuclear weapons, and fragile supply chains, emphasizing the need for democratic control to prevent a final collapse.

Mentioned by

Julia Steinberger

Mentioned in 25 episodes

Mentioned as

Luke Kemp

's new book, which examines the history of how humans have organized as social groups and civilizations.

The Past and Future of Societal Collapse: Why Civilizations Fall and What We Can Learn From It with Luke Kemp

Recommended by

Julia Steinberger

as essential reading about weapons, technology, and large-scale threats to humanity.

The Truly Sustainable Alternative | Julia Steinberger

Mentioned by

Rachel Donald

as the book

Luke Kemp

came on the show to discuss.

Collapse for the 99% | Luke Kemp

Mentioned by

Nate Hagens

as his upcoming book on the deep history and future of societal collapse.

Existential Risks: The Biggest Threats to Life as We Know It with Luke Kemp

Mentioned by

David Runciman

as the guest's book and basis for the conversation about societal collapse.

Where Are We Going? Societal Collapse – The Future

Mentioned by

Richard Hames

as the guest's recent book and recommended to listeners to buy.

Do Your Own Research: You Can’t Have Billionaires and Democracy. Ancient Collapse Proves It. w/ Luke Kemp

Mentioned by

Akshat Rathi

when introducing

Luke Kemp

and his book about 5,000 years of societal rise and fall lessons.

Lessons to avoid societal collapse, from 5,000 years of history

Mentioned by

Sarah Wilson

as his first book on the subject of societal collapse.

LUKE KEMP: Will our global civilisation go the way of the Roman Empire?

Mentioned by

David Runciman

as

Luke Kemp

's book and the basis for their conversation about societal collapse.

Where Are We Going? Societal Collapse – The Modern Age

Mentioned as

Luke Kemp

's new book, framing the future with a fat but fun, final but fabulous take on societal collapse.

Can Collapse Benefit Everyone? Luke Kemp: Goliath's Curse

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