Doomer Optimism
Doomer Optimism is a podcast dedicated to discovering regenerative paths forward, highlighting the people working for a better world, and connecting seekers to doers. Beyond that, it's pretty much a $hitshow. Enjoy!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 81 minutes
- Episodes
- 278
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
DO 279: Community, Bunkers, and the Future of Preparedness
What does it mean to be truly prepared in an uncertain world? Dr. Chris Ellis is joined by Bradley Garrett to explore the evolving landscape of resilient citizens and prepping communities, from the "…
DO 278 - Thriving Through Homesteading
Dr. Chris Ellis, author of "Resilient Citizens," sits down with homesteader and author Roxanne Ahern to explore how sustainable living practices build both personal and community resilience. Ahern, w…
DO 277 - Joe Allen on Golems, Brahmas, and the Eternal Return
Joe Allen leads us on a journey through the Axial Age's profound wisdom traditions to uncover how ancient civilizations grappled with the same transhumanist dreams that captivate us today. From the b…
DO 276 - Peter Allen: How to Become a Keystone Species and Restore the Earth
What if everything we think we know about "natural" ecosystems is wrong?
Peter Allen is a restoration ecologist and regenerative farmer, and learn how North America's pre-European landscapes weren't w…
DO 275 - Exploring Transhumanism with Ashley and Grayson
Ashley is joined by Grayson Quay, author of 'The Transhumanist Temptation' to explore the philosophical and ethical implications of transhumanism, its historical roots, and its intersection with mode…
DO 274 - Kentucky, Catholicism, and Agrarian Revival
The Shire We Call Home
Jason sits down with Tom Ruby and Alan Cornett to explore the profound influence of Wendell Berry on modern agrarianism, the surprising revival of Catholicism in America, and wh…
DO 273 - The Future of DO with Ashley, Jason, and James
In this episode, Ashley asks her two closest collaborators on Doomer Optimism – Jason on the podcast, and James on events – to think through what drew them to the project, lessons from what we’ve don…
DO 272 - James, Basel, and The New Deal
Monopoly Power, New Deal Legacies, and the Fight for Real Economic Democracy
James and Basel unpack the legacy of the New Deal, the tangled history of regulation, and the roots of today’s anti-monopol…
DO 271 - The Machine with Paul Kingsnorth and Leighton Woodhouse
Paul Kingsnorth and Leighton Woodhouse in conversation for the Third Annual Doomer Optimism Campout at The Wagon Box.
DO 270 - Leaving the 20th century w/ James, Donald and Ashley
Ashley, Donald, and James cover a lot of ground in this episode. They kick things off with the story of Leslie Peltier, a self-taught stargazer from Ohio, before diving into a deeper conversation abo…
DO 269 – Engineering, education, empathy, and memetic warfare? Dr. Chuck Pezeshki & Josh
DO 269 – Engineering, education, empathy, and mimetic warfare? Dr. Chuck Pezeshki & JoshDr. Chuck is an engineering professor at Washington State University. He runs an engineering design studio for …
DO 268 - Matt P on DO
Can Humanity Keep Pace with the Technologies It Creates?
Matthew Pirkowski joins Ashley Fitzgerald to unpack the complicated relationship between technology and humanity. They dive into the worlds of …
DO 267 - Doomer Optimism w/ Matt Smith + Graham Summers + Chris Ellis
Dr. Chris Ellis hosts Graham Summers and Matt, discussing various economic topics including market dynamics, investment strategies, and the role of metals in the current financial landscape. They exp…
DO 266 - Ashley, Chris, and Jason
Chris Smaje and Jason Snyder make their triumphant return to DO to join Ashley to explore the concepts of 'strong gods' and 'weak gods' as articulated by NS Lyons, examining the historical context, i…
DO 265 - Transition Engineering with Susan Krumdieck and Josh
Transition Engineering with Susan Krumdieck and Josh
Susan Krumdieck (PhD, mechanical engineering) is a Professor at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland and is the foremost global proponent of the eme…
DO264 - Natural Law w/ PlasmaRob and Ashley
Ashley and Robert bounce through a wide range of topics — everything from the tug-of-war between natural law and man-made law to how postmodernism has shaped (and maybe warped) the way we see truth a…
DO 263 - What's the matter with Texas? w/ Casey Spinks and James Decker
Casey Spinks joins Mayor James Decker to discuss Texas's complex political and cultural landscape, focusing on the tensions between urban, suburban, and rural areas.
The discussion highlights the hist…
DO 262 - Ontology, or On Sunscreen w/ Olek Pisera and Ashley
Understanding Risk in a Modern SocietyAshley interviews Olek Pisera, a recent PhD graduate in biomedical engineering. They discuss various topics, including the importance of independent thinking in …
DO 261 - John Lechner and James Pogue
James Pogue interviews John Lechner, a journalist and author who has extensively covered the Wagner Group and its influence in Africa, particularly in the Central African Republic. They discuss John'…
DO 260 - Hannah's Children w/ Catherine Pakaluk, Roxanne Ahern and Ashley
Roxanne Ahern and Katherine Pakalak, join Ashley to discuss the pressing issue of declining birth rates and the cultural implications of antinatalism. They explore the grim trends in population decli…