Collapsology (SOCIETAL COLLAPSE, LOL!) with Joseph Tainter

Collapsology (SOCIETAL COLLAPSE, LOL!) with Joseph Tainter

What is your Roman Empire? It’s about to be this episode. What causes the big dogs to stumble and fall? Do societies collapse suddenly, or would one notice as it happens? What *is* a complex society – and is it better than a simple one? Depends on who you ask, and we went straight to the source: the legendary anthropologist, scholar, historian and author of “The Collapse of Complex Societies,” Dr. Joseph Tainter. New obsession awaits you in the fall of the Roman Empire, cities lost to the desert dust, diminishing returns, fiddling amid the flames, the worst beard in history, fossil fuels, fertilizer, bread, circus, hanging chads, and if you should go live on a small goat farm. Happy 250th birthday to the currently United States of America! Follow Dr. Tainter on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=sbEDS84AAAAJ&hl=en] Buy his book, The Collapse of Complex Societies [https://www.amazon.com/Collapse-Complex-Societies-Studies-Archaeology/dp/052138673X] A donation went to Utah State University's Ecology Center [https://www.usu.edu/advancement/howtogive#waystogive] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/collapsology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Classical Archeology (ANCIENT ROME) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/classical-archeology], Revolutionology (REBELLIONS & SOCIAL CHANGE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/revolutionology], Futurology (THE FUTURE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/futurology], Nomology (THE CONSTITUTION) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nomology], Genealogy (FAMILY TREES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/genealogy], Agnotology (IGNORANCE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/agnotology], Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/genocidology], Syndesiology (CONNECTIONS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/syndesiology], Space Archaeology (SPACE JUNK) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/spacearchaeology], Astrobromatology (SPACE FOOD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/astrobromatology], Paternology (FATHERHOOD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/paternology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BONUS EPISODE Creating Music with Jarrett Sleeper and David Bashwiner

The promised follow up bonus episode to our biomusicology episode with theoretical, neuro- and biomusicologist Dr David Bashwiner. This one is guest hosted by Podmother Jarrett Sleeper and we steer the discussion more toward the process of creating music, where creativity comes from, the relationship between theory, technique, and creativity, how to unleash or access one’s own creativity, synthesizers, whether new sounds are possible, emulation vs simulation, music as it exists in nature, whether or not animals use instruments, why we know the instinctively the difference between purring and growling, and perhaps a bit about the effects of drugs on mixing? Visit Dr. Bashwiner’s website [https://www.davidbashwiner.com/] and follow him on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IBuiIQ4AAAAJ&hl=en] You can find Jarrett on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jarrett_sleeper/] and Bandcamp [https://jarrettsleeper.bandcamp.com/] A donation went to Gaza Hand of Salvation Initiative [https://chuffed.org/project/hand-of-salvation] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biomusicology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/genocidology2], Mnemonology (MEMORY) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mnemonology], Eudemonology (HAPPINESS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology], Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology], Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/salugenology], Ornithology (BIRDS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2017/11/7/ornithology-with-james-maley], Mantodeology (PRAYING MANTISES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mantodeology], Primatology (APES & MONKEYS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/primatology], Misophonology (DISTRACTING SOUND & NOISE RAGE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/misophonology], Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd], Funology (YES, FUN) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/funology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Biomusicology (OUR MUSICAL NATURE) with David Bashwiner

Music. Emotion. Brain waves. Whale songs. Toadfish. Distant moons. Loud apes. And why it’s worth it to practice piano. Brilliant and warm musician and assistant professor at Albuquerque's University of New Mexico, Dr. David Bashwiner is a theoretical, neuro- and biomusicologist. Settling into his office (with a baby grand) we covered everything from bird songs to aquatic echolocation, how scales work, major vs. minor keys and their impact on the brain, music therapies, white noise, binaural beats, mole crickets, fandom as identity, spider guitar strings, Baby Mozart, so-called perfect pitch, and so much more. Stay tuned for a bonus episode hosted by Podmother Jarrett Sleeper about getting more creative musically. Go bang on something. Hard.  Visit Dr. Bashwiner’s website [https://www.davidbashwiner.com/] and follow him on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IBuiIQ4AAAAJ&hl=en] A donation went to APS International High School [https://aihs.aps.edu/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biomusicology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Mnemonology (MEMORY) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mnemonology], Eudemonology (HAPPINESS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/eudemonology], Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology], Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/salugenology], Ornithology (BIRDS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/2017/11/7/ornithology-with-james-maley], Mantodeology (PRAYING MANTISES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mantodeology], Primatology (APES & MONKEYS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/primatology], Misophonology (DISTRACTING SOUND & NOISE RAGE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/misophonology], Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/adhd], Funology (YES, FUN) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/funology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cnidariology (CORAL) Encore with Shayle Matsuda

Will changing your sunscreen save coral reefs? What even IS a coral? Where do they grow and what do they eat and why are they so pretty? Is it reefs or reeves? The wonderful and charming coral biologist and cnidariologist Shayle Matsuda takes time out of his busy schedule during a coral spawning event to chat about how magical and beautiful coral can be and why reef health is important. Also: whether or not "Finding Nemo" got coral right, making transitions during grad school, and how to pursue your ambitions while being bravely authentic. He'll quickly become your favorite cnidariologist. Catch up with Dr. Shayle Matsuda’s work at the Shedd Aquarium’s Center for Conservation and Research [https://www.sheddaquarium.org/about-shedd/leadership/research-experts] Shayle's blog post about coral spawning [https://thehydro.us/blog-3060/2018/7/11/coral-spawning-a-race-against-time] Donations went to paepaeoheeia.org [https://paepaeoheeia.org/about-us/] and pointfoundation.org [http://pointfoundation.org/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cnidariology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Pride Month: Guests to Know and Love [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pridemonth], Oceanology (OCEANS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology], Zoohoplology (ANIMAL DEFENSES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zoohoplology], FIELD TRIP: A Hawaiian Breadfruit Rev'ULUtion [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/breadfruit], Climate Fervorology (ECO-ADVOCACY WITHOUT IT BEING A BUMMER [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/climatefervorology], Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/conservation-technology], Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/criticalecology], Macrophycology (SEAWEED) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/macrophycology], Biomineralogy (SHELLS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biomineralogy], Nudibranchology (GLAMOROUS SEA SLUGS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nudibranchology], Echinology (SEA URCHINS & SAND DOLLARS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/echinology], Medusology (JELLYFISH) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/medusology], Cheloniology (SEA TURTLES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cheloniology], Selachimorphology (SHARKS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/selachimorphology], Teuthology (SQUIDS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/teuthology], Carcinology (CRABS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carcinology], Ichthyology (FISHES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ichthyology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Jarrett Sleeper [http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper] of MindJam Media [http://www.mindjammedia.com/], Steven Ray Morris [https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris], Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paternology (FATHERHOOD) with Darby Saxbe

DADS. What makes a good one? What if you had a bad one? And how can fatherhood turn the tides on toxic masculinity? Also: diapers. The brilliant USC research psychologist,  fatherhood expert, and thus Paternologist Dr. Darby Saxbe covers everything from prehistoric family systems to social media expectations as we chat about male hormones during and after pregnancy, division of labor, dad bods, gorillas, TV dads, seahorses, trans dads, oxytocin, gender reveals, and how it truly takes a community to raise a kid. Her brand new book is  “Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How it Shapes Men's Lives,” and it’s great reading for anyone who was the result of a sperm and egg. Including frogs. Visit Dr. Saxbe’s website [https://www.darbysaxbe.com/] and follow her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/darbysaxbephd/?hl=en], Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/darbysaxbe.bsky.social], Substack [https://darbysaxbe.substack.com/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@darbysaxbephd] Buy her book, Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men’s Lives [https://www.darbysaxbe.com/dadbrain] A donation went to Homeboy Industries [https://homeboyindustries.org/] Zach Bogart [https://zachbogart.com/]’s “Oh hey” cataloguer site ohheyitsthe.site [https://ohheyitsthe.site/] More episode sources and links [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/paternology] Other episodes you may enjoy: Pride Month: Guests to Know and Love [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pridemonth], Genealogy (FAMILY TREES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/genealogy], Matrimoniology (MARRIAGE) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/matrimoniology], Evolutionary Biology (DARWINISM) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/evolutionary-biology], Trolleyology (MORAL DILEMMAS + THE TROLLEY PROBLEM) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/trolleyology], Personality Psychology (PERSONALITIES) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/personalitypsychology], Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/molecularneurobiology], Neuroendocrinology (SEX & GENDER) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/neuroendocrinology], Sexology (SEX) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/sexology], Biogerontology (AGING) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biogerontology], Mammalogy (MAMMALS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mammalogy], Dasyurology (TASMANIAN DEVILS) [https://www.alieward.com/ologies/dasyurology] 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic [https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic] Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes [https://pod.link/1746567248] Sponsors of Ologies [https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors] Transcripts and bleeped episodes [https://alieward.com/ologies-extras] Become a patron of Ologies [https://www.patreon.com/ologies] for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com [https://www.ologiesmerch.com/] has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ologies] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social] Follow Alie Ward on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alieward] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies] Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions [http://maitlandaudio.com/] and Jake Chaffee [https://www.jecmusic.com/] Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer [https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo] Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.