by Daniel Brouse and Sidd Mukherjee July 16, 2025 Introduction The Interaction of: Albedo Feedback Loop, Brown Carbon Feedback Loop, Freshwater–AMOC Disruption Loop, Permafrost–Methane Feedback Loop, Amazon Rainforest Dieback Feedback Loop, Sudden Sea Level Rise Pulses (“Cork Release” Events), Hydroclimate Whiplash, and Arctic Sea Ice Feedback Combined Consequences These interlinked, reinforcing feedbacks can: * Drive […]
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Rethinking Collapse: Cascading Feedbacks
Storms, Heat, and the End of the Road: Why Steve Miller Canceled His Tour
by Daniel BrouseJuly 17, 2025 Steve Miller has canceled all upcoming tour plans, citing the escalating threat of climate-driven natural disasters as making the risk “unacceptable” for his band, crew, and fans. The Steve Miller Band was set to launch a 28-date U.S. tour on August 15 in Bethel, New York. Instead, Miller announced Wednesday […]
The Optimism Paradox: Climate Collapse vs. Capitalism Collapse
by Daniel BrouseJuly 16, 2025 The future forecast is, paradoxically, more optimistic than it has been in decades—but not for reasons most would celebrate. The Brutal Climate Reality The reality is that most humans will not survive the climate collapse if we continue on our current path. We are likely facing a future where 90% […]
Two Foreign Policy Failures That Should Alarm Every American
There are two unfolding foreign policy crises that should deeply trouble every U.S. citizen, not only for their moral implications but for their severe impacts on national security, economic stability, and America’s global standing. An American Killed by Settlers in the West Bank A U.S. citizen was recently beaten to death in the West Bank […]
Stablecoins, Energy Waste, and the Treasury Market: A Hidden Economic Threat
by Daniel Brouse July 15, 2025 Today, the “stablecoin” bill failed to pass a procedural vote in the House. While this does not mean it will never pass, the pause offers an opportunity to understand the potential consequences before Congress moves forward. Stablecoins are blockchain-based “currencies” that are typically backed by real-world assets such as […]
The New Inflation-Deflation Trap: Tariffs Drive Prices Up While AI Pushes Wages Down
by Daniel Brouse July 15, 2025 Today’s CPI report came in hotter than expected, while wage growth fell below expectations. This confirms two major trends that have long been forecast but had yet to materialize simultaneously. Now, they have—and the implications are profound for the economy, markets, and policy. First, inflation is rising, driven not […]
Where Will Be Safe? The Future of Human Habitation on a Rapidly Collapsing Earth
by Daniel Brouse and Sidd MukherjeeJuly 15, 2025 Q: Where will be safe to live in the coming years as climate change accelerates? Great question. The simple answer is: “Underground.” The habitability of Earth’s surface will become increasingly complicated as tipping points and cascading system failures accelerate. For the next 30 years, it will likely […]
Nine Tipping Points Crossed: The Domino Collapse of Earth’s Climate Systems
by Daniel Brouse and Sidd Mukherjee July 13, 2025 Human-induced climate change has now crossed at least nine critical tipping points, each triggering irreversible shifts in the Earth’s climate system. These tipping points are not isolated; they are interconnected, and their cascading effects amplify each other in a self-reinforcing feedback loop that accelerates global climate […]
Tipping Cascades: The Nonlinear Dominoes of Climate Collapse
by Daniel Brouse July 14, 2025 My latest deep reflection has centered on how tipping points have triggered self-sustaining feedback loops in the climate system. We knew this was coming—and it is now here. Luckily, I was prepared for that part. What I could not fully envision in my mind’s eye was how the interplay […]
The Coming Treasury Flood: Why Rates May Stay High for Years
by Daniel Brouse July 14, 2025 More than $1 trillion in U.S. short-term Treasury bills are expected to flood the market over the next 18 months following the latest debt ceiling increase, as the Treasury moves to replenish its depleted cash balance while continuing to fund the country’s massive fiscal deficit. This is exactly the […]