In this Cascade Institute Speaker Series episode, Dr. Nate Hagens, presents a compelling framework for understanding our world as a complex, energy-dependent “Superorganism” operating far from equilibrium. He analyzes potential future scenarios that humanity may be heading toward and introduces the idea that small, focused efforts can elevate entire systems to a higher order. This video serves as a call to action for individuals and organizations to become catalysts for transformative change in an uncertain world.
The Price of Power: Navigating the Great Simplification

Author(s)
Nate Hagens
Publication Date
28 August 2025
Publisher
Cascade Institute
DOI / URL

Resource Type
Video/Multimedia
Systems Addressed
Earth System
Resource Theme
Catastrophic and Existential Risk • Sustainability and Transition