Wide Boundary News: Peak Oil (Not!), Peak Dispatchability, and WEF Risks
February 9, 2026
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February 9, 2026
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Wide Boundary News: Peak Oil (Not!), Peak Dispatchability, and WEF Risks
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<p dir="ltr">This week's Frankly is another edition of Nate's Wide Boundary News series, where he invites listeners to view the constant churn of headlines through a wider-boundary lens. Today's edition features reflections on a new peak in crude oil production, the growth of non-dispatchable electricity, and a report recently released by the World Economic Forum assessing global risks. Nate ties each topic to the larger story of the Great Simplification, updating listeners on what pathways might be available to pursue the long-term stability of humanity in the biosphere. </p> <p dir="ltr">What factors have contributed to the new peak in oil production? How does dispatchability play into the current electricity landscape? And when global experts outline the future risks facing our world, who do we call on for action today? </p> <p dir="ltr">(Recorded February 4th, 2026)</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p><a href="https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/frankly-original/124-wide-boundary-news"> Show Notes and More</a></p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://youtu.be/_l3n3_gR1xE">Watch this video episode on YouTube</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our <a href="https://youtu.be/-xr9rIQxwj4?feature=shared">Animated Movie.</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>---</p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/support">Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://natehagens.substack.com/">Join our Substack newsletter</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.hylo.com/groups/the-great-simplification/join/i9jLqPmbGI"> Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners</a></p>
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