Have you ever had that feeling in your gut, when you suddenly realize that the person you’re talking with might have a screw or two loose? What about when you’re the one others are trying to slowly back away from at the punch bowl? The question of who’s the real nut often arises for us collapse-aware folks living here in Crazy Town. Since Mr. Peanut is no longer returning their phone calls, Rob, Jason, and Asher invite Douglas Rushkoff, media theorist, professor, and host of the Team Human Podcast to answer the question. In this far ranging conversation, they discuss why “leveling down” might be the best strategy for navigating late stage capitalism and bringing ourselves back into right relationship with each other and the planet. Originally recorded on 2/24/26.

Sources/Links/Notes:

1. Team Human
2. Douglas Rushkoff YouTube Channel
3. Douglas Rushkoff, “You Are Not Crazy,” Substack, January 7, 2026
4. Douglas Rushkoff, “Survival of the Richest,” Medium, July 5, 2018
5. Jesse Armstrong, Mountainhead, 2025 film
6. Dan Fogelman, Paradise, Hulu, 2025 series
7. Prospera
8. Neom
9. California Forever
10. Jack Manno, Privileged Goods, 1999 book

Related episode(s) of Crazy Town:

1. Tech Bros on Acid with Douglas Rushkoff (Bonus episode of Crazy Town)
2. It’s All Paradox with Douglas Rushkoff (Bonus episode of Crazy Town)