Chapter
Energy and Satisfaction
39:45 - 52:11 (12:26)
This podcast discusses the correlation between energy and satisfaction, showing how the supply and demand for energy can affect our needs for happiness. It also addresses the concern of depletion of resources and how it might affect access to energy in the future.
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The energy required for our lifestyles is exponentially increasing, yet the amount of happiness it brings us remains stagnant, resulting in a significant disparity that needs to be addressed.
39:45 - 45:33 (05:48)
Summary
The energy required for our lifestyles is exponentially increasing, yet the amount of happiness it brings us remains stagnant, resulting in a significant disparity that needs to be addressed.
ChapterEnergy and Satisfaction
Episode#508 - Nate Hagens - The World's Coming Energy Catastrophe
PodcastModern Wisdom
Untax, a project in collaboration with Imperial College and the US government, looks at the possibility of taxing non-renewable inputs to the economy and removing taxes on humans.
45:33 - 50:04 (04:30)
Summary
Untax, a project in collaboration with Imperial College and the US government, looks at the possibility of taxing non-renewable inputs to the economy and removing taxes on humans. The externalities of this could mean a higher cost for things that require more resources such as a barrel of oil.
ChapterEnergy and Satisfaction
Episode#508 - Nate Hagens - The World's Coming Energy Catastrophe
PodcastModern Wisdom
The anchoring bias can make individuals fear new costs more than they appreciate the benefits of lower taxes or other financial rewards.
50:04 - 52:11 (02:07)
Summary
The anchoring bias can make individuals fear new costs more than they appreciate the benefits of lower taxes or other financial rewards. To combat this, individuals should take responsibility for their financial futures, such as by investing in a pension plan or saving a portion of their salary when they get a raise.