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Human Impact on Earth: Elimination or Advancement for Flourishing?
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the need to understand the core issues behind human impact on Earth. The two alternatives include the idea of eliminating human impact to protect the delicate nurturing balance of the Earth, while the other focuses on advancing human flourishing alongside nature.
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The speaker discusses the fundamental question of whether the goal of discussing environmentalism is to eliminate human impact on Earth or to advance human flourishing on Earth.
24:29 - 26:19 (01:49)
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The speaker discusses the fundamental question of whether the goal of discussing environmentalism is to eliminate human impact on Earth or to advance human flourishing on Earth.
ChapterHuman Impact on Earth: Elimination or Advancement for Flourishing?
Episode#495 - Alex Epstein - The World Needs More Fossil Fuels, Not Less
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker argues that when people talk about fossil fuels, they tend to overlook the benefits and only focus on the negative side effects.
26:19 - 30:40 (04:21)
Summary
The speaker argues that when people talk about fossil fuels, they tend to overlook the benefits and only focus on the negative side effects. He believes that the Earth exists in a delicate, nurturing balance, and human impact is necessary for survival.