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The Benefits of Fossil Fuels
52:03 - 58:58 (06:55)
This podcast explores the implications of thinking about fossil fuels in a pro-human way, rather than catastrophizing their side effects. By prioritizing human flourishing on Earth, the speaker argues that we can achieve a better balance between utilizing this key source of energy and mitigating its impact on climate change.
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Alex Epstein argues that the discussions around the use of fossil fuels often ignore the goal of advancing human flourishing, leading to a catastrophizing approach to its side effects and benefits, and advocates for a pro-human approach to the issue.
52:03 - 55:18 (03:14)
Summary
Alex Epstein argues that the discussions around the use of fossil fuels often ignore the goal of advancing human flourishing, leading to a catastrophizing approach to its side effects and benefits, and advocates for a pro-human approach to the issue.
ChapterThe Benefits of Fossil Fuels
Episode#495 - Alex Epstein - The World Needs More Fossil Fuels, Not Less
PodcastModern Wisdom
The ability of solar and wind to rapidly replace fossil fuels is uncertain, but the climate side effects of fossil fuels will be far worse and they will overwhelm our ability to master.
55:18 - 56:50 (01:32)
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The ability of solar and wind to rapidly replace fossil fuels is uncertain, but the climate side effects of fossil fuels will be far worse and they will overwhelm our ability to master. The livability of the planet for human beings depends on the cost of energy.
ChapterThe Benefits of Fossil Fuels
Episode#495 - Alex Epstein - The World Needs More Fossil Fuels, Not Less
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea that the fossil fuel industry financially supports climate change skeptics is not true, according to a speaker on a podcast.
56:50 - 58:58 (02:07)
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The idea that the fossil fuel industry financially supports climate change skeptics is not true, according to a speaker on a podcast. He explains that the people who support his ideas are those who have seen their merit first outside the industry and then some inside the industry.