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The Consequences of Government Interference in the Food Industry
52:58 - 57:02 (04:03)
Michael Jahn discusses the Dutch famine that occurred after WWII and highlights the importance of allowing farmers to be productive without government interference, as centralizing politicians can destabilize the industry and cause long-term economic damage.
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In this podcast episode, the potential for an upcoming famine catastrophe was discussed and estimated to possibly impact as many as 1.2 billion people leading to potential government destabilization and food appropriation from farmers.
52:58 - 54:02 (01:04)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the potential for an upcoming famine catastrophe was discussed and estimated to possibly impact as many as 1.2 billion people leading to potential government destabilization and food appropriation from farmers.
ChapterThe Consequences of Government Interference in the Food Industry
Episode#313 – Jordan Peterson: Life, Death, Power, Fame, and Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The impact of historical events can still be felt centuries later across different parts of the world.
54:02 - 55:07 (01:05)
Summary
The impact of historical events can still be felt centuries later across different parts of the world. Lessons learned from the Dutch famine at the end of World War II led to the growth and success of agriculture in the Netherlands.
ChapterThe Consequences of Government Interference in the Food Industry
Episode#313 – Jordan Peterson: Life, Death, Power, Fame, and Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The centralization of agricultural policies that aim to decrease productivity by fiat can bring down the entire ecosystem of agricultural production, including transport systems and grocery stores, and may lead to the impoverishment of farmers.
55:07 - 56:10 (01:02)
Summary
The centralization of agricultural policies that aim to decrease productivity by fiat can bring down the entire ecosystem of agricultural production, including transport systems and grocery stores, and may lead to the impoverishment of farmers.
ChapterThe Consequences of Government Interference in the Food Industry
Episode#313 – Jordan Peterson: Life, Death, Power, Fame, and Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Deloitte people are thinking about how smart they are while environmentalists prioritize loving the planet over the poor.
56:10 - 57:02 (00:51)
Summary
The Deloitte people are thinking about how smart they are while environmentalists prioritize loving the planet over the poor. However, banning plastic packaging could lead to people consuming animal populations and burning firewood.