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The Cost of Energy is Crucial
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40:39 - 45:48 (05:08)

The cost of energy does not only affect our day-to-day expenses but also determines the cost of everything that involves machines, as energy is machine food. Rapidly replacing fossil fuels with solar and wind is not a solution to reduce the cost as it may make us dependent on foreign sources for energy.

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The cost of energy is crucial as it determines the cost of everything that involves machines.
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Energy
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The cost of energy is crucial as it determines the cost of everything that involves machines. When energy prices increase, it leads to price inflation connected to energy.

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The Cost of Energy is Crucial
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#26 Alex Epstein - The Global Energy War
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Shawn Ryan Show
The idea of rapidly replacing fossil fuels with solar and wind may not be realistic given Europe's dependency on natural gas for heat.
42:42 - 45:48 (03:06)
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Fossil Fuels
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The idea of rapidly replacing fossil fuels with solar and wind may not be realistic given Europe's dependency on natural gas for heat. Without producing large amounts domestically, Europe becomes more dependent on foreign sources.

Chapter
The Cost of Energy is Crucial
Episode
#26 Alex Epstein - The Global Energy War
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show