Chapter
The Dangers of Climate Denialism
44:55 - 52:36 (07:41)
The United States' decision to leave the Paris agreements and dismantle regulations for mitigating climate change is a significant danger to the future of human civilization. The US prioritizes maximizing profit over considering the consequences and is posing a significant risk to the world's future as a result.
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Noam Chomsky discusses how the United States has strayed from its initial path as a normal developed country and has become an embodiment of white supremacist Christian nationalism, specifically highlighted by the recent invalidation of a New York law and the country's excessive health spending.
44:55 - 50:36 (05:41)
Summary
Noam Chomsky discusses how the United States has strayed from its initial path as a normal developed country and has become an embodiment of white supremacist Christian nationalism, specifically highlighted by the recent invalidation of a New York law and the country's excessive health spending.
ChapterThe Dangers of Climate Denialism
Episode#316 – Noam Chomsky: Putin, Ukraine, China, and Nuclear War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Noam Chomsky discusses how the actions of the United States, particularly under the Trump administration and Republican states' opposition to climate change mitigation measures, are harmful to the future of human civilization.
50:36 - 52:36 (02:00)
Summary
Noam Chomsky discusses how the actions of the United States, particularly under the Trump administration and Republican states' opposition to climate change mitigation measures, are harmful to the future of human civilization.