Chapter
The Ethics of Climate Models and Saving Lives
45:41 - 52:58 (07:17)
In this transcript excerpt, the speaker discusses the ethical dilemma of choosing to save hypothetical poor people in the future versus actual poor people who may suffer the consequences of climate change in the present.
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The concerns of environmentalists can be seen as looming apocalyptic threats or trivial troubles.
45:41 - 46:51 (01:10)
Summary
The concerns of environmentalists can be seen as looming apocalyptic threats or trivial troubles. The speaker argues that in either case, it takes a certain kind of person to deal with these issues appropriately.
ChapterThe Ethics of Climate Models and Saving Lives
Episode#313 – Jordan Peterson: Life, Death, Power, Fame, and Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the importance of leadership in addressing environmental issues and the dangers of using tyrannical compulsion to push environmental policies.
46:51 - 48:28 (01:37)
Summary
The podcast discusses the importance of leadership in addressing environmental issues and the dangers of using tyrannical compulsion to push environmental policies.
ChapterThe Ethics of Climate Models and Saving Lives
Episode#313 – Jordan Peterson: Life, Death, Power, Fame, and Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker questions the ethics of making sacrifices of the present for future benefits, specifically in regards to economic models for climate change.
48:28 - 52:58 (04:29)
Summary
The speaker questions the ethics of making sacrifices of the present for future benefits, specifically in regards to economic models for climate change. He argues for prioritizing the well-being of actual poor people over hypothetical future ones.