Episode
#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
1:13:01
Published: Thu Apr 20 2023
Description
Dr Bjorn Lomborg is an environmental economist, Copenhagen Consensus Center president, public speaker and an author. Over the past two decades, the media has made some alarming predictions about the imminent end of the world due to global warming. But is this the priority that global efforts should be focussed on fixing? Does it have real world benefits, or are there better ways to improve human lives? Expect to learn why Greta Thunberg had to delete a tweet from half a decade ago, the reason why climate change is a favourite fear tactic in the media, the most cost-effective ways to make the world a better place, why sending kids to school doesn't necessarily mean they are educated, why cold weather is much more deadly than heat, just how inefficient it is to save lives through carbon reduction, how dangerous NetZero is as a policy and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on all Gymshark’s products at https://bit.ly/sharkwisdom (use code: MW10) Get 15% discount on Bon Charge’s red light therapy devices at https://boncharge.com/modernwisdom (use code: MW15) Get $100 discount on the best water filter on earth from AquaTru at https://bit.ly/drinkwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Buy False Alarm - https://amzn.to/43w6KKT Check out Bjorn's website - https://www.lomborg.com/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Learn about the hidden side of climate change: why it's a favorite fear tactic in the media, the most cost-effective ways to make the world a better place, and much more.
00:00 - 05:33 (05:33)
Summary
Learn about the hidden side of climate change: why it's a favorite fear tactic in the media, the most cost-effective ways to make the world a better place, and much more.
Episode#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
PodcastModern Wisdom
The focus on existential threats like climate change and nuclear war is often overhyped and misrepresented to push agendas or make profits, when in reality they are not true existential threats to humanity.
05:33 - 14:23 (08:49)
Summary
The focus on existential threats like climate change and nuclear war is often overhyped and misrepresented to push agendas or make profits, when in reality they are not true existential threats to humanity.
Episode#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
PodcastModern Wisdom
Researchers have identified cost-effective ways to make the world a better place in tackling poverty, hunger, climate change, corruption, and other global issues, by focusing on initiatives that deliver the greatest impact for the least cost.
14:23 - 22:09 (07:46)
Summary
Researchers have identified cost-effective ways to make the world a better place in tackling poverty, hunger, climate change, corruption, and other global issues, by focusing on initiatives that deliver the greatest impact for the least cost.
Episode#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
PodcastModern Wisdom
The use of digital devices in education has allowed for a new approach to teaching, focused on altruism.
22:09 - 26:27 (04:17)
Summary
The use of digital devices in education has allowed for a new approach to teaching, focused on altruism. By providing access to a tablet for one hour a day, students can learn far beyond the level typical to their age group, with some demonstrating knowledge three times above the norm for their class.
Episode#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
PodcastModern Wisdom
Despite the possibility of the world coming together to fix global crises, such as global warming, people often prioritize their immediate needs and desires over the long-term well-being of the planet and its inhabitants.
26:27 - 33:15 (06:48)
Summary
Despite the possibility of the world coming together to fix global crises, such as global warming, people often prioritize their immediate needs and desires over the long-term well-being of the planet and its inhabitants.
Episode#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
PodcastModern Wisdom
Obsessing solely on climate change may not be the best approach to tackle issues related to poverty.
33:15 - 41:24 (08:08)
Summary
Obsessing solely on climate change may not be the best approach to tackle issues related to poverty. While the cultural hold of climate alarmism and activism has made it difficult to address specific problems effectively, there may exist more targeted approaches for a long-term solution.
Episode#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
PodcastModern Wisdom
A study estimated that around 170,000 people in the US die from cold-related deaths every year, compared to around 20,000 who die from heat-related deaths, with the net effect being that around 11,000 people might have avoided cold-related deaths annually.
41:24 - 50:44 (09:20)
Summary
A study estimated that around 170,000 people in the US die from cold-related deaths every year, compared to around 20,000 who die from heat-related deaths, with the net effect being that around 11,000 people might have avoided cold-related deaths annually.
Episode#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
PodcastModern Wisdom
The biggest contribution one can make towards the climate change problem is to offer up solutions that people will naturally want to do due to the aligned incentives, rather than simply telling people what to do.
50:44 - 58:18 (07:34)
Summary
The biggest contribution one can make towards the climate change problem is to offer up solutions that people will naturally want to do due to the aligned incentives, rather than simply telling people what to do. It might be a nice halfway house to get people to think more nuanced about the climate change problem.
Episode#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
PodcastModern Wisdom
The cost of fighting climate change often means leaving out funds that could be used for other important causes.
58:18 - 1:06:01 (07:43)
Summary
The cost of fighting climate change often means leaving out funds that could be used for other important causes. It's important to recognize these tradeoffs and prioritize what matters most.
Episode#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker proposes investing $35 billion to address climate change related disasters and argues that it's a small amount that could make a huge impact while giving more room for the focus on all the other important issues.
1:06:01 - 1:10:53 (04:51)
Summary
The speaker proposes investing $35 billion to address climate change related disasters and argues that it's a small amount that could make a huge impact while giving more room for the focus on all the other important issues. A graph depicting the average deaths caused by climate-related disasters in the 1920s is also mentioned.
Episode#617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
PodcastModern Wisdom
In order to convince people to take action on climate change, scientists should approach the topic delicately and focus on evidence-based solutions.
1:10:53 - 1:12:56 (02:03)
Summary
In order to convince people to take action on climate change, scientists should approach the topic delicately and focus on evidence-based solutions. This approach could help engage more people and encourage politicians to enact smarter policies.