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Mentioned in 6 episodes

More from Less

Book • 2019

In 'More from Less', Andrew McAfee argues that we have learned to increase prosperity while reducing our environmental impact.

He attributes this shift to the collaboration between technology and capitalism, supported by good governance and public awareness.

The book highlights how countries like the U.S.

are using fewer resources while growing economically and reducing pollution.

Mentioned by

Erik Brynjolfsson

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Erik Torenberg

when discussing disentangling resource consumption and environmental strain.

The New Left, Health Insurance Myths, and Solving Underpopulation

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as

Andrew McAfee

's previous book, discussed in a past EconTalk episode.

Andrew McAfee on the Geek Way

Recommended by

Marian Tupy

for its insights on resource efficiency and economic productivity.

165. Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know | Marian Tupy

Recommended by

Mohnish Pabrai

for its insights on how GDP growth is achieved with less resource usage due to efficiencies.

Mohnish Pabrai Lecture at Boston College (Carroll School of Mgmt) - November 7, 2019

Mentioned by

Erik Brynjolfsson

as a recently read book.

#141 – Erik Brynjolfsson: Economics of AI, Social Networks, and Technology

Mentioned by

Sonal Chokshi

as a book focusing on the theme of atoms, the physical world, and the environment.

More from Less: The Environment, Capitalism, and Technology

Recommended by

Marian Tupy

.

210. Progress of the Human Race, Part 2

Mentioned by

Sonal Chokshi

in relation to the environmental impact of dyes.

Textiles as Tech, Science, Math, Culture... or Civilization

Mentioned by

Sonal Chokshi

as a new book focusing on the physical world and the environment.

The Environment, Capitalism, Technology

Mentioned by

Hugo Lindgren

as the main topic of the podcast episode.

More From Less, with Andrew McAfee and Hugo Lindgren

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

when discussing the surprising story of how we learn to prosper using fewer resources.

Andrew McAfee on More from Less

Mentioned by

Kurt Nikish

as the author of the book, explaining the trend of dematerialization.

Dematerialization and What It Means for the Economy — and Climate Change

Mentioned by

Sam Harris

as a book that is now available this week, publishing on Tuesday, the 8th of October.

#171 — Escaping a Christian Cult

Mentioned by

Sam Harris

as the author of 'More From Less'.

#170 — The Great Uncoupling

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