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Physical limits and the long-term future (with Anders Sandberg)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
Energy, Economics, and Efficiency
This chapter examines the intricate relationship between fossil fuel consumption, economic growth, and productivity trends since World War II. It explores the implications of energy usage stagnation on productivity and the challenges of decoupling economic activities from high energy demands. Additionally, it discusses the historical shifts in energy sources and how they have influenced societal productivity and the complexity of energy allocation in biological systems.
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