Bjorn Lomborg on the DarkHorse Podcast
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Evolving Perspectives on Problem-Solving and Sustainable Agriculture
The chapter explores a shift in perspective on problem-solving from idealistic approaches to cautious strategies, emphasizing the importance of scaling up proven solutions like insecticide-treated bed nets for malaria prevention. It discusses the challenges faced by poorer countries in implementing effective mosquito control strategies and raises concerns about engineering super crops for higher yields in agriculture. The conversation also delves into the value of civilization's achievements in liberating people from toil and the need to protect super crops through various means.
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