Simon micha is a professor of geo metalurgi at the geological survey of finland. He has degrees in physics and geology and a phd. In mining engineering. Simon's long term work is on the development and transformation as a circular economy, navigating the twin challenges of the increasing scarcity of minerals and the eventual transition away from fossil carbon and hydrocarbons. On this show, i often use the term energy blindness to represent how little our culture understands and appreciates how energy underpins our society today.
On this episode, we meet with Associate Professor of Geometallurgy at the Geological Survey of Finland, Dr. Simon Michaux.
Why do humans ignore important mineral and material limits that will affect human futures? Dr. Michaux reveals how we are “minerals blind” — and the consequences of this myopia.
To shed light on the effects of our minerals blindness, Dr. Michaux explores the disconnect between experts in renewable energy and economic and government leaders.
Dr. Michaux offers individual strategies for us to overcome our energy and minerals blindness. How can we learn to adapt in order to overcome the coming challenges?
About Simon Michaux:
Dr. Simon Michaux is an Associate Professor of Geometallurgy at the Geological Survey of Finland. He has a PhD in mining engineering. Dr. Michaux’s long-term work is on societal transformation toward a circular economy.
For Show Notes and Transcript visit: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/19-simon-michaux