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#85 - Mark Lynas on climate change, societal collapse & nuclear energy

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Navigating Climate Challenges: Hope and Uncertainty

This chapter explores humanity's resilience in facing climate-related challenges while acknowledging the serious risks posed by climate change and its potential to provoke civilizational collapse. The discussion contrasts the optimism of technological advancements with the specter of resource scarcity and societal instability, urging a balanced perspective on these pressing issues. Additionally, it highlights the need for deeper academic inquiry into the connections between climate change and conflict, emphasizing the complex dynamics of human adaptation.

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