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Daniel Yergin – Oil Explains the Entire 20th Century

Dwarkesh Podcast

CHAPTER

Shifting Energy Paradigms

This chapter examines the transition from traditional oil to renewable energy sources, emphasizing the rise of solar power and electric vehicles. It explores the geopolitical implications for energy security, particularly for nations like China, and discusses the significant investments in solar deployment. Additionally, it analyzes the challenges of supply chains, the varying approaches of oil companies in renewable sectors, and the nonlinear nature of the energy transition influenced by technology and policy.

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