The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens 7 Meta Questions About Our Global Metabolism | Frankly #59
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Apr 4, 2024 Geoffrey West discusses biological scaling applied to human economies, questioning if we can create paths to less resource consumption or if we are bound by nature's laws. They explore population growth, energy use, societal metabolism change, decentralization impacts, weight loss drugs, chemicals on metabolism, and decision-making for future generations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Interplay of Population Growth, Energy Use, and Social Organization
03:16 • 5min
Exploring Decentralization, Population Distribution, and Weight Loss Drugs
08:36 • 2min
Exploring the Impact of Chemicals on Metabolism and Societal Equivalents
10:41 • 3min
Rethinking Decision-Making and Environmental Impacts for Future Generations
13:32 • 2min