TRIGGERnometry 5 Easy Ways to Save the World - Bjørn Lomborg
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Jul 2, 2023 
In this engaging discussion, Bjørn Lomborg, a researcher and founder of the Copenhagen Consensus think tank, shares insights on tackling global challenges cost-effectively. He emphasizes prioritizing urgent needs like education and treatable diseases. Lomborg critiques current spending in education and highlights innovative solutions for poverty and health issues, such as combating malaria and improving maternal health. With humor, he reflects on wellness supplements and addresses the real dangers of corruption in economies. His approaches could reshape how we view and solve critical global problems.
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Inexpensive World Saving
- Saving the world doesn't require trillions of dollars.
- Bjorn Lomborg suggests it can be done effectively with a much smaller sum, focusing on key areas.
Tablets for Education
- Education in developing countries is significantly behind the UK and US.
- Lomborg suggests using tablets for one hour a day to personalize learning and accelerate progress.
Indonesia's Education Spending
- Indonesia doubled education spending with no measurable impact on learning.
- This highlights how ineffective traditional approaches can be, despite their popularity.
