The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 345. 12 Ways the Planet Could Truly Be Saved | Bjørn Lomborg
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Apr 3, 2023 
Bjørn Lomborg, a Danish author and president of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, shares insights on tackling global challenges through efficient solutions. He discusses the 'doable dozen' strategies that promise high returns on investment for developing countries, emphasizing prioritizing actions that combat poverty and improve health. Lomborg critiques panic-driven climate narratives, advocating for manageable, cost-effective approaches. He highlights the importance of innovative agricultural practices and effective education in fostering sustainable growth.
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Oversimplification of Global Issues
- The West tends to oversimplify global issues, focusing heavily on climate change.
- This narrow focus hinders effective solutions by neglecting other crucial problems.
The Sustainable Development Goals
- The world has 169 Sustainable Development Goals, which are overly ambitious.
- This makes it difficult to prioritize and deliver on these promises.
Politics of Goal Setting
- Politicians often avoid prioritizing goals to prevent offending constituencies.
- This leads to inefficient spending and a lack of real progress.
