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Bjorn Lomborg On Big Pharma Being Accountable For 75% of The Total TV ad Spent | Ep. 254 | Part 2

Apr 4, 2023
Bjorn Lomborg, an environmental scientist and author, delves into hot-button topics with Patrick Bet-David. He argues that nuclear power is a clean energy future, while critiquing how misleading portrayals manipulate public perceptions, especially regarding youth climate activists like Greta Thunberg. The discussion also highlights the overwhelming influence of Big Pharma in U.S. advertising, accounting for 75% of total ad spend, and raises concerns about the societal anxiety fostered by health-related ads. Lomborg advocates for critical thinking in navigating these complex issues.
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INSIGHT

Nuclear Power's Potential

  • Nuclear power is a safe and efficient energy source, outperforming wind and solar in CO2 emission reduction.
  • Private equity is increasingly interested in next-generation nuclear technology.
INSIGHT

Climate Change and Poverty

  • Kamala Harris's climate change warnings in Africa highlight a common Western narrative.
  • This narrative emphasizes climate threats while neglecting the core issue of poverty.
ANECDOTE

Greta Thunberg's Activism

  • Greta Thunberg amplifies climate change concerns heard from mainstream media and politicians.
  • Lomborg respects her commitment but emphasizes the need for accurate information.
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