The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 393. The Makings of A Great Leader | The Honourable Tony Abbott
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Nov 2, 2023 Tony Abbott, the former Prime Minister of Australia and current adviser to the UK Board of Trade, shares insights on Australia's role in global affairs. He discusses the complexities of Australia's energy policies, including a critique of current green initiatives and a call for rational debate on nuclear energy. Abbott highlights the moral dilemmas posed by environmentalism versus economic development, especially for impoverished nations. He also addresses the deteriorating dynamics with China and the implications of ongoing conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Opposition to Nuclear Power
- The opposition to nuclear power stems from anti-industrial and anti-human sentiments.
- These are coupled with the desire to reduce human problems to carbon dioxide emissions.
Decarbonization Prayer
- Tony Abbott objected to a prayer for decarbonization at a Jesuit church in London.
- He questioned the church's prioritization of emissions reduction over the needs of the poor.
The Need for Faith
- Humans are inherently drawn to faith and purpose.
- Without traditional faith, people seek new faiths, sometimes in harmful ideologies.
