Hub Podcasts Energy is everything
Oct 31, 2025
Philip Deck, a software entrepreneur and former CEO of Certicom, discusses how energy is fundamental to human progress and a key factor in geopolitical and AI rivalries. Alicia Pleninchich, Director of Policy and Economics, makes a case for a comprehensive overhaul of Canada’s corporate tax system to boost competitiveness. Felice Chin, Alberta Bureau chief, shares insights on Danielle Smith's political maneuvering following the teachers' strike, evaluating her remaining political capital and public perception. The conversation is packed with timely analysis and thought-provoking perspectives.
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Energy As Civilization's Core
- Energy is the foundational resource enabling life, meaning, and civilization's progress.
- Control of abundant energy determines geopolitical and AI leadership in coming decades.
AI's True Bottleneck Is Power
- AI's growth depends heavily on vast energy and data-center capacity, not just algorithms.
- Nuclear and gas limitations mean short-term AI expansion faces real energy bottlenecks.
Rethinking Anti-Energy Sentiment
- Western climate-driven restrictions have shaped an anti-energy sentiment that can hinder progress.
- Reassessing energy policy is needed to balance environmental goals with civilization-scale needs.
