TRIGGERnometry "Climate Activism is a Religion" - Marian Tupy
Oct 20, 2022
Marian Tupy, editor at HumanProgress.org and senior fellow at the Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, challenges the notion of climate activism as a modern religion. He discusses how extreme environmentalism mirrors traditional faith, critiques overpopulation myths, and emphasizes human innovation's role in resource abundance. Tupy highlights the disconnect between political leaders and citizens regarding climate action, expressing hope for creative solutions amidst disillusionment with politics. He believes balance is essential in addressing climate needs without compromising freedom.
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The Overpopulation Narrative
- The common narrative is that the planet is overpopulated and humans are destroying it.
- Marian Tupy challenges this, stating the relationship between population growth and resources is more complex.
Finite Resources vs. Infinite Value
- The concept of finite resources is intuitive, leading to overpopulation concerns.
- Humans, unlike animals, can innovate and use knowledge to create value with existing resources.
Environmentalism as Religion
- Extreme environmentalism mirrors Christian theology, with pre-industrialization as the Garden of Eden and fossil fuels as devils.
- This ideology offers indulgences, like private jet travel, offset by donations to green causes, mirroring religious practices.
