The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens 11 Discoveries That Changed My Worldview | Frankly 113
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Nov 14, 2025 Explore the revelations behind energy and its connection to the economy. Nate shares how oil's power and externalized costs are fundamental to society’s structure. He delves into the impact of dopamine on human desire and happiness amidst abundance. Learn about our cosmic origins and the significance of evolved psychology in shaping behaviors. Discover how technology accelerates the consumption of natural resources and how cooperation can outshine individual selfishness in societal progress.
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Oil's True Economic Power
- A barrel of oil contains ~1,700 kWh, roughly five years of human labor, yet is priced very cheaply.
- Oil underpins modern progress and our markets confuse price with true energetic value.
Energy Is The Economy
- Every economy is a physical process of transforming energy and materials into things people value.
- Money masks this but behind GDP are joules and matter driving all production.
Wealthy Clients Weren't Happier
- Nate noticed billionaire clients often appeared anxious while lower-paid clerks seemed happier.
- He realized wanting often outpaces having and dopamine drives endless pursuit, not fulfillment.