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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens
And Then What?: Using Wide-Boundary Lenses | Frankly 65
Jul 12, 2024
The podcast dives into the importance of using wide-boundary lenses when considering solutions to modern issues, showcasing how immediate benefits can lead to unforeseen consequences. Topics include corn ethanol, debt, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence, urging listeners to think beyond surface-level impacts.
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- Considering wider boundary lenses can reveal unintended consequences of seemingly beneficial solutions like corn ethanol.
- Expanding renewable energy sources raises concerns about resource extraction challenges and long-term sustainability, highlighting the need for broader analysis.
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Wide Boundary Implications of Narrow Goals: Corn Ethanol Example
Mandating more corn ethanol initially aimed to reduce gasoline dependency and lower prices, meeting a narrow goal of cost-efficiency. However, the wider implications shifted food supplies to fuel, leading to nitrogen runoff and environmental consequences in the Gulf of Mexico.
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