"Age of Miracles"

E7: The Case For All the Other Energy Sources

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Dec 1, 2023
The podcast discusses the pie chart of energy sources in the US in 2050, including fossil fuels, renewables like geothermal, solar, and wind. They explore the importance of energy sources in human flourishing and the need for a realistic approach to transitioning. The potential of geothermal energy and advancements in drilling techniques are also discussed. The history and challenges of wind turbine technology, maintaining grid balance, and optimizing battery materials are explored. Finally, they discuss the future of energy sources, including predictions for nuclear, solar, wind, natural gas, oil, and coal.
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Philosophical Disagreements on Energy

  • Alex Epstein argues that energy policy disagreements stem from philosophical differences, not factual ones.
  • He believes we should optimize for human flourishing, not minimizing environmental impact.
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Overlooked Benefits of Oil and Gas

  • Mark Hinman believes society overlooks the net public benefit of oil and gas.
  • He argues the short-term benefits outweigh long-term potential externalities.
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Benefits and Side Effects of Fossil Fuels

  • Alex Epstein emphasizes the importance of weighing both benefits and side effects of energy technologies.
  • He argues that from a human flourishing perspective, we need more fossil fuels, not less.
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