Art Berman

Art Berman, a veteran petroleum geologist; Michael Every, a geopolitical strategist; and Izabella Kaminska, a finance editor, discuss the ever-shifting landscape of energy and global power. They dive into the complexities of deindustrialization and military spending, exposing the fragile relationship between trust and disinformation. The conversation also touches on the implications of AI and quantum technology in warfare, and how today's geopolitical tensions reflect historical patterns. Expect insights on how citizens can navigate the turbulent waters of global leadership.

In this must watch Frankly, Nate illustrates how a reduction in the demand for gasoline will not - as commonly believed  - result in a 1:1 reduction in the demand for oil. This is contrary to a widespread perception, which much growth in the Electric Vehicle industry has been based on, about the correlation between a decline in gasoline usage resulting in an overall decline in oil production and CO2 emissions. While a significant portion of oil refining results in gasoline, we need to be aware of modern civilization's deep dependencies on the remaining products that all come from the same barrel of oil. Only then can we understand and plan for feasible pathways to reducing oil production and consumption within the confines of a growth-dependent complex adaptive system. How can movements such as Just Stop Oil better reflect the reality of the current oil production system and our economy?    Stay tuned next week when Nate shares 7 potential paths to a less oil-dependent future.   A special thank you to Joris van der Schot, John Rowan, Robert Rapier, and Art Berman for helpful input on this video.   To Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/H-zYjcsLE_E   For Show Notes and More: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/frankly-original/37-just-stop-oil-part-1-gasoline

Energy expert Art Berman discusses the global energy wars, shifting geopolitical alliances, human fallibility, and the psychological disposition to immaturity. He explores the historical roots of conflicts, the need for a healthy ecosystem, and the challenges of advocating to end oil use. The podcast also delves into global geopolitical complexities, energy consumption strategies, and the evolution of morality towards functional infrastructures.