Brett Christophers

Brett Christophers, a professor of economics and author known for his insightful critiques of capitalism, joins Mo Gawdat for a revealing discussion. They delve into rising rent prices and how private equity firms are reshaping the housing market post-2008, benefiting from systemic inequalities. The conversation highlights the challenges of homeownership in urban areas, the monopolistic behavior of utility companies, and the advent of techno feudalism, urging listeners to rethink their relationship with capitalism.

Brett Christophers, a professor at Uppsala University and author specializing in clean energy economics, shares thought-provoking insights on decarbonization. He argues that current market-driven methods conflict with the urgent need to clean the grid. The conversation highlights the paradox of falling solar costs alongside rising electricity bills. Christophers critiques the profit motives in renewable energy funding and discusses the contrasting capabilities of wealthy and poorer nations in adopting clean technologies. He addresses the challenges in financing and investing in renewable energy amidst growing fossil fuel generation.

Brett Christophers, an economic geographer and professor at Uppsala University, discusses the troubling shift in infrastructure ownership from public to private hands. He reveals how asset management firms like Blackstone extract wealth from crucial services with little risk, impacting our relationship with essentials like housing and energy. Christophers critiques the myths of privatization as efficient and exposes the challenges in transitioning to renewable energy, emphasizing the public's struggle against profit-driven agendas in vital sectors.

Brett Christophers, a Professor of Human Geography at Uppsala University and author of 'The Price is Wrong,' discusses the alarming shift in climate action from proactive policies to resignation. He critiques traditional economic theories linked to environmental issues and highlights the paradox of fossil fuel companies amidst climate change. The impact of COVID on emissions, the pitfalls of corporate solutions, and the importance of grassroots activism, especially in cases like Ecuador's referendum against oil exploitation, are also examined.

Brett Christophers, an economic geographer from Uppsala University and author of "The Price is Wrong," joins the discussion to challenge the belief that the drop in renewable energy costs guarantees a smooth transition to clean energy. He emphasizes the critical role of electricity in decarbonization and critiques the dependence on private ownership for sustainable energy solutions. Brett also highlights China's dual role in renewable growth amid coal investments, questioning the effectiveness of market-driven approaches and advocating for stronger government intervention.