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Peter Staudenmaier
Historian of environmental and political movements who contributes expert commentary in the episode on Garrett Hardin, eugenics, and right-wing ecological thought.
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Oct 27, 2025
• 1h 15min
Garrett Hardin’s Tragic Environmentalism
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Peter Staudenmaier, a historian of environmental and political movements, dives into the controversial legacy of Garrett Hardin. They explore how Hardin's grim view on population and resources prompted drastic measures against capitalism and overconsumption. The conversation touches on Hardin's connections to eugenics, his anti-immigrant rhetoric, and how his theories, especially the 'Tragedy of the Commons,' influenced environmentalism across the political spectrum. Staudenmaier warns that Hardin's ideas still resonate with today's eco-right movements.
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