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Peter Staudenmayer
Historian focused on far-right environmentalism and the history of environmental thought; provides expert commentary and analysis in the episode.
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Oct 22, 2025
• 1h 12min
The Green Lifeboat: Garrett Hardin’s Tragic Environmentalism
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Peter Staudenmayer, a historian specializing in far-right environmentalism, dives into Garrett Hardin's impactful yet tragic legacy. They discuss how Hardin’s view linked overpopulation to environmental degradation, sowing the seeds of neo-Malthusian thought. The conversation explores Hardin's controversial advocacy for abortion and immigration limits, which intertwined ecological fears with eugenics. Critiques emerge, highlighting the rise of cooperative commons management models as a counter to Hardin's views, underscoring the ongoing implications of his ideas in today's eco-political landscape.
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