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295. Marian Tupy & Gale Pooley — Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet

The Michael Shermer Show

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Concerns about the Food Supply and Political Polarization in America

The author's worry about the quality of the food supply is questioned, considering the increasing life expectancy worldwide. The negativity bias and political polarization contribute to a lack of emphasis on positive aspects of American standards of living. The author presents the 'Jack Benny effect' to highlight the need for perspective. Although there are concerns, there are also positive things to consider.

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