January 02, 2025

#207: Alex Epstein (Center for Industrial Progress) - New Year Edition: Thinking 101, Technology Growth & Why Canadian Energy Enables Human Flourishing

1 hour 2 minutes

Hello, and welcome back to the podcast

This episode we are joined by Alex Epstein - founder & President of the Center for Industrial Progress - a for-profit think-tank seeking to bring about a new industrial revolution by using technology to improve the planet across a multitude of industries including mining, manufacturing, agriculture, chemistry, and energy.

Mr. Epstein is also the author of the new book titled Fossil Future, the New York Times bestseller The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, and the creator of EnergyTalkingPoints.com - a source of talking points on energy, environmental, and climate issues.

Mr. Epstein has made his moral case for fossil fuels at dozens of campuses, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Duke (his alma mater), and has also spoken to employees and leaders at dozens of Fortune 500 companies, including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Phillips 66, Valero, Enbridge, and TransCanada.

Mr.Epstein also holds an undergraduate degree from Duke University.

Among other things we disused Technological Development, Thinking 101 & Why Canadian Energy is a Source of Human Flourishing.

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