Alex Epstein, New York Times best-selling author of “The Moral Case For Fossil Fuels” (2014) and “Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas--Not Less” (2022), and Founder of the Center for Industrial Progress, discusses his background and his journey to becoming an energy expert and champion of fossil fuels; why the world needs more cost-effective and reliable sources of energy, not less; why the widespread use of fossil fuels in societies globally illustrates the positive impact it has on human flourishing and development; why fossil fuel usage is increasing globally despite the focus on the “transition” to renewables; and more. For more podcasts from Opportune, visit https://opportune.com/insights/podcast.