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In this episode, host Richard Delevan discusses the failures and frustrations of traditional climate activism with sustainability strategist Joseph Gelfer. They explore Gelfer's call for 'climate populism'—a revolutionary, rather than reformist, approach to climate change that involves mobilizing public dissatisfaction with the elites. Delavan delves into how populist tactics used by figures like Donald Trump and Nigel Farage could inform a more aggressive climate strategy. The episode also touches on the far-reaching implications of political and technological trends led by influential figures such as Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, and what that means for the future of climate action.

00:00 Introduction and Frustration with Current Approaches

00:25 Welcome to Wicked Problems

00:51 Net Zero 2050: A Sinister Goal

01:17 Energy Policies and Their Consequences

01:40 Testimony of Secretary of Energy Chris Wright

01:56 The Role of Jordan Peterson and the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship

02:40 The Impact of Elon Musk and Data Control

03:27 Conversation with Joseph Gelfer: Sustainability Strategies

06:43 The Disconnect in Sustainability Efforts

07:58 The Need for Revolutionary Change

10:21 Understanding Trumpism and Climate Denial

17:39 Climate Populism: A New Approach

21:27 The Potential of Farage and Future Political Shifts

24:44 Defining Success and Truth

26:33 The Spectrum of Truth

27:30 The Climate Crisis and Ethical Dilemmas

29:54 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

33:47 The Conservative Movement's Long Game

37:41 Silicon Valley's Libertarian Vision

43:47 The Crisis of Democracy

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