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S1E8: Bjorn Lomborg: Fundamental World Problems Are In Better Shape Than Ever

S1E8: Bjorn Lomborg: Fundamental World Problems Are In Better Shape Than Ever

FromSteve Forbes: What's Ahead


S1E8: Bjorn Lomborg: Fundamental World Problems Are In Better Shape Than Ever

FromSteve Forbes: What's Ahead

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
May 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

First up, Steve shares his thoughts on the trade conflict with China.Then, Bjorn Lomborg, president of the think tank Copenhagen Consensus Center and author, says extreme poverty is at an all-time low, human longevity has more than doubled since the early 20th century and while there are environmental problems to tackle, there are benefits to global warming. Hear why Lomborg thinks people should stop panicking about dystopian visions of the future and start thinking smart about problem-solving.And, to read Steve's "Read of the Week" you can find it here: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/capitalism-wealth-economy-myths-socialism
Released:
May 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

In an uncertain and rapidly changing world, Steve Forbes sits down with today’s leading business and economic minds to give listeners a better grasp of what’s ahead, and shares his own perspectives on the day’s most pressing issues.