Why people recommend it
How to Spend $75 Billion to Make the World a Better Place by Bjørn Lomborg is an economic and policy guide that applies cost-benefit analysis to global humanitarian and environmental challenges, aiming to identify the most efficient targets for philanthropic and governmental spending. The book was discussed on several podcast episodes, including The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast and the Lex Fridman Podcast, where guests and hosts like Jordan B. Peterson and Lex Fridman examined Lomborg's pragmatic approach to resource allocation. Peterson praised the book as a straightforward, highly readable guide that outlines smart priorities for global development between 2016 and 2030, contrasting it with more chaotic approaches to handling global crises. On another episode, James Lindsay also analyzed Lomborg's strategies, framing the text as a thoughtful blueprint for addressing large-scale problems through rational economic prioritization rather than emotional rhetoric. Across these discussions, the book was consistently cited as a valuable contribution to global policy debates, praised for offering clear, data-driven solutions for maximizing the impact of limited international development funds.
Who recommended it
- Jordan B. Peterson Discussed
- James Lindsay Recommended
- Lex Fridman Discussed
Jordan B. Peterson — 2 mentions
“cool it how to spend 75 billion dollars to make the world a better place which is a fascinating read the nobel laureate's guide to the smartest targets for the world 2016-2030”
“it's not that hard to read your book which is how to spend 75 billion dollars to make the world a better place it's actually a pretty straightforward read and hey it's published and you can buy it”
James Lindsay — 1 mention
“Bjorn wrote a book a while back called 'How to Spend $75 Billion to Make the World a Better Place,' which is an intelligent approach to... I wouldn't say the polycrisis because that isn't how he frames it!”
Lex Fridman — 1 mention
“you wrote the book how to spend 75 billion dollars to make the world a better place”