Book · 2022
Superabundance
The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet
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I interviewed Marian Tupy, who wrote a the book Superabundance that makes some claims that are contrary to yours.
Jordan Peterson · The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · Feb 2023 Listen at 1:50:05 Why people recommend it
Superabundance by Marian L. Tupy and Gale L. Pooley is an economic and historical study that argues human resources, technological innovation, and material wealth have grown exponentially faster than population growth, leading to a world that is cheaper, cleaner, and more abundant over time. The book was discussed on several interview programs concerning contrasting economic outlooks. On an episode of Honestly with Bari Weiss in August 2024, Whole Foods founder John Mackey appeared as a guest and recommended Marian Tupy's book to listeners, arguing that people fundamentally misunderstand the positive arc of human history and historical living standards because they fail to consult such data. Conversely, Jordan Peterson mentioned the book on an episode of The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast in February 2023 during a conversation with guest Roy Sebag. Peterson noted that he had previously interviewed Marian Tupy, the author of Superabundance, pointing out that Tupy's empirical claims and optimistic conclusions regarding resource abundance directly challenged some of Sebag's economic arguments. Both shows used the book to frame ongoing intellectual debates about capitalism, planetary resources, and the long-term trajectory of human flourishing.
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Jordan Peterson I interviewed Marian Tupy, who wrote a the book Superabundance that makes some claims that are contrary to… 1
“I interviewed Marian Tupy, who wrote a the book Superabundance that makes some claims that are contrary to yours.”