Why people recommend it
The Skeptical Environmentalist by Bjrn Lomborg is a controversial and widely discussed book that examines environmental data to argue against prevailing catastrophic narratives while emphasizing cost-effective priorities. The book was a frequent topic of conversation on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast. In a 2023 episode featuring Anthony Furey, Jordan B. Peterson highlighted Lomborg's work, praising his distinct method of rank-ordering environmental and social solutions according to cost-benefit analysis. In another 2023 episode with Dr. Judith Curry, Peterson discussed the heavy backlash Lomborg faced following the publication of The Skeptical Environmentalist due to his argument that society should prioritize multiple critical issues rather than treating climate change as a singular, all-consuming focus. During a 2022 episode featuring Lomborg himself, Peterson and Ralph Schoellhammer revisited the book while discussing Lomborg's broader bibliography, noting how the author had elaborated on these themes across numerous media appearances. Across these podcast episodes, the speakers utilized the book's core arguments to champion rational, data-driven environmental policies that weigh economic realities against ecological goals.
Who recommended it
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Jordan B. Peterson — 3 mentions
“One of the reasons I like Bjorn Lomborg's work on the environmental front, for example, is he's rank-ordered solutions according to cost-benefit.”
“bjorn has discussed that book at some length on my podcasts among many other places he's also written the skeptical environmentalist”
“He's also written the skeptical environmentalist 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”
Jordan Peterson — 1 mention
“He faced considerable backlash early on after his book, 'The Skeptical Environmentalist,' for suggesting we ought to prioritize various important issues rather than view climate change as the singular focus.”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- Cool it
- False Alarm
- How to Spend $75 Billion to Make the World a Better Place
- The Wealth and Poverty of Nations
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Bjorn lomborg is the president of Copenhagen consensus Think Tank and author of false alarm cool it and skeptical environmentalists”
“please check out his work at lombard.com that includes his books articles and other writing”