Episode · The Rubin Report · 2021-11-14
Books mentioned on Do I Believe in God, COVID Totalitarianism & the Climate | Jordan Peterson
Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Dr. Jordan Peterson, author of "12 Rules for Life," about what is actually informing COVID policy, the real dilemma of climate change, and his response when he is asked if he believes in God.
Jordan Peterson recommended Systemantics by John Gall, and discussed Apocalypse Never by Michael Shellenberger.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Apocalypse Never
Apocalypse Never by Michael Shellenberger is a bestselling book that critiques environmental alarmism and examines modern perspectives on climate change, energy, and social issues.
Discussed“And in Shellenberger's book, "Apocalypse Never," he interviewed an MIT scientist and he said, you really wanna knock carbon dioxide output down, make India and China, but India, he was speaking of more particularly, switch to coal as fast as possible.”
Where to get it
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Systemantics
Systemantics by John Gall is a cult classic book consisting of sharp, satirical axioms and aphorisms that humorously explain the dysfunctional behavior and unintended consequences of complex bureaucratic systems.
Recommended“I read this book a long time ago and called, "Systemantics." It's a great book by John Gall. It's a great book, "Systemantics."”
Where to get it
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“I'm Dave Rubin, and joining me today is an author, a lecturer, a psychologist, and the world's preeminent lobster expert, Jordan Peterson, my old friend.”