Episode · The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · 2022-09-01

Jordan Peterson, Marian Tupy & Gale Pooley: books mentioned on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast #284

284. Superabundance: The Age of Plenty | Marian Tupy, Gale Pooley

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Marian Tupy and Gale Pooley are co-authors of the new book, “Super Abundance”. They sit down with Dr Jordan B Peterson to discuss their studies into overpopulation, the myths surrounding the subject, and how academia has created a new philosophy that demonizes modern man simply for existing.

Jordan Peterson discussed Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know by Ronald Bailey and others. Marian Tupy discussed The Population Bomb by Paul R. Ehrlich. Gale Pooley discussed The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know

    Ronald Bailey, Marian L. Tupy · at 1:10

    Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know by Ronald Bailey and Marian L. Tupy is an optimistic data-driven book tracking positive long-term developments in human health, wealth, safety, and environmental conditions.

    Discussed
    “Marion has talked to me before particularly about his book 10 Global Trends every smart person should know and many others you will find interesting that was published in 2020”
    Where to get it
  2. The Population Bomb

    Paul R. Ehrlich · at 5:00

    The Population Bomb by Paul R. Ehrlich is a 1968 environmental warning book that predicted global societal collapse due to rapid overpopulation and mass starvation.

    Discussed
    “and in 1968 he wrote an extremely popular books book which sold millions of copies called the population bomb”
    Where to get it
  3. The Wealth of Nations

    Adam Smith · at 29:35

    The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is a foundational 1776 text by the Scottish thinker often regarded as the father of modern economics, exploring free markets, capitalism, and the mechanics of national wealth.

    Discussed
    “and actually Adam Smith talked about this in his his wealth and Wealth of Nations”
    Where to get it