{"id":277556,"date":"2023-09-06T20:07:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T18:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=277556"},"modified":"2023-09-06T20:07:55","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T18:07:55","slug":"do-these-12-things-first-if-you-want-a-bright-future-bjorn-lomborg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=277556","title":{"rendered":"Do These 12 THINGS First If You Want a BRIGHT FUTURE | Bjorn Lomborg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"405\" data-attachment-id=\"277563\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?attachment_id=277563\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/00Screenshot-2023-09-06-200620.png?fit=985%2C552&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"985,552\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"00Screenshot-2023-09-06-200620\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/00Screenshot-2023-09-06-200620.png?fit=723%2C405&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/00Screenshot-2023-09-06-200620.png?resize=723%2C405&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-277563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/00Screenshot-2023-09-06-200620.png?w=985&amp;ssl=1 985w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/00Screenshot-2023-09-06-200620.png?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/00Screenshot-2023-09-06-200620.png?resize=768%2C430&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TomBilyeu\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/ytc\/AOPolaStbeLjm_TclkX1NCx-Cip0MbO5O7mAOH7E2ZJn3g=s48-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" alt=\"\">Tom Bilyeu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope you\u2019re ready for a truly thought-provoking conversation with Bjorn Lomborg, a globally recognized author and thought-leader renowned for his innovative perspectives on addressing global issues. If global warming and climate change has you feeling a bit panicked, by the end of this episode you\u2019ll see the picture behind the panic and understand exactly what Bjorn thinks is a bigger problem to solve than climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bjorn Lomborg has published multiple bestselling books such as \u2018False Alarm,\u2019 \u2018Skeptical Environmentalist.\u2019 and his latest book, \u2018First Things First.\u2019 with a mission to help people discover the most effective solutions to the world\u2019s greatest challenges, from disease and hunger to climate and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This conversation draws attention to the importance for a rational, data-inspired response to global issues. As a successful entrepreneur, I say often, data is the most information rich data stream. Every decision you make and in every approach to solving novel problems, data must be at the center of the decision, otherwise you\u2019re speculating and relying on emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lomborg emphasizes the need to prioritize spending in various sectors, the role of education, and poverty reduction in improving societal outcomes. We also explore the potential implications of automation and the need for innovation in tackling climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, we tackle topics such as global warming, automation in elder care, and the need for data-driven decision-making. Hear Lomborg&#8217;s fresh insights on channeling spending into prioritized sectors and the role education and poverty reduction play in societal outcomes. There&#8217;s so much to discover, don&#8217;t miss out on this enlightening episode!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BJORN QUOTES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Panic is not any kind of mode to be in if you want to solve issues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u201cWhen it comes to global warming, it\u2019s a problem. It\u2019s not the end of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u201cI tend to see the world very much as a marginalized conversation, and I\u2019m simply trying to set out some unpanicked advise that in a pretty panicked world can help us be a little smarter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe don\u2019t have enough resources to deliver everything to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you take a look at the last 25 years, each and every day, the world has lifted 138,000 people out of poverty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u201cWe don\u2019t have enough resources to deliver everything to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe used to have a very strong understanding from the elite in the world that more trade was actually good. We also used to neglect the fact that it\u2019s not good for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"723\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/60U-wLfB8iU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow Bjorn Lomborg: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3luZ1FJWFI1VDhTTnBmVlJnYVczcXpUZnpXQXxBQ3Jtc0trT3Rab3g3aUlta3VzemxyeF96ekpONXQ5TmVLUlVmUzRnNlo2cXlia2NObUJfRmNmRmdheldHSzEzNFM3RVU2RklBYXNBaUhZcC02OWQxX2hLaFBXQjJaVmJJUHBoWGc3OXNKZk51WDB0WDVxc3FyTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flomborg.com%2F&amp;v=60U-wLfB8iU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/lomborg.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFBTT1ZuNFgxUkJTR0ZVZDdka2htUEpTN0dUd3xBQ3Jtc0tsR3FYMlZqdWQtUHhWMGxVclJlb2VONjJ4YUU0ZG5QeFNWWTRiWGJmblktSVpkdUMtQTJUcXJIblhmaHFoVE44TjVOcEhuTmRvMTRyc1Zmb0tlSmJTRVFzUktuWnR4NHpuU1phbDZIdWEyNWlwdXJxWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FBjornLomborg&amp;v=60U-wLfB8iU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/BjornLomborg<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnRWemF5NHQ1VHFtU0otRHRTOGt2Ni1tcWRrQXxBQ3Jtc0ttRHZnWEpmNWtOWkFlcnUzWXBDeVZ5Um01Z3JuajFmMGYwdFI3VVhyd0xvbm1hUXBGU2VpaVBzSGRYZjIzcWxoUHZ3QkNnWjlwRnl0WjhwQ0tVUUxraDhvNVk2QkxtTWFiNTRKZTVXZUV5OUxoNWJCMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbjornlomborg&amp;v=60U-wLfB8iU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bjornlomborg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This conversation draws attention to the importance for a rational, data-inspired response to global issues. As a successful entrepreneur, I say often, data is the most information rich data stream. 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