Rip talks to the author of Fossil Future, Alex Epstein, about the need for increased usage and accessibility of fossil fuels, the advantages of fossil fuel consumption, the impact on global warming, and the role of nuclear energy.

00:33 Alex Epstein
01:26 Fossil Future
04:29 Rip’s position
10:07 Philosophy of science
14:30 Global warming
19:53 Selecting the terminology/Naming the state of things a catastrophe
26:33 Fear and guilt
31:06 Nuclear energy
41:44 Incentives
48:38 In conclusion