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Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future with Vince Beiser
Manage episode 452003535 series 2938956
In this episode of Inquiring Minds, Indre Viskontas sits down with award-winning journalist and author Vince Beiser to delve into the environmental, social, and ethical implications of our growing reliance on electronics and artificial intelligence. Drawing from his new book, Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future, Vince sheds light on the often-overlooked competition and global race for the critical metals essential for renewable energy, digital technology, and the foundation of the future. Together, they explore the environmental havoc and political upheaval these resources are already causing—such as unsustainable mining practices and the limitations of recycling—the ways the situation could worsen, the steps we can take to minimize the damage, and the hidden human cost behind the gadgets we use every day.
The result is a gripping and sobering account of the battle between what civilization demands and what the planet can withstand.
They also discuss:
- The trade-offs between recycling and reducing consumption.
- How mining for essential metals like cobalt and lithium impacts the environment and marginalized communities.
- Promising innovations in resource extraction and sustainable practices.
- The importance of reducing reliance on cars and investing in bike-friendly, walkable cities.
This conversation highlights practical steps individuals and corporations can take to align their values with their actions, from supporting right-to-repair legislation to embracing reuse over constant upgrades.
Listen in to uncover actionable insights and hope for building a more sustainable technological future.
Links:
Read Vince Beiser's book Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future
Connect with Vince Beiser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vince-beiser/
Inquiring Minds Homepage: https://inquiring.show/
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
See https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information
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Manage episode 452003535 series 2938956
In this episode of Inquiring Minds, Indre Viskontas sits down with award-winning journalist and author Vince Beiser to delve into the environmental, social, and ethical implications of our growing reliance on electronics and artificial intelligence. Drawing from his new book, Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future, Vince sheds light on the often-overlooked competition and global race for the critical metals essential for renewable energy, digital technology, and the foundation of the future. Together, they explore the environmental havoc and political upheaval these resources are already causing—such as unsustainable mining practices and the limitations of recycling—the ways the situation could worsen, the steps we can take to minimize the damage, and the hidden human cost behind the gadgets we use every day.
The result is a gripping and sobering account of the battle between what civilization demands and what the planet can withstand.
They also discuss:
- The trade-offs between recycling and reducing consumption.
- How mining for essential metals like cobalt and lithium impacts the environment and marginalized communities.
- Promising innovations in resource extraction and sustainable practices.
- The importance of reducing reliance on cars and investing in bike-friendly, walkable cities.
This conversation highlights practical steps individuals and corporations can take to align their values with their actions, from supporting right-to-repair legislation to embracing reuse over constant upgrades.
Listen in to uncover actionable insights and hope for building a more sustainable technological future.
Links:
Read Vince Beiser's book Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future
Connect with Vince Beiser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vince-beiser/
Inquiring Minds Homepage: https://inquiring.show/
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
See https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information
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