Published Feb 10, 2014
Paul Sabin on Ehrlich, Simon and the Bet
Delve into the famous bet between Paul Ehrlich and Julian Simon, unraveling its influence on environmental and economic ideologies linked to Carter and Reagan, while probing the enduring debate over resource scarcity, human innovation, and ecological responsibility.
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