Tom Nelson

William (Will) Happer, the Cyrus Fogg Bracket Professor of Physics and one of the pioneers in the field of optically polarized atoms, transferred to emeritus status at the end of the 2014 academic year. Will is known for developing rigorous theories to analyze his elegant atomic physics experiments as well as for extensive service to Princeton and the U.S. government. His research has initiated several vibrant fields outside of atomic physics. He has published over 200 scientific papers. He is a fellow of the American Physical Society and American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society. He was awarded the 1997 Broida Prize and the 1999 Davisson-Germer Prize of the American Physical Society. In this episode, Will Happer discusses the controversial and often politically charged field of climate science, critiquing its strong alignment with political agendas and the suppression of dissenting voices. He expresses hope for more rigorous scientific reviews and red team analyses under new leadership, drawing parallels to historical examples of scientific suppression and resilience. Happer also highlights his own scientific achievements, including the development of adaptive optics using sodium guide stars, and underscores the importance of practical experience and genuine scientific inquiry in fostering a more scientifically literate society. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:20 Trump's Impact on Climate Policy 01:52 Challenges in Climate Science 04:49 The Role of Government and Appointments 07:27 The Deep State and Administrative Challenges 30:16 The Importance of Practical Experience 34:21 Freeman Dyson and Influential Scientists 45:32 Greenhouse Gas Effect and Conclusion More about Will Happer: https://dof.princeton.edu/people/william-happer ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about

Steve Goreham is an informative and engaging speaker, delivering compelling and provocative programs to businesses, universities, and diverse organizations. Steve is an independent scholar, researcher, and futurist in the fields of energy and environmental policy, as well as a former engineer and business executive with 30 years of experience at Fortune 100 and private companies. He’s Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and a policy advisor to The Heartland Institute. Steve is author of four books on energy, climate change, sustainability, and public policy with over 100,000 copies in print. In this episode, Steve Goreham discusses the controversies and outcomes surrounding the recent COP 29 climate conference, and criticizes the effectiveness and practicality of current climate policies and renewable energy initiatives. He argues that global efforts to curb CO2 emissions and switch to renewable energy have largely been ineffective, costly, and sometimes counterproductive, citing examples such as the increase in extreme weather-exposed renewable installations and the significant electrical demands posed by emerging technologies like AI. Goreham also predicts a future pushback against these green policies, driven by their economic and practical shortcomings, leading to a return to more reliable and low-cost energy sources. 00:00 Global Meat Consumption Trends 00:13 Introduction to Steve Goreham and COP 29 00:53 Controversies and Outcomes of COP 29 02:43 The Futility of COP Conferences 03:00 The Reality of Global Energy Consumption 03:46 Wealth Transfer and Climate Aid 05:29 The Impracticality of Net Zero Goals 08:31 Challenges with Renewable Energy 11:41 The Future of Global Energy 16:05 Europe's Energy Crisis 20:02 The Viability of Alternative Fuels 24:38 The High Cost of Sustainable Aviation Fuel 24:51 Mandates and Loss of Freedom 26:28 California's Controversial Policies 28:37 The Reality of Renewable Energy 31:07 Global Energy Crisis and Blackouts 42:30 The Future of Nuclear Energy 44:07 The Proliferation of Climate Laws 46:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://www.stevegoreham.com/ https://x.com/stevegoreham ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts (plus transcripts of recent podcasts): https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries About Tom Nelson: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about

Ronan is an independent scientist, environmentalist and writer. In this episode, Ronan Connolly discusses the complexities of climate change, focusing on the role of the sun and discrepancies in temperature and solar irradiance data. Ronan mentions various scientific debates regarding solar activity's impact on climate, urban heat islands, and the reliability of historical temperature records. Ronan highlights the need for more accurate proxies and continued investigation into the true drivers of global temperature changes. 00:00 Introduction to Climate Data Adjustments 00:18 The Role of the Sun in Climate Change 01:18 Recent Research and Publications 02:47 Understanding Global Warming Attribution 10:11 Urban Heat Island Effect 21:29 Temperature Homogenization Controversy 36:50 Challenges in Sea Surface Temperature Data 44:23 Reconstructing Total Solar Irradiance 57:03 Exploring NASA Climate Reconstructions 57:41 Understanding Sunspots and Their Historical Observations 59:34 The Schwabe Cycle and Solar Cycles 01:01:45 Sunspot Numbers and Total Solar Irradiance (TSI) 01:03:21 Satellite Observations and TSI Measurements 01:12:15 The Akron and PMOD Debate 01:22:56 New TSI Composites and Their Implications 01:38:28 Concluding Thoughts and Future Research Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries Related video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evbid7NOMng New paper on TSI: https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ad7794  Other relevant links:  If you want to support the work of CERES, please visit us at https://www.ceres-science.com/support-us  Follow Dr. Ronan Connolly at the following: Home page: https://ronanconnollyscience.com/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/1RonanConnolly  Substack: https://substack.com/@ronanconnolly ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/

Bob Burnett is the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining, a company focused on the development of “horse-class” mining sites, and he is a vocal proponent for the expansion of diversity in Bitcoin mining site geography, scale, and energy sources.  Bob has spent over 35 years as a technologist including 13 years at Gateway, Inc., a Fortune 200 personal computer company, where he led the company’s product development efforts as Chief Technical Officer.  He has founded several companies in the Bitcoin mining space and is an evangelist and educator for Bitcoin and its importance to the world’s future.  He has a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 00:00 Introduction to Energy and Bitcoin 00:14 Meet Bob Burnett: CEO of Barefoot Mining 01:39 Journey Through the PC Revolution 06:05 The Inflection Point of Bitcoin Adoption 06:49 Austrian Economics and Financial Disillusionment 13:19 The Broken Money System and Bitcoin's Promise 19:04 Bitcoin's Role in Global Commerce 41:14 The Case for Bitcoin and Addressing Criticisms 50:10 The Future of U.S. Currency 51:19 Bitcoin as a Reserve Currency 51:29 Adoption Curves and Technological Change 54:19 The Evolution of Bitcoin Conferences 01:01:10 The U.S. Deficit and Bitcoin's Role 01:07:08 Green Energy and Bitcoin Mining 01:14:37 The Future of Off-Grid Mining 01:19:38 Bitcoin's Energy Consumption Debate 01:23:53 The Fight for Bitcoin's Acceptance 01:28:45 Closing Thoughts and Final Remarks https://x.com/boomer_btc https://www.barefootmining.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@OldManYells-btc ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about