
The world is shaped by ideas—some good, some bad, and some that seemed good at the time. This is a podcast about rethinking the things we take for granted, challenging sacred cows, and admitting when we’ve been wrong. With your host, awarded environmental author and activist Mark Lynas, we take a deep dive into the environmental, political, and social debates shaping our future—without the outrage... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | a year ago |
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“We can stop worrying about the climate.”
In this episode of Saving the World from Bad Ideas, Mark Lynas speaks with climate scientist Zeke Hausfather about a dangerously complacent idea: we can stop worrying about the climate. As recent years have ... more
Are vaccines overrated?
In this episode of Saving the World from Bad Ideas, Mark Lynas speaks with Dr Seth Berkley, infectious disease epidemiologist, former CEO of Gavi, and co-founder of COVAX, about what the world got right and wrong during COVID... more
Geothermal energy isn't niche—it's everywhere.
In this conversation, Mark Lynas speaks with Terra Rogers—program director for Superhot Rock Geothermal at Clean Air Task Force—about how next-generation geothermal technology could deliver 24/7 carbon... more
Conspiracy theories are psychologically reassuring closed systems that are corroding democracy.
In this conversation, Mark Lynas speaks with Calum Matheson—associate professor and chair of Communication at the University of Pittsburgh—about why con... more
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This show features thoughtful conversations that challenge conventional thinking on environmental, political, and social issues. Guests span climate science, energy policy, nutrition, conservation, and technology, often debating the practicality and consequences of large-scale solutions and the assumptions behind them. A recurring thread is reframing “big ideas” to emphasize actionable, evidence-based strategies, rather than doom-and-gloom narratives, with a focus on nuanced perspectives from researchers, policymakers, and industry observers. The host is known for pushing rigorous analysis and steering away from tribal discourse, aiming to help listeners separate credible ideas from hype and identify what actually moves the needle on global... more
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