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Is peak oil a myth?

5 лет назад 33:31

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Peak oil theory states that global production of oil must exist as a bell curve distribution.

Opponents argue that empirical data does not match this theory as production has deviated significantly.

Which side is right?

Is peak oil just a myth, or do we need to start thinking about post-oil?

We dive into these questions on episode 1 of First Principles Podcast.

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Is peak oil a myth?

First Principles Podcast

published 5 лет назад

MP3•Главная эпизода

Peak oil theory states that global production of oil must exist as a bell curve distribution.

Opponents argue that empirical data does not match this theory as production has deviated significantly.

Which side is right?

Is peak oil just a myth, or do we need to start thinking about post-oil?

We dive into these questions on episode 1 of First Principles Podcast.

26 эпизодов

#Science #firstprinciples

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