Bill Gates

“@RogerPielkeJr What about the risk of climate catastrophe from crossing tipping points The best book on the subject ranked climate catastrophe risk lowest in terms of fatalities & probabilities compared to other risks eg wars, disease, volcanoes, tsunamis, asteroids”

“The book is eye opening, but it’s not for everyone. Although Haskel and Westlake are good about explaining things, you need some familiarity with economics to follow what they’re saying. If you’ve taken an economics course or regularly read the finance section of the Economist, however, you shouldn’t have any trouble following their arguments.”

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“Examines the various predictions that have been made in the past and are still being made about energy use.”

“Goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans’ ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years.”

“Even if you don’t read many inspirational books, try this is one.”

“Banerjee and Duflo won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences last year, and they’re two of the smartest economists working today. Fortunately for us, they’re also very good at making economics accessible to the average person. Their newest book takes on inequality and political divisions by focusing on policy debates that are at the forefront in wealthy countries like the United States.”

“A highly readable account for anyone who wants to know more about [Chris Murray]’s work and why it matters.”

“If you have seen Eddie’s stuff and you like it I promise you’ll love this book.”