Ian Plimer: Sceptical Always | Tom Nelson Pod #361

Ian Plimer discusses the impact of climate and energy policies in Australia, contrasts it with other countries, and expresses disappointment over current government measures. Plimer shares his experiences from international travels, such as attending Trump's inauguration and conducting geological fieldwork in Saudi Arabia, and introduces his new book ‘Sceptical Always', which compiles various essays on his life experiences and views on climate change science. He also delves into topics like historical sea level changes, life on Mars, and the potential dangers of supervolcanoes, advocating for a more data-driven approach to climate science. 00:00 Introduction and Current Affairs 01:37 Reflections on Recent Travels 03:06 Discussing the New Book 05:58 Climate Change and Geological Perspectives 09:01 Sea Level Rise and Coral Reefs 13:56 Historical Climate Trends 18:57 Dinosaurs and Ancient Climates 23:14 Volcanic Activity and Climate 25:52 Undersea Volcanoes and Their Impact 28:55 Super Volcanoes and Their Effects 31:27 Impact of Super Volcanoes 32:13 Historical Volcanic Eruptions 33:47 Volcanic Hazards and Human Safety 35:16 Global Food Security and Volcanic Eruptions 36:15 Air Travel and Volcanic Ash 38:14 Carrington Events and Their Impact 40:07 Gravitational Effects of Mountains 50:18 Life on Mars: Evidence and Theories 55:39 Understanding the Atom 57:26 The State of Modern Academia 01:00:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Sceptical Always: A View at Three Quarter Time: https://a.co/d/bYVwMNF ======== Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1