My Energy 2050

ISSN: 2768-6817

Category: History

Prosecuting modernity: The end of cheap energy — Tere Vadén, Ep. 69

December 4, 2022 No Comments

we delve into a more philosophical discussion about how energy is not just the outcome of processing raw material, but rather a source of power and control – over both society and nature. That is, we discuss common understandings of how power can be seen through government actions, but we also get into how nature holds power over humanity – and this is one of the key lessons society has forgotten.

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The Influence of the Long 1970s Energy Crisis — Rüdiger Graf, ep. 67

November 17, 2022 No Comments

What is the influence of the 1970s on our current energy system? The importance of energy sits within our daily lives. As Rudiger states, any supply shortages or price increases are immediately noticed making energy a key political issue. The failure to secure supplies demonstrates weak leadership. Inversely, effective energy crisis management can display strong leadership skills. I think this can be one of our broad take-aways from looking at lessons learned from the 1970s energy crisis.

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Breaks in the Wall: History of East-West Energy Relations — Frank Bösch, ep. 64

October 27, 2022 No Comments

It is important to keep in mind, that the shifting energy landscape in the 1970s was just as perilous as it is now. With the energy crisis in 1973 and 1979, what emerges are relations that were already being built up before the crisis hit. Frank provides us with a historical review and explains why and how energy and the trade of goods served to bridge the East-West divide.

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