Gilles Bourgeois:  “Flat-Earth Cold Sun Religion” | Tom Nelson Pod #345

Gilles Bourgeois argues that the greenhouse effect is a deceptive construct and not based on real science. He emphasizes the importance of objectivity and rational egoism over mysticism, particularly in the context of climate change discourse. Bourgeois presents scientific principles and philosophical ideas, primarily referencing Ayn Rand and Aristotelian logic, to counter what he terms 'climate religion' and advocate for a clearer, rational understanding of science and morality. 00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:34 The Concept of Mysticism and Secular Religion 01:44 Morality and Rational Egoism 02:46 Personal Background and Relevance 04:59 Philosophical Foundations: Plato vs. Aristotle 07:52 The Role of Altruism and Rational Egoism in Society 11:12 Historical Context: Rome and Western Civilization 16:45 The Influence of Aristotelian Philosophy 20:19 Critique of the Greenhouse Effect 25:00 Correcting the Misconceptions 27:03 Debunking the Greenhouse Effect 28:16 Thermal Energy Transfer in the Troposphere 32:08 The Role of Water Vapor 34:53 Refrigeration and Energy Balance 37:24 Concluding Thoughts on Climate Science 40:51 Philosophical and Moral Implications 43:12 Final Remarks and Recommendations https://x.com/Gilles_Borghese — Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1