Alex Epstein
Alex Epstein is an American author, energy theorist, and industrial policy pundit.
He founded the Center for Industrial Progress, a for-profit think tank in San Diego.
Epstein's work focuses on advocating for fossil fuels and challenging mainstream environmental narratives.
He has a background in philosophy, which he applies to energy debates, emphasizing human flourishing as the primary standard of value.
Epstein has gained prominence as a contrarian voice in climate and energy discussions, frequently speaking at conferences and in media appearances.
His provocative stance on fossil fuels has made him a controversial figure, both praised and criticized for challenging conventional wisdom on energy policy and environmental issues.