“I’m F—-ing Terrified” - Economist REFUSED To Have Kids Over Climate Change
Valuetainment
Jul 21, 2026
Economist Steve Keane argues that mainstream economic models drastically underestimate the existential threat of global warming by mistaking temperature variations across space for those across time. He contends that current climate policies are based on flawed, optimistic projections that ignore the fragility of the biosphere, potentially leading to a catastrophic collapse of civilization.
Key insight: Steve Keane notes that while economists predicted 7 degrees of warming would only reduce global GDP by 25%, climate scientists warn that anything above 5 degrees likely makes human existence on Earth impossible.
