The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · August 20, 2026 · 48m

Who Will Power the 21st Century? — with Hannah Ritchie

Hannah Ritchie joins Scott Galloway to examine the new global energy race. They discuss whether AI's power demands are being overstated, how China built its clean-energy advantage, and why the United States risks falling behind on electrification. Ritchie also explains why the climate outlook is more hopeful and more complicated than headlines suggest.

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AI's Power Demands May Be Overstated

Ritchie and Galloway examine whether projections of AI-driven electricity demand are overstated.

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China's Clean-Energy Advantage

Ritchie discusses how China built a leading position in clean energy.

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