T.H. Platt: The Dark Side of Hunger Mountain | Tom Nelson Pod #283

Tom Nelson

Currently adrift on the planet with a preference for villages near managed forests full of beauty and wildlife, T.H. PLATT is a researcher, writer and photographer with a background in government affairs focusing on agriculture, fishing and property rights.

00:00 Introduction to Teresa Platt

00:07 Early Life and Career Beginnings

01:21 Transition to Writing Fiction

02:13 The Dark Side of Hunger Mountain

03:34 Themes of Globalization and Environmentalism

04:12 Setting and Plot of the Book

04:56 Challenges in Writing and Research

07:16 Spotted Owl vs. Barred Owl Debate

08:12 Insights on Scientific Integrity

18:41 Publishing and Audience Reach

21:14 Potential for a Movie Adaptation

22:37 Connection with Willie Soon

27:24 Impact of Global Campaigns

31:19 The Evolution of Campaigns and Debt

31:47 Challenges in Writing and Research

32:11 Global Perspectives and the Treaty Clause

32:47 The Long Journey of Writing the Book

33:38 Building Coalitions and Gaining Insights

35:54 The Importance of Fiction in Communication

36:47 Plans for an Audible Version

38:49 Pitching for Film and Audio Production

43:32 Unintended Consequences of Globalism

48:24 The Conflict Industry and Environmental Issues

52:52 Reflections on COVID and Scientific Integrity

55:08 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

The Dark Side of Hunger Mountain: https://a.co/d/9PDBiXS

Substack: https://thedarksideofhungermountain.substack.com/

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