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

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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