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Kiyohiko Ikeda

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Kiyohiko Ikeda (池田 清彦, born July 14, 1947) is a Japanese biologist specializing in Structuralism (biology), as well as a commentator on science, social issues, and environmental problems. He is a professor emeritus at Waseda University and University of Yamanashi. Ikeda holds a Ph.D. in Science from Tokyo Metropolitan University and is the honorary director of the TAKAO 599 MUSEUM.[1][2][3]

Biography

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Ikeda is known for his pursuit of applying structuralism to biology. His work spans a broad range of topics, including his specialized field of biology, evolutionary theory, philosophy of science, environmental issues, and neuroscience.[1]

He advocates for libertarianism and expresses global warming skepticism. He is also critical of SDGs and raises objections to solar and wind power generation.[4]

As an economic policy to adapt to a society after the widespread adoption of artificial general intelligence (AGI), he advocates for the introduction of Universal Basic Income (UBI). As a method to secure funding for this, he proposes applying Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).[5]

Publications and Media

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Author of over 100 books published by major Japanese publishers including Fusosha, Kadokawa,and Takarajima-sha.[6]

Media commentator on scientific and social issues on Fuji TV's "ja:ホンマでっか!?TV".[7]

Runs a popular mail magazine "Kiyohiko Ikeda's Carefree Diary".[6]

Maintains an active ja:Voicy channel "Kiyohiko Ikeda's Forest of Ten Thousand Species".

References

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  1. ^ a b 池田清彦 [Kiyohiko Ikeda] (in Japanese). コーエンプラス. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  2. ^ "Kiyohiko Ikeda" [Kiyohiko Ikeda]. researchmap. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  3. ^ "池田清彦" [Kiyohiko Ikeda]. Waseda University Researchers Database. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  4. ^ "Think about environmental issues– False issues called global warming". Asia Research News. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  5. ^ 池田清彦. 老後は上機嫌. 筑摩書房.
  6. ^ a b "池田清彦" [Kiyohiko Ikeda]. Toyo Keizai Online. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  7. ^ "池田清彦" [Kiyohiko Ikeda]. FNN Prime Online. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
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