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]
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]
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 "".[7]
Runs a popular mail magazine "Kiyohiko Ikeda's Carefree Diary".[6]
Maintains an active channel "Kiyohiko Ikeda's Forest of Ten Thousand Species".