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#59 – Cass Sunstein on how change happens, and why it's so often abrupt & unpredictable

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Navigating Social Change: Insights on Animal Welfare

This chapter examines the complexities of predicting societal change, focusing on animal welfare movements and their slow progress over the decades. It discusses the interplay of individual motivations, societal dynamics, and the importance of making sustainable choices more accessible. Through historical comparisons and the EAST framework, the conversation highlights empathy as a crucial driver for meaningful social change.

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