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#743 - Hannah Ritchie - Why Does Everyone Believe The World Is Doomed?

Modern Wisdom

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Misconceptions and Pessimism about Climate Change

This chapter discusses the misconceptions surrounding climate change and why people are more pessimistic about the world's future than the actual data suggests. It explores the concept of temperature targets, tipping points in the climate system, and the impact of doomsday scenarios on young people.

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