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David Wallace-Wells on Empowering the Future

Sep 10, 2022

David Wallace-Wells, a prominent journalist and climate expert, shares insights from his bestseller, 'The Uninhabitable Earth.' He dives into the psychological impact of climate change and pandemics, emphasizing the need for confronting harsh realities. David discusses the crucial balance between control and acceptance in times of crisis, highlighting systemic injustices and their effects on marginalized communities. He calls for empathy and an empowered collective response to global challenges, while advocating for the transition to renewable energy as a pathway to justice and freedom.

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David Wallace-Wells

Highlights

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Episode notes

How Do You Stay Positive?

03:47

Wealthy countries are addicted to the idea of controlling everything

00:48

Intro

6min

Reflections on Time and Parenthood

2min

Confronting Crises: Climate Change and Pandemics

19min

Navigating Acceptance in Uncertain Times

4min

Confronting Systemic Injustices

6min

Justice, Privilege, and Global Awareness

8min

Navigating Awareness and Action in Global Crises

24min

Navigating the Cost of Green Energy and Environmental Responsibility

5min

Ryan talks to journalist David Wallace-Wells about his new book The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming, seeking out information, challenging assumptions, and becoming empowered through better understanding.

During his 11 years at New York magazine, David has emerged as one of the nation’s most formidable thinkers about science and society, writing agenda-setting essays on the dangers and complexities of global warming. His 2019 book, “The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming,” was a number one Times bestseller, and reviewers called it both “brilliant” and “the most terrifying book I have ever read”; The Washington Post aptly called it “the ‘Silent Spring’ of our time,” and it has become a touchstone for the younger generation of climate activists who have helped redraw the landscape of global climate politics in just the last few years.

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