Modern Wisdom

#382 - Charles Eisenstein - Why Is The Climate Debate Such A Mess?

Oct 9, 2021

Charles Eisenstein, a public speaker and author focused on ecology, dives into the chaotic climate debate. He discusses why meaningful conversations are so difficult, emphasizing the emotional biases and tribalism that skew perspectives. Charles urges a shift from fear to love for nature, promoting a holistic approach to environmentalism. He critiques the divisive rhetoric and suggests ways to connect positively with differing viewpoints, all while navigating the complexities of skepticism and modern belief systems in today's polarized climate discourse.

53:20

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Charles Eisenstein

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The Perils of Profiting from Outrage and Controversy

01:27

Being Willing to Change Your Mind: The Key To Meaningful Conversations

02:04

The dangers of 'Save the world' narrative

00:49

Intro

2min

Navigating the Chaotic Climate Debate

3min

Rethinking Climate Conversations

16min

Navigating Uncertainty: The Allure of Conspiracy Theories

18min

Redefining Progress and Happiness

5min

A Holistic Approach to Climate Dialogue

5min

Bridging Divides: Understanding Belief Systems

8min

Charles Eisenstein is a public speaker and author specialising in the ecology movement.

The climate debate is chaos. Activists and skeptics can't talk to each other and for every article suggesting one point of view there's another refuting it. People are either malicious world-killers or useful idiot dupes.

Expect to learn why the climate change debate is so difficult to navigate, why it's supposedly impossible to find an impartial climate scientist, Charles' suggestions for how to navigate this conversation while not losing your mind and much more...

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