Is it okay to laugh about the climate crisis?

In this episode of Matters of Consequence, Michael Hanf talks with Stuart Goldsmith.

Stuart is a stand-up comedian who also describes himself as a climate comedian. He uses humour to talk about climate change, climate anxiety, and subjects that are often difficult to approach directly.

Michael invited Stuart after seeing one of his performances and wondering how to feel about people laughing about the climate crisis. The conversation explores whether humour has a place in this context, and what it allows that other forms of communication might not.

They talk about responsibility, hypocrisy, burnout, and the pressure to be perfect before speaking up. They also talk about comedy as a space where failure is allowed, and sometimes necessary.

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