Radical with Amol Rajan Will Conservation Become More Mainstream? (Your Radical Questions with Chris Packham)
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Dec 1, 2025 
Wildlife presenter Chris Packham shares his insights on conservation and consumerism. He criticizes constant advertising and overconsumption, advocating for a shift towards valuing nature. Chris discusses the importance of education in promoting wildlife care and highlights his opposition to trail hunting due to its links with illegal activities. He also reflects on his autism journey, emphasizing the need for structured support in schools. Plus, he reveals how punk music fuels his activism, making even the smallest insects fascinating.
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Consumption vs. Lasting Happiness
- Consumer culture constantly manipulates us with advertising and planned obsolescence.
- Chris Packham argues small, simple pleasures beat material upgrades for lasting happiness.
Keep Devices Longer To Change Norms
- Reduce needless upgrades and resist advertising pressure to change social norms.
- Chris Packham urges individuals to keep devices longer and model non-consumptive behaviour.
High Interest, High Depletion
- The UK already shows strong public engagement with wildlife compared to much of Europe.
- Yet Packham warns Britain remains highly nature-depleted despite popular interest and bird-feeding spending.