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TED Talks Daily Book Club: Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel About Our Changing Planet | Kate Marvel

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Nov 16, 2025
Climate scientist Kate Marvel explores the emotional aspects of climate change in her conversation with host Elise Hu. She emphasizes the importance of feelings—like wonder, anger, and hope—over mere data in motivating action. Kate argues that climate change isn't just a scientific challenge; it's deeply human. She also discusses how personal experiences, like motherhood, shape her perspective and stresses that even small actions matter in the fight against climate change. Ultimately, she inspires listeners to blend emotion with action for a thriving future.
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INSIGHT

Science Is Human And Emotional

  • Scientists pretending to be emotionless undermines credibility and truth-telling about climate change.
  • Kate Marvel reframes climate communication by pairing science with human feelings to better resonate with people.
INSIGHT

Multiple Emotions About Climate Change

  • Climate change provokes many simultaneous emotions rather than one single response.
  • Marvel organized her book around nine feelings to capture that emotional range and complexity.
ADVICE

Tell Emotional Stories, Not Extra Charts

  • Use stories and emotion, not more charts, to move people on climate topics.
  • Marvel urges scientists and communicators to tell emotionally rich stories to make the science resonate.
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