The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #1010 - Nov 16 2024
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Nov 16, 2024 Michael Mann, a distinguished climate scientist, joins to discuss the alarming shift in public perception from climate denial to 'doomism'. He highlights the manipulation of misinformation by fossil fuel advocates and emphasizes the need for proactive climate action, particularly from younger generations. The conversation delves into the complexities of climate change, including tipping points and the effects on vulnerable communities. Mann also addresses geoengineering, advocating for immediate action over reliance on technological fixes to combat global warming.
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Shifting Tactics
- Climate change denial is declining because people see its effects.
- Polluters now promote "doomism" to discourage action, which Michael Mann considers a greater threat.
Inaction as the Goal
- Climate doomists and anti-vaxxers share a common conclusion: inaction.
- Their arguments shift, but their goal is always to prevent change or intervention.
Spectrum of Severity
- Climate change exists on a spectrum of severity and worsens over time.
- The goal now is to mitigate its effects and make it less bad.
