How to Be a Better Human How to turn climate anxiety into action (with Luisa Neubauer)
Apr 19, 2021
Luisa Neubauer, a prominent climate activist and leader of Germany's Fridays for Future movement, dives deep into the pressing issue of climate anxiety. She discusses how individuals can shift from feeling overwhelmed to taking collective action against climate change. Exploring systemic change, she highlights the importance of grassroots efforts and accountability from corporations and governments. Neubauer emphasizes the concept of 'possibilism,' urging listeners to engage emotionally and actively in their communities to foster meaningful transformation.
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The Boiling Frog
- Humans react strongly to sudden problems but struggle with gradual ones.
- We're better at demanding change for immediate issues than for slow-burning crises like climate change.
Reframing Activism
- Reframe climate activism beyond individual actions.
- Become a climate activist by joining a movement and using your existing roles (voter, worker, etc.) to demand systemic change.
Systemic Focus
- Focusing on individual choices deflects responsibility from systemic issues.
- Luisa Neubauer emphasizes shifting the focus back to systems and using political power to drive change.