How to Be a Better Human What if we get climate solutions right? (w/ Ayana Elizabeth Johnson)
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Apr 21, 2025 
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist and author of 'What If We Get It Right?', shares her vision for a hopeful future concerning climate solutions. She and the host discuss the importance of creatively imagining transformative changes and finding your unique role in climate activism. They emphasize the need for positive narratives that encourage community action, while also exploring how humor can be a powerful tool in navigating climate emotions. The conversation inspires listeners to embrace collective responsibility and work towards revitalizing rural areas and supporting new farmers.
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Reframing Climate Action Positively
- Climate action is not just about preventing disaster but also about creating a better, safer, and more connected world.
- Imagining positive futures helps motivate the massive transformation needed for climate solutions.
Childhood Nature Love Endures
- Ayana Elizabeth Johnson kept her childhood love of nature alive through her work as a marine biologist.
- She emphasizes the concept of biophilia, our innate love of life and nature, as essential to motivation for climate action.
Determined Over Hopeful
- Being hopeful about climate can be presumptuous and not always true; Ayana feels determined but not blindly optimistic.
- Giving up is not an option; the focus should be on contributing meaningfully instead of just hoping.
