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Future Ecologies

Scales of Change - Chapter 2: Technosalvation

May 28, 2020
Robert Gifford, an environmental psychologist, shares insights on the ideologies limiting our climate response. Kevin Kaners, a podcaster who delves into negative emissions technologies, discusses the skepticism surrounding carbon capture methods. Kate Moran, leading Ocean Networks Canada, shares exciting developments in converting CO2 into solid rock through the Solid Carbon project. The conversation critiques the 'technosalvation' mindset, stressing that while technology is crucial, personal accountability and systemic change are equally essential in the fight against climate change.
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Quick takeaways

  • The reliance on technology for climate solutions, termed technosalvation, risks complacency by fostering belief that innovation alone can resolve ecological crises.
  • Ideologies shape our understanding of climate issues, highlighting how different belief systems can influence environmental responsibility and conservation efforts.

Deep dives

The Diverging Paths of Climate Action

Two contrasting strategies for addressing the climate crisis are presented, emphasizing a choice between transforming our relationship with nature and continuing to innovate technologically. While one path advocates for a simpler, slower lifestyle free from heavy industries and internal combustion engines, the other promotes reliance on human ingenuity to adapt and improve environmental conditions. The potential of technology to modify nature and address the crisis raises the question of whether historical reliance on innovation has been sufficient. However, the concern remains that innovation alone might not be enough, requiring a deeper exploration of our ideologies and values.

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