Volts

Me, on the Climate Papa podcast

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Apr 25, 2025
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ANECDOTE

David's Early Life and Family

  • David Roberts moved to Seattle without job skills or experience and started working low-level tech jobs before getting into climate journalism.
  • He shared stories about his family including his dogs and cat, highlighting his personal life beyond his professional work.
INSIGHT

Philosophy Shapes Climate Perspective

  • Philosophy trained David Roberts to think critically about systems and arguments, aiding his climate journalism.
  • Approaching climate issues as embodied, real-world problems connects better to politics than abstract theory.
ANECDOTE

Starting at Grist with Humble Beginnings

  • David started at Grist as editorial assistant, working with small teams to create fun, pun-filled climate news emails.
  • He self-taught skills while developing climate expertise in obscurity without mentorship.
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