Intelligence Squared Naomi Klein on Climate Change, Extinction Rebellion & the case for a Green New Deal
Nov 19, 2019
Naomi Klein, a renowned journalist and social activist, discusses her politically engaged upbringing and the role of protest movements in shaping her worldview. She emphasizes the urgent need for a Green New Deal, arguing for systemic change in climate action over individual efforts. Klein also critiques corporate influences on culture and advocates for the inclusion of youth activism in the climate crisis dialogue, especially through movements like Extinction Rebellion. Her insights reflect a passionate call for justice-centered approaches to environmental challenges.
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Family Activism
- Naomi Klein grew up in a politically active family, her grandfather being blacklisted from Disney for organizing a strike.
- This instilled a sense of social justice in her from a young age.
Early Activism
- Klein's first experience with discrimination occurred while living in Oxford, where she encountered antisemitism.
- This, coupled with witnessing racism within her own Jewish community back in Canada, fueled her early activism.
Maternal Influence
- Klein's mother directed Not a Love Story, a feminist anti-pornography documentary.
- Klein grew up surrounded by film screenings and discussions, shaping her view of media's role in social movements.
