Planet: Critical Bad Environmentalism | Gordon Katic
Sep 4, 2025
Gordon Katic, founder of Cited Media and a PhD candidate in science communication, dives into the nuances of environmentalism. He discusses the concept of 'disaster environmentalism' and the complexities of eco-villages, stressing inclusivity in environmental activism. Katic critically examines the financial motives behind environmental crises and advocates for collaboration across diverse groups for real social change. He emphasizes the importance of trust and authenticity in science communication, encouraging listeners to engage with new ideas like his upcoming season 'Green Dreams'.
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Systemic Incentives Drive Harm
- Structural incentives, not just individual malice, drive environmental destruction.
- Changing systems is more feasible and effective than condemning individual actors.
Blame Obscures Structural Solutions
- Blaming individuals oversimplifies and can hinder broad structural change.
- Solidarity and remaking institutions may be more politically productive than naming villains.
Deep Ecology's Labor Split
- Gordon recounts tensions in 1990s deep ecology between anti-logging activists and labor organizers.
- One faction prioritized solidarity with working people to build broader change.
