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Modern Wisdom
#743 - Hannah Ritchie - Why Does Everyone Believe The World Is Doomed?
Feb 10, 2024
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Data scientist Hannah Ritchie discusses why people believe the world is doomed due to climate change, misconceptions and pessimism about climate change, declining birth rates and concerns of population collapse, using data to influence beliefs and culture, ocean plastics and overfishing, and coordinating global efforts to improve the shared environment.
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- Addressing climate change is crucial, as there are ways to adapt and reduce its impacts.
- Misconceptions about climate change can contribute to exaggerated pessimism about the future.
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Climate Change Perception and Action
The perception of climate change as an existential threat is fueled by a range of catastrophic problems, such as nuclear war and the rise of AI. However, while climate change is a significant problem, there is a middle ground between believing it is unsolvable and thinking it is not a problem at all. Taking action to address climate change is crucial, as there are ways to adapt to a changing climate and reduce its impacts.
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