Factually! with Adam Conover

Technology Won’t Stop the Climate Apocalypse with Dr. Dana Fisher

May 1, 2024

Dr. Dana Fisher, an expert in sociology and climate change, discusses the social aspect of addressing climate change with Adam. They explore the importance of collective action, challenges in activism, and the power of real membership organizations in combating the climate crisis.

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Dana Fisher

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Quick takeaways

Climate change requires sociological perspective for collective solutions.

Activism during climate shocks influences political decisions and initiatives.

More funding for sociological research on societal response to climate challenges is essential.

Local climate activism and community engagement are effective in reducing carbon emissions.

Deep dives

The Importance of Collective Activism in Climate Change

Addressing climate change requires collective activism and engagement of everyday citizens. Individual actions, while important, are not enough to combat the systemic problems caused by climate change. Joining local movements, getting involved in community actions, and supporting political candidates who prioritize climate change are essential for driving social change.

Introduction

2min

Addressing Climate Change as a Social Problem

5min

Navigating the Social Dimension of Climate Change

9min

Challenges in Addressing Climate Change

18min

Challenges and Opportunities in Activism

11min

Privacy Protection, Online Therapy, and Mobilization through Organizations

3min

The Power of Real Membership Organizations

16min

Advocacy for Family Reunification and Support for Migrants

3min

Humanity's Capacity to Address the Climate Crisis

24min

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Empowering Collective Action Against Climate Change

3min

The climate crisis is unfolding very day, with many inevitable consequences looming in the near future. While we may hope for clean energy or fossil fuel alternatives to save the day, climate change is more than just a technological issue—it's fundamentally a social problem. When tend to view climate change only from an ecological or technological perspective, but we require a sociological view to understand how we can collectively solve it. This week, Adam discusses these complexities with Dr. Dana Fisher, Director of the Center for Environment, Community, & Equity and author of Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action. They explore the role of hope in the climate crisis, strategies for collective action, and the possibility that things may worsen before they improve. Find Dana's book at factuallypod.com/books

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