Connection One: Trying to change individual people’s minds or lifestyles is not an effective course of action. Differences in opinions regarding the role and legitimacy of science, religious and political beliefs, cultural conditions etc. contribute to deeply internalized biases and habits. “Depending on who one is and where one stands — the idea of climate change carries […]
From Existential Crises and Unfair Biases to Hope and Understanding: Lessons from Introduction to Environmental Studies
Lesson 1: There is not one single solution to our current environmental problems, but there is hope for the future. In order to transition into a more environmentally conscious and less destructive culture, there will need to be significant (arguably radical) social/cultural, economic, scientific, and technological changes. It will not be sufficient for these spheres to […]