Bridging the Carbon Gap

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Adam Aron: psychological insights for building the climate movement

Adam Aron: psychological insights for building the climate movement8 Mar 202544 min

Helena Rambler, a high school junior, and Adam Aron, a professor of psychology at the University of California San Diego, discuss the emotional challenges of addressing climate change. Adam shares his journey from his rise in the field of cognitive neuroscience, to his growing concern about climate change, and then to his surprising career switch to learn, and teach, what makes movements effective. He emphasizes the importance of collective action, social obligation, and the need for hi...