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How to be an "apocalyptic optimist"

Dana R. Fisher · TED

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About

Dana R. Fisher calls herself an "apocalyptic optimist" based on her research as a sociologist of large social movements. Her studies suggest that ever-increasing climate disasters will get people out in the streets demanding the action we need. She breaks down how to cultivate resilience to catastrophe in yourself and your community — and how to rally for change in the face of seemingly intractable problems.

The talk

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED Countdown: Overcoming Dilemmas in the Green Transition
Speaker
Dana R. Fisher
Year
2024
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Earth and environment, Society and politics
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
Attribution
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