Sheril KirshenbaumJul 11, 2023

2000

Scientists: β€œHuman activities are adding a tremendous amount of greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere, trapping heat & leading to #ClimateChange. That will lead to more extreme storms, flooding, drought, higher than average temperatures, the loss of biodiversity, wildfires and more.” πŸ“£

Majority: πŸ₯±πŸ¦—

2023
* Earth experiences record breaking heat β˜€οΈ, intense flooding 🌊, wildfires & smoke πŸ”₯ , coral bleaching πŸͺΈ, loss of biodiversity 🌍 *

Majority: HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!?? 😱

Show threadTim ClancyJul 11, 2023
@Sheril All true, but even highly persuasive words generally aren't enough to provoke strong action See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Availability_heuristic
Availability heuristic - Wikipedia

Show threadSheril Kirshenbaum
@archstreet yep. This is what my dissertation is on.
Jul 11, 2023 at 1:46amMetatext
Show threadTim ClancyJul 11, 2023
@Sheril we are as one πŸ˜‚
Show threadteledyn π“‚€Jul 11, 2023

@archstreet

"It is regrettable that large groups only come to their senses after their day-dreams have turned into nightmares but, this being so, we should occasionally welcome the nightmares."

β€” Edsgar Dykstra (1984)

@Sheril