<p>Do you refuse to stand on the sidelines of climate shocks? You might be an “apocalyptic optimist”, says sociologist Dana R. Fisher on TEDxLondon’s Climate Curious. Tune in to hear why Dana thinks things are going to get worse before they get better, how pulling together can help us become more resilient in the face of climate shocks, and practical tips for getting started on your climate action journey today. Recorded live at TED Countdown 2024.</p><br><p>Watch Dana’s <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/dana_r_fisher_how_to_be_an_apocalyptic_optimist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TED Talk</a>.</p><br><p>Read Dana’s book ‘<a href="https://cup.columbia.edu/book/saving-ourselves/9780231557870" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saving Ourselves: From climate shocks to climate action</a>’, use CUP20 for a discount.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Created by TEDxLondon</p><p>Executive produced by Josie Colter</p><p>Produced by Ben Beheshty</p><p>Curated by Maryam Pasha</p><p>Hosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Climate Curious

TEDxLondon

How people power can help prepare us for climate shocks

NOV 21, 202410 MIN
Climate Curious

How people power can help prepare us for climate shocks

NOV 21, 202410 MIN

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<p>Do you refuse to stand on the sidelines of climate shocks? You might be an “apocalyptic optimist”, says sociologist Dana R. Fisher on TEDxLondon’s Climate Curious. Tune in to hear why Dana thinks things are going to get worse before they get better, how pulling together can help us become more resilient in the face of climate shocks, and practical tips for getting started on your climate action journey today. Recorded live at TED Countdown 2024.</p><br><p>Watch Dana’s <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/dana_r_fisher_how_to_be_an_apocalyptic_optimist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TED Talk</a>.</p><br><p>Read Dana’s book ‘<a href="https://cup.columbia.edu/book/saving-ourselves/9780231557870" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saving Ourselves: From climate shocks to climate action</a>’, use CUP20 for a discount.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Created by TEDxLondon</p><p>Executive produced by Josie Colter</p><p>Produced by Ben Beheshty</p><p>Curated by Maryam Pasha</p><p>Hosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>