Outrage Overload
If you're a curious person fed up with outrage culture and looking for thoughtful, balanced discussions, this podcast is for you. 40 minutes every few weeks. It will change your life.
Outrage Overload is a show dedicated to exploring the pervasive impact of outrage in society and politics, and providing strategies to lower the temperature. In each episode we explore a different aspect of the outrage industry with leading scientists, researchers, authors, community leaders, and other experts. Topics include political polarization, outrage exhaustion, extremism, civility, incivility, healthy conflict, disinformation, information literacy, outrage fatigue, stress, media, social media, and even technology and artificial intelligence.
Join us to rediscover humanity in your rivals, improve your mental health, and find practical solutions to navigate the landscape of outrage.
Outrage Overload
49. What would an environmental saint look like? - Roger S. Gottlieb
Why We Need Courage, Not Hope, to Face Climate Change
In this episode, I dive into new territory, exploring the environmental crisis with Dr. Roger Gottlieb, renowned author of The Sacrifice Zone. Dr. Gottlieb offers a striking perspective on the looming threat of environmental devastation, arguing that our greatest enemy is not just the crisis itself but the avoidance and denial surrounding it. He makes a compelling analogy between humanity’s dependence on fossil fuels and addiction, highlighting the immense challenge of overcoming inertia and inspiring meaningful action. Throughout our conversation, we unravel the complexities of this global issue, examining how it affects us all. Dr. Gottlieb passionately advocates for both individual responsibility and collective action, emphasizing that while the scale of the problem may feel overwhelming, hope can be found in the power of unity. This episode is a call to courage, urging us to find strength in small, everyday actions and to join forces with others committed to preserving our planet. Together, we can make a difference in the fight for a sustainable future.
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