Ep. 10. Genevieve Guenther on Climate Communication
Description
In this episode, Ramanan speaks with Genevieve Guenther, a Renaissance scholar and literary critic at The New School who turned to climate activism after having a child and becoming increasingly alarmed about the world she might leave to her son after she died. They discuss the forces that shape our climate discourse and how to communicate effectively about the climate crisis.
[00:01:26 ] Dr. Guenther’s Humanities Skillset
[00:07:59 ] Underlying Societal Beliefs About Nature and Progress
[00:12:29 ] Media Coverage of Climate
[00:16:45 ] Principles of Climate Communication
[00:20:36 ] Tone & Style of Communication
[00:27:02 ] Encouraging Sustainable Effort
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