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> We have a huge problem at the moment where people think they're achieving something by personally cutting their co2 emissions by a few kg per year. I used to
by adamsea 6y ago
> We have a huge problem at the moment where people think they're achieving something by personally cutting their co2 emissions by a few kg per year.
I used to think that. Now I believe that my behavior influences other people’s behavior, and that when people make these individual behavior changes they are precursors to those individuals also doing things like getting more politically involved with environmental causes, etc.
Small changes preclude bigger ones when it comes to human behavior (I think?).
Basically the individual actions can help shift social norms and that is important, is what I now believe.
- LatteLazy 6y agoI think influence is 100 times better than individual action. But I also think the same logic applies: if it hasn't worked for 50 years, and things have gotten much much worse, why will it suddenly succeed in the next 10?
- adamsea 6y agoSociety's view of climate change has shifted over the past 50 years; I think that individual actions contribute to shifting society's view on things.