The Psychology of Interpreting Climate Science in times of Polarization, Distrust and Disinformation

The Psychology of Interpreting Climate Science in times of Polarization, Distrust and Disinformation

Released Wednesday, 12th February 2020
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The Psychology of Interpreting Climate Science in times of Polarization, Distrust and Disinformation

The Psychology of Interpreting Climate Science in times of Polarization, Distrust and Disinformation

The Psychology of Interpreting Climate Science in times of Polarization, Distrust and Disinformation

The Psychology of Interpreting Climate Science in times of Polarization, Distrust and Disinformation

Wednesday, 12th February 2020
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How do our beliefs and motivations affect the way we interpret data and climate science? How do these motivations drive polarization and are further exacerbated by the positive feedback loops of social media algorithms that fuel disinformation? How can we harness this knowledge of the human mind to understand one another better and potentially shed light on the need for diverse engagement strategies and consider individual drivers to sustainability to tackle the climate crisis? These are just some of the thought-provoking issues brought up during Miguel A. Rozo's conversation with Dr. Jiaying Zhao - Professor at the University of British Columbia from the Department of Psychology and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability and the Canada Research Chair (t2) in Behavioural Sustainability. Check it out and spread the word! 


Twitter: @jiayingzhao @miguelarozo @shapersvan

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