How to Be an “Apocalyptic Optimist” | Dana R. Fisher | TED

[@shawnhsia6668]

Basically shes saying that some humans are so idiotic that they cannot understand contextual information but have to wait to experience it first hand. ie. it's not enough to tell someone that the stove is hot, don't touch it; some humans have to touch it, get a burn, before realising, oh... maybe the stove is hot, and hot is bad.

[@Picci25021973]

and they will keep on touching the stove... just in case.

[@elzaabroad]

It’s a good point though because if we are being realistic this behaviour is so common, until people personally not get hurt some way they will not do anything. I would say that nearly all people are like that unfortunately. So knowing that we can use it as advantage and to choose words and examples that would touch their own hearts. I think spreading information about climate change in a way that would influence people is an art all climate activists should learn 💚

[@tvuser9529]

It's true for so many things. Smoking, vaping, alcohol, obesity, distracted driving, speeding.... onwards the list goes. We humans are frustratingly stupid considering how intelligent we are.

[@icedoatmilklattewithmint]

I cant stop billionaires. I gave up years ago. But this video sums up where im at. I can only control my own actions. We walk, bike, garden and act locally with compassion and radical acceptance. Be the change friends. We do not have this in the bag, we have no choice but to be true to ourselves and live in our values. "Dont dim your light for anyone ...its not on you, its in you. "

[@teslabot5650]

radical acceptance LMAO sounds Stoopid!

[@tvuser9529]

Don't forget politics. The only action you can truly control is your own, yes, but anyone living in a democracy can become a member of a party, engage in party politics, and try to build momentum that way. Either in a green party if there is one in your country, or in the least gray big party if you live in a (semi) duo-ctatorship like the US, working to greenify that party from within. At least if you have a wee bit of time to set aside. If not, at least you can vote.

[@icedoatmilklattewithmint]

@@tvuser9529 100 percent, friend.

[@eastdallaslady]

Can we dream even bigger and create a world where humans are civilized and empathic by default so that we don’t have to fight each other on these matters in the first place??

[@Raz31337]

Humans are civil and kind by default actually, read the book "Humankind" by Rutger Bregman

[@whitevelcro]

We are civil and empathic by default. We live in a system set up by a few assholes to reward those same few assholes. But that system does require our cooperation to exist.

[@TheBiohackMom]

“It’s a bitter pill.” 💊 Indeed She says it is time for us all to become “Apocalyptic Optimists”❣️🌍❣️ She points out the savage and illegal actions (murders) of those that are environmental activists in developing countries.

[@CodeBleu724]

Instead of shaving my head and crying in my car for social media attention on Tik Tok, I'll use the same word salad that lost us the election in the first place, never learning anything, just doubling down on woke nonsense.

[@sooma-ai]

Dana R. Fisher, a sociologist, describes herself as an "apocalyptic optimist". She argues that increasing climate disasters will drive mass mobilization for change, and outlines strategies for cultivating resilience and rallying for action in the face of climate crisis.

[@Christosan88]

Sure like a space rock coming to smack us

[@tvuser9529]

It's apt. Even if pessimism and depression seems sensible in the circumstances, it's harmful to our well being. We need optimism for our own mental health AND physical health. Pay attention to the crisis, but don't wallow in it. Work to change things, but don't let the hardship define you. Take the time to do fun stuff and enjoy life, too. It can be a tall order, but it's what we should strive for. We have to live well with what we've got.

[@jackwt7340]

It is difficult for humans to distinguish male rabbits from female rabbits

[@bognagruba7653]

Ms. Fisher, I wrote You an e-mail titled 'scientists' democracy'. It's very important.

[@marcvolpe8252]

DANA IS SO BEAUTIFUL ❤️

[@pattonjames8060]

We're toast.

[@MetalHendrix.]

When You Block a Street You’re Pissing off the People they Steal From.

[@sanjidaakter9162]

I'm watching from Bangladesh

[@rontarrant]

This is a wonderful sentiment, but I have some a question: How do I get to a protest rally without using fossil fuels? My car and the transit system use fossil fuels. Being so far from city center (where any rally would take place) the walk downtown would take five hours according to Google Maps. And that's just one way. I'd still have to get home. It also assumes that I'm 30 to 40 years younger than I am, so I'd have to adjust for my age which would include: a) stopping for rest breaks (at least one or two per hour), b) bathroom breaks (we won't talk about how many of those I'd need or where I'd 'go' without getting arrested), c) meals! (can't walk all that way without refueling... if you'll forgive the pun), and d) how much it would cost to visit a massage therapist for six months to a year afterward. Yes, I'd like to live in a better world too. But more and more I'm realizing that it's like the farmer who was asked directions. After humming and hawing for a minute he said, "Nope. You can't get there from here." As a 'good' liberal, it pains me to say this, but I've come to believe that the world would be better off if we let history run its course. The powers that run this world will always win until we're so few that they just can't trick us any longer. We all want to save the world but when we ask ourselves what we're willing to give up, how do we answer? Cars? Electric power? Comfortable homes? Oranges during a northern winter? Ice for our drinks during a tropical summer? All those goods and services we've come to think of as important? Where do we draw the line? Get rid of it all and Earth can (slowly) get back to doing what it does best... evolving new life forms. Let's face it. This society we've allowed the greedy madmen to build with the help of their trained lackeys who do such a great job running the propaganda machine, is _not_ going to be part of the future. Best to just let go and let it be their downfall and we'll all be better off reincarnating as geese or deer or foxes or something, anyway.

[@Crucified_82k]

Depending on where you live bikes? TBH driving or taking public transport to protest is fine, you don’t have to be a perfect environmentalist to show you care about environment, just know you did your best with what you are given with is enough

[@Crucified_82k]

But I do agree human have outlived our welcome with mother nature

[@davestagner]

sounds like you’ve bought into the idea of “carbon footprint”, where we are individually and personally responsible for systematic problems. That idea was developed by a PR firm for BP, 20 years ago. It’s propaganda. The answer? You go to the protest, even if it means using fossil fuel, to protest systematic and inescapable consumption of fossil fuel, AND demand alternatives. Because alternatives exist. Cars don’t HAVE to run on gasoline - they can run on electricity. And electricity doesn’t HAVE to come from coal - it can come from the Sun and wind. And if we can have the benefits of a modern civilization *without* pumping CO2 into the atmosphere, why shouldn’t we?

[@marcelofaviodesigner]

Read Viktor Frankl, My friend.

[@bognagruba7653]

USA and Canada were never designed to enable anyone to participate in anything. It's systemic. They want you to be isolated. In the 21st century you should be able to comfortably take an electric tram (powered by renewable energy) to the city center. In some countries public transportation is already like that. Maybe the more neglected Americans get by their government, the sooner they will act and fight?

[@RickLambert963]

King James predictive programming. The birthing canal. The psychopath overlords lose in the end.

[@ThomasBaker-t3j]

Direct air capture plants can decarbonize air. Thats a reason to be optimistic.

[@sipzc-dj]

*ApocalOptimist* A person who knows everything is going to s**t but still has a positive outlook

[@IINoirII]

The only way is to make people educated and politically active to force the governements to control corporations

[@fj103]

Great talk

[@JohnHall]

I never believed that tech would fix it. I work in tech. I know how tech investors roll.

[@josephinep8858]

How is it so? Did you meet climate sceptics in tech? What is the common personality in tech? I’m so curious of this

[@JohnHall]

@@josephinep8858 The investors in tech are predatory capitalists. They want to cause problems if they think they have a solution we will pay for. If they "solved" the climate crisis then we wouldn't need to *rent* their solution (indefinitely).

[@lizjka8281]

Instead of big oil obstructing alternative energy and paying politicians to block legislation, they should be able to see the benefits of investing in it. If governments can't move the needle, then shareholders have to try. Shareholders seem as disorganized as a non union shop.

[@nigh7swimming]

All the masses can do is to elevate populists, as real solutions are complicated and painful. We are fried, the only question remaining is what flavour you want to go with.

[@brightpage1020]

I knew a man, 2 generations ago, who was a wealthy financier. He kept a small picture frame hanging above his desk with a 2 line motto in large, bold italics. It said: Never finance an optimist. 😂😂😂😂😂 But really, he believed in something: a power greater than man. God. He believed in God. He knew something the upcoming generations don't, because he helped build the structure that supports their independent lives in the society of today. He knew that a godless one lives under a giant vacuum that will soon find authoritarian hands to manage it, and risk being sucked away by flourishing but illusory displays of the power of man. Incidentally, he also earned The Purple Heart at Iwo Jima. He believed in the rewards offered by the sacrifice of discomfort, a concept I fear many Americans may have lost touch with among the luxury of modern living. I hope we can remember in time, but feel anxious that we certainly might soon enough.

[@Desibarbie20]

I think giving a lecture and tag ownself with apocalypitic optimists doesn't stop climate crisis

[@jenniferdalrymple1641]

An important part is that all the people who are acting for change know they are not alone. A growing number of people are acting, all over the world. This kind of talk helps and invites to reconnect to each other.

[@Desibarbie20]

Yeah I hope soo 😄

[@mariaantoniettamontella9173]

grazie

[@jenniferpetersen1172]

I see her using facts not in evidence ,there has been no increase in sea level in the last seven years ,nor any increase in average temps ,and ca will require complete replacement of fossil fuel vehicles by 2029 and hasno plans to increase electricity production where currently se can't charge our vehicles until 12 am to four

[@EAGLEHEROES]

I WANT A JOB

[@Ren-1979]

It seems that I will never be an ‘apocalyptic optimist’... I have no faith in the future whatsoever, because money and greed will always outweigh virtues. Just look at the recent elections.... But we ‘Apocalyptic Pessimists’ can also contribute by simply not procreating. The whole existence if doomed doesn't make sense to be prolonged anyway, right? At least that is my conclusion and I have already acted accordingly.

[@JadeHobson-y5s]

Most beginners believe that investing in crypto and stock is all about holding till it rises,why the recent actividaes in the market and recession .we should know that long term price prediction are very difficult to achieve.its better to trade short trade and make profit

[@jurikirsteinhgel4945]

The upside of this apocalypse is anarchy.

[@Robert-vh2cl]

“Ending in dictatorship… “ Will Durant

[@jurikirsteinhgel4945]

@Robert-vh2cl maybe, but the climate and other crises will make it hard to keep a society stable IMO

[@mariaantoniettamontella9173]

applausi

[@SANN-1969]

Very hard like stone

[@TomEdwardi]

!!I am at the beginning of my "investment journey", planning to put 185K into dividend stocks so that I will be making up to 30% per year in dividend returns. any good stock recommendation on great performing stocks or Crypto will be appreciated.

[@SonyaYeva]

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[@SonyaYeva]

I don't really blame people who panic. Lack of information can be a big hurdle. I've been making more than $200k passively by just investing through an advisor, and I don't have to do much work.. Inflation or no inflation, my finances remain secure. So I really don't blame people who panic.

[@TomEdwardi]

how would you recommend i enter the crypto market? I am also looking at studying some traders and copying their strategy rather than investing myself and losing money emotionally. What's your take on this approach? and How can i reach her, if you don't mind me asking??

[@HaholBarton]

look up her name on the web for her website.

[@MdNaiem-x3h]

❤

[@Christosan88]

Oh nature doesnt do what WE want. Call it climate crisis.

[@Daisycholeé]

A lot of people still make massive profit from the crypto market ,all you really need is relevant information and some

[@StaceyG-l6m]

Brava young lady ✅✌️❤️🙏🌎🐾🌍😎🤔🥸🧐🫡🥰🤓😇😅🦋

[@roman.05]

😊

[@jonphelan707]

sorry but going outside at yelling at the sky isnt going to make you happy

[@RChurricanes]

Delusional 🤣🤣🤣

[@ManTeera]

Lol

[@edl6398]

You? I agree. You are.

[@ericswain4177]

“Apocalyptic Optimist” LMFAO ! First one must have accurate factual data that we never have had or are likely to have in the future when we so desperately need it in. Climate change is inevitable and has been going on for millions of years before humans. There are extremes that we can't control and when we do effect change it's likely not for the better as a over-correction is inherently more dangerous and difficult to control than the original problem history time and time again has tried to teach us this to no avail. The key is adaptability and flexibility to climate change. Yes, this means sacrifice and death of a segment of what we may be used to but there is always the emergence of new and even better life in the future. Embrace change don't try to stop it or drastically bend it to your will.

[@saka2258]

Why are you so sure that those extreme weathers are caused by CO2 but not created by God to punish humans, as you say the word "Apocalyptic"? Do you really believe in God? If not, why do you use the word "Apocalyptic"?

[@teslabot5650]

"Carbon Pollution" On a planet where all Life is Carbon-Based and exhales the Evil CO2 of DOOM!

[@philippemalacher2649]

But at least US citizens did not elect Trump at least! Oh wait.

[@theWinterWalker]

Stop contributing your labor and time. Get off grid, become self sufficient, THAT is how you "tax the rich".

[@EljansLife]

WTF happaned to Ted Talk. What happened?

[@Crucified_82k]

Counterpoint: Do nothing and enjoy your life. We had a decent run compare to other animals

[@davestagner]

But our grandchildren won’t have a decent run. And I’m not ok with that.

[@Crucified_82k]

@@davestagner I highly doubt even if we managed to solve the climate crisis, our grandchildren is going to have a decent life with where the world is heading to rn, but I respect you for wanting what’s best for your kids

[@davestagner]

@@Crucified_82kIt’s not *wanting* what’s best, it’s *doing something about it*. And if we all did something about it, we could solve the immediate crisis (fossil fuel driven CO2 altering the climate) with technology that already exists and is already cheaper than fossil fuel anyway.

[@Crucified_82k]

@@davestagner Again I respect you trying to give your kids a better future, I just happen to believe human are close to dooming our entire existence in the near future whether it is climate change, AI, fascism or whatever that’s out there. I believe human had a good run and it’s about time to let nature and evolution do it’s thing

[@Christosan88]

Oh yea everyone’s consciousness will converge and we will levitate into the heavens. Shes going to purposely sabotage something so people can rally? Like some rich superhero from Watchmen

[@TheBritishDaily]

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[@jenniferpetersen1172]

I see her using facts not in evidence ,there has been no increase in sea level in the last seven years ,nor any increase in average temps ,and ca will require complete replacement of fossil fuel vehicles by 2029 and hasno plans to increase electricity production where currently se can't charge our vehicles until 12 am to four