Episode Description
In this Reflections episode, hosts Barry Richards and Mustafa Selek dig deeper into their conversation with Professor Paul Hoggett about climate psychology. What does it mean to face the existential challenge of climate change while maintaining both emotional honesty and hope for action?
The hosts explore the tension between personal activism and global structural realities, examining how the climate crisis creates profound feelings of powerlessness that shape our political responses. They consider Professor Hoggett's insights about class differences in climate engagement, the psychology of denial, and what might constitute meaningful action in the face of seemingly overwhelming challenges.
This reflective conversation moves beyond the main interview to consider uncomfortable questions about agency, international cooperation, and whether the actions of ordinary citizens in smaller nations can truly impact global carbon emissions.
About Reflections
Reflections offers listeners a behind-the-scenes reflection on each Metapolitics episode. Join hosts Barry Richards and Mustafa Selek as they unpack key insights from their conversations with guests, explore themes that couldn't fit into the main episode, and share their personal perspectives on the meta-dimensions of politics discussed.
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