In some situations, individuals show extreme loyalty to dangerous authoritarian figures, disregarding their own morals, values, and principles. This phenomenon can significantly affect efforts to address critical issues like climate change. Let's explore the psychological underpinnings of this behavior and its impact on progress towards renewable energy and climate change solutions. Psychological Conditions Behind Extreme... Continue Reading →
Elections 2024: In the Raw by the Whispers!
I realize this song is based on relationships, but there is an underlying current in the lyrics that can easily be applied to candidates running for office (actually, and most other things), and not necessarily in selecting a president but all types of individuals running for various offices, senate, congress, local cabinet positions, etc. https://youtu.be/2m8HiuCOhDE?si=Cbhf4UQrH4fgsQc-... Continue Reading →
Why Some Americans Do Not See Urgency on Climate Change
(Study from the PEW Research Center) In-depth interviews find some Americans consider crisis language overblown, leading to added skepticism of claimsAs the Earth’s temperature continues to rise, fueling more intense storms and extreme weather, scientists are calling for immediate action to address climate change. However, climate change remains a lower priority for some Americans, and a subset of... Continue Reading →