In this episode of Futureverse, Molly Wood and Ramanan Raghavendran sit down with acclaimed author and scientist, Naomi Oreskes. They delve into the world of climate communication, from historical turning points to the influence of money and ideology in climate denial. She also shares insights from her books and discusses the hurdles of addressing capitalism in the climate conversation and the power of fiction in tackling climate issues and the urgent need for effective science communication.

02:29 Historical Moments in Climate Change Response

07:19 The Role of Money and Ideology in Climate Denial

08:57 Exploring Climate Fiction and Imagination

12:01 The Importance of Narrative in Science Communication

16:37 Challenges Faced by Climate Scientists in Communication

19:50 The Arbitrary Nature of Scientific Standards

24:12 The Big Myth: Unpacking Free Market Ideology

27:16 The Role of Fiction in Climate Discourse

33:23 Capitalism and Climate Crisis: A Complex Relationship

35:39 Imagining the Collapse of Western Civilization

37:49 Future Endeavors: Naomi's Next Projects

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