It’s rather amazing how many folks don’t believe these UN 2050 forecasts…

You've all heard of 'Flight shame'... but what about 'AI-shame' - the feeling of guilt you get as a paying subscriber to a megalomaniacal, energy-guzzling, copyright-violating company transforming society without taking time to avoid possible unintended impacts?

Gary Marcus

Wow, thanks for all the responses! I can’t keep up! Poor students will have sooo much to read 😅

I’m teaching a grad course in Climate Politics next year. What should I put on the reading list?

I remember 23 years ago hearing about the first World Social Forum being held in Porto Alegre. It was a time when the anti-Globalization movement really seemed to be gaining traction; when environmentalists and labour together envisioned a better, more just and sustainable world.

Climate deniers: “Climate change is just a cover for authoritarians to bring about communism”

Also climate deniers: “People who believe in science shouldn’t be allowed to vote”

I think it’s important not to conflate cultured meat and “other protein alternatives” - especially re: climate. There’s very solid evidence plant-based meat alternatives have a lower climate impact than most animal meats. But that’s not necessarily the case for cultured meat.

We should call this the Keeling Curve of global EV adoption

Now that I caught your attention with a cute highland cow... are you working on #foodsystems , #climatechange , and planning to attend #ISA2025 in Chicago? Anja Bless and I are looking for papers to submit a panel proposal. If interested, please write to us before May 17th!

'There is still unresolved controversy over the concept of growth. I do not believe we can cease to grow - no growth is not a viable alternative... But [it must be] in dynamic harmony with the natural order'
- Maurice Strong, 1972 Stockholm Conference opening statement

A “worst case scenario” model for how this summer might pan out in Europe. It remains “unlikely” this year, but how much more likely will it be in future summers? And what might be the actual effects and impacts on the ground?

I missed them. 😂

I miss her.

(Canada’s first high-speed train which never operated within a high-speed rail service).

When you ask ChatGPT what Marx would have had to say about the effects of AI on the profitability of Capital and the impact this might have on labour… 🤔

When you ask ChatGPT what Marx would have had to say about the effects of AI on the profitability of Capital and the impact this might have on labour… 🤔

Good news… if it pans out!

“Less People Are Smoking” 😭😂🤦🏻‍♂️

One of the most weak sauce climate denier arguments👇

Just Imagine…

Doctor: “We took your temperature in 3 places. You have a very high fever!”

Climate denier patient: “Silly Doc, it’s impossible to calculate my average body temperature. I’m probably fine.”