Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change
Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014272
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change, George Marshall explores psychological and cultural reasons why individuals struggle to acknowledge and act on climate change. Using research and interviews, he examines how cognitive biases, social norms, and communication barriers contribute to collective inaction, offering insights to bridge the gap between awareness and meaningful response.
Informative
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Contemplative
Unnerving
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Don't Even Think About It by George Marshall effectively explores the psychological barriers impeding climate action. The book is praised for its insightful analysis and engaging anecdotes. Some critiques mention its lack of concrete solutions. Overall, it's deemed a thought-provoking read that illuminates why climate urgency often fails to translate into action.
Who Should Read Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change?
A reader intrigued by the psychological barriers to climate change action would enjoy Don't Even Think About It. Fans of Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow and McKibben's Eaarth will appreciate its blend of psychology and environmental science.
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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