Welcome to the first of our podcast series on human-centered science communication. Joining us today to broadly cover the topic of commitment, is Cornell University Design and Environmental Analysis student, Brandon Hoak. In this episode, we discuss the role of commitment in conversation and the conversations required for the ecological restoration that Brandon is so committed to. Brandon provides some practical examples of ecological restoration and the benefits thereof, outlining the factors that drive people’s complacency towards a shift to natural landscapes. We discuss the historical tendency for humans to re-engineer the earth for our purposes, and the deep reflection and communication required to shift this mindset around progress. Brandon starkly states the crux of the matter with regards to climate change, and the two options we, as humanity have: destruction or restoration. We look at the ways in which to communicate the ecocentric perspective that people, planet, and profit can indeed exist synergistically. Tune in for this thought-provoking conversation on communication and commitment.
Key Points From This Episode:
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Designing Science Conversation
Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements of Meaningful Communication
Podchaser is the ultimate destination for podcast data, search, and discovery. Learn More