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@goatsarah @shimriez I used to feel the same way, and still largely do. The actions and choices of individuals can not meaningfully shift the impact on the climate. I also don't believe in any sort of shaming. It's just a terrible motivator. You don't want people to feel like "climate" is about finger wagging tree huggers who feel superior to you because they recycle.

But I also think that individual action matters, because in a more sustainable future our lives will look differently, we might as well get a head start. And it normalizes caring about these things, and helps to start conversations on the topic. I think it can help create broader public support for tough climate action, which will help politicians to take their responsibility.

So yeah I guess I largely agree, doomerism and shaming are counterproductive. That's not how you mobilize people.