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Climate commentator attacks techno-optimism as self-interested thinking
Original: Techno-optimism re: # climate is just so much self-interested magical thinking. Many "climate academics who enjoy very h
A critic of climate techno-optimism is arguing that faith in technology to solve the climate crisis amounts to self-interested magical thinking, accusing high-income climate academics of embracing comforting narratives rather than hard realities. The post credits scientist Kevin Anderson for clarity on the issue, echoing a broader debate over whether technological fixes distract from emissions cuts.
Why now: Ongoing debate over whether technology alone can solve climate change is reigniting criticism of academic and industry optimism.
Evidence
- Techno-optimism re: # climate is just so much self-interested magical thinking. Many "climate academics who enjoy very high incomes from their work have enthusiastically swallowed the blue pill". Thanks Kevin Anderson for being clear on this. https://www.… · muellertadzio@climatejustice.social · 43
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