Lecture
This lecture discusses the urgent need for action on climate change, as highlighted by scientists endorsing mass civil disobedience. It explores the historical temperature data, future warming scenarios, and the increasing frequency of deadly temperatures. The lecture emphasizes the importance of individual and collective actions in influencing broader systems, including personal behaviors, social networks, organizational efforts, and cultural norms. It also addresses the impact of obedience to authority and conformism on environmental actions. References to influential studies on pro-environmental behavior and collective efficacy are provided, along with opportunities for further discussion and engagement.