S4 Ep 4: Your Mind on Climate Inaction with Dr. Rachit Dubey
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The climate crisis demands urgent action, yet many people struggle to make meaningful changes. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Rachit Dubey to hear about the the psychology behind climate inaction. Dr. Dubey shares insights into why humans are wired to seek rewards, leading to consumerism—a core driver of environmental issues. He breaks down how understanding these psychological patterns can help shape more effective climate policies. We learn the best ways to communicate climate change information. Beth and Ava reflect on how their own experiences have influenced their environmental concerns and actions.
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Dr. Rachit Dubey
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Find Dr. Dubey on his website and the Computational Cognitive Policy Lab website
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Liu, G., Snell, J. C., Griffiths, T. L., & Dubey, R. Binary climate data heightens perceived impact of climate change.
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Dubey, R., Hardy, M. D., Griffiths, T. L., & Bhui, R. (2024). AI-generated visuals of car-free US cities help improve support for sustainable policies. Nature Sustainability, 7(4), 399-403.
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Dubey, R., Griffiths, T. L., & Dayan, P. (2022). The pursuit of happiness: A reinforcement learning perspective on habituation and comparisons. PLoS computational biology, 18(8), e1010316.
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Dubey, R., & Peterson, J. (2021). Combating the climate crisis with cognitive science. In Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society (Vol. 43, No. 43).