A range of new collaborative works between artists and scientists will be showcased at “Ways of Seeing: Climate Change.” Spaces are limited for next Wednesday’s daytime series of talks, discussions and performances held in St. James’ Building.
On of those talks is by MCFly stalwart Professor Kevin Anderson. We asked him why the event mattered. Here’s what he told us –
“To be blunt, scientists have failed to communicate the severity of the climate change future we face so it is important we try other avenues to translate the science into a language the public and wider civil society can understand. Artists are professional communicators and so it is natural to bring them together with scientists to develop new ways of communicating the severity and urgency of the climate change challenge.”
“To be blunt”?. We’ve never known the good prof to be anything else, bless him!!
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I’m not sure that it’s entirely about communication. Those who rule us, and have the most influence over our lives, only hear what they want to hear – no matter how clear the message. And they are focussed on profit and getting richer and richer and richer within their own lifetimes. They couldn’t give a shit about the fate of the planet or future generations!
True, but if we gave more of a shit they would have to give a shit. Cameron, for example, can only suggest cutting the green energy levy because he thinks that will actually be a popular move.
When up the creek, be sure to chuck away the paddle!