I often wonder how the general population will react when they truly realize the impacts of climate change. I’d imagine there could be three reactions:

  • Apathy, as in completely shutting down
  • Panic, as in severe mental breakdown
  • Action, protesting etc

Now that I think of it these are the fight, flight, freeze reactions. Any thoughts?

  • isles@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m doing all three every day. doom scrolling intensifies

    Really, I think you nailed it as far as the three categories of reactions go. Of course, the manifestations will be as varied as humans are.

    I’m working towards building intentional community that’s equipped to help it’s members and hopefully neighbors to get through. But that’s because I’m a super-privileged north american who is located in what I consider one of the least-likely-to-be-unlivable spots. Other than the unpleasantness of the collapse of society, I’m just hoping that climate refugees don’t decide to come murder us all for our resources.