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Here's some tips for talking with your climate-denying relatives this #Thanksgiving. First, recognize that there is only a small chance of changing a climate denying cranky uncle about climate change. Some studies quantify the odds at 1 in 50! 1/5
This is because the very same science that a cranky uncle approves of in a missile is rejected if they think it threatens their ideology. 2/5
So pointing out reasoning fallacies in your cranky uncle's climate-denying arguments isn't about changing his mind, it's about inoculating everyone else against misinformation. Like exposing the sleight of hand in a magician's trick. 3/5
Most important Thanksgiving tip: talk about climate change! People tend to not talk about climate change because they think other people aren't concerned about it. But most people are! Being silent creates a reinforcing spiral, so break climate silence! 4/5
That's all my Thanksgiving tips for now, there'll be plenty more in the upcoming #CrankyUncle game. Watch for our #GivingTuesday crowdfunding event for your chance to make a difference & get cool swag! Learn more at crankyuncle.com 5/5
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