Hope, Cynicism, and the Psychology of Climate Change Denial

Date: April 24, 2025
Times: 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Location: Online

Hope, Cynicism, and the Psychology of Climate Change Denial: An Eco-Critical Analysis of Adam McKay's 2021 film, Don't Look Up

Thursday, April 24, 1 - 2:20 p.m.; via Zoom

Professor Krista Keyes and her students will discuss the film Don't Look Up through an eco-critical lens. Topics discussed will include the psychology of climate change denial, generational differences in perceptions of climate change, and how corporations and policymakers s are making the problem worse.

Students will explore the topic climate change through the lens of the film and discuss why and how corporations, lobbyists, and policymakers often stand in the way of making impactful change.          

Host: Krista Keyes kakeyes@csmd.edu

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