empiricism

@empiricism@sustainability.masto.host

I'm a Conservation #Biologist (BSc) with a PGCert in the science of #psychology

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empiricism, (edited ) to money

If you get into credit card debt, the way NOT to deal with it is to take out more credit cards to pay off the original debt.

Capitalism is over and ‘social democracy is finished’ https://youtu.be/1A4dMK7S6KE?si=746qHP0UOic-Mhnk

empiricism, to climate

If some adult says, for example, "I suppose you also don't like F1 racecars?" when you say to them that Jet travel is a highly polluting form of transport. Try asking them "What about the people that are living on the edge of survival as the temperature heats up? you evidently care more about your friggin adult toy race cars than these people!"

It won't change their minds, but...

F1 race cars are a richer folks recreational pastime

willoremus, to random
@willoremus@mastodon.social avatar

Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are all looking into offering a paid, ad-free version of their social networks. But it isn't because they want people to take them up on it.

I wrote about the German court case that helps explain what's really going on: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/05/meta-wants-charge-users-an-ad-free-facebook-german-court-case-may-explain-why/

empiricism,

@willoremus

Also, there are explicit adverts and there are implicit forms of adverting or persuasion. For example, product branding in films.

However, life wouldn't be the same if I lived amongst non-greenwashed citizens.

georgetakei, to random

I’m seeing a lot of people share conspiracies about how the government is going to activate some vaccine virus using 5G technology today. If you are posting this nonsense, please stop and seek help. You are deep in some weird, dark place, and you don’t even know it. (Also, it’s not the U.S. government, it’s the Romulans, and it’s not 5G, it’s transporter technology. Please get your conspiracies straight.)

empiricism, (edited )

@georgetakei

"using 5G technology" 🤔

That's a way down the "rabbit hole" narrative. They must not understand biology or technology to believe that.

Or am l one of the government conspirators?

No, I'm not!

Or am l?

No, I'm not!

Or could l be?

FFS, why don't they learn about biology & technology? Perhaps they think the science of biology & virology are conspiracies? 🤔

Oh no! Everything is a conspiracy & nothing is real.

Or is it?

Hehe

empiricism, to climate

does a (rollback)

Biden promised "no new drilling, period" as a presidential candidate, and the plan was announced six months after advocates were incensed by the administration's approval of the Willow oil drilling project in Alaska.

The new leases will be added to more than 9,000 drilling leases that have already been sold, and is "incompatible with reaching President Biden’s goal of cutting emissions by 50-52% by 2030," https://www.commondreams.org/news/biden-offshore-drilling-plan

empiricism, to uk

People Used Anything To Attack Me says Jeremy Corbyn

The former leader Jeremy Corbyn has many informed ideas about social justice & sustainability. But, he of course wasn't popular in the media machine.

Jeremy Corbyn says he has "great concerns" about the Labour Party policy directions https://youtu.be/PSTmjY5rV1w?feature=shared

zoom_earth, to random
@zoom_earth@mapstodon.space avatar

Latest forecasts and images of here: https://zoom.earth/storms/rina-2023/

empiricism,

@zoom_earth

More greenhouse gases, more heat, more energy in the climate system.

Governments, such as the 's "keep the rich elite rich" policies, will lock us into decades more greenhouse gas emissions (woefully insufficient policies to mitigate the problems)

The majority of folk on the "street" either don't know or don't care, provided the fuel is cheap enough, etc.

The question is, how will the disruption of human-caused them?

empiricism, to wildlife

You may have noticed that taking action, or even talking about, declining wildlife populations isn't part of many people's to-do lists.

So,

  1. Spread the word.

  2. Take action.

  3. Ignore the idiots that say being alarmed about declining is "alarmist".

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens: Nick Haddad: "Insects - A Silent ”

Episode webpage: https://thegreatsimplification.libsyn.com/nick-haddad-insects-a-silent-extinction

Media file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thegreatsimplification/TGS90_NickHaddad.mp3?dest-id=3235040

apocalypse

breadandcircuses, to science

I've heard some people suggest that instead of naming our modern era the Anthropocene, it should be called the Plasticocene.

Microplastics are becoming an increasing concern, as the tiny non-biodegradable particles — less than a fifth of an inch in size — are infiltrating our water supplies and posing a threat to environmental health.

Now, a study led by the University of Oldenburg in Germany has found a worrying source of microplastics: the air.

The study, conducted in collaboration with German and Norwegian researchers, took air samples in areas stretching from the Norwegian coastline to the Arctic.

After analyzing the samples, the researchers identified the types of plastic particles in the atmosphere, including polyester, polyethylene terephthalate — likely from the fashion industry — polypropylene polycarbonate, and polystyrene.

Debris from tires was also a significant source of microplastics.

The researchers believe plastic particles on the sea surface are being released into the atmosphere during storms via the spray caused by waves. It was also suggested that air bubbles on the surface that burst are contributors.

One way plastic finds its way to our oceans is through river systems, either from littering or inappropriate disposal. Additionally, some cosmetic products contain microplastics, which are often washed away by domestic drainage.

It’s unfortunately easy for fibers to escape from clothing, meaning they are likely passed into waterways’ drainage from household washing machines.

“These pollutants are ubiquitous,” said Isabel Goßmann, lead author of the study. “We find them even in remote polar regions.”

FULL ARTICLE -- https://news.yahoo.com/scientists-uncover-concerning-surprise-lurking-113000909.html

SEE ALSO -- https://scitechdaily.com/ubiquitous-scientists-discover-that-the-oceans-release-microplastics-into-the-atmosphere/

empiricism, (edited )

@breadandcircuses

The following is by far the most informed podcast discussion I've heard about . What we should & can be doing to reduce it.

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens: Sian Sutherland: "Innovating the Business of ”

Episode webpage: https://thegreatsimplification.libsyn.com/sian-sutherland-innovating-the-business-of-plastics

Media file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thegreatsimplification/TGS89_SianSutherland.mp3?dest-id=3235040

empiricism, to climate

Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66910573

Key points.

The company said in 2021 that it aimed to produce bricks not containing crude oil within two years.

Lego makes bricks out of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, a virgin plastic made from crude oil ()

Lego chief executive said no "magic material" to resolve the firm's sustainability challenges.

Conclusion. ? 🤔

empiricism,

@kikobar

We certainly have to vastly reduce plastic from entering the environment. If a product is made from "virgin plastic" that's more pollution entering the environment (eventually)

Ecologically it's like comparing apples with oranges "A healthy future for our children or Lego bricks?"

That's not an understatement because day after day more plastic is entering the planet's land & water (therefore the food chain)

warandpeas, to random
@warandpeas@mastodon.social avatar

The Credible Hulk

empiricism,

@warandpeas

Nothing gets in the way of the credible hulks fight for justice.

empiricism, to vegan

Because I do a lot of walking in rocky, wet & seasonally cold environments, I wear out my hiking boots every few years.

"waterproof" synthetic boots don't stay waterproof for long.

For 15 years I've searched for "vegan leather hiking boots", by design, they'd be more robust (re-waterproofed)

"" material is produced, but, the supply & demand, or demand & supply?, is dominated by boots made out of animal skin 🤔

Veggie Trekker https://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/all_products/veggie_trekker_mk5_brown/15512_p.html

empiricism,

@tshirtman

It's proof of the underlying motivations of consumers & producers.

The animal industry is just that, a global industry. Many folks evidently don't demand ethical products. If they did "demand" change, we'd see change!

empiricism,

@tshirtman

Out of sight out of mind. Or, apathy!.

helenczerski, to books

Just finished The Internet Con, by @pluralistic , and it's great. If you've ever wondered why we feel so helpless against bad behaviour by the tech giants, and whether there's anything we can do about it, this is the book for you. It'll make you (justifiably) very cross, but it also offers a path forward that benefits the rest of us, not just the power-hungry billionaires. Read it, send it to your elected representatives, spread the word. And the word is "interoperability".

empiricism,

@helenczerski @pluralistic @SteveJonesnono1

Private companies are the problem! Their profit-first incentives & in-house undemocratic processes undermine democracy. Democracy functions at its best if the electorate is informed. Not, for example, greenwashed by a fossil fuel lobbyist.

Capitalism will end. Cultural evolution continues.

What next?

elduvelle, to random
@elduvelle@neuromatch.social avatar

”It’s hard to think of another person who has single-handedly done more to muddy the public’s understanding of climate.”

“We have wasted decades debating the fundamental science in the media, when we really should have been focused on urgently implementing climate policies that will genuinely reduce emissions.”

Climate villain’: scientists say Rupert Murdoch wielded his media empire to sow confusion and doubt

… but… why would you do that?? Why would you ever want to be like that? 🤔

empiricism,

@elduvelle

Why would an adult want to fly on a jet even though they know it's harmful to the environment?

Why would an adult want to buy a combustion-engined sports car even though they know air pollution is harmful?

Why would an adult want to eat meat even though they know that an animal was slaughtered & animal farming is harmful for the environment?

Why does a billionaire media owner want to sustain his business model by selling stories that make him money?

Why do adults lie?

empiricism, to random

The ethical problem of #capitalism or #communism isn't the "system", it's the corrupt people, the cheats, liars, the greenwashers, who are not interested in the common good.

The question is, which #economic system will regulate the cheats? An economic system in which private industry owners control social media & politicians? or a democratic work environment?

International Marxist Radio: Why We Are #Communists

Episode webpage: https://podcast.marxist.com/2023/08/02/why-we-are-communists/

Media file: https://archive.org/download/imrep30bgwhywearecommunists/IMRep30BGWhyWeAreCommunists.mp3

empiricism, (edited )

@HeavenlyPossum

Does that belief make you feel better?

Whilst in some examples that statement is correct, in other examples, it's not correct.

But, you have evidently not studied evolutionary biology or evolutionary psychology & this isn't the time to try & convince you to learn.

empiricism,

@HeavenlyPossum

Not at all!

empiricism,

@HeavenlyPossum

We will have to agree to disagree as we are not on the same "page".

How can you understand human psychology if you have not studied evolutionary biology?

empiricism,

@HeavenlyPossum

Thanks!

So, I won't waste your time.

UncensoredNews, to random
@UncensoredNews@mastodon.social avatar

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    empiricism,

    @UncensoredNews @PythonLinks

    There are varying levels of fear from a mild concern to an all-out panic.

    If the information infers a negative outcome such , if people are not concerned by that information, that's because they are in denial or have apathy.

    The film "Don't Look Up" is excellent in regards to the extreme lengths & varying ways people will go to to feel safe.

    The trick is to understand why fear evolved. Why is it rational to be concerned about a climate crisis?

    fkamiah17, (edited ) to random
    @fkamiah17@toot.wales avatar

    Green credentials my arse. He flew to Paris and had his own Bentley brought along.
    UPDATE: He's flown to Bordeaux today, where even fewer people give a shit. Bordeaux is a two hour train journey from the centre of Paris.

    empiricism,

    @fkamiah17

    The rich elite are all talk & no substance (evidently).

    empiricism,

    @fkamiah17

    "He flew to Paris and had his own Bentley brought along"

    What an idiot! Considering he goes on about environmental subjects.

    These "elite" (i.e., rich social status) folk have zero credibility to use their social platforms to talk about . They're simply "leading" by bad examples.

    empiricism, to climate

    We could have focused on public transport, but we didn't (better late than never?)

    Many could have chosen to not eat meat (they chose the opposite)

    We could have got serious about reducing plastic pollution.

    We could have saved many species from extinction.

    We could have chosen a different option than that long-distance recreational drive in a combustion engine vehicle.

    A sustainable future could have been a reality

    "we" didn't make it happen!

    Better late than never?

    empiricism,

    @voidabyss

    Of course, it depends on the local average temperature conditions.

    The good news is that in the heat pumps are suitable

    "most air source heat pumps will only keep working to around -10°C but some will keep working as low as -20°C. It's rare, however, that temperatures drop to these extremes in the UK" https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/do-heat-pumps-work-in-cold-weather

    We need a suitable government.

    " U-turn on green policies forces to revise its own"
    https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/sep/20/sunak-u-turn-on-green-policies-puts-labour-in-difficult-position

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