Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
This is Middle Way Network Stimulus Talk 1 on Ethical and Political Issues.
The massive threat posed by climate change makes it an obvious source of fear, but because it is also a very complex issue, panicked or extreme reactions are the last thing we need. It is possible to recognise the urgency of the issue without panicking, and whilst maintaining a determination to stay in the Middle Way. Robert M. Ellis suggests various absolutizations that it might be helpful to avoid in approaching climate change – including denialism, extreme pessimism, and sole reliance on one kind of response or solution as the only acceptable one.
This recording was taken from Zoom on 14th Feb 2021, and consists of a talk by Robert M. Ellis followed by discussion with the audience.
This is Middle Way Network Stimulus Talk 1 on Ethical and Political Issues.
The massive threat posed by climate change makes it an obvious source of fear, but because it is also a very complex issue, panicked or extreme reactions are the last thing we need. It is possible to recognise the urgency of the issue without panicking, and whilst maintaining a determination to stay in the Middle Way. Robert M. Ellis suggests various absolutizations that it might be helpful to avoid in approaching climate change – including denialism, extreme pessimism, and sole reliance on one kind of response or solution as the only acceptable one.
This recording was taken from Zoom on 14th Feb 2021, and consists of a talk by Robert M. Ellis followed by discussion with the audience.
