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Terror management theory predicts that individuals whose ideologies conflict with environmental concerns may ironically double down on those beliefs to psychologically manage the existential threat posed by climate-related disasters. It’s similar to how mortality reminders can lead people to engage in risky behavior, such as smoking or tanning. Hurricanes may reinforce denial & commitment to a worldview that rejects climate change
https://www.fastcompany.com/91219396/climate-change-denial-existential-threats-hurricanes-terror-management#ClimateChange #GlobalBurning #climate
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