Terror management theory isn't about mid-level bureaucrats in Al-Qaeda -- so what exactly is it, and what does it say about human culture and our perception of mortality? Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the implications of terror management theory.
This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into a fascinating paradox: how our well-intentioned efforts to fight climate change might actually be making things worse, and why scary environmental headlines could be turning people off from taking action altogether. Josh and Chuck explore "terror management theory" - the psychological concept that when people are reminded of mortality, they either cling to familiar comforts or simply shut down and ignore the problem. The hosts examine how alarmist media coverage of climate issues might be backfiring by overwhelming people into inaction, making this both a science lesson and a look at human psychology.
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