Archive for March, 2008

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Episode 5: Baruch Fischhoff, part two

Here’s the shorter, second part of the conversation with Dr. Fischhoff, in which he discusses a range of intriguing topics, including whether climate change is different in kind, or only degree, from other communication challenges; the role of emotions in decision making; and panic and human resiliency.
Although this part could be listened to independently of [...]

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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Episode 4: Baruch Fischhoff

Episode 4 is the first part of a two-part conversation with Dr. Baruch Fischhoff of Carnegie Mellon University. A prominent national expert on risk analysis and communication, Fischhoff makes a persuasive case for a “nonpersuasive” approach when communicating with the public about scientific and technical issues such as climate change.
 
Episode 4: Baruch Fischhoff, part one [...]

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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

For Journalists: Access to Interviewees

Journalists covering climate or topics related to this podcast are invited to contact the producer for referrals to the podcast interviewees who have agreed to be contacted by journalists.
My email:
joe.cone@oregonstate.edu

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