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Climate optimism vs. doomerism sparks debate on social media

Respondents frame doomerism as paralyzing, cite recent progress

2 Sep 11 12:34 PM · 13d ago · 4 comments · 1 source · development 2 of 3

Users replied with specific examples of climate progress—solar becoming the cheapest energy source, IPCC ruling out worst-case scenarios—and argued that pessimism removes individual agency and responsibility. One commenter compared doomerism to suicidal ideation.

“it's easier to just say 'whole planet's doomed'. it takes away any agency or responsibility you have to fight for a better future.”

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