IC2: Do words matter?

Show notes

In this episode of Inconvenient Chats, we discuss the significance of precise language in discussions and the interconnections and differences between various ecological crises – and the importance of understanding planetary crises in a broader context and the role of environmental literacy in fostering meaningful discussions.

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• Semantic memory (EBSCO, 2024) (https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/social-sciences-and-humanities/semantic-memory))