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In this episode, we explore the question of whether expertise is necessary to engage in discussions about climate change. We ask ourselves, ‘if climate change is not a matter of opinion, do you need to be an expert to talk about it’? Of course not – every voice is valuable in a subject that affects us all. We discuss how taking part in the conversation and asking questions are actually very important (but we often don’t do that because we’re afraid of not knowing enough), how knowledge and expertise can take multiple forms, and how there is also a certain...

In this episode of Inconvenient Chats, we delve into the complexities of global climate change negotiations, focusing on the role of UN COPs. Ever since the 2015 Paris Agreement, landmark agreements and decisive steps from UN COPs have been few and far between. Do we still need these big conferences? We discuss the historical significance of COPs, their successes and failures, and the ongoing challenges in achieving meaningful climate action.

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In this episode, we discuss what ‘inconvenient chats’ actually are. What is the discomfort that often creeps into the discussion when addressing complex topics, especially when it comes to climate change? Why do we feel that, and what does it tell us? What should we think about it?

We talk about our own experiences and reflections leading to choosing this name for the podcast. Elements we touch upon include the polarization of discussions, the importance of resisting the urge to find simple solutions, and the (paradoxical) beauty of opening up for inconvenient discussion. Ultimately, discomfort often indicates that we care...

In this episode of Inconvenient Chats, we delve into the topic of what freedom means, particularly in the context of rising right-wing authoritarianism and the challenges faced by liberal democracies. We explore the different interpretations of freedom, the importance of debate in democratic societies, and the need to defend the true meaning of freedom against authoritarian narratives. We also emphasise the significance of individual values and the collective responsibility to uphold democratic principles.

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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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In this inaugural episode of Inconvenient Chats, we delve into the concept of false balance in science communication, particularly in the context of climate change. We discuss how false balance misrepresents scientific consensus potentially leading to inaction. We explore the implications of false balance on democracy and the trust in institutions.

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Climate change is real, accelerating, and profoundly urgent - yet the world isn’t changing quickly or deeply enough. In our experience, many important conversations are being avoided, maybe unintentionally. They're inconvenient: messy, emotionally charged, a little uncomfortable, ideologically polarized, or simply complex. This is why we have started Inconvenient Chats, our podcast to create room for some of these conversations – not with all the answers, but with honest questions. We believe that if something makes you uncomfortable, that’s often a sign it’s worth exploring.

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