Since the climate problem is a “wicked problem”, I argue that it is necessary to identify and address the root causes at some point in the future (even though quick fixes now to avert disaster might be attractive). However, envisioning a societal transformation that is not harmful to the climate and does not decrease human welfare is a rather ambitious task. If we were to seek a societal transformation, I argue that a conceptual review and reflection of existing power structures, society’s relation to production and nature, and potential alternatives to such relations is necessary. In my poster presentation, I would like to explore one or two potential alternatives.
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Prof. Dr. Michael Brüggemann: “these are the big and relevant questions! But: for the poster, try to find one aspect or one idea to focus on!”
This is an interesting but also very big topic. Generally, I am also interested in a discussion if and why the climate problem is more “wicked” than other complex problems that societies face.
I very much encourage thinking about how to weigh different risks with complex uncertainties like climate change and development of human welfare (socioeconmic, helath and other aspects).
It will be important to constrain the scope of your poster task by formulating specific objectives and specific research questions.
This really struck a chord with me. The complexity of the climate crisis and its deep links to societal structures is something I’ve thought about a lot, but honestly, I had kind of stepped away from it as it just felt too overwhelming to imagine real, meaningful change. That’s why I’m genuinely curious to see how you’ll approach this in your poster – especially how you’ll identify a key issue within such a broad system and turn it into a focused project idea. I’m also really looking forward to seeing how you frame it with an open question and arrive at a thoughtful conclusion. Excited to follow your work on this!