Paul Slovic

Studying the psychology of risk since 1959. Currently researching failure to intervene in genocide and other mass threats to humans and the environment.

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New #Yale study: More Americans than ever (26%) are Alarmed about climate change. The Alarmed now outnumber the Dismissive by 2.5 to 1, but is that enough to drive real action? #ClimateCrisis #YaleClimate
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The people of Myanmar need our compassion now more than ever. Learn how you can support relief efforts after the devastating earthquake
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Genocide doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a slow process of dehumanization. How can we recognize early warning signs and take action before it’s too late? @Svobodster explores the psychology behind hate and intervention. Read more: https://t.co/Sy5a9wzMPa

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Facts tell. Stories move. Documentaries like Blackfish and The Cove turned awareness into action. How? Through narrative empathy. Read more:
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The "Us vs. Them" thinking fuels division. But extremist ideologies don’t just create enemies—they create victims within the in-group, reinforcing a false sense of righteousness. When empathy is selective, exclusion follows. https://t.co/OGfZ4Lexlz

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Empathy is an act of humility—it reminds us that another person’s suffering could have been ours. #MakikoHirata explores how music helps us exercise this essential human capacity. Read more: https://t.co/Z9v0wCA2q0

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Stories shape how we see the world. But what if nature itself had a voice? Participatory ecological storytelling invites us to listen—to animals, forests, even oceans—and rethink our place in the web of life.
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Can the Oscars be a stage for social visibility? "Anora" made the unseen visible. "No Other Land" bore witness to destruction. Firefighters reminded us of unsung courage. When stories like these are told, we can’t look away. 🔗 https://t.co/obfg30BIRA

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Can AI replace human connection, or just create a dangerous illusion of support? Sewell Setzer III's tragic case highlights the risks of unregulated AI. The cost of indifference is too high.
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A horse walking into a hospital seems improbable? Meet Peyo, a horse who comforts cancer patients, showing that empathy transcends species. Read more: https://t.co/tzCymtxBXV

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Psychic numbing shields us from overwhelming suffering, but storytelling breaks through. 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘡𝘦𝘳𝘰 uses film to restore humanity to those erased by war. #NarrativeEmpathy #FromGroundZero

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In the chaos of a wildfire, what would you grab? For some, it’s a wedding gift. For others, a journal filled with memories. These choices reveal what we hold closest. Behind every wildfire statistic is a story.
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Seeing animals as individuals, not exhibits, is the first step toward real conservation. Do zoos and aquariums help—or just confine? https://t.co/cNcDKnt9SM

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Uncontacted tribes face existential threats from deforestation, violence, and exploitation. Respecting their isolation must come with action to safeguard their land and their lives. How do we make that happen? Find out more: https://t.co/ecBba7Ko1a

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Nearly 950 incarcerated individuals fought recent Los Angeles wildfires. Their bravery is undeniable, but what about fairness? Proper pay, resources, and post-incarceration opportunities are essential to honor their sacrifices. Read more: https://t.co/4fHl7Tr8ny

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Wildfires devastate lives, communities, and ecosystems. But you can make a difference. In this article, we explore how small, actionable steps—donating, volunteering, and more—can create real impact: https://t.co/oTmCxjsZNh
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The fires raging through LA aren't just a natural disaster—they're the result of decades of human-made slow violence. Learn how we got here and what we can do to prevent the next inferno. Read now: https://t.co/xicm9R1tiR #LAWildfireCrisis #ClimateJustice

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Youth-led activism is redefining society. From fighting corruption to demanding climate justice, young leaders are challenging norms and building pathways for change. Are we listening to what they’re saying? https://t.co/FWXtZuTlvj

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Slow risks’ like rising seas aren’t so slow anymore. Accelerating sea levels threaten coastlines & communities globally. Let’s reframe these risks as urgent. Read why action can’t wait: https://t.co/eSbEDeyjGx

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How does privilege shape risk perception? The "white male effect" shows 30% of white males in the U.S. perceive risks—like environmental hazards—as much lower than others. Bias in perception has real consequences. Read more: https://t.co/zdEp7QaPkr