The Larger Us Podcast

How social media undermines activism - with Hugh Knowles

April 25, 2023 Larger Us Episode 13
The Larger Us Podcast
How social media undermines activism - with Hugh Knowles
Show Notes

How do we achieve social buy-in for the huge, disruptive and sustained transformation entailed in making our societies sustainable? Why is it such a problem that social media has become the 'public square' where we have big conversations about the future - and how have campaigning and activism become embroiled?

Hugh Knowles is Co-Executive Director of Friends of the Earth and was formerly Head of Innovation at Forum For The Future. He's speaking on this episode in a personal capacity.