Transforming Stories Climate Change

The authors of this article review theories of the mind and brain to explain that increasing understanding or fear of climate change is not necessary for behavior change. Instead, they propose a method of climate communication and storytelling to motivate people to take action.


Relevant SHCI Principles:

This essay is about evoking people's awareness through storytelling, which exemplifies the following principles:

•Sustainable Interaction Design


Reflection:

In this paper, the author investigates the connection between beliefs and actions, and how stories impact behaviour. Research shows that changes in attitude often lead to changes in behaviour, meaning that building awareness or running campaigns alone may not be enough to persuade people.

Our Famileaf project enables family members to share memories and photos with elderly relatives while they raise plants. When the plants bloom, the entity prints these valuable photos, creating a time-travelling experience. By participating in this interaction, the bond between the elderly and family members is strengthened. The project is based on the belief that action comes before belief and attitude, supporting the idea that participating in activities can influence one's perspective.


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