The Drunkard’s Quest
摘要
This chapter examines the underlying reasons for our collective inaction in the face of climate change, critiquing environmental psychology for its focus on individual behavior while overlooking systemic issues. It highlights sectoral, geographic, and demographic dimensions, as well as the visceral and cognitive aspects of environmental behavior, arguing that fear and hope can hinder action. The chapter proposes satire as a tool for fostering emotional and cognitive engagement. Rejecting the Anthropocene narrative, it advocates for the Chthulucene, emphasizing multispecies interdependence and terrestrial rootedness. Furthermore, it explores anthropomorphism and its relation to anthropocentrism, advocating for a radical shift toward a decolonial ecology that prioritizes material engagement and the material conditions of life.