E144: Climate Storytelling Through Games, Art, and Joy
Summary
Host Molly Wood interviews climate resilience planner Marina Pizarro about using games, art, and immersive tech to improve climate communication. Pizarro discusses her work with the King Tides Project and Unity Technologies, emphasizing how creative mediums can make climate data accessible and engaging. She also highlights her podcast, Earthworks, which features artists using their skills to drive climate solutions and foster joy in the process.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to climate communication through creative mediums
Marina Pizarro's origin story and early career in resilience
The King Tides Project and validating climate models
Shifting from scary narratives to engaging games and VR
Working at Unity Technologies on sustainability and grants
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Avoiding 'cringe' in climate games and real-world integration
The Earthworks podcast and art as climate motivation
Favorite games, closing remarks, and show support
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