I urge everyone at COP30 to ask- Bill Gates
Bill Gates did not issue a single, formal "psychological and psycho-social motto" for COP30. Instead, he presented a new strategic framework in his essay, "Three tough truths about climate: What I want everyone at COP30 to know," which calls for a significant pivot in the global climate strategy. Based on the psychological and psycho-social implications of his argument, a motto that encapsulates his message would be: "Pivot to Prevention: Our chief goal must be to prevent suffering, by prioritizing health and prosperity as humanity's strongest defenses against a warming world." This motto distills the core of his argument: a shift in focus from what he views as an excessive, "doomsday" fixation on near-term emissions and temperature limits to a pragmatic, humanitarian approach centered on immediate human well-being and resilience. The Psychological & Psycho-Social Context of Gates's Argument The essence of Gates's plea is a call t...