{"title":"Ann-Christine Duhaime","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Ann-Christine Duhaime collection at our bookstore, where science and nature converge through insightful writing. Ann-Christine Duhaime, a distinguished author and respected figure in the world of neuroscience, invites readers to explore the intricate connections between the human brain and environmental sustainability. Her groundbreaking work, \u003cem\u003eMinding the Climate\u003c\/em\u003e, is a must-read for those fascinated by how our cognitive functions influence climate change actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuhaime's writing is celebrated for its ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging, inviting readers to think critically about the intersection of neuroscience and ecological responsibility. This collection will take you on a journey through the pivotal role our brains play in facing current environmental challenges, offering a fresh perspective that blends science, psychology, and environmental advocacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anyone interested in the delicate dance between nature and human thought, Ann-Christine Duhaime's books are a testament to the power of knowledge and understanding in fostering a more sustainable future. Dive into her work to expand your perspectives and contribute to meaningful change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"minding-the-climate-by-ann-christine-duhaime-9780674247727","title":"Minding the Climate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA neurosurgeon explores how our tendency to prioritise short-term consumer pleasures spurs climate change, but also how the brain's amazing capacity for flexibility can—and likely will—enable us to prioritise the long-term survival of humanity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncreasingly, politicians, activists, media figures, and the public at large agree that climate change is an urgent problem. Yet that sense of urgency rarely translates into serious remedies. If we believe the climate crisis is real, why is it so difficult to change our behaviour and our consumer tendencies?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinding the Climate\u003c\/em\u003e investigates this problem in the neuroscience of decision-making. In particular, Ann-Christine Duhaime, MD, points to the evolution of the human brain during eons of resource scarcity. Understandably, the brain adapted to prioritise short-term survival over more uncertain long-term outcomes. But the resulting behavioural architecture is poorly suited to the present, when scarcity is a lesser concern and slow-moving, novel challenges like environmental issues present the greatest danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuhaime details how even our acknowledged best interests are thwarted by the brain's reward system: if a behaviour isn't perceived as immediately beneficial, we probably won't do it—never mind that we \"know\" we should. This is what happens when we lament climate change while indulging the short-term consumer satisfactions that ensure the disaster will continue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily, we can sway our brains, and those of others, to alter our behaviours. Duhaime describes concrete, achievable interventions that have been shown to encourage our neurological circuits to embrace new rewards. Such small, incremental steps that individuals take, whether in their roles as consumers, in the workplace, or in leadership positions, are necessary to mitigate climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe more we understand how our tendencies can be overridden by our brain’s capacity to adapt, Duhaime argues, the more likely we are to have a future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854676545772,"sku":"9780674247727","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a96f2a8004382c3ad4c8fbd9dc401aa2.jpg?v=1759266473"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ann-christine-duhaime.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}