In The Wizard and the Prophet, Charles Mann introduces two contrasting visions for the planet’s future: the Wizards, who trust in technology and innovation, and the Prophets, who call for restraint and harmony with nature. But there’s a third, often overlooked figure: the Ostrich. Ostriches respond to the climate crisis with denial or avoidance, choosing inaction over difficult choices. Unlike Wizards or Prophets, they offer no vision at all.

But the climate won’t wait.
Change starts not with certainty, but with conversation.

So, who are you?
And who are you talking to about it?

Elaborated from Godin, S. (Ed.). (2022). The carbon almanac: it’s not too late. Penguin.