83. Driving Policy Change and Personal Change - Jessica Templeton, Director of LSE 100

<a href="https://imgur.com/2xEquVl"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/2xEquVl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a> <p>Jessica Templeton is a political scientist and award-winning educator who is the Director of the LSE 100 course.</p> <a href="https://imgur.com/0pCoy30"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/0pCoy30.png" title="source: imgur.com" /></a> <p>With expertise in global environmental politics and regulation of hazardous chemicals, Jessica is also a writer, editor and team leader for the <em>Earth Negotiations Bulletin</em>, a nonpartisan publication of the International Institute for Sustainable Development that analyses multilateral environmental negotiations conducted under the auspices of the United Nations.</p> <p>I met Jessica at a fascinating AI conference and simply had a lot of fun talking to her. It was a delight to continue our conversation and find lot's of common ground as well as learn about her work in political science and policymaking. A really topical conversation for those interested in how political decisions are made and what we can do to influence them.&nbsp;</p> Insights <ul> <li>The importance of outdoor activities in developing a connection with the environment and nature – excessive and mindless usage of technology may pose a barrier to that.</li> <li>How external influences like the upbringing in a feminist household and being a part of a Quaker school with a unique and distinct focus on equality and inclusion helped Jessica develop her outlook on socio-economic and political aspects of life.</li> <li>Discussion on the topics of gender discrimination practised in professional ecosystems, socio-economic issues, and their addressing, and the effectiveness and implementation of collective action.</li> <li>Taking responsibility for one’s actions as an individual and their impacts on the environment and community.</li> <li>How consumers must become conscious of the impacts of their shopping habits on the environment and thus pressure corporations into producing environment-friendly p