Dr. Eric Mlyn is a Lecturer in the Sanford School of Public Policy and Distinguished Faculty Fellow in the Kenan Institute for Ethics. He is also the director of the Civic Engagement and Social Change Certificate at Duke University. His current research focuses on Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation, and seeing how the influence of business practices in the NGO space affects efforts for driving social change.

In this episode, we talk to Professor Mlyn about the benefits, drawbacks, and potential for social media in activism. Especially during a pandemic, in which in-person protests or organizing poses safety concerns, it is important to know how activism can utilize social media without losing its commitment and dedication to a cause. Mlyn also touches on how the climate movement can learn from the pandemic and how it can possibly move forward in the years to come.

Guest:
Dr. Eric Mlyn

Writers:
Natasha Von Seelen ‘21, Rishab Jagetia ‘24

Host:
Rishab Jagetia ‘24

Audio Editor:
Emily Nagamato ‘24

Music:
reCreation by airtone
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Inspired to do more? If you want to learn how your time and skills can best help the climate, you can create a climate action plan at youchangeearth.org/operationclimate.

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