What’s not to love about Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a tireless and inspiring advocate for climate action. Asked to speak about hope at an award ceremony, she delivers this banger: «Fuck hope. What’s the strategy?»

From Weekly Filet #551, in November 2025.

How do you convince a room full of influential people to care about climate change… in 6 minutes?

How do you convince a room full of influential people to care about climate change… in 6 minutes?

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