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Are Facts Enough?

March 13, 2017

Colin Beavan’s essay in YES magazine, What It Takes to Change Hearts and Minds,

speaks to how facts may not be enough to change minds. As he says,

Facts and figures are wonderful tools, but they are not a communications strategy.

It is a short essay worth reading.

About Thomas J. Pfaff

Thomas J. Pfaff is a Professor of Mathematics at Ithaca College. He created this website because he believes that sustainability, ranging from climate change to social justice, should be included in all courses whenever possible.

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