Tuesday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MDT
Location: Interlocken A/B
Music makes our hearts beat together, synchronizes our brain waves, and deepens our emotional connection to stories. In this plenary session, physical scientists, social scientists, and musicians will share their stories—from preparing for hurricane season in the Caribbean, to searching for a climate anthem, to using music to connect cultures and build resilience—that exemplify how music and sound scientific principles can be combined to influence risk perception and drive climate action. The session will close with a short musical documentary, “Creating Change Through Music,” which showcases how music can be used to change the emotional climate about climate change, educate people about climate crisis solutions, and motivate effective action.
In addition to this session, participants who are registered for the Tuesday evening barbecue will be invited to join an interactive musical performance. Everyone will be able to listen and sing along to music created with Tempo principles, based in social science, that motivate action by invoking hope and pride in community.