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The coronavirus pandemic is more global, dramatic and unusual than any crisis we've seen in a long time, says journalist Fareed Zakaria. Listen as he shares his perspective on how we can recover from the economic fallout, why certain countries were able to avoid major outbreaks and what this might mean for the balance of global power. (This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers. Recorded April 9, 2020)
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They from the future
“You may see what is possible for humanity, you may see what has to change, but what will give you the strength to change this within yourself and to become part of the change in the world that will be required? Here you cannot simply say, “Well, other people will not be able to change. Humanity will not be able to change. Therefore, I don’t need to change.” You do need to change. You have not found your strength. Your energy is misappropriated. You are lost in what you want and what you are afraid of. You are committed to things without consequence. You value things without value. You make assumptions that have no foundation and will not stand in the face of great change. You have beliefs that are inconsistent with life and with where life is going. There is great change that must happen within enough people. Not everyone will be able to make this change, but enough will have to, to counteract the temptation to fight and to struggle and to wage war upon others.”
A quote from https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/other-revelations/end-war-human-unity
“Here entire industries will disappear, as people no longer have the resources to indulge in them. Hobbies, travel, art, luxuries, collecting things. These industries and all the services associated with them could largely disappear” Adapting to Great Change – The New Message from God.
Do you really think we need a new age prophet of god like Marshall Vian Summers to rescue us at this time, seeing as you are quoting him.
This man preaches he is “The Messenger” and presents rhetoric such as this:-
“Contact with intelligent life in the universe is a world event like no other. It is the next great step in the development and evolution of the human family. It is unstoppable. It is inevitable. It is happening now. And there are people around the world who know this is true—that extraterrestrial life is a reality and that we are not alone in the universe, or even within our own world.”
If you do believe I fear we are already lost.
Ironic that such wisdom would come from a practicing proponent of the largest cause of wars in all human history.
I think this whole corona virus situation will give a lesson to all the countries of the world to invest their money on new labs and medicine industry instead of warfare and weaponry..
Because no bomb or gun will help to fight the virus but right treatment and cure will.
What’s this guy’s credentials? Doctor, economist…? Sorry, I’m having a hard time respecting opinions from non-professionals these days.
That’s right, we have planes and ships, still can’t protect us, I would prefer a 3m mask.
@Jeff Jeff nah north Korea is better they just shut up
@Just Me Reporting the truth about a liar is not fear mongering…
@EKFIK INC Corporate welfare right…
Does everyone have these book shelves? I have no idea about nowadays information but I am worried about the economy and food…
Ki57 B books make him look smart. Not for plagiarizing. Hehe
Don’t worry. If we reduce meat consumption, there is more than enough farmland. Also, basic income will be introduced, it’s just the question when. We needed to be hit hard by Corona before we got to the Realisation that repeatedly multiplying numbers greater 1 always gives huge numbers. Growth is capitalism’s fetish but we ignored the fact nature can also show us what happens with a growth fetish.
Fareed is giving Rod-Serling-Twilight-Zone vibes in the thumbnail.
You’re right implementing a way of making a greater divide between the Haves and Have Nots
Thank you for this interview of Fareed Zakaria for his brilliant analysis of global politics in its historical and economic perspective especially with this unique pandemic of coronavirus which is an unprecedented crisis in the History of Humankind.
I watch religiously his program GPS.
Thanks Mr. Chris Anderson for this insight from a brilliant mind.
We are all “Futurists” Now.
Fareed. The neo con economic agenda has lead to what you rightly put a ” paralysis’ ” cause and effect are left unspoken instead u focus on the ” new found appreciation for their delivery guys “. This is not some great unforeseen event. It’s a cocktail of misplaced priorities and greed at the heart of it.
Life getting back to normal? Probably therein lies the challenge. It’s been abnormal and there needs to be fundamental change. Looks like we need dramatic events (a war to be won, action, devil, hero and saviour etc etc ) to register things in our brain. We need change in the very way we are living this life out, and that’s not the normal to get back to. Nature is being blatant about it, but we want to get back to normal as we usually live. Sad
Healthcare always thrives in any crisis.
Intellint and enjoyable.
21:00 that was the longest question I have ever heard
Air travel was always bad for health.. Radiation, pollution, disease transfer, water vapour, recycled air, etc etc
Classic case of ignoring the danger because we love the luxury..
HYGIENE we must have to boast worldwide!
Won’t help with viral pandemics
@Jacob Jorgenson True. Can’t say Italy lacked in hygiene.
@A Bhattacharya 2 nd best health are system in the world. And people live 10-15 years longer hence the blood bath.
Why every CNN anchor puts so many books behind? it makes them appear more knowledgeable?
That’s exactly why. Who knows, maybe it’s just a cutout.
The comparison is that the people on FOX tv don’t know how to read, so why bother with books in the background??
Green screen backgrounds
He properly read them all which is why he has the job he has.
the title should be “How America could change after the coronavirus pandemic”. smh
I had a feeling Fareed would have books in his house
Nice to see. It used to be a sign of intelligence, but nowadays most people have books on their kindles or other devices.
So good to listen to a well read man. (not mentioning any names of course).
In his case, its a sign of plagiarizing.
This is one of the best interview I have seen in recent time. The interviewer asked intelligent questions, the interviewee answered the questions so intelligently. I am glad that I didn’t waste my hour listening to this. Good job!