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Humanity now has incredible power to shape nature and the Earth: the power to destroy and the power to repair, says sustainability champion and UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner. In this action-oriented talk, Steiner shows how this power is putting our own survival at risk — and takes us on a global tour of individuals and societies that are choosing to write a new, sustainable and equitable chapter for people and the planet.
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Hi ted
I shaped a planet when I was only 6 years old
It was out of play doh but still
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Wow am I the first to watch it..!?
This was brilliant, thank you
“People change systems,” really stands out to me.
It all sounds really nice but I don’t have a job like you do where I am paid year-round regardless of what happens in the economy I have to pick up Work where I find it and the jobs are still in the old ways of how in economy is run.
Go to school. He trained as an economist.
@The Big Picture, and he is spectacularly failing as one.
TED, put all your video’s thumbnails on social media, cuz I can’t share this to Instagram for some reason :/
Iam watching their video at 2 a.m . From India
This is a very important crucial topic for our generation and our legacy.
“Have you accepted totalitarianism — masquerading as a greener and more equitable future — as your lord and savior?”
Have you accepted Big Oil – masquerading as Freedom – as your Lord and Saviour?
Those Who Do Not Understand True Pain Can Never Understand True Peace.” – ‘pain’
We Are Just Ordinary People Driven To Revenge In The Name Of Justice. But If Revenge Is Called Justice, Then That Justice Breeds Yet More Revenge And Becomes A Chain Of Hatred. – ‘pain’
Pain Is The Only Way To Teach, Pain Is The Only Solution To Peace. If You Want To Know Pain, You Need To Understand Pain.”
Just By Living, People Hurt Others Without Even Realizing It. So Long As Humanity Exists, Hate Will Also Exist. There Is No Peace In This Accursed World. War Is Just A Crime Paid For By The Pain Of The Defeated.”
Religion, Ideology, Resources, Land, Spite, Love Or Just Because. No Matter How Pathetic The Reason, It’s Enough To Start A War.”