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The Case for Informed Optimism

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Climate Change Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore a thought-provoking TED talk that challenges our perspective on global issues and offers a refreshing take on optimism. Delve into the insights of Google.org director Larry Brilliant as he addresses the paradox of long-standing awareness about global warming and the lack of significant action. Despite acknowledging depressing trends, Brilliant presents a compelling case for maintaining an optimistic outlook. Gain valuable insights into the complexities of global challenges and the reasons for hope in this 21-minute presentation from the Skoll World Forum in Oxford, UK. Discover why informed optimism might be the key to tackling some of the world's most pressing issues and how it can inspire positive change.

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Larry Brilliant: The case for informed optimism


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