What does it actually take to make meaningful change? Conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and playwright and theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi reflect on the deep connection between human suffering and environmental degradation and the community-building power of art to raise awareness. With equal parts hope and concern for the future, they speak to the urgent need to act now — and emphasize the transcendent power of compassion-fueled collaboration. (This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a new series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts exploring ideas at the intersection of their experience.)
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@s0910149
September 3, 2024 at 11:07 am
I hope the new world will focus on helping each other and solving problems, rather than competing to prove which group is the winner.
@himani128
September 3, 2024 at 11:09 am
From India 🇮🇳
@TED
September 3, 2024 at 11:15 am
TED Intersections features conversations between experts navigating the ideas shaping our world. What topics would you want to see covered in future episodes?
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@sgalla1328
September 3, 2024 at 11:43 am
To make rational change agreed to by the majority of humans , should be the question , otherwise the question becomes , what can we do to force change and how far should we take it. At the moment , there are many factions that desire to impose their ideas of change to the detriment of billions.
@master.89
September 3, 2024 at 11:53 am
From Tajikistan 🇹🇯
@marcvolpe8252
September 3, 2024 at 12:07 pm
GREETINGS FROM BORGETTO SICILY KRISTEN IS SO BEAUTIFUL
@TobeyWieler
September 3, 2024 at 12:20 pm
“in order to find a better life” more like “in order to find some free gibmedats”
@ZenMasterChip
September 3, 2024 at 12:36 pm
I had hoped to be here for the live show; however I went by last week’s showing and missed it. Will the live shows be scheduled? What is the best way to ensure I am able to see the live show?
@TED
September 3, 2024 at 4:16 pm
We’re sorry we missed you live this week. For the rest of the series, we will be premiering episodes at 11AM ET on Tuesdays. Hopefully we’ll catch you the next time around.
@user-dt5nj3uk2s
September 3, 2024 at 12:54 pm
That doll is creepy and also if you love migrants so much let them into your home and give them all your money.
@user-dt5nj3uk2s
September 3, 2024 at 12:56 pm
Why is the male dominating the conversation so much and mansplaining
@sgalla1328
September 3, 2024 at 3:19 pm
@@user-dt5nj3uk2s
Mansplaining is a derogatory accusation. Asking why he or she is dominating the conversation is assuming he or she is a he. His her pronouns may be Her/him. Why are you so judgemental ?
@QuynhNguyen-qv9xy
September 5, 2024 at 5:06 am
I know mansplaining and this is not that. He just expresses himself and listens to her faithfully, brings questions about her story. That’s nowhere near mansplaining.
@ZenMasterChip
September 3, 2024 at 12:56 pm
It’s truly disheartening to see that even on a platform where we have the opportunity to have meaningful discussions about what is necessary to bring about change, we instead find ourselves focusing on humanity’s collective failure to acknowledge the need for change. As the conversation comes to a close, we get to what is needed, and all we can do is hold onto the hope that there are enough people out there ready to take action before we reach the irreversible tipping point and acknowledge it will require a critical mass of individuals to come together and drive the change that is so urgently needed.
@charlesblank5435
September 5, 2024 at 9:35 am
Amen. If you’re reading these comments; what can you do today for your environment?!?
@StartupIO
September 3, 2024 at 1:41 pm
❤ knowledge is priceless
@bilalighidi5697
September 3, 2024 at 2:28 pm
فلسطين حرة
@URhonyartist
September 3, 2024 at 2:35 pm
My new channel 😢
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September 3, 2024 at 7:38 pm
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@TomEdwardi
September 3, 2024 at 7:41 pm
I’ve just looked up his full name on my browser and found his webpage without sweat, very much appreciate this..
@mahamudaakter2631
September 4, 2024 at 3:20 am
i’m watching from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Thanks Your interview this thinks.
@artpodcast6.0
September 4, 2024 at 7:39 pm
Her voice is pretty smooth and i love to listen.
@hsuan3324
September 7, 2024 at 8:21 am
Beautiful這是美麗的對話 祝福你們