What Does It Take to Create Change? An Artist and a Conservationist Answer | TED Intersections

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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[TED]

TED Intersections features conversations between experts navigating the ideas shaping our world. What topics would you want to see covered in future episodes?

[ZenMasterChip]

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.

[s]

I hope the new world will focus on helping each other and solving problems, rather than competing to prove which group is the winner.

[melvinglick]

There is so much joy in helping others. We are not here to just pad our own pockets..helping others is such a dopamine rush.

[artpodcast.]

Her voice is pretty smooth and i love to listen.

[wellnesssakshi]

love intersections nice to see different perspectives :)

[sgalla]

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.

[mahamudaakter]

i'm watching from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Thanks Your interview this thinks.

[marcvolpe]

GREETINGS FROM BORGETTO SICILY KRISTEN IS SO BEAUTIFUL

[ZenMasterChip]

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?

[edgarmorales]

It only takes a total conviction and belief to create change, but of course, it's up to each individual. That is why Christ said: "Believe you will receive—and you will receive." However, Christ knew that it will be almost impossible for most people to ever have a total conviction and belief which will cause change—since no matter how much he or others might explain Truth to them, they will still never have the intense knowing.

[TobeyWieler]

"in order to find a better life" more like "in order to find some free gibmedats"

[HelloHi-gu]

That doll is creepy and also if you love migrants so much let them into your home and give them all your money.

[HelloHi-gu]

Why is the male dominating the conversation so much and mansplaining

[TomEdwardi]

!!!I recently sold some of my long-term position and currently sitting on about 250k, do you think Nvidia is a good buy right now or I have I missed out on a crucial buy period, any good stock recommendation on great performing stocks will be appreciated!