NAOMI KLEIN'S KEYNOTE 'THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING'

12th Annual San Miguel Writer's Conference Keynote Address by Naomi Klein.

This Changes Everything: Forget everything you think you know about global warming. The really inconvenient truth is that it’s not about carbon — it’s about capitalism. The convenient truth is that we can seize this existential crisis to transform our failed system and build something radically better. In her most provocative talk yet, Naomi Klein tackles the most profound threat humanity has ever faced: the war our economic model is waging against life on earth.

Naomi Klein is an award winning journalist, syndicated columnist and author of the international bestsellers, "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs The Climate" " The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism" and "No logo".

Edited by Yaz Portugal

[patriciaholman]

I've read SHOCK DOCTRINE. Then re-read it twice. I've never read anythingo thoroughly researched, yet so easy to read. It explained much to me that is going on here, in Los Angeles, as well as in the rest of the country and the world. Naomi Klein, you are my HERO.

[fidelrivera]

This woman is amazing her tact, command of language and her competence in understanding the issue she feels so passionately about. Thank God for creating the conditions that brought Naomi Klein into existence. We should all be grateful for her contribution to the narrative and conversation that, although uncomfortable, is so crucial to have.

[dharmaofdog]

I think her view & outline of Trump is extremely articulate & on point. The concern is that his approach is not copacetic with the protocols of Gov't. He cares nothing for the seat of the Presidency as that is not either his brand but it is also temporary. That sheer lack of respect for that Seat is to me, the most devastating. I think his personal goal is to become the wealthiest & most powerful man in history - gained by any means and at any cost. I thank Ms Klein for outlining these motives using a contrary force of intelligence and compassion.

[Righteous]

Neoliberalism in the Trump era is kind of like
being in a cave which just had an avalanche
Naomi Klien provides a flashlight, shovel, matches and
compass.

[motivatedmuslim_Talks]

" when you choose Greed then you ruin everything for others and for yourself. Buy less, share more, let us all reduce carbon emissions. "

[maxdoubt]

It's the walmartization of the world.

[josephsouth]

All the british politicians' 2017 election speeches are about the necessity for economic growth or lifestyle issues. Well at least the football pitches are well watered as most of England enters its third year of below average rainfall. I wonder if Ms. Klein's books feature on any school curriculum.

[nevadataylor]

We need more people like Naomi Klein in the world.

[mieliav]

important, clear ideas in every sentence.

[tonygray]

She has enunciated perfectly my feelings over the last months and in fact years. No logo was a bible for me in the naughties. Shame she seemed to be more nervous than she usually is, but then who doesn't feel nervous these days...

[ianwells]

If anyone likes this I would highly recomend Peter Coffin. He talks a lot about brands cultivating identity.

[filipeguimaraes]

I came to ear about a book... I ended in a Democrate meeting...

Zero concrete ideas... Zero idea how the things work.

[tommythompson]

Tell Joe Biden to lower the fucking gas prices.

[judybargenquast]

I am listening to this 4 years in and as Naomi is speaking about Trump's branding I see she nailed it. It's taking an illusion and attaching it to something material. It's a cheap imitation of how things used to become successful through quality and a good reputation. Exactly a conman's dream. There is no limit to what he can attach his lies to...and this is exactly what he has done by politicising everything. I think when his brand is destroyed he will fall. But the framework he has built absolutely must be dismantled also or it will be left for the next power hungry dictator.

This explains why Trump still has a grip on his base and the gop. When the lies are seen for what they are Trump will fall quickly. In the eyes of the gop Trump has branded himself to the presidency. That's why they cling to him.

[mrhannatrizzle]

Would have liked to have heard this from a meteorologist. As a person in the medical field who has seen journalists routinely butcher medical study results, I’m kind of skeptical that she can present the science without being overly alarmist about something she doesn’t truly understand. Though I believe most of what she says is basically true, a topic of this scope should be handled by scientists. I’ve only read half the book though so I could be wrong

[MrBates-dhqy]

So glad all of our problems are fixed now that Trump's gone 👍

[JackFate]

None of this will get better by voting Biden.

[stevehollahan]

Leonard Cohen was a depressive. Yuk!!!