Why do the rich and powerful demonize activists? | Clover Hogan | TEDxAthens
Climate activist Clover Hogan recounts the morning she woke up to learn she’d been branded a 'communist' by Elon Musk. She shares how this reflects a wider trend, of billionaires and their media empires attempting to discredit anyone who challenges the status quo. Hogan warns that these tactics do more than fuel division — they erode democracy itself.Clover Hogan is a climate activist and the founder of Force of Nature – the youth non-profit mobilising mindsets for climate action. She has worked alongside the world’s leading authorities on sustainability, consulted within the boardrooms of Fortune 50 companies, and counselled heads of state. Her TED talk, ‘What to do when climate change feels unstoppable’, has been viewed 2 million times.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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