The Future, and what to do about it | Mark Stevenson | TEDxYouth@HabsElstree
Do something with your life you will feel happy about. Global issues we should be thinking about. Climate change, wealth, the environment. Be a revolutionist. Challenge your government to rethink their strategies and approach to issues. Mark Stevenson, the ‘Reluctant Futurist,’ is a strategic advisor to governments, investors, NGOs, and corporates, and co-founder of carbon removals company CUR8. Dubbed ‘Chief Annoying Question Asker’ by clients, he helps organisations rethink how they feel, think, invest, and operate to tackle challenges like climate change, inequality, and market failures.His bestselling books, An Optimist’s Tour of the Future and We Do Things Differently, explore proven solutions to global issues. He is Global Ambassador for Client Earth, Director of Strategy at Oath, and a former UK Ministry of Defence advisor. A comedy writer and songwriter, he believes storytelling is vital for systems change. His hit podcast with Jon Richardson and Ed Gillespie is available on all major platforms. 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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