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TED August 18, 2025

It’s okay to acknowledge things aren’t great — and work to make them better #TEDTalks

Summary

The speaker reflects on the inadequacy of solely relying on technological solutions and policy to address the climate crisis, noting the obstruction by fossil fuel interests. The practical takeaway is to embrace "apocalyptic optimism," preparing for upcoming challenges and actively engaging as activists and community builders to foster resilience and mitigate human suffering in a warming world.

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