Gore, Gandhi, and Dioum

Al Gore at TED

March, 2008



Here is an excellent presentation on issues pertaining to the new environmental movement--global climatic disruption and resource constraints (in comparison to the previous environmental movement--biodiversity, toxins, air/water quality, and population). In the past, I have been skeptical towards Al Gore for a few reasons. The most prevalent being that he flies around the world, after leaving one of his mansions, to tell the general public to reduce emissions.



"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."

-Mohandas Gandhi



However, I am beginning to think less about his vanity and more about his ability to promote ideas in a compelling way.



"For in the end, we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught."

-Baba Dioum



He is one of many voices that need to be listened to as humanity attempts to reduce the tragedy of the commons and improve the living conditions for all of life.



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