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Lessons from history for a better future

Roman Krznaric · TED

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How can the lessons of the past help us navigate the turbulence of the present and future? Social philosopher Roman Krznaric explores why history isn’t just a record of what’s gone wrong — it’s also full of solutions, resilience and radical hope. From Edo Japan’s circular economy to the peaceful coexistence of cultures in medieval Spain, he reveals why looking backward can actually help us move forward.

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Institution
TED
Department
TED Countdown: Overcoming Dilemmas in the Green Transition
Speaker
Roman Krznaric
Year
2024
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
History, Philosophy
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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