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KoKo

(84,711 posts)
Wed Jan 30, 2013, 11:37 PM Jan 2013

Message from Al Gore: “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change.”

(This Message was in my E-Mail Box, tonight)

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Message from Al Gore:

Almost a decade ago, someone asked me a question, “what are the drivers of global change?” I’ve spent a lot of time over the last eight years thinking about it, and have dedicated the last two years to researching, writing and refining my conclusions. The result is my new book, “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change.” [Random House: January 29th].


Almost a decade ago, someone asked me a question, “what are the drivers of global change?” I’ve spent a lot of time over the last eight years thinking about it, and have dedicated the last two years to researching, writing and refining my conclusions. The result is my new book, “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change.” [Random House: January 29th].



We are living in a time of rapid, simultaneous and exponential change, unlike anything the world has ever seen. From revolutionary changes in our economy and our climate, to advances in life sciences and the digital realm, the future holds great opportunities but also profound challenges.

We have a choice.

Will we be swept along by the currents of technological change and economic determinism, or will we unite behind a future that preserves human dignity and reflects the aspirations of global citizens? Together we have an important role to play in reclaiming control of our destiny, but it starts with a global conversation.

While mapping the future is a risky undertaking, perhaps the only thing riskier is doing nothing.

To learn more about “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change” visit http://atrandom.com/the-future/

Join the conversation on Twitter (@algore #thefuture) or on Facebook

Thank you,

Al Gore



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Message from Al Gore: “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change.” (Original Post) KoKo Jan 2013 OP
i am almost FirstLight Jan 2013 #1
Responding so I can watch when my bandwidth resets on the 1st. longship Jan 2013 #2
One should be the error of economists that growth is necessary and inevitable. NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #3
....1 KoKo Jan 2013 #4
Shipping our jobs overseas and buying all our products from countries that pollute freely? Fight2Win Jan 2013 #5
Kick because ProSense Jan 2013 #6
Truer words from you were never more spoken. Thanks for your honesty on this... KoKo Jan 2013 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author KoKo Jan 2013 #8
 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
3. One should be the error of economists that growth is necessary and inevitable.
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 12:10 AM
Jan 2013

I'm on a slow connection at the moment, can't watch.

 

Fight2Win

(157 posts)
5. Shipping our jobs overseas and buying all our products from countries that pollute freely?
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 03:26 PM
Jan 2013

perhaps 'free' trade wasn't such a good idea, Al

KoKo

(84,711 posts)
7. Truer words from you were never more spoken. Thanks for your honesty on this...
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 09:40 PM
Jan 2013

You see it...you call it. I dO understand where you come from on this...less you think that I'm just replying to you as some sort of compliance. 's

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