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Monday, October 31, 2011

Jared Diamond on why societies collapse | Video on TED.com

Jared Diamond on why societies collapse | Video on TED.com

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Overpopulation is the gravest problem.

THE WORLD is facing a series of interlinked crises which threatens billions of people and could cause the collapse of civilization.

Climate change, pollution, food shortages, diseases, wars, disasters, crime and the recession are all conspiring to ravage the globe and threaten the future of humanity.

Democracy, human rights and press freedom are also suffering.

Beauty is before me and Beauty is behind me. Above me and below me hovers the beautiful. I am surrounded by it, I am immersed in it. In my youth I am aware of it, and, in old age, I shall walk quietly the beautiful trail. In beauty, it is begun, In beauty, it is ended.

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habits are the key to lifestyle and accomplishment
we can change current habits and form new habits
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Robert Lewis and Jennifer Hodson: Jennifer believes we live in the garden of Eden and I believe that we are destroying it. Our saving grace is within ourselves, our faith, and our mindfulness. We need to make a conscious effort to respect and preserve all life.

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