Addicted to Risk

Explore a thought-provoking TED talk by journalist Naomi Klein as she examines society's addiction to extreme risk in pursuit of new energy sources and financial instruments. Drawing from her firsthand observations of the BP oil spill's catastrophic aftermath in the Gulf of Mexico, Klein challenges viewers to consider the consequences of our risk-taking behavior and poses a critical question: What is our backup plan? Delve into this 20-minute presentation that offers a compelling perspective on the intersection of environmental, economic, and societal issues, encouraging a reevaluation of our approach to progress and innovation.