Nobel laureate Richard Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein's "Nudge: The Final Edition" explores how to guide people toward better decisions without restricting their freedom of choice. The book

Nobel laureate Richard Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein's "Nudge: The Final Edition" explores how to guide people toward better decisions without restricting their freedom of choice. The book highlights that individuals often make unwise choices due to inherent biases, and that choices are never presented neutrally. It advocates for helping people make optimal decisions for themselves, their families, and society.

Thaler, awarded the 2017 Nobel Memorial Prize for his contributions to behavioral economics, co-authored this work. Get the book here.

The 2020 pandemic has underscored the critical need for local economic developers to adapt and guide communities through recovery. As the global economy struggles, their ability to innovate and

The 2020 pandemic has underscored the critical need for local economic developers to adapt and guide communities through recovery. As the global economy struggles, their ability to innovate and lead is more vital than ever in navigating new business landscapes.

Jon Maynard, President and CEO of the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation (EDF) in Mississippi, offers a timely approach. He advocates for creating economic development by supporting local ecosystems rather than subsidizing large industrial locations, aiming to raise per capita income. This perspective was shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's *The Spirit Level* demonstrated how less equal societies perform

Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's *The Spirit Level* demonstrated how less equal societies perform worse across various social measures, including health, education, and wellbeing. This work significantly heightened public awareness of inequality's impacts.

Their subsequent book, *The Inner Level*, argues that societies built on fundamental equality, sharing, and reciprocity foster greater wellbeing. It contrasts these with societies driven by excessive individualism and aggression, offering new perspectives on how we should organize our collective lives.

Published on August 29, 2016, by Google Talks, this features Otto Scharmer. He is a Senior Lecturer

Published on August 29, 2016, by Google Talks, this features Otto Scharmer. He is a Senior Lecturer at MIT, co-founder of the Presencing Institute and the Global Wellbeing Lab, and chairs the MIT IDEAS program.

Scharmer introduced the concept of "presencing"—learning from the emerging future—in his bestselling books *Theory U* and *Presence*.

To order his book, *Theory U*, visit Amazon or your local bookstore.

The climate crisis has crucial cultural aspects. Rebecca Solnit, co-editor of *Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility*, highlights new narratives emerging from

The climate crisis has crucial cultural aspects. Rebecca Solnit, co-editor of *Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility*, highlights new narratives emerging from science, Indigenous leadership, and organizing. These stories offer grounds for hope, envisioning an age of abundance rather than austerity.

Solnit, a renowned author of over 20 books including *Hope in the Dark*, is an influential writer and activist. She regularly contributes to The Guardian and launched the Not Too Late project.

Learn more at Bioneers.org.

Arizona is home to over 1,000 native bee species, ranging from tiny to thumb-sized. These intriguing creatures are crucial for pollinating wild landscapes, urban gardens, and agricultural fields.

Arizona is home to over 1,000 native bee species, ranging from tiny to thumb-sized. These intriguing creatures are crucial for pollinating wild landscapes, urban gardens, and agricultural fields. Dr. Carril's talk will delve into the complex, interdependent relationships between Arizona's native solitary bees and the flowering plants essential for their survival.

Dr. Olivia Carril is a native bee expert with over 25 years of experience. She earned degrees from Utah State University and Southern Illinois University, and co-authored three books, including *The Bees in Your Backyard*. Dr. Carril currently conducts large-scale bee surveys across the western U.S. and studies rare plants in New Mexico.

L. Hunter Lovins, President and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS), discusses the

L. Hunter Lovins, President and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS), discusses the business case for sustainability and the vital role of entrepreneurs. This presentation was part of a TEDx San Joaquin event.

NCS educates senior decision-makers across business, government, and civil society. Its mission is to restore and enhance natural and human capital, thereby increasing prosperity and quality of life. Lovins is also the author of *The Way Out*.

This re-aired podcast episode features Pippa Norris, a Harvard political scientist. Her 2019 book, "Cultural Backlash: Trump, Brexit and Authoritarian Populism," offers a key explanation for the

This re-aired podcast episode features Pippa Norris, a Harvard political scientist. Her 2019 book, "Cultural Backlash: Trump, Brexit and Authoritarian Populism," offers a key explanation for the far right's rise, remaining highly relevant today.

The discussion explores the "silent revolution in cultural values" across advanced democracies, the "transgressive aesthetic" of leaders like Trump and Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, and how economic anxiety fuels right-wing backlashes.

To move beyond current oligarchies and restore environmental protections and social safety nets, we must build a more equitable, partnership-based economy. Dr. Riane Eisler, author of *The Chalice

To move beyond current oligarchies and restore environmental protections and social safety nets, we must build a more equitable, partnership-based economy. Dr. Riane Eisler, author of *The Chalice and the Blade* and *The Real Wealth of Nations*, guides us to recognize our role in societal evolution and preserving life on Earth.

FacingFuture seeks volunteers to help spread awareness about the ongoing climate crisis. You can assist remotely via email or Zoom. For more information or to volunteer, visit FacingFuture.earth or contact Contact@FacingFuture.earth. Explore additional resources in the FacingFuture Library.

Keri Norris, PhD, JM, MPH, MCHES, will discuss "Addressing Health Equity using the MISTAH model." She serves as Chief of Health Policy and Administration at The Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority,

Keri Norris, PhD, JM, MPH, MCHES, will discuss "Addressing Health Equity using the MISTAH model." She serves as Chief of Health Policy and Administration at The Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority, where she leads the Community Health Awareness and Prevention Office and other key programs.

Dr. Norris previously worked at the CDC as a health scientist, evaluator, and epidemiologist. She possesses extensive experience in eliminating health disparities for vulnerable populations in the United States and has served as adjunct faculty at several universities. She is also the author of two books, including #KeriOn.

This talk was part of a TEDxEmory event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.