When I started working for them I thought it sounded too good to be true, but had to change my mind. Truly a good person with good intentions an success bringing them into life. Even inspiring all their partners to follow the same line
This guy gives me more hope than any other person that 'talks' about climate change on TED. This guy is someone who actually does it (did it!), while others just jump on the bandwagon of promoting what others should do. You are a great man!
Wow, eleven years this video has been online, and I haven't seen any change in the global corporate landscape. But I guess this is what happens to people who already have a solution. They are ignored until the last moment. Well, it's time to wake up Corporate America, and the rest of the world. Mount Sustainability is probably the most important peak to try and conquer during our generation!
This is one of the best Ted talks I have have seen - and I have seen a lot. Thank you for all of your innovation and dedication to our planets well being!
Ray leaves a legacy of hope. Love the mathematical equation he concocted that includes a factor for Happiness. The world needs more of that kind of arithmetic :o)
@@joannahoang5578 The title of the poem is "Tomorrow's child". Here are the lyrics: Without a name, an unseen face, and knowing not your time and place, Tomorrow's child, though yet unborn, I met you first last Tuesday morn. A wise friend introduced us two, and through his sobering point of view, I saw a day that you would see, a day for you but not for me. Knowing you has changed my thinking, for I never had an inkling that perhaps the things I do might someday, somehow threaten you. Tomorrow's child, my daughter, son, I'm afraid I've just begun to think of you and of your good, though always having known I should. Begin, I will, the was the cost of what I squander, what is lost, If ever I forget that you will someday come and live here too.
Maria,the girl you met on holiday,told me about this channel and she really misses you and your brother. Could you mum please text her mum to get together soon. I really love your channel.
I watched 2:20 of this vid he has the right idea, i only want to say that the ideals of grass roots need to be changed in order to introduce electric engines and other sustainable ( forward thinking ideas ). Now changing the ideas of grass roots is not easy.
Good talk recognizing the unsustainability of the retail mercantile systems we now have, and ways to correct it.. BUT the real 'primary' culrpit of the biosphere is agribusiness and NOT these other industries... yes they too need to follow this example, but agribusiness has done more to ecosystems than all the rest combined.
wow... first time meeting ray anderson. had a speaker from interface come to our lects last yr, interesting philosophies/principles for a carpet company...
I watch it quickly while doing things around the bedroom. It sounds great. I will watch with proper attention and see what lesson I can take from it. No doubt sustainability is the way. ;-)
My college's cafeteria once offered a lunch of "sustainable fish"; on the day that it was to be served, the cooks prepared it wrong and it burned. The cafeteria couldn't "sustain" the sustainable fish. Henrik PS: They didn't have time to make another main dish, so we had to fall back on pizza, burgers, and weak chicken soup.
a massive pool of contradictions. I needed a second page of notes to cover all of them. Let's not forget in order to get a ticket to attend one of these you need to spend thousands of dollars. or have a connection with massive luck to score you a free bee.
R.I.P. Ray - an incredible self transformation story, proving that embedding sustainability does pay off in the long run. It's the only way to ensure businesses will survive in the future. www.cloud9m.co.uk/portfolio_page/edie-this-is-mission-possible/
Just because people can do what they want to the Earth doesn't mean they would be "anti-green." In fact, since the Earth belongs to the people, they should do their best to take care of it... As usual, you can't base a complicated social system like "Communism" on what certain people have chosen to use it for. That would be like me saying all Capitalists only seek to make capital even if that means having slaves. Just because some people have done it doesn't mean you can make that label.
the cynic believes and perpetuates scarcity. Hubris, greed, avarice restricts abundance to a priviledged few. My studies and observations say that more accurately reflects the sentiment of those in poverty, in hunger, in disease. To work with the Earth, wth social responsibility is an invitation to live in solution. Perhaps you prefer to be part of the problem.
What?? Have you ever been part of a real poor community? TED is about removing conventional thought, and these 'wake up things can't be different' attitude is like totally missing the point..
I love Ray Anderson. My epitaph will read: Useless Shag, like me. Consumption, in and of itself, green or red or red-white-and-blue, is a flying carpet in this context. Fuck the carpet, Ray. Really use your mind. The Sun should set, with the permission of you and Ayn Rand, in, at the very least, a place where humans don't have to hang their heads amongst Laughing Hyenas. $$$$$$$$$$$$$
Heh oh wow, carpet company talking about sustainability....if only that company grew some BALLS and actually produce their carpets out of HEMP/Marijuana...now THAT WOULD BE SUSTAINABLE!@!!!
When I started working for them I thought it sounded too good to be true, but had to change my mind. Truly a good person with good intentions an success bringing them into life. Even inspiring all their partners to follow the same line
This guy gives me more hope than any other person that 'talks' about climate change on TED. This guy is someone who actually does it (did it!), while others just jump on the bandwagon of promoting what others should do. You are a great man!
Wow, eleven years this video has been online, and I haven't seen any change in the global corporate landscape. But I guess this is what happens to people who already have a solution. They are ignored until the last moment. Well, it's time to wake up Corporate America, and the rest of the world. Mount Sustainability is probably the most important peak to try and conquer during our generation!
Hey this is 4 years in the future and still hasn’t changed. Hope this helps!😊
RIP, Mr. Anderson. Thank you for your inspiring leadership.
This is one of the best Ted talks I have have seen - and I have seen a lot. Thank you for all of your innovation and dedication to our planets well being!
Great speech. It's so good to see someone with the courage of their convictions. The world could use a lot more like him.
Not going to lie - I cried. So beautifully said and very inspirational. Thank you for sharing.
This man brings hope and promise to humankind. I think I'm in love. If anyone deserves a standing ovation... He does!
Ray Anderson, RIP at 77.
A towering leader of the type of change we need.
Great speech, the world could use more people like this man.
10 years later.. This is so relevant
Ray leaves a legacy of hope. Love the mathematical equation he concocted that includes a factor for Happiness. The world needs more of that kind of arithmetic :o)
I started to cry by the end. Thank you.
einverstanden
this guy's actions bring a glimmer of hope to humanity.
Love the talk and especially the poem at the end.
yes, beautiful poem
Please can you rely the poem to me ? I can't hear him that well. I even turned my speaker up.
@@joannahoang5578 The title of the poem is "Tomorrow's child". Here are the lyrics:
Without a name, an unseen face, and knowing not your time and place, Tomorrow's child, though yet unborn, I met you first last Tuesday morn.
A wise friend introduced us two, and through his sobering point of view, I saw a day that you would see, a day for you but not for me.
Knowing you has changed my thinking, for I never had an inkling that perhaps the things I do might someday, somehow threaten you.
Tomorrow's child, my daughter, son, I'm afraid I've just begun to think of you and of your good, though always having known I should.
Begin, I will, the was the cost of what I squander, what is lost, If ever I forget that you will someday come and live here too.
There is no award in existance that would measure up to the deeds and accomplishments of Ray Anderson. *salute*
P.S. watch "The Corporation"
That poem was amazing.
RIP Ray Ansderson, an inspiration and a prolific man.
The David Blaine TED video has 1.8mil views, this video has 61,000. *sigh*
I'm hoping the 60k were CEOs of companies.
God Bless and keep Ray Anderson.
Maria,the girl you met on holiday,told me about this channel and she really misses you and your brother. Could you mum please text her mum to get together soon. I really love your channel.
Love the equation. Brilliant presentation.
I watched 2:20 of this vid he has the right idea, i only want to say that the ideals of grass roots need to be changed in order to introduce electric engines and other sustainable ( forward thinking ideas ). Now changing the ideas of grass roots is not easy.
Good talk recognizing the unsustainability of the retail mercantile systems we now have, and ways to correct it..
BUT the real 'primary' culrpit of the biosphere is agribusiness and NOT these other industries... yes they too need to follow this example, but agribusiness has done more to ecosystems than all the rest combined.
"More happiness with less stuff!" Only a polite applause from the TED crowd.
Al Sunshine interesting. Does not appeal to the crowd?
Laziest standing ovation i ever saw
very humble speaker
Rest in Peace Ray, I wish more CEOs thought like you
Ray Anderson, you're amazing.
wow... first time meeting ray anderson.
had a speaker from interface come to our lects last yr, interesting philosophies/principles for a carpet company...
When I need carpet someday, I know where I'm going.
Lovely talk. I really enjoyed it.
I watch it quickly while doing things around the bedroom. It sounds great. I will watch with proper attention and see what lesson I can take from it. No doubt sustainability is the way. ;-)
Great TED talk.
The world lost a giant when Ray passed away. He will be forever missed.
A legend in sustainability education curriculum.
My college's cafeteria once offered a lunch of "sustainable fish"; on the day that it was to be served, the cooks prepared it wrong and it burned. The cafeteria couldn't "sustain" the sustainable fish.
Henrik
PS: They didn't have time to make another main dish, so we had to fall back on pizza, burgers, and weak chicken soup.
Our brief visit to this astonishingly beautiful earth should be memorable. Let's try not to squander our time.
So truly inspirational
Can someone tell me?
which managerial mindsets this entrepreneur represents.
Does anyone know whether there are many other companies carrying out similar schemes?
Excellent!
Great and inspiring presentation!
Cheers,
Turtuga Blanku
*Solar Power Music*
An amazing man!
fantastic, what a great man
Ok, I can agree upon that - but this can be only achieved through concious entrepreneurship, just like Ray Anderson tried to tell us.
Live simply so others can simply live.
about the H letter in the equation ... makes quite a bling in the equation :)
"The cheapest, most secure, barrel of oil there is, is the one not used through efficiencies."
I liked the talk, but his voice got weird during the poem.
I'd stand after that.
Its 2020 where is the business in terms of 0 impact now?
a massive pool of contradictions. I needed a second page of notes to cover all of them. Let's not forget in order to get a ticket to attend one of these you need to spend thousands of dollars. or have a connection with massive luck to score you a free bee.
R.I.P. Ray - an incredible self transformation story, proving that embedding sustainability does pay off in the long run. It's the only way to ensure businesses will survive in the future. www.cloud9m.co.uk/portfolio_page/edie-this-is-mission-possible/
RIP Ray
exactly, that is not to say that man actions didn't have a moral side to them.
Wow... He's aged since I saw him in the documentary "the corportation" xD
He sounds like Randy Newman dose when he sings, but not when he talks.
Damn.
There was a poem.
:-)
Corporation*
@Th0usandMaster hahahahaha!!! How did you see that?! Sooooo funny!! Good catch! :)
Thank God for democracy, then, because we can change that! Get active!
if only everyone could live in a co2 neutral way
just found out rays got cancer,god bless him
Just because people can do what they want to the Earth doesn't mean they would be "anti-green." In fact, since the Earth belongs to the people, they should do their best to take care of it...
As usual, you can't base a complicated social system like "Communism" on what certain people have chosen to use it for. That would be like me saying all Capitalists only seek to make capital even if that means having slaves. Just because some people have done it doesn't mean you can make that label.
the cynic believes and perpetuates scarcity. Hubris, greed, avarice restricts abundance to a priviledged few. My studies and observations say that more accurately reflects the sentiment of those in poverty, in hunger, in disease. To work with the Earth, wth social responsibility is an invitation to live in solution. Perhaps you prefer to be part of the problem.
Ray Anderson, recovering plunderer, should be as celebrated and known to the public just as Jobs, Bezos, and all the other plunderers.
I feel asleep watching this and Im an insomniac...
What?? Have you ever been part of a real poor community? TED is about removing conventional thought, and these 'wake up things can't be different' attitude is like totally missing the point..
yay first comment and viewer!!!!
I love Ray Anderson. My epitaph will read: Useless Shag, like me. Consumption, in and of itself, green or red or red-white-and-blue, is a flying carpet in this context. Fuck the carpet, Ray. Really use your mind. The Sun should set, with the permission of you and Ayn Rand, in, at the very least, a place where humans don't have to hang their heads amongst Laughing Hyenas. $$$$$$$$$$$$$
Was mission zero accomplished?
Geht doch.
Very inspirational guy! (Has been an inspiration for the lyrics of this solar power song on youtube: watch?v=8W_sR-fbKo0 )
Heh oh wow, carpet company talking about sustainability....if only that company grew some BALLS and actually produce their carpets out of HEMP/Marijuana...now THAT WOULD BE SUSTAINABLE!@!!!
yawn