In times of upheaval, reading a new book can bring one back to earth. We recommend Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari. As with his other works, Harari unpacks complex systems that shape human existence — and this time, what keeps echoing is this: the transformative power of story.
The stories we tell — about ourselves, our societies and our future — hold the greatest potential to drive progress. Nowhere is this more critical than in the fight against climate change.
As climate scientists emphasize daily, what and how we communicate about the planet's condition is at a critical juncture. Compelling storytelling can either drive action or fuel apathy. Our ability to communicate climate risks and solutions may be the most powerful tool we have to shape the future.
At the just-concluded COP29 summit in Baku, climate leaders once again negotiated global emission targets and financing strategies. While past COPs produced critical milestones, there is growing frustration about the lack of tangible progress.
As world leaders debate, sectors like entertainment are stepping up, showing how industries can........