Heart over Head: Learning from the mountains.

Rebecca Stephens, a respected journalist and former deputy editor of the Financial Times magazine 'Resident Abroad,' was the first British

Heart over Head: Learning from the mountains.

Rebecca Stephens, a respected journalist and former deputy editor of the Financial Times magazine 'Resident Abroad,' was the first British woman to summit Mt. Everest. She expertly balances mountaineering and media, having published two books and competed in Eco-challenges with Ranulph Fiennes. Learn more at rebeccastephens.com.

Barry Schwartz passionately advocates for practical wisdom as an antidote to excessive bureaucracy. He argues that rules often fail

Barry Schwartz passionately advocates for practical wisdom as an antidote to excessive bureaucracy. He argues that rules often fail and incentives backfire, emphasizing that everyday wisdom is crucial for rebuilding our world.

A scholar of economics and psychology, Schwartz offers profound insights into modern life. He is currently collaborating with Ken Sharpe to study wisdom.

Dean Karlan, a Professor of Economics at Yale University and President of Innovations for Poverty Action, explores how

Dean Karlan, a Professor of Economics at Yale University and President of Innovations for Poverty Action, explores how understanding people and language can influence human behavior. His research has led to innovative mechanisms for increasing savings in developing world communities.

This discussion was published by TEDxMiddlebury on August 18, 2013.

Randall Arauz gained international recognition for leading the campaign to halt the inhumane and environmentally catastrophic shark finning industry in Costa Rica. His successful efforts

Randall Arauz gained international recognition for leading the campaign to halt the inhumane and environmentally catastrophic shark finning industry in Costa Rica. His successful efforts established Costa Rica as a new global model for shark protection. This impactful work is featured in a video narrated by actor and environmentalist Robert Redford.

Arauz's achievements exemplify the spirit of the Goldman Environmental Prize, the world's largest award for grassroots environmentalists. Discover more about the prize at goldmanprize.org.

With resource and energy prices becoming increasingly volatile, the long-term viability of today's linear economy is in question. This raises the idea of favoring access and performance over

With resource and energy prices becoming increasingly volatile, the long-term viability of today's linear economy is in question. This raises the idea of favoring access and performance over ownership of goods.

A short animation from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation introduces this concept, illustrating how a performance model could benefit businesses, users, and the wider economy. This approach is a vital component in the transition to a regenerative circular economy.