At Talks at Google, Peter Kohler (The Plastic Tide) and Dr. Stefan Leutenegger (Imperial College London) discuss the escalating ocean plastic crisis. They highlight how plastic threatens a vital

At Talks at Google, Peter Kohler (The Plastic Tide) and Dr. Stefan Leutenegger (Imperial College London) discuss the escalating ocean plastic crisis. They highlight how plastic threatens a vital $5 trillion economic resource and humanity's life support.

The Plastic Tide initiative quantifies this problem using drone imagery and machine learning. Their work involves a vast drone imagery database and a deep-learning algorithm for plastic detection and geo-referenced mapping.

The speakers will present early results, related research, and future strategies to limit ocean plastic. Learn more about their efforts at The Plastic Tide.

Drawing from Eastern wisdom and Western science, Peter Russell, with degrees in theoretical physics, experimental psychology, and computer

Drawing from Eastern wisdom and Western science, Peter Russell, with degrees in theoretical physics, experimental psychology, and computer science from Cambridge, applies a sharp, critical mind to self-awakening. He asserts that humanity's next great frontier is inner space – the development of the human mind – addressing profound questions about non-duality, consciousness, and reality.

Russell has authored ten books, including *The Global Brain Awakens* and *From Science to God: A Physicist’s Journey into the Mystery of Consciousness*, synthesizing scientific rationale with intuitive wisdom.

Source: Science and Nonduality

Victor Davila founded EcoRyders, a series of summer workshops that make environmental and health education engaging for youth through skateboarding. Participants build their own skateboards while

Victor Davila founded EcoRyders, a series of summer workshops that make environmental and health education engaging for youth through skateboarding. Participants build their own skateboards while learning about pressing local environmental issues. EcoRyders addresses high youth obesity rates and public transportation challenges in the community.

Davila received the Brower Youth Award. This award recognizes North Americans aged 13 to 22 who demonstrate outstanding leadership on projects with positive environmental and social impact.

Peter Singer, author of "Famine, Affluence and Morality,” discusses effective altruism and our moral obligation to help others. This philosophy advocates for raising minimum living standards,

Peter Singer, author of "Famine, Affluence and Morality,” discusses effective altruism and our moral obligation to help others. This philosophy advocates for raising minimum living standards, encouraging everyone—not just the wealthy—to contribute and find happiness in improving the world.

Singer outlines the movement's history, highlighting Zell Kravinsky, who exemplified effective altruism by donating most of his wealth and a kidney to a stranger. He also emphasizes the critical need for thorough research before donating to any cause, ensuring the greatest possible good.

Peter Joziasse, CEO and Founder of the Digital Child Rights Foundation, spoke at Giga Day. He addressed digital skills and accelerating meaningful school connectivity through Giga

Peter Joziasse, CEO and Founder of the Digital Child Rights Foundation, spoke at Giga Day. He addressed digital skills and accelerating meaningful school connectivity through Giga initiatives.

For further information, please visit: Giga Global

Peter Russell's award-winning 1983 video explores the Earth as an integrated, self-regulating living organism. It questions humanity's function within this planetary being.

The video suggests a significant evolutionary leap: inner spiritual evolution, as vital as life's emergence. Russell argues this shift in consciousness is crucial for successfully managing global crises.

Order books by Peter Russell by clicking the image, or visit his website for more information.

Sir Peter Bazalgette, a pivotal figure in the UK's independent TV production sector and a lifelong advocate for the arts, recently spoke at Google. His distinguished career includes leadership

Sir Peter Bazalgette, a pivotal figure in the UK's independent TV production sector and a lifelong advocate for the arts, recently spoke at Google. His distinguished career includes leadership roles at Endemol, the Royal Television Society, National Film School, Arts Council England, and he currently chairs ITV.

He joined us to discuss his new book, *The Empathy Instinct*, which explores how to foster a more civil society amidst division. The event was moderated by VP Comms Peter Barron, underscoring Sir Peter's career-long argument for the importance of creative expression.

Get the book here: https://goo.gl/Qk9FBg

Victor d'Allant, Executive Director of Social Edge, discussed his activities at the Skoll World Forum.

He also shared a story about a community henhouse in Burkina Faso,

Victor d'Allant, Executive Director of Social Edge, discussed his activities at the Skoll World Forum.

He also shared a story about a community henhouse in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Victor Davila, a New Yorker, was among the seven winners of the Earth Island Institute's 2011 Brower Youth Awards.

He teaches young people in his community about environmental and health

Victor Davila, a New Yorker, was among the seven winners of the Earth Island Institute's 2011 Brower Youth Awards.

He teaches young people in his community about environmental and health issues, uniquely using skateboarding as his educational platform.