Episode
Where on Earth will people live in the future? | Parag Khanna
18:43
Published: Wed Jul 13 2022
Description
From the return of nomadic living to a climate-disrupted world, author and global strategist Parag Khanna has some predictions for humanity. Get a fascinating glimpse at the future as he tackles an urgent question: Where on Earth will eight billion humans live in the uncertain times ahead? (This conversation, hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member.)
Chapters
Parag Khanna discusses human migration and the challenges of living on our changing planet with Whitney Pennington Rogers in this TED Talks Daily episode.
00:00 - 01:07 (01:07)
Summary
Parag Khanna discusses human migration and the challenges of living on our changing planet with Whitney Pennington Rogers in this TED Talks Daily episode.
EpisodeWhere on Earth will people live in the future? | Parag Khanna
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The world population might never reach 10 billion people, and we need to consider how young people can cope with the challenges of climate, geopolitics, and economic pressure while still being able to produce the next generation.
01:07 - 11:02 (09:54)
Summary
The world population might never reach 10 billion people, and we need to consider how young people can cope with the challenges of climate, geopolitics, and economic pressure while still being able to produce the next generation. Young people are not having children, which can lead to a steep population decline.
EpisodeWhere on Earth will people live in the future? | Parag Khanna
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The guest shares the importance of immigrants learning the language of their host country, not only for their own success and integration, but also for the success of the country as a whole.
11:02 - 15:44 (04:41)
Summary
The guest shares the importance of immigrants learning the language of their host country, not only for their own success and integration, but also for the success of the country as a whole. The Netherlands’ successful language adoption policy is highlighted as an example.
EpisodeWhere on Earth will people live in the future? | Parag Khanna
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The answer to inadequate public housing and inequality is building more affordable housing.
15:44 - 17:08 (01:24)
Summary
The answer to inadequate public housing and inequality is building more affordable housing. Real experience and real countries prove that this strategy can make people feel welcome while achieving better outcomes for all citizens.