Roman Krznaric
Philosopher | Exploring the Power of Empathy
About
Roman Krznaric is a public philosopher who explores the power of empathy to transform our lives and the world. He is the author of six acclaimed books, including 'Empathy' and 'The Good Ancestor', which have been published in more than 20 languages.
Krznaric is a faculty member at The School of Life and has advised organizations from the UN to the UK government on the role of empathy in addressing global challenges. His TED Talks have reached millions, offering insights on how we can develop the empathy required to solve complex social and environmental problems.
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How to be a good ancestor
Our descendants own the future, but the decisions and actions we make now will tremendously impact generations to come, says philosopher Roman Krznaric. From a global campaign to grant legal personhood to nature to a groundbreaking lawsuit by a coalition of young activists, Krznaric shares examples of ways we can become good ancestors -- or, as he calls them, "Time Rebels" -- and join a movement redefining lifespans, pursuing intergenerational justice and practicing deep love for the planet.
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