Simon Lewis
Professor | Climate Change, Sustainability, and the Future of Life
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Simon Lewis is a professor of global change science at the University of Leeds. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers on the impacts of climate change, deforestation, and environmental degradation.
As a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Lewis advises policymakers on strategies to mitigate climate risks and build climate resilience. His TED talks have reached millions, translating complex environmental science into actionable insights that empower individuals and organizations to take meaningful steps toward a sustainable future.
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Don't take consciousness for granted
After a catastrophic car accident that left him in a coma, Simon Lewis found ways to recover -- physically and mentally -- beyond all expectations. At the INK Conference he tells how this remarkable story led him to concern over all threats to consciousness, and how to overcome them.
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