George Whitesides: “We can build a future in which we don't just manage fire to…”

“Working together and supported by technology, we can build a world in which communities are resilient to wildfire, and in which forests are brought back into a healthy balance. Ultimately, We can build a future in which we don't just manage fire to protect human life and property, but also to protect the biosphere. for global carbon emissions and for biodiversity. Ultimately, we need to become the crew of Spaceship Earth. So let's get to work. Let's learn from fire, and let's build a resilient, sustainable future.” (10:15–10:23)

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