How to Solve Every Global Crisis
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Provided by: The Kid Should See This|Published on: June 9, 2022
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Synopsis
- This video outlines a four-step process to solving global crises, including understanding the problem, implementing a scientific plan, getting global leaders to cooperate, and using luck.
- Students will learn how the plan was used in the past to repair the hole in the ozone layer and eradicate smallpox.
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Civics, History
Authors: The Kid Should See This, MinuteEarth
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- The video provides a general framework for solving any global crisis.
- It acknowledges that despite modern advanced science, current global problems (e.g., climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, and disloyal AI) may be difficult to solve due to divisive politics.
- It includes a brief article with linked resources for further reading.
Additional Prerequisites
- The content for this video ends at 3 minutes, 29 seconds. The remaining time is a sponsored ad.
Differentiation
- Students can identify a current global issue they want to solve and write in detail about the four steps to solve the problem.
- Students in civics classes can research the Montreal Protocol and evaluate the similarities and differences to modern attempts at solving the climate crisis.
- Students in writing classes can write opinion pieces on how big of a role luck plays in solving global issues.
- Other resources related to this topic include this lesson on analyzing the best solution to climate change and this game that explores potential solutions to climate change.
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