Do you know the origin of the clothes your wear, "The shirt on your back, the shoes on your feet? Babs Behan shines a spotlight on the history of chemical dyes that are used in today’s textile

Do you know the origin of the clothes your wear, "The shirt on your back, the shoes on your feet? Babs Behan shines a spotlight on the history of chemical dyes that are used in today’s textile industry. She reminds us that “our skin is as alive as the Earth itself” and that we must start to think different about what “we put on our skin and our Earth”. Has is always been like this? Have we forgotten what it means to be with and be in nature? Babs talks of the history of herbal dyes. From the Witch trials to a lab explosion, Babs shares her understanding of how we entered “a chemical era” of highly toxic, brightly coloured fashion. Babs will challenge us to “make getting dressed in the morning an act of activism.” Babs Behan is a Natural Dyer and "Soil-to-Soil" Textile specialist. Author of bestselling natural dye book, "Botanical Inks" (Quadrille Books, 2018) and Founder of Botanical Inks Natural Dye House, based in Bristol, England: Creating naturally dyed clothing, accessories and textiles with traditional plant colours, natural fibres and non-toxic processes. Babs launched Bristol Cloth in 2014 as a solution to the destructive textile industry & lost local fabric production systems. Bristol cloth is a re-localised + circular textile system using regenerative farming, heritage natural dyes and artisan craftsmanship, all based within British shores, which actively restore local natural environments, provide high animal welfare, championing and sustaining local culture and economy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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As the devastating effects of climate change take hold around the world, young people are demanding action from global leaders and, increasingly, taking action themselves. Ask a teenager or young

As the devastating effects of climate change take hold around the world, young people are demanding action from global leaders and, increasingly, taking action themselves. Ask a teenager or young adult which issues they think are most pressing in the world today, and climate will often top the list.

One of the goals of our Creating Citizens initiative is to provide a forum for youth to meet and learn from peers and civic leaders about the complex and often controversial issues that are important to them. So it is with special pride that we present a panel of young climate activists discussing their own work and the power of youth to address the climate crisis and issues of racial and social injustice around the world.

Join us for this special program! Educators and students who register for this program will receive one free copy of Vanessa’s new book, A Bigger Picture: My Fight to Bring a New African Voice to the Climate Crisis. Special thanks to the Ken & Jaclyn Broad Family Foundation. Additional books may be purchased at the Club’s online bookstore.

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Vanessa Nakate photo by and copyright Esther-Ruth_Mbabazi.

DECEMBER 1, 2021

SPEAKERS

Samir Chowdhury
Founder and Executive Director, Youth Climate Action Team, Inc.

Vanessa Nakate
Author, A Bigger Picture: My Fight to Bring a New African Voice to the Climate Crisis

Zaria Romero
Climate Generation Delegate, COP26; Junior, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Darren Zook
Professor, Global Studies and Political Science, University of California, Berkeley

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Christof Koch is a prominent neuroscientist and researcher focused on the neural bases of consciousness and the mechanisms and processes that underlie conscious experience. Born in 1956 in the United

Christof Koch is a prominent neuroscientist and researcher focused on the neural bases of consciousness and the mechanisms and processes that underlie conscious experience. Born in 1956 in the United States to German parents, Koch grew up in Morocco, Germany, and Canada before settling in the U.S. He studied physics and philosophy at the University of Tübingen in Germany, and earned his Ph.D. in biophysics from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. Koch's career is distinguished by his extensive research on the brain, particularly the visual cortex, and his development of theories about the nature and mechanisms of consciousness. He has collaborated with notable researchers like Francis Crick, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, and their work has significantly influenced the scientific understanding of consciousness. Koch served as a professor at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) for several decades before becoming the Chief Scientist and President of the Allen Institute for Brain Science, where he has led pioneering research efforts to map, analyze, and understand the brain's complex functions. An influential figure in neuroscience, Koch has authored several books on consciousness and speaks widely on the topic, advocating for a scientifically grounded approach to understanding the mind. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive access to full interviews, early access to new releases, Big Think merch and more. https://members.bigthink.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_description ►Get Big Think+ for Business Guide, inspire and accelerate leaders at all levels of your company with the biggest minds in business. https://bigthink.com/plus/great-leaders-think-big/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About [Speaker Name]: Bio

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Janine Benyus shares insights from nature in her presentation on the Biomimicry design philosophy.

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