Here is a man who has found his passion and now has the power to lead and inspire. This is the second of two talks at the wonderful TED conferences by Al Gore. He's my Hero because he has triumphed over injustice and major setbacks; he has enormous vision (he not only made us aware of climate change but embraced and communicated the power of the Internet very early on as a force that could help educate and democratize); and, finally, because of his commitment to serve his fellow man. There must have been many nights, after the election defeat and while roaming from one airport to another, when it felt really lonely. This is the curse of the visionary - to be able to see what others cannot.
When Europeans first arrived in the Americas, they hired scouts - local people who knew the lay of the land; who could read the signs and get over the mountains to see what was on the other side. Wise colonists listened carefully to their reports and advice - it was the only intelligence they had.
Click here to watch the video here so you can enjoy this man's new found sense of humour and get some practical suggestions as to how to play your part in race to slow the ticking time bomb that is global warming.
