Jan 29, 2012

A Hopeful Message! - The Third Industrial Revolution - Jeremy Rifkin

A Hopeful Message!!!  Jeremy Rifkin predicts fundamental reordering of human relationships, from hierarchical to lateral power, that will impact the way we conduct business (more cooperatives), govern society, educate our children, and engage in civic life... This is a positive outlook for those of us promoting more respect for "Mother Nature", more integrity in our food production, political, and economic systems... Monte Hines - Hines Farm Blog


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Join Jeremy Rifkin as he describes five-pillars of the Third Industrial Revolution.  Listen to the audio file of the full event: http://www.thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2011/the-third-industrial-...

According to the The “European Energy Review” “Perhaps no other author or thinker has had more influence on the EU’s ambitious climate and energy policy than the famous American ‘visionary’ Jeremy Rifkin.In the United States, he has testified before numerous congressional committees and has had success in litigation to ensure responsible government policies on a variety of environmental, scientific and technology related issues. The Union of Concerned Scientists has cited some of Rifkin’s publications as useful references for consumers and The New York Times once stated that “many in the scholarly, religious, and political fields praise Jeremy Rifkin for a willingness to think big, raise controversial questions, and serve as a social and ethical prophet”.

Jeremy Rifkin - Wikipedia
Jeremy Rifkin - The Third Industrial Revolution
Jeremy Rifkin - Charlie Rose Show January 6, 2012

Book:

Amazon.com: The Third Industrial Revolution

“Impeccably argued…a compelling and cogent argument to overhaul our society and economy in favor of a distributed and collaborative model.”--Publishers Weekly

“Rifkin connects the two defining technologies of the 21st Century — the Internet and renewable energies — giving us a powerful new economic vision for the future. As we look to regrow the economy, generate millions of jobs, and create a sustainable future for our children, the Third Industrial Revolution offers an indispensable roadmap.”--Arianna Huffington—President and Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post Media Group

“Mr. Rifkin clearly outlines the challenges facing our global community, and creates a vision for business leaders, government and citizens.”--John Chambers—Chairman and CEO of Cisco

“The creative thinking of Jeremy Rifkin has been inspiring policy makers and citizens alike. This book shows the key role renewables and modern technologies can play in our transition to a low-carbon economy.”--José Manuel Barroso—President of the European Commission

“This is a remarkable piece of work from one of the foremost thinkers of our time…Rifkin has come up with a visionary and innovative economic development model that ensures the sustainability of our natural resources and ecosystems.”--Rajendra Pachauri—Chairman of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

“A brilliant new economic paradigm to guide the human journey in the 21st century. Jeremy Rifkin’s comprehensive Third Industrial Revolution vision, which is the centerpiece of Rome’s long-term economic development plan, provides a blueprint for every city in the world to create a sustainable and prosperous society.”--Gianni Alemanno—Mayor of Rome

“More than thought provoking… a call for action to policy makers and business leaders to embrace the opportunity of a society and economy driven by sustainable innovation and powered by renewable and distributed energy.”--Rudy Provoost—CEO of Philips Lighting

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