What does it mean to be a citizen of the world? | Hugh Evans

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  • Hugh Evans started a movement that mobilizes "global citizens," people who self-identify first and foremost not as members of a state, nation or tribe but as members of the human race. In this uplifting and personal talk, learn more about how this new understanding of our place in the world is galvanizing people to take action in the fights against extreme poverty, climate change, gender inequality and more. "These are ultimately global issues," Evans says, "and they can ultimately only be solved by global citizens demanding global solutions from their leaders."
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  • @molemanninethousand
    @molemanninethousand 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1163

    Who else is watching this for a college class?

  • @arronelizalde6738
    @arronelizalde6738 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm grateful that through our class activity, I've seen this video. Thank you TED's channel, hoping for more videos. I watched this video a lot of time, and I always cried. I am youth leader, I am truly inspired this talk❤️🙏😌

  • @mmariagrasya
    @mmariagrasya 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I'm from a poor country, and I'm a global citizen. I don't have anything to give to the world by now, but we can help the world in so many ways, through awareness, advocacies, and so on.

    • @vickmalham8191
      @vickmalham8191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No you have your love and friendship to others peoples

    • @mmariagrasya
      @mmariagrasya 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@vickmalham8191 wow yea your right, thanks :)

    • @wenjinglin413
      @wenjinglin413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the problem is until now,I didn’t see any activity they did to the poor country, he just show you some concert,some political people take speech in his activities, but he didn’t show me the actual thing he did to the poverty country! Look at China, Chinese government build airport, road, factories, buildings, railways in Africa. They did something, this guy collected so much money. What did he do?

    • @intlprofs
      @intlprofs ปีที่แล้ว

      True, Ms. Medailada...and so on

  • @bianca.y.michaels
    @bianca.y.michaels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    His tears at the end broke my heart! What a beautiful speech and message! Truly worth sharing! Thank you, Hugh, for not turning your head away from the world's problems and for trying your best to make the world a better place! I promise you, I will join you in your mission with all my being!

    • @marilyncoyne4034
      @marilyncoyne4034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hand your paycheck to them it’s what they want. Greta the climate activist is a multi millionaire now w her parents exploring her cash.

    • @bianca.y.michaels
      @bianca.y.michaels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@marilyncoyne4034 if that is what you think, you are unfortunately missing the point of it all. How about changing perspective and seeing things through his and Greta's point of view for once. You might not change your mind, but you will learn something new

    • @wenjinglin413
      @wenjinglin413 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am wounding what he did to the poor people until now? He just have a speech all over the world and collecting money. What he did until now? Did he build any airport, building, school to any of country?

  • @parispharell2610
    @parispharell2610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I got teary eyed watching this. Specially I empathize where sonny boy comes from, manila. Thank you for this video.

    • @cyrelkathelenefajilagmago3373
      @cyrelkathelenefajilagmago3373 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i feel the same dude.

    • @TheNemesis442
      @TheNemesis442 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you sound like a woman - easily manipulated with emotions. if you actually considered the logical conclusion of what this guy is saying, you'd see he's advocating for a world wide totalitarian government.

  • @snorara
    @snorara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    "we need a sustainable movement that is not susceptible to the fluctuating moods of politicans" I'm not a person interested in talks but damn he explained it so well it got to me.

  • @lina_bc
    @lina_bc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of the most inspiring TED Talks I have seen in a long time. Bless your soul & heart for starting such an incredible movement and initiative, this was the kind of positive energy and inspiration I needed for today.

  • @seyoungchi8551
    @seyoungchi8551 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Im glad my professor assigned this for our class essay. His message is moving, I tried hard to keep the tears in. Before this I didn't even think deeply on what a global citizen means. If my professor didn't show us this video I would never have seen it.

  • @klairehoang667
    @klairehoang667 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We stay alive with people and spirit like this. His idea alone worths our gratitude. His actions will definitely resonate with millions of others', including mine. Thank you Hugh, you are an asset

  • @LeonidasGGG
    @LeonidasGGG 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    "If you wanna change the world, climb up the food chain and change it from the top." - wise words... From Wolverine.

    • @alniseschrenkek6348
      @alniseschrenkek6348 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How could Wolverine know that? Him of all "people"? He was manufactured(by the military industrial complex) to the top of the food chain!

  • @oddrevicente
    @oddrevicente 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was tasked to give a crash course on citizenship and searching on YT brought me here. I don't understand but I spent 16 minutes fighting back my tears. Nice job.

  • @Gogetassj4666
    @Gogetassj4666 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    He made a great presentation, even tried to not cry at the end, amazing speech , keep it going man

  • @jeffersonhakim6422
    @jeffersonhakim6422 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thanks for inspiring me to more care with others. keep humble and loves the world mr evans. because the world is loves you already

    • @briandesoto5471
      @briandesoto5471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The only one who should inspire you to do any good should be Jesus Christ and not this rich, powerful, hypocritical and diabolical servant of the global elite.

  • @andy4an
    @andy4an 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "finding and activating global citizens" can have HUGE bang for your buck. Some people are just phenomenal at identifying and fulfilling needs. I met a guy in Dowlaiswaram India who has started a high quality school for kids that can't afford to go to private schools, a sewing school for widows (who would otherwise have to beg), and even a hospital for the local poor!
    He was able to start with his own finances, but people partnering with him has greatly increased his impact on the community for relatively small amounts of money. He's also acted as a base for more intensive medical teams to come and alleviate the suffering beyond what his hospital can handle. In this way, he allows for partnerships of both money AND time.
    If you want to help without corruption taking a piece, such people are fine recipients for resources.

  • @vaninagesh9826
    @vaninagesh9826 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Can write this entire thing down for my school essay

  • @slimalinga_
    @slimalinga_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for the love and great vibes only 🙏🏽❤️

    • @briandesoto5471
      @briandesoto5471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You might as well be in love with Satan and his demons at this point. Don't you see the deceit behind this global scam? This is about the New World Order.

  • @DarkBlade6690
    @DarkBlade6690 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow Hugh Evans great talk and keep up the great work. This is the kind of opportunity for change we need. A movement of Global Citizens. I feel inspired to take action honestly, because this sinking ship isn't going to repair itself.

    • @andy4an
      @andy4an 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +David McKee
      TED has many examples of the world getting better as time goes on.
      To call the world a "sinking ship", seems to imply that things are getting worse and we need to fix it.
      More correct would be to say that "there are still problems to solve, and we can and must help".

    • @romamegalopolis469
      @romamegalopolis469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@andy4an The only hope we have is the the Second Coming of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Now _that_ is our only hope. All the rest, including our own bodies and all the wonderful nature around those bodies, shall pass. So be ready for the Judgment for only God is God.
      Do not blindly obey men unless you desire to be deceived.

    • @romamegalopolis469
      @romamegalopolis469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andy4an You *must* look at these: mybookoftruth.com/

    • @milanofaschifo9765
      @milanofaschifo9765 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@romamegalopolis469 Very well said. The New World Order is taking form and people are still as blind as moles.

  • @LearnEnglishESL
    @LearnEnglishESL 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent talk & theme. "World citizenship begins with an acceptance of the oneness of the human family and the interconnectedness of the nations of the earth, our home. While it encourages a sane and legitimate patriotism, it also insists upon a wider loyalty, a love of humanity as a whole." ~ Universal House of Justice, Baha'i Faith

  • @chrisy.7501
    @chrisy.7501 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Anyone global citizen? Thumbs up if you are.

  • @nalyn2565
    @nalyn2565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a wonderful speech and message. I do hope more and more people can watch this especially people from our country which is the Philippines, for we are surrounded by corrupt Politicians and government, and one of the major problems here up until now is poverty.

  • @TrollinJoker
    @TrollinJoker 8 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Thank you for your humanity. I love you. I hope to be like you.

    • @carlozigoti9190
      @carlozigoti9190 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This man is rich. I wonder why. Maybe because this kind of humanitarianism is simply UN criminality?

  • @LearnEnglishESL
    @LearnEnglishESL 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of TED's Best Talks... “The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.” "The well-being of mankind, ‘its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established." ~ Baha’u’llah, Baha'i Faith more than a century ago

  • @ambiguumspectatoremespecta9803
    @ambiguumspectatoremespecta9803 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We are all the world and the world is us. We will stand side by side as brothers and sisters. Humanity is my group; Human is my race.

  • @florencel2749
    @florencel2749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Global Citizenship is a term to mean citizenship of the human race, not one global government. The examples of someone collecting pennies for a cause demonstrates how everyone can do something for the good of humankind, be it locally or for a foreign country. I understand the reality of situations beyond the normal citizen's control and I understand that despite what seems beyond one person's reach can be influenced by collective voices. Miracles don't happen overnight with one person's voice but your voice has educated me. That is global citizenship. An example is a recent video of a little boy becoming suicidal after being bullied at school and someone offered him a trip to Disneyland. Though the trip might not be the long term solution to bullying, that video impacted someone from across the Pacific to care enough to do something to show the little boy that he matters. That is Global Citizenship, not one global govt. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Khushi-dx9we
    @Khushi-dx9we 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so beautiful and inspiring. Together, we can make a huge difference! One of the best Ted Talks I have ever heard. You are an awesome person, Hugh! Keep up the amazing work!

  • @YashG
    @YashG 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well said. I guesss the politicians and the govt officials in each dept in each country, once they come in power, think of themselves rather than thinking for people even in local. Forget about the globals. We as a people, need to change their mindset that if they work and contribute globally, they will make the future secure of their own forthcoming siblings in each way. It's difficult but not impossible. There are people who are willing to help each one in their possible way but the responsible authorities have made their lifes so difficult that at times even people find time seldomly to contribute to such issues. This whole cycle may turn and change only if we do not give up. Thanks for sharing this video. :)

  • @XD8DISTURBED8XD
    @XD8DISTURBED8XD 8 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    It entertains me with people clap at the wrong times. Or just when no one else follows suit.

    • @fatimashaikh1429
      @fatimashaikh1429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A Tata present jamsetji nisurganji tiger abi zinda hai

  • @babyrain4426
    @babyrain4426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    to be a global citizen and the whole world is our backyard.

    • @wearefromoutthere55
      @wearefromoutthere55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      To be a global citizen is to be a slave to a one world government.

  • @turkturkic7015
    @turkturkic7015 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really like this. By looking to these Ted talk im also silenty crying. He is doing what he can. He is Helping as much as he do understand. people Who are world citizens maybe can save the future of humanity. At least i hope so. this sistem where we live in makes the survival of the human kind impossible. respect.

  • @EmperorRancor
    @EmperorRancor 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had to pause this video to keep from crying at work. I am a grown 28yr old man and I only dream of a world where everyone can live with education, health care and general hospitality.

  • @DjJooze
    @DjJooze 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Inspiring but very idealistic. I listened to podcast about ted talks and the speakers have to memorize almost every word and prepare long before 😱😱✊

  • @MrOker7
    @MrOker7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hugh Evans and Global Citizens have already achieved a lot. That's awesome. They do much for people far away, nur they are often unable to protect the people who attend their festivals. In Hamburg in 2017 People were mugged and attacked by the rioters who has come for the G-20 summit. In New York in 2018 a barrier fell and panic broke out. Hundreds lost their belongings, hundreds were severely injured. In Johsnnesburg in December last year festival goers after the venue were attacked, robbed, mugged, injured, some are still in hospital. What will happen in Berlin next week with the festival taking place near the Potsdamer Platz?
    In all these cases 'Global Citizen' didn't react. Concert goers are just not interesting for them.

  • @turkturkic7015
    @turkturkic7015 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like this. By looking to these Ted talk im also silenty crying. He is doing what he can. He is Helping as much as he do understand. people Who are world citizens maybe can save the future of humanity. At least i hope so. this sistem where we live in makes the survival of the human kind impossible. respect.

  • @Randeeppr
    @Randeeppr 8 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    "A Global citizen is someone who self identifies first and foremost not as a member of a state, a tribe or a nation but as a member of the human race"
    "And someone who is prepare to act on that belief to tackle our world's greatest challenges".
    Wow. I was looking for some words to express what I feel and this TED talk came in my recommendations. Do you guys feel the same?

    • @JimAmidon1
      @JimAmidon1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Randeep p r all of that sounds really good on its own ... I'm on board without complaint, it's all the other chit added in, Agenda 21 covered with syrup

    • @matteobertotti
      @matteobertotti 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Guess in which institution modern democracy was born? (suggestion: not the NWO, but the nation-state)

    • @HawkEye9644
      @HawkEye9644 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro your apart of the human race.. Well unless you identify as something ealse..... My last 7 words is why it wont work.

    • @matteobertotti
      @matteobertotti 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HawkEye9644 There is no such thing as "human race", idiot.

    • @matteobertotti
      @matteobertotti 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HawkEye9644 I guess it's time to learn what taxonomy is, and how it works.

  • @caithnoelle6087
    @caithnoelle6087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    🇵🇭, thankyou, you enlighten us. Continue to help as well to spread your knowledge po.😊

  • @m.k.4046
    @m.k.4046 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Whoa. A standing ovation in the public. That's kinda rare, isn't it?

    • @ThaMovieMakah
      @ThaMovieMakah 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Ater Boreal Not that uncommon in TED talks, actually.. But in general, yeah

  • @tinacolby1392
    @tinacolby1392 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know raising my daughter, I instilled in her values, respect, and courage. When possible help someone along the way, if u can not say anything good about someone, say nothing at all. Know what you are advertising.....as one does knowing or not. Anything of Value, is costly as it is Rare. Freedom is that but choose wisely, as some decisions, can be deadly. Encouraged her to be a leader, set example. Never treat or look down on another, as it does not Dictate your Worth, but the opposite. Choose your cross wisely. It is true, why buy the Cow if the Milk is Free. Like a guy said to me, "People could care less about how or what you know, untill they know how Much you Care" So True. Care as Love is a Verb tense, if it is REAL.

  • @rowee121
    @rowee121 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was here for my assignment but eventually got hooked by this video. It inspired me and prompted me to think twice about whether I support or oppose globalization.

  • @myunghwasong4941
    @myunghwasong4941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was moved by his fundamental speech and I couldn’t agree more it; Activism is the most important element of global citizen.
    Because politicians get selected by in their area, which is they have been lived, sadly Philippines’ politicians don’t care about their server poverty and human rights due to corruptions. In his speech, one thing that you should know thing is don’t stop learning and participates.
    Malala shows that how she achieved her human rights, which she didn’t use to be allowed by her ascribed traits.
    And this speech reminds me the gratitude to some countries, throughout few decades age korea faced tough times and got helps from many countries. The Butterfly effect can cause the change of good effects to be better lives all over the world.

  • @abe_ismain
    @abe_ismain 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I like the idea activism as currency...

    • @friendandmachine
      @friendandmachine 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +abeismain Me too, this is an amazing shift in strategy.

    • @abe_ismain
      @abe_ismain 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely. We have to answer what is activism, and what kind of activism can we consider currency? And what will we use as a wallet? There are many question...

    • @abe_ismain
      @abe_ismain 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikreisrond lolll - you have to find your own currency, it's great!

  • @LgworkerHeartYoYo
    @LgworkerHeartYoYo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so touched deep in my heart of video You have my utmost respect!!!! Namaste and lots of Love and Light

  • @raftal08
    @raftal08 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    thanks Hugh ,for an amazing talk ,I am a global citizen .

  • @brentjabris.ceballos
    @brentjabris.ceballos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We share a world of one. Global Citizenship is the path to a world of equality

  • @KwlEnn
    @KwlEnn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You called them global citizens. I called them super heros

    • @bethsweeney715
      @bethsweeney715 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why tho? Why separate them from the rest, the whole purpose of this talk is to communicate that we all need to be involved in some way. Calling those who do this 'suoerheros ' implies you are leaving all the work to them. We all need to get involved.

  • @videoupload987
    @videoupload987 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    i think it means tht ur a human livin on this planet

    • @Folker46590
      @Folker46590 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Video Upload Being a "Global citizens" means nothing. It's a Marxist ploy to justify violent revolution and is a failed idea.

    • @sophieelizabeth7661
      @sophieelizabeth7661 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Folker46 ! Ever read the Communist Manifesto? I'm thinking not since Marx never advocated violent revolution...

    • @Folker46590
      @Folker46590 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Sophie Elizabeth Do you actually think socialism works? That a "classless society" is possible? Socialism/Marxism/communism doesn't work, never has and never will. Failed everywhere it's been tried.

    • @sophieelizabeth7661
      @sophieelizabeth7661 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Folker46 ! All I did was correct your facts, I'm not looking for a fight 😂 I respect your ideology so please respect mine. One more slight factual correction though: communism has never been implemented. Yes, Lenin was a communist but he died before communism could be properly implemented and his successor, Stalin (who Lenin had warned his government against in his will, but Stalin destroyed it) was most certainly no communist, despite what you learned from American Cold War propaganda 😂 all these other 'communist' societies are actually 'Stalinist' which I think we can all agree is not a good thing...so yeah, you can't say something has failed if it's never been given the chance to succeed. I've read both communist and capitalist theory and I have made my decision, I realise that you have made a different decision and I respect that, there's no reason to fight over a difference of opinion, otherwise you'd be fighting with every stranger in the street 😂😂

    • @ambiguumspectatoremespecta9803
      @ambiguumspectatoremespecta9803 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the evidence that supports your idea.

  • @joyfulanne908
    @joyfulanne908 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dear Hugh, THANK YOU for being a very active dreamer. truth and LOVE always brings tears to my eyes and gratitude to my heart

    • @briandesoto5471
      @briandesoto5471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You must be out of your mind. This man is a UN servant for the global powers.

    • @milanofaschifo9765
      @milanofaschifo9765 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@briandesoto5471 Yep. But these comments are probably from those who follow this agenda in order to become puppets of the decision makers that control everything from behind the scenes.

  • @lindsaylupian5237
    @lindsaylupian5237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, Mr. Hugh Evans!

  • @xkai7546
    @xkai7546 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For some of us, helping people and using our hands to do better for the world is our ticket to true freedom, for others might is right is their freedom, and for the rest they will rot away complaining as is their predetermined destiny.

  • @fabrice6555
    @fabrice6555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'd like to join such an organization here in France.

  • @martinroberts6978
    @martinroberts6978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant Hugh. Long way to go but I give a FUNK!

  • @vorlonagent
    @vorlonagent 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Measure not by money spent but by concrete goals achieved.
    Increasing spending means little if the vast majority of the aid money is stolen by the autocrats that run nearly all developing countries. Focusing only on spending creates a bottomless pit to throw money in, serves the people most part of the problem, and creates donor fatigue.
    Get into the specifics. Don't just hold wealthy nation accountable for making help available, hold developing nations accountable for what is done with the help.

    • @Shlord20
      @Shlord20 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      pretty much

    • @Shlord20
      @Shlord20 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      pretty much

    • @bigfuga1502
      @bigfuga1502 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +John Trauger so true, I would add that "wealthy nations" help is never selfless. In my country a proverb say that "dog always wag tail for something"

    • @vorlonagent
      @vorlonagent 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +F. Gant I wouldn't say "never", but it's often true that money is accompanied by want to control. Certainly the US federal government does that to the states here.

    • @Andrewg820
      @Andrewg820 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is something called subjective well being and Happiness planet index.

  • @vaibhavpandey5103
    @vaibhavpandey5103 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I still don't understand why most people aren't able to see the bigger picture, how they separate themselves with each other on basis of things that are letting humanity down since the very start of our existence. How they lead themselves to be brain-washed by norms of society, religion,etc. without even putting thought to it. In the talk, Mr. Evans said that he is ready to take 'no' for an answer, but sometimes I wonder where that mass no will lead us in future, if the picture remains the same as of today.

  • @nicolau2
    @nicolau2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn that guy is good!
    When he said the currency for the concert it literally gave me the chills.
    Thanks mate!

    • @carlozigoti9190
      @carlozigoti9190 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't be fooled dude. This guy is a cunning tool of the New World Order Shadow Government.

  • @vanessa-vv6zi
    @vanessa-vv6zi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    pls my English teacher is making me watch this for a unit test breakdown??????

  • @doodelay
    @doodelay 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I want to become a global citizen. I only believe in this talk because apparently you have to earn the title, like one earns the title of "doctor." So he took it from a nice, feel good title and made it a title one deserves.

  • @beliasphyre3497
    @beliasphyre3497 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I disagree, these issues are locally subjective, and need to be solved one individual in that community at a time. I am not waiting for some beneficent foreign do-gooder to fix my neighborhood's problems. I wouldn't reject help if it came, but it isn't likely coming. I do not begrudge members of my community that are able and willing to solve an alien problem, but I won't throw resources away that could help solve our problems.
    The right side of history belongs to the victors. Imagine how quickly we could solve the problems in Syria if we went asymmetric total war on societies that harbor radical ideologies diametrically opposed to our personal freedoms. Plow under the failed states, leave nothing that could reignite, and in its place plant that which has proven to bring forth good fruit.

    • @m.k.4046
      @m.k.4046 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Belias Phyre The problem is that their(muslim bigots) ideology isn't that different from yours, for what i can read from your comment...

    • @beliasphyre3497
      @beliasphyre3497 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Ater Boreal As I learn more about them, I agree, my ideology is very much like theirs, and that is why I feel I understand them enough to judge them unfit to carry on. I am a monster, but so are they.

    • @m.k.4046
      @m.k.4046 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Belias Phyre Ehmm... Sorry if I ask but is there a specific reason why you believe that. Please, could you answer? It's very rare to see a person like you.

    • @m.k.4046
      @m.k.4046 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Belias Phyre Isn't this world full of dissatisfied expectations? Both yours, as mine...

    • @carpo719
      @carpo719 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Belias Phyre What about countries and people who have made their 'own' off decades of oppression for other countries? Stealing resources? When do we get off our high horse, and see borders for what they are?

  • @samrathamal185
    @samrathamal185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    #powerful thought
    #inspirational Video
    #power of unity
    #whole world is our backyard
    # collecting penny for education in jamaica
    #inspired by circumstances of Philippines by sunny boy
    # friendship
    # take action
    # global citizen

  • @dereisvogel9644
    @dereisvogel9644 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am proud to be a Global Citizen! Jens, Germany

  • @ericjohnson2162
    @ericjohnson2162 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "Move beyond tribal mentality. Become a citizen of the world. This is the promise, and this is the need for you now. In this, you have great support and true companions."
    Wisdom from the Greater Community, vol. 2, The New Message from God.

  • @maryjoydin5378
    @maryjoydin5378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A big applause to you sir👏thank you for sharing this video, it is a big help not just for student like me, but also for other people to be aware about some Global issues, specially poverty. And also thank you for letting us know and understand about what and who truly a citizen of the world are.

  • @stephaniemcleod1256
    @stephaniemcleod1256 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sounds like a wonderful idea! As a Baha'i, I am already a global citizen. Unite the world into one world, and mankind it's citizens. One system of wts and measures, one universal language, equality for women and men, one world government, that's where we're going folks, eventually.

  • @gladheateher4now
    @gladheateher4now 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I waited the whole show hoping he would meet Sunny Boy. And when he did i knew it was all he wanted in life. It was moving and i for sure cried for his happyness.

  • @marielimoraes8117
    @marielimoraes8117 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Truly inspiring!

  • @Joxman2k
    @Joxman2k 8 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Wow. I teared up a bit. I am a global citizen.

    • @jameshalligan6142
      @jameshalligan6142 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      bts army Because you are.

    • @jameshalligan6142
      @jameshalligan6142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sagaris Starlight I agree. It reminds me of the parody ted talk Sam Hyde did in which he trolls a big audience at a university. It in he says “We’re all world citizens, there’s no individual anymore just the hive”. I swear, people who buy this stuff never opened a history book in their lives.

    • @Ryan-kr7jz
      @Ryan-kr7jz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jameshalligan6142 okay so becoming a citizen of the world is somehow hive mind but living in a country constantly being fed propaganda and being expected to sacrifice your life for lines on a piece of paper is somehow enlightened?

    • @wearefromoutthere55
      @wearefromoutthere55 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ryan-kr7jz Are you an American citizen?

    • @Ryan-kr7jz
      @Ryan-kr7jz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wearefromoutthere55 not really

  • @rayagaming6785
    @rayagaming6785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    my class made me watch this but actually its very interesting

  • @HedgehogsDream
    @HedgehogsDream 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The talk was powerfull BUT! It is from the perspective of rich West, that has money to spend and relatively easy existence. I am from Ukraine, and I believe in serving local community first. How can I see my people suffering, but serve the others? Besides, you are equipped with knowledge and understanding to do the best for the situation in your country.
    It is sad to see billions of dollars going down the drain in Sub-Saharan Africa (and Ukraine as well) as the money goes to the wrong hands...

    • @Ryan-kr7jz
      @Ryan-kr7jz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      the whole point of global citizenship is that you see every human being as your people

    • @goyonman9655
      @goyonman9655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ryan-kr7jz
      What a rubbish view

    • @Ryan-kr7jz
      @Ryan-kr7jz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@goyonman9655 doesnt matter what you think , most great scientists like einstein and hawkings all agreed with this point of view

    • @goyonman9655
      @goyonman9655 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ryan-kr7jz
      It doesn't matter what they think
      They're wrong

  • @tfe5216
    @tfe5216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    ted: "we can face any problem like global warming if we band together"
    America and boomers: wait global warming is a problem?

  • @LewugaBenson
    @LewugaBenson 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    he's very passionate and I like that....a lot!!

  • @ammmarameen
    @ammmarameen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice talk, I agree with the Idea of global citizens, I believe we are all neighbors despite of the boarders, oceans and mountains between us, despite our differences in culture, language, religion, and color.
    We should help each other as neighbors, we should create the global society were we all be united not by one political country but by one single belief that we are all one family.
    I know it sounds idealistic and maybe impossible for some people but we owe it to ourselves to try and to influence other to try too.

  • @eivaluscita9236
    @eivaluscita9236 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such a courageous man. i guess im too self-absorbed to call myself a global citizen. although i do care, try to stay informed but havent really acted upon it.

  • @rolfcopter8008s
    @rolfcopter8008s 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Giving an open look into our changing identity

  • @aelx8607
    @aelx8607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Who else is here from school

  • @MrC0MPUT3R
    @MrC0MPUT3R 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Did the RT viewers get lost and end up here or something?

  • @carlocelis1334
    @carlocelis1334 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm in awed. Thank you.

  • @batengsantos4639
    @batengsantos4639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Now, I only later came to understand that the poverty I'd seen in the Philippines--my country-- was the result of decisions made or not made, or man made, by a succession of colonial powers and corrupt government".

  • @Chronomatrix
    @Chronomatrix 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Promoting globalism is promoting the elimination of sovereignity, freedom and liberty; problems must be solved in a local level; considering all cultures must, and can, advance towards the same ideal of total equality, political correctness and unconditional altruism is just retarded. If you want to help the developing countries, donate, use private investment and develop useful technology for them, keep it the way it is now, no one should be forced to pay taxes to help foreign countries through international organizations that no one had a vote on. Keep it private and it will work, force citizens to pay and you will be digging your own grave.

    • @kevinsun7617
      @kevinsun7617 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Equality does not equal to justice, and some needs help more than others. We have enough to feed everyone on earth, and yet people are starving to death. Solving problems on a local scale is selfish and ineffective, and does not promote liberty and freedom anymore than the proposed solution. If helping others with what little power you have is against your moral standards, something is wrong in your life.

    • @alextremodelnorte1905
      @alextremodelnorte1905 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely. Globalism must be utterly rejected and fought against.

  • @sanjeet_kushwaha2.0
    @sanjeet_kushwaha2.0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am a global citizen.
    Who are with me.

  • @31rafa
    @31rafa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think this way.

  • @Dogloverfan1234
    @Dogloverfan1234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love it boil and you have any questions please feel free to make any changes or the first thing you might want to do

  • @dvmovie
    @dvmovie 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the biggest reasons -- if not THE biggest -- of poverty and injustice in this world today is the fractional-reserve lending system of the Central Bankers. We're all prisoners of DEBT to our owners who create money out of thin air and then charge interest for it. The interest money is never created or put into the money supply. This guarantees foreclosures, bankruptcies, and perpetual debt and enslavement. Please, Hugh... start talking about the Central Bankers.

    • @alniseschrenkek6348
      @alniseschrenkek6348 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aaaaaaaand, the same people push the "mass immigration, no-nations-no-borders and "citizen of the world"" ideology.

  • @daruru42069
    @daruru42069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The citizens of this country doesn't even try. Living situation has gone better on some areas since this video was recorded yet here we are about to go back to square one, electing a corrupt president whose father and family was known for nothing but infamy. This is why Philippines has always been depicted as this shithole and gets used to inspire the more fortunate people living overseas.

  • @geordirendum583
    @geordirendum583 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    finally..... ideas worth spreading !

  • @coreydoyle4702
    @coreydoyle4702 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great concept. It sits well with the transitional phase of The Venus Project. I'm seeing many projects that appear to be leading us towards this goal.

  • @yuipon
    @yuipon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This helped me a lot! Thanks.

  • @IIVVBlues
    @IIVVBlues 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This a perversion of the word citizen. A citizen is a member of a state. There is , thankfully, no world state. Hopefully, there never will be.
    You can be an international compassionate humanitarian, but not a global citizen. If you really want to effect change, you have to do it state by state, where you actually are a citizen. It all starts with local involvement. Tip O'Neill was right. Now, if all you find are contrary politicians, you have a choice to keeping looking for one whose views do coincide with yours, become one yourself or give up.
    Globalism is a pernicious self defeating movement.

    • @florencel2749
      @florencel2749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't disagree. It is just a term and you defined it well as an international compassionate humanitarian.

  • @joyhamuteka1424
    @joyhamuteka1424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is really a good analytic...

  • @luciachristlieb9870
    @luciachristlieb9870 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    THANK YOU ! I´m mexican 70 years old and ALWAYS have called myself ""Citizen of the world¨BUT I haven´t found the way to do more. I help young ones from isolated places in Queretaro mountains ti finish College. Young ones whose parents don´t know how to read or write. Is there a way I can help more?

  • @edzeameh
    @edzeameh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    just as you said, i also have that global citizenship idea and am working out little in my community. YES I AM TOO.

  • @connorohare1808
    @connorohare1808 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I believe that dismantling nation states won't liberate humanity, on the contrary. I believe that once there are no more competitive powers at play all political power will be centralized to a global elite. We have to accept that forcing everyone to get along at gun point is probably worse than having to mind each other's business

    • @haydencase7886
      @haydencase7886 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Bob Bobberson Well what if in a alternate reality everybody want a one world government? So what is your response to this hypothetical scenario?

  • @bluesubiegirl
    @bluesubiegirl 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow your talks are very interesting I got surprised it was 16 minutes long 😂

  • @brendiaze
    @brendiaze ปีที่แล้ว

    so inspiring thanks

  • @memorybukuru
    @memorybukuru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Powerful!

  • @chloerichard9956
    @chloerichard9956 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such an inspiring speech! You are a great person, keep going!

    • @charliedelacroix2680
      @charliedelacroix2680 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes: it inspires us to lie and deceive others through a form of false humanitarianism.

  • @catchychuckles
    @catchychuckles 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting topic. I doubt it would be able to solve all those problems he mentioned though (around 2:05 I think).

  • @SturFriedBrains
    @SturFriedBrains 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonder how much of that money was seen by the local people with the local problem. See, politics is local because problems are local, humans are local. Reality is specific and parochial, not general. There is no broad "global poverty" just specific places around the world with poverty; each with parochial problems, parochial causes, parochial complexities. This is just kindly imperialism. "Oh, no no, you can't do anything without my money." It's so demeaning.

  • @pairyhussy9678
    @pairyhussy9678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm an American citizen. That is the only citizenship I need.

  • @gedhession
    @gedhession 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I grew up in Manchester, UK in the 1970s. It made me well aware of how a changing world affects the city you live in. Seeing my city lose its industries whilst the stores are flooded with goods from cheaper labour economies. Maybe Australian politicians do not give a fick about foreign aid. They will however take the next plane to Beijing and have their mouths stuffed with Chinese government gold in exchange for Australia's abundant resources.

  • @LyNguyen-ou2ew
    @LyNguyen-ou2ew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want to be a global citizen, Hugh! What can I do now, I was born in a poor village in Viet Nam and I really want to do something to help, althought don't have much of finance.
    Sor

  • @edselmata_
    @edselmata_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    POWERFUL

  • @nolagospeltracts8264
    @nolagospeltracts8264 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Try walking into Iran and telling them you're a global citizen,