Having met this lady and not knowing anything about her I was struck by how down to earth and modest she was. What I read after left me awe inspired. I remembered the news footage and the clips I’d seen ! …. What an inspiration ! She is now an MP for the Lib Dems and I’d already like to see her as our next Deputy Prime Minister. It would be one of the things this country needs. A person in power who can inspire people.
Actually when we here in my Clinic/Studio Wu-Qi Qigong think of this remarkable & engaging young woman we run up our banners of admiration, appreciation & awe. Her mindboggling accomplishments cause all my Coaches & I to stand & salute her. She alone has inspired us to actively seek effective means to include environmental awareness in our current & soon to be revised business plans. Thank you, dear Miss Savage. God speed in all your inspiring work.
@De4sher Yes. Our form, the hairless ape, will inevitably change, and so will our way of life. What I want to do is make sure that our descendants don't die off because of what we're doing now. Nothing is special about us objectively. Subjectively, our novelty, paintings, songs, and our ability to launch the space shuttle, instill awe, no? I can't help but feel these things should be explored as much as possible. Our descendants are the only ones who will be able to do this for quite a while.
@florencelovme i don't disagree with your statement, but telling people to stop breading is not possible. However! Solid statistics show that increasing lifestyle quality, insulation from disease and education lower breeding tendencies. Birthrate Statistics (2008 estimate): Canada | 335,216/year Nigeria | 5.79 Million/year Other things to consider infant mortality, local customs (males as heirs), human density and life expectancy: Canada = 81.2 years, Nigeria= 46.9 years
What an awesome message, now we just need to follow leaders who are teaching us to walk in the same direction. I'll give you a hint, don't expect the leader to be in government.
Amazing story. I wish they showed more footage from her journey. As another comment said, tough crowd. Also, the quality of video was terrible. Especially when she was showing photos.
@De4sher of course evolution will still work and will always allow new species to adapt to the changing climate. The issue is saving the human species, which nature obviously has no inclination to preserve.
Has Roz experienced sun damage to her skin? Myself, I know I am fair & now see damage decades on that I had no idea was happening when I was in my twenties.
@Ipoonthecasbah THe "bound to suffer" part, in my opinion comes after we truly deplete oil. Then, we won't be able to feed as many people, therefore a huge famine will follow. I don't know if that can be prevented, regardless of how many investments in sustainable agriculture we make. We may be too many already. And as things are going, we seem literally unable to change our lifestyle on our own, so a lot of us will get slaughtered by famine and disease after the oil ends.
@De4sher True, we don't have an alternative that can support this lifestyle. I don't see why it automatically follows that humans are bound to suffer. Couldn't we use our resourcefulness and adaptability to change our lifestyle now, before shit hits the fan? Is it only possible for this to occur after we destroy our ability to even survive reliably? IMO, worrying about plastics in the ocean is dumb, but other things ("green" research, industry regulation, mining/drilling) may not be.
@Ipoonthecasbah The oil is ending, and we don't really have an alternative energy source. At some point, our ancestors are bound to suffer greatly. The human ability most tested then, will be adaptability I trust human resourcefulness, but regardless, our way of life will die out within the next 100 years.. I think therefore that worrying about it, and about plastics in the ocean, is pointless and silly... that is, if we can't find some energy source comparable with oil
I hate to be a wet blanket, but I feel it more wise and commendable for those who thirst for adventure to build things that benefit humanity. Rowing a boat? And the end of it you've got memories and a story, maybe some pictures, but that's about it. Might as well build a castle that looks like Hogwarts out of toothpicks. meh
cxa011500 I think you are mistaking dental care with dental cosmetics. She rowed single handed across three oceans and all you can see is her teeth. Not everyone is as self absorbed as you.
interesting story. i could do without the environmental preaching. these enviro nazis all hate oil...yet extracting energy from oil was one of the single greatest advances in human history. without the energy we get from oil there is little chance of her glorious earth supporting 7 billion people or of producing the products that made her adventures possible. and one other note. i happen to be reading her book about the pacific voyage. she gave up her earlier life as she didn't like being dependent upon others (i.e., her husband) and wanted to a more self-sufficient life. so what does she do? She spends the next couple of years sponging off others (friends and sponsors) to support her new "independent" life.
@Ipoonthecasbah if by human species you mean a species of apes which lacks body hair and communicates through language, then tough luck... it's gonna change anyway. if you mean our culture and way of life, then that's obviously gonna change, the way it always did. if you want to save yourself, i don't think you're in great danger anyway. is there any reason to worry about? is there anything to care about regarding us apes? i don't see anything that special. ;)
@lanikaigal1 would you not have the cojones to do it? i think you would, same as lots of others. however, it's pretty much a waste of time, that's what's scarry.
@neurocrater If I wanted information about rowing a boat, i'd go to her. I listen to the scientists for environmental data. Same problem I have with jesus: you don't just sacrifice yourself and then claim you're a big authority on whatever field you chose. You want authority? do some research! You want to help? Help! Rowing a boat is neither. It's rest and relaxation and everyone could do it. She may be brave, intelligent and inspiring, however this is not relevant to environmental issues.
Roz, I have to say it. We are sick to death of hearing about you. Talk about self glorification. You are on just about every other topic on Ocean rowing. Take a day off Hen.
I never thought I would say this to anyone but hearing this changed my life ! Thank you so much roz
Having met this lady and not knowing anything about her I was struck by how down to earth and modest she was. What I read after left me awe inspired. I remembered the news footage and the clips I’d seen ! ….
What an inspiration ! She is now an MP for the Lib Dems and I’d already like to see her as our next Deputy Prime Minister. It would be one of the things this country needs. A person in power who can inspire people.
A truly inspiring story by an incredibly courageous lady.
Actually when we here in my Clinic/Studio Wu-Qi Qigong think of this remarkable & engaging young woman we run up our banners of admiration, appreciation & awe. Her mindboggling accomplishments cause all my Coaches & I to stand & salute her. She alone has inspired us to actively seek effective means to include environmental awareness in our current & soon to be revised business plans. Thank you, dear Miss Savage. God speed in all your inspiring work.
maybe one of the most important lessons of any TED-Talk... To be happy, you don't need to own the right things, you need to do the right things.
What an absolute inspiration! She quit her lame job to pursue a rich life. How wonderful is that!
I loved her book: "Rowing the Atlantic."
@HiAdrian I was thinking the same thing. She said some great/humorous stuff and they responded with silence.
Incredible person. It's like she casts a spell
You are one spécial women ❤ a lot of courage 😊
I will be voting for you tomorrow
Hi-I saw you in the Univ email. Lovely yo see what you had done and best wishes forthe future
Amaaaaazing!!! Thank you Roz!!!
This woman is awesome. :o
Very good talk, remarkable woman.
@De4sher Yes. Our form, the hairless ape, will inevitably change, and so will our way of life.
What I want to do is make sure that our descendants don't die off because of what we're doing now.
Nothing is special about us objectively. Subjectively, our novelty, paintings, songs, and our ability to launch the space shuttle, instill awe, no? I can't help but feel these things should be explored as much as possible. Our descendants are the only ones who will be able to do this for quite a while.
Good luck with the final stage! A very inspiring talk.
I think more people would do things like this, if they could afford it...
I love her... proud to be one of the ecoheroes 😁
That was inspiring!
I might vote for you tomorrow
@florencelovme i don't disagree with your statement, but telling people to stop breading is not possible. However! Solid statistics show that increasing lifestyle quality, insulation from disease and education lower breeding tendencies.
Birthrate Statistics (2008 estimate):
Canada | 335,216/year
Nigeria | 5.79 Million/year
Other things to consider infant mortality, local customs (males as heirs), human density and life expectancy:
Canada = 81.2 years, Nigeria= 46.9 years
What an awesome message, now we just need to follow leaders who are teaching us to walk in the same direction. I'll give you a hint, don't expect the leader to be in government.
Here's to "Human Power" in all respects - Harold Aune - Whitehall Rowing & Sail
Amazing story. I wish they showed more footage from her journey. As another comment said, tough crowd. Also, the quality of video was terrible. Especially when she was showing photos.
@Vettecool sure but raising 3 kids up to 18 years doesn't contribute anything to this world.
How do you pay for something like this? I could never take a year off from work.
If I also had teh chanse to travcel all around the world and be satisfied with my curiousitys, I would also talk like this.
you are amazing!
a beard is a MUST
@De4sher of course evolution will still work and will always allow new species to adapt to the changing climate. The issue is saving the human species, which nature obviously has no inclination to preserve.
11:24
Has Roz experienced sun damage to her skin? Myself, I know I am fair & now see damage decades on that I had no idea was happening when I was in my twenties.
Hopefully my children won't be watching speakers like this. Maybe they'll be surprised that we actually used plastic cups and bags back then.
I like the ocean
Cool.
aaaaw what a beautiful woman...... where can i find one of these
@florencelovme I agree completly, well atleast with the last sentance
@Ipoonthecasbah
THe "bound to suffer" part, in my opinion comes after we truly deplete oil. Then, we won't be able to feed as many people, therefore a huge famine will follow.
I don't know if that can be prevented, regardless of how many investments in sustainable agriculture we make. We may be too many already.
And as things are going, we seem literally unable to change our lifestyle on our own, so a lot of us will get slaughtered by famine and disease after the oil ends.
@iainlm good for you, your life is complete....
@De4sher True, we don't have an alternative that can support this lifestyle.
I don't see why it automatically follows that humans are bound to suffer. Couldn't we use our resourcefulness and adaptability to change our lifestyle now, before shit hits the fan? Is it only possible for this to occur after we destroy our ability to even survive reliably?
IMO, worrying about plastics in the ocean is dumb, but other things ("green" research, industry regulation, mining/drilling) may not be.
Imagine the sun burn damage...
@Ipoonthecasbah
The oil is ending, and we don't really have an alternative energy source.
At some point, our ancestors are bound to suffer greatly. The human ability most tested then, will be adaptability
I trust human resourcefulness, but regardless, our way of life will die out within the next 100 years..
I think therefore that worrying about it, and about plastics in the ocean, is pointless and silly... that is, if we can't find some energy source comparable with oil
@imsmarturnot1234 Yeah, I noticed my mistake but.... my comment still stands. :)
I hate to be a wet blanket, but I feel it more wise and commendable for those who thirst for adventure to build things that benefit humanity. Rowing a boat? And the end of it you've got memories and a story, maybe some pictures, but that's about it. Might as well build a castle that looks like Hogwarts out of toothpicks. meh
@billysielu
Small crowd.
❤
because google maps said to row across the pacific
Everyone has something about their Maths teacher(s)!
@keithaszilagyi small crowd
@planetdarwin I couldn't help it. What is it with British people and dental care? >_>
cxa011500 I think you are mistaking dental care with dental cosmetics. She rowed single handed across three oceans and all you can see is her teeth. Not everyone is as self absorbed as you.
@liquidminds
Yeah, like some magic mushroom. I sure my experience where 10 times more giving than her's. Superstar feelings are overrated.
interesting story. i could do without the environmental preaching. these enviro nazis all hate oil...yet extracting energy from oil was one of the single greatest advances in human history. without the energy we get from oil there is little chance of her glorious earth supporting 7 billion people or of producing the products that made her adventures possible.
and one other note. i happen to be reading her book about the pacific voyage. she gave up her earlier life as she didn't like being dependent upon others (i.e., her husband) and wanted to a more self-sufficient life. so what does she do? She spends the next couple of years sponging off others (friends and sponsors) to support her new "independent" life.
@Ipoonthecasbah
if by human species you mean a species of apes which lacks body hair and communicates through language, then tough luck... it's gonna change anyway.
if you mean our culture and way of life, then that's obviously gonna change, the way it always did.
if you want to save yourself, i don't think you're in great danger anyway.
is there any reason to worry about?
is there anything to care about regarding us apes? i don't see anything that special.
;)
@Vettecool not only waves, she's rowing as a way of ecological activism. What point is there in reproducing?
@lanikaigal1
would you not have the cojones to do it?
i think you would, same as lots of others. however, it's pretty much a waste of time, that's what's scarry.
Great talk. Lame audience though. She's pretty funny but I don't think I heard anybody laugh. Gross.
freaking water world
I still think her activity is so far out there that's it's very hard for people to relate.
Lester Vecsey no you are wrong. You can live vicariously through her. Her books have taken me on a journey I would not dared to do myself.
She wasn't that good of a talker... but her story was interesting.
@neurocrater
If I wanted information about rowing a boat, i'd go to her. I listen to the scientists for environmental data.
Same problem I have with jesus: you don't just sacrifice yourself and then claim you're a big authority on whatever field you chose.
You want authority? do some research!
You want to help? Help!
Rowing a boat is neither.
It's rest and relaxation and everyone could do it.
She may be brave, intelligent and inspiring, however this is not relevant to environmental issues.
beautiful women
@ahoyhoy79 Indeed... Good thing I earn all this money as a student, I think I'll just use all this money I have saved up to.......oh wait, nevermind.
Lol
Was with her, till the climate BS started....brainwashed
Still enslaved...
Roz, I have to say it. We are sick to death of hearing about you. Talk about self glorification. You are on just about every other topic on Ocean rowing. Take a day off Hen.
@TheMrfrawg haha so sexist ;)