Simon Bernard, Expedition Leader of Plastic Odyssey, presents the first round-the-world expedition on a boat powered solely by plastic waste. A graduate of the French Merchant Navy Academy, Simon

Simon Bernard, Expedition Leader of Plastic Odyssey, presents the first round-the-world expedition on a boat powered solely by plastic waste. A graduate of the French Merchant Navy Academy, Simon is passionate about environmental solutions. He founded the Plastic Odyssey NGO to reduce ocean pollution by promoting plastic recycling solutions adapted for developing countries.

His talk will explore the mystery of missing plastic, challenging the "continent of plastic" myth. It will also discuss how open innovation can reduce plastic leakage and how we can all contribute to a circular economy. Connect online at @simn_bernard and @PlasticOdyssey.

Gensler Co-chair Andy Cohen discusses "Design for a Radically Changing World," a book he co-authored with Diane Hoskins. It explores design solutions and offers actionable advice for leaders,

Gensler Co-chair Andy Cohen discusses "Design for a Radically Changing World," a book he co-authored with Diane Hoskins. It explores design solutions and offers actionable advice for leaders, designers, and all to harness design's power for a better world. Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3JtHwE5.

Cohen and Hoskins co-chair Gensler, the world's top architecture and design firm, overseeing its global growth since 2005. Andy Cohen, with over 42 years at Gensler, is deeply invested in client and community relationships, serving on various prestigious boards. This discussion was moderated by Tabitha Brear.

Doug Cohen's work with students and youth explores natural leadership, intergenerational community

Doug Cohen's work with students and youth explores natural leadership, intergenerational community building, and lifelong learning. In this video, he discusses the "Call of the Time" teaching from the Brahma Kumaris organization and the importance of diverse "perception input."

Cohen was interviewed by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM) at the SEED Graduate Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico (September 13-17, 2012). He also co-led the conference's Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program with Sabine Amend.

This excerpt, from a longer interview, was edited for Earthsayers.tv by Ruth Ann Barrett.

Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge and Fellow at Trinity College, discusses social factors that erode empathy. These include obedience to

Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge and Fellow at Trinity College, discusses social factors that erode empathy. These include obedience to authority, ideological beliefs, stereotyping, and dehumanizing groups.

He directs the Autism Research Centre (ARC) in Cambridge. His notable books include *Mindblindness*, *The Essential Difference*, *Prenatal Testosterone in Mind*, *Zero Degrees of Empathy*, and *Autism and Asperger Syndrome: The Facts*. He is a Fellow of the BPS and the British Academy.

This content was published by TEDxHousesofParliament on September 12, 2012.