Where on Earth will people live in the future? Parag Khanna

TED Climate by TED

Apr 17, 202417:59Science & Medicine

From the return of nomadic living to a climate-disrupted world, author and global strategist Parag Khanna has some predictions for humanity. Get a fascinating glimpse at the future as he tackles an urgent question: Where...

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