The Future of Food

Some people seem to exist solely to make other people feel lazy.

Gunter Pauli's numerous activities span business, culture, science, politics and the environment. He founded the "Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives" (ZERI) with the ambitious goal of developing new business models that operate without emissions or waste. From redesigning mining operations to investment banking, there is little that escapes Gunters scrutiny.

A self-proclaimed global nomad, he speaks seven languages and has lived in four continents. In between all of this moving around, he has managed to write 17 books and 36 children's fables connecting science and emotion.

One of his latest books "The Blue Economy" gives a stunning overview of business models that manage to generate social capital in a sustainable way and that are truly competitive. On the off-chance that you are a skeptic, Gunter has personally helped realize well over 50 demonstrations of these new approaches.

This presentation comes with only one warning: when Gunter finishes talking, you might just want to get up and start doing stuff.

Recorded on September 5th 2010 at the Zoo of Antwerp.
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Meat consumption worldwide has doubled in the last 20 years, and it is expected to double again by 2050. This is happening in large part because economies are growing and people can afford more meat. That's all good news. But raising meat takes a great deal of land and water and has a substantial environmental impact. Put simply, there's no way to produce enough meat for 9 billion people. Yet we can't ask everyone to become vegetarians. We need more options for producing meat without depleting our resources.

Over the past few years I've come across a few companies that are doing pioneering work on innovations that give a glimpse into possible solutions. To be sure, it's still very early, but the work these companies are doing makes me optimistic.

Companies like Beyond Meat are experimenting with new ways to use heat and pressure to turn plants into foods that look and taste just like meat and eggs. I tasted Beyond Meat's chicken alternative and was impressed. I couldn't tell the difference between Beyond Meat and real chicken.

http://www.thegatesnotes.com/Features/Future-of-Food

Obesitas is een ernstig probleem dat ons allen bezighoudt. Coca-Cola richt zich rechtstreeks tot de Nederlandse consument om aandacht te vragen voor het belang van een gebalanceerde leefstijl. Coca-Cola wil hen bewust maken van het belang balans te vinden tussen de calorieën die consumenten enerzijds innemen en anderzijds verbruiken. Coca-Cola is vastberaden meer maatregelen te nemen om dit probleem gezamenlijk aan te pakken.

Produced by the Foster Brothers in Cape Town South Africa

Produced by te Foster Brothers in Cape Town, South Africa

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A talk given in Session 3 "How Can We Use Finite Resources To Propel
Ourselves In The Future?" of TEDxTokyo 2009, held on May 22 at National
Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation.

Gunter PAULI, Founder of ZERI, on how the laws of physics will shape the new economy

About TEDx, x=independently organize event

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self- organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.

Ishikawa Komuro Lab's high-speed robot hand performing impressive acts of dexterity and skillful manipulation. For more information, see Hizook.com -- http://www.hizook.com/blog/2009/08/03/high-speed-robot-hand-demonstrates-dexterity-and-skillful-manipulation