TED Talks Daily Every day you live, you impact the planet | Jane Goodall + Chris Anderson
Jul 9, 2020
Jane Goodall, a legendary primatologist and conservationist, shares her transformative journey from studying chimpanzees to becoming a global activist for environmental protection. She discusses how ecological health connects to human well-being and the rise of diseases like COVID-19. Goodall reflects on her bond with chimpanzees, revealing their intelligence and emotions. She emphasizes the need for individuals to make conscious choices for sustainability and highlights the importance of engaging younger generations in preserving our planet.
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Zoonotic Diseases and Habitat Destruction
- Zoonotic diseases like COVID-19, HIV, and AIDS are linked to environmental destruction.
- This destruction crowds animals together, increasing virus transmission between species and to humans.
Early Influences and Support
- Jane Goodall's love for animals started in childhood, supported by her mother's acceptance.
- Despite societal expectations, her mother encouraged her to pursue her passion, even without a scientific background.
Gaining Trust and Observing Tool Use
- Goodall gained chimpanzees' trust using patient observation, like she did with animals in her childhood.
- Her observation of chimpanzees using tools challenged prevailing scientific beliefs about human uniqueness.