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We have a Purpose. You have a Purpose. If we make the right choices. The Space Revolution exemplified by the rocketships and projects of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others is often trivialized, mocked and attacked as wasteful hubris. Yet, at the very moment our industrialized and polarized society may destroy civilization and life itself, what they and thousands of others around the world are doing is the most important work in the history of humanity. By understanding and acting from our Purpose, we will reverse our attack on the MotherWorld, provide models for new ways of living together, and offer a future of limitless hope and possibility to everyone.
This talk was given at TEDxWaterStreet event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx A leader in the space community on a quest to transform the future - by helping humanity literally rise above its past - Rick helped create the New Space Revolution exemplified by Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. He led the takeover of the Russian Mir space station, signed the first space “tourist,” helped develop the policies allowing the private sector to begin leading the U.S. space agenda, funded over 20 space startups, and is fighting for an inclusive and environmentally responsible space industry. Blending pragmatic business and a serious track record of accomplishment with a soaring yet achievable vision of our future, his work speaks for itself, and when he speaks, the space world listens. His EarthLight Foundation hosts the Space Cowboy Ball and New Worlds conferences and his iHeart/IRoc Space Radio show: “the Space Revolution” goes live in May. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx