Comments on: TED Prize update: "The Greens" turns 1!

By: Scott Cummings

Scott Cummings — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

It’s exciting to see so many mentions of educational programs for kids on TED lately. While it’s almost impossible to change an adults mind, kids will grow into wonderful people if given the opportunity. We need more people like Edward that view media as a way to reach and teach people instead of pointing out all of the trash out there and dismissing media as a whole.

By: Nirali Sherni

Nirali Sherni — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Its true that we adults are set in our ways and find it difficult to shake long held beliefs and find it even more difficult to change our ways. Children on the other hand can be educated in a manner that will affect their choices throughout life. For instance if children were educated early on in life that traditional autos create a lot of pollution, they will grow up looking for alternatives and when perhaps the time comes for them to actually choose a vehicle, they may make a green choice such as an electric car or a solar assisted vehicle.

By: Max Gladwell

Max Gladwell — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I like the trailer. What strikes me about it is that they realize that communicating these issues to kids is so much different than adults. Kids can’t process the doom and gloom like we can. They need positive, empowering messages of hope. The Obama approach, if you will. Many kids take sustainability for granted and practice recycling or energy conservation as habits. They don’t need to be scared or guilted into it. Which is great.