As we make great strides in technology in an increasingly globalized world, are we actually headed toward a century of eco-disaster and collapse? Listen as Ian Goldin, director of 21st Century School at Oxford, discusses the two Achilles' heels of rapid globalization: growing inequality and systemic risk. This is a valuable presentation for our young learners who will be responsible for the incredible consequences of technology and who will need great wisdom to support our future population.

Concepts

globalization, inequalities, inequality sign

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Additional Tags

globalization, eco-disaster, inequality, social studies

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Pros

• Speaks to a general audience with opportunities for interdisciplinary connections
• Short-answer assessment questions can prompt writing and discussion
• Design your own assessment and additional resources to incorporate into this online resource

Cons

• Speaker moves quickly through information and can be confusing

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3