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Re-Thinking Everything: Michael Ben-Eli at TEDxBGU

1,160 views · Published 27 June 2013 · 18:31 · Indexed 4 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism

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In this profound talk, Michael Ben-Eli takes us on a journey from the outer reaches of the cosmos to a small Bedouin community in the south of Israel. Ben-Eli establishes that in order to handle the mammoth challenges we face as a planet we must first understand the deeply intertwined connection we have with our planet and the philosophy of sustainability that must guide our attempts to rebuild our relationship to the earth. 

Dr. Michael Ben-Eli is founder of the Sustainability Laboratory, established in order to develop and demonstrate breakthrough approaches to sustainability practices, expanding prospects and producing positive, life affirming impacts on people and ecosystems in all parts of the world.

As an international management consultant, Michael pioneered applications of Systems Thinking and Cybernetics in management and organization. Over the years he worked on synthesizing strategy issues in many parts of the world and in diverse institutional settings.

In recent years, he has focused primarily on issues related to sustainability and sustainable development, and has been working to help inspire leaders in business, government, community, and youth accelerate a peaceful transition to a sustainable future.

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