Sustainability and Transition

The video discusses the narratives we tell about the future, focusing on sustainability and the role of oil in modern society. It highlights the challenges of climate change and the need for urgent decarbonization. The transition response is introduced as a way to build resilience and adapt to these challenges. Practical examples of transition initiatives are provided, emphasizing community involvement and local solutions. The video concludes by reflecting on the stories we tell and the importance of creating a resilient future.

What does the speaker use to illustrate the energy potential of oil?

• A wind turbine

• A solar panel

• A liter of oil

• A liter of water

What is the speaker's view on the future availability of oil?

• It will last forever

• It is becoming increasingly scarce

• It is not important

• It is abundant

What is one of the major issues related to climate change mentioned by the speaker?

• The melting of the Antarctic ice

• The release of carbon from the Arctic permafrost

• The increase in global temperatures

• The rise in sea levels

Which story is used to illustrate the reliance on external energy sources?

• The Tortoise and the Hare

• The Seven-League Boots

• The Elves and the Shoemaker

• The Magic Porridge Pot

What is the speaker's perspective on technology solving all problems?

• Technology can solve everything

• Technology is not a complete solution

• Technology is irrelevant

• Technology is harmful

What is the main focus of the transition response?

• Ignoring climate change

• Relying on fossil fuels

• Government intervention

• Community-driven solutions

What concept does the speaker find more useful than sustainability?

• Efficiency

• Innovation

• Resilience

• Growth

What is one example of a transition initiative mentioned?

• Developing nuclear power plants

• Expanding highways

• Creating local food directories

• Building skyscrapers

What role do stories play in the transition movement?

• They are only for entertainment

• They help shape a sustainable future

• They hinder progress

• They are irrelevant

What historical event does the speaker reference to illustrate the impact of community action?

• The invention of the internet

• The creation of vegetable gardens during Eleanor Roosevelt's time

• The Industrial Revolution

• The discovery of oil