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David de Rothschild

Environmentalist

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF IN YOUR INDUSTRY? LESS OF?

We have all the solutions to the problems that we face today, but we’re hyperfragmented. There’s a lot of nationalism and self-interest that gets in the way of a truly effective approach to living on this planet and improving it. We’re following the path that will barely give us survival, when we could follow a path that would allow us to thrive and live in harmony with nature. That would be one of the biggest things I would like to see: some real action.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS YOUR BIGGEST CONTRIBUTION TO CULTURE?

My contribution has been trying to close the human-nature gap—trying to make the environmental movement more inclusive and driven by awe and wonder versus negativity.

“"I’m trying to close the human-nature gap—trying to make the environmental movement more inclusive and driven by awe and wonder versus negativity."”

WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE, WHAT WERE YOU KNOWN FOR?

I was known for being a fidget. I always felt much more comfortable on the go—I’m still like that. I feel like I’m moving towards the things that I love versus moving away from things.

WHAT IS YOUR CALLING CARD?

I think my calling card is always to use humor to disarm and to inspire. The space I’m in is quite intense; it can be very serious. But I think that humans gravitate towards things that make us smile and laugh. My family will probably tell you I’m just full of dad jokes.

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