TED: Big data, small farms and a tale of two tomatoes | Erin Baumgartner

The speaker shares her journey from banking to co-founding Rwanda's first microfinance bank, highlighting the impact of moral imagination and community engagement. She emphasizes the need for a moral revolution, focusing on shared humanity and sustainability. Through personal stories, she illustrates the power of accompaniment and finding beauty in adversity, urging the next generation to dream big and create change.

What was the significant change in women's rights mentioned in the speaker's reflection on Rwanda?

• Women were allowed to drive.

• Women could open a bank account without a husband's signature.

• Women gained the right to vote.

• Women could own property.

What does the speaker identify as necessary to address global issues like racial injustice and climate change?

• A new political system

• A technological revolution

• A moral revolution

• An economic overhaul

What is the first principle the speaker introduces to drive change?

• Technological advancement

• Financial innovation

• Moral imagination

• Political reform

In the context of moral imagination, what did the women in Pakistan request instead of solar lights?

• Water pumps

• Electric fans

• Cooking stoves

• Educational materials

What industry does the speaker use to illustrate the tension between profit and social responsibility?

• Chocolate

• Textile

• Automobile

• Pharmaceutical

What is the second principle discussed by the speaker?

• Prioritizing economic growth

• Embracing technological change

• Holding opposing values in tension

• Focusing on individual success

What does the term 'accompaniment' mean according to the speaker?

• Solving problems for others

• Walking alongside and supporting others

• Leading others to success

• Providing financial aid

What is the role of Destiny Belt in the community health initiative?

• She is a doctor providing medical treatment.

• She is a health worker supporting residents.

• She is a nurse administering vaccines.

• She is a manager overseeing operations.

According to the speaker, when do we experience the most significant change?

• When we are successful

• In difficult times

• In times of comfort

• During peaceful times

What does the speaker suggest is always present, even in challenging times?

• Conflict

• Despair

• Failure

• Beauty