TED: On time and water | Andri Snær Magnason

The transcript reflects on the past, present, and future, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging environmental changes and taking action. It shares personal family history with glaciers, highlighting the connection between generations and the perception of time. The speaker urges the audience to act responsibly for future generations, ensuring they look back with pride and gratitude.

What does the plaque in Iceland symbolize in the context of climate change?

• A marker for a new tourist attraction

• An acknowledgment of climate change and a call to action

• A tribute to ancient civilizations

• A celebration of technological advancements

What was the primary activity of the narrator's grandparents during their glacial honeymoon?

• Fishing in icy waters

• Mapping and exploring glaciers

• Building a cabin

• Studying wildlife

How does the narrator relate the concept of time to climate change?

• Time is a distant concept that doesn't affect us

• Time is irrelevant to climate change

• Time is only important for scientific calculations

• Time connects us to both past and future generations

What is the narrator's perspective on the year 2100?

• It is a distant and irrelevant future

• It is a time for technological breakthroughs

• It is a near future that requires immediate action

• It is a time for celebration

Why does the narrator emphasize the importance of acting responsibly today?

• To ensure economic growth

• To win international awards

• To gain political power

• To be remembered with pride by future generations