Big Ben climber said 'attention is a currency' before scaling tower

The speaker discusses their involvement in addressing the current environmental crisis, emphasizing that personal lifestyle changes are insufficient. They advocate for systematic legislative changes to address the crisis effectively. The speaker plans to engage in activism by placing an Extinction Rebellion banner on Big Ben to draw public and governmental attention to the urgent issue of the sixth mass extinction event caused by human activities.

What does the speaker believe is insufficient to address the current crisis?

• Economic growth

• Technological advancements

• Lifestyle choices

• Government policies

What type of change does the speaker advocate for to address the crisis?

• Cultural change

• Economic reform

• Systematic legislative change

• Technological innovation

What action does the speaker plan to take to raise awareness?

• Write a letter to the government

• Climb Big Ben with a banner

• Organize a protest march

• Start a social media campaign

Why does the speaker believe attention is important in addressing serious topics?

• It ensures media coverage

• It leads to immediate action

• It is a form of currency

• It helps in gaining public support

According to the speaker, what significant event are humans currently experiencing?

• The first global pandemic

• The sixth mass extinction

• The largest economic recession

• The most rapid technological advancement