TED: It’s our city. Let’s fix it | Alessandra Orofino

The video discusses the challenges cities face, such as energy consumption, emissions, and poverty, framing them as city-specific issues. It highlights declining voter engagement and the need for inclusiveness and happiness in urban areas. The speaker advocates for a participation revolution, emphasizing the role of technology in enabling citizen involvement. Examples of successful citizen-led initiatives in Rio are shared, encouraging viewers to take action and improve their cities.

What percentage of global energy consumption occurs in cities?

What are the three aspects of city life that need improvement according to the speaker?

How has voter turnout changed in the last two years in major democracies?

Explain the significance of the HDI (Human Development Index) in the context of the text.

Discuss the relationship between urbanization and happiness as mentioned in the text.

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for a participation revolution in cities?

How does the speaker propose to address the issues of inequality in cities?

What role does technology play in enabling citizen participation according to the speaker?

Describe the impact of the organization Mill Hume as mentioned in the text.

What examples of citizen-led initiatives are provided in the text?