Comments for TED Prize : Wishes Big Enough to Change the World

Comment on CharterforCompassion.org Launches – Add your voice! by health insurance

health insurance — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:35:39 +0000

If God is perfect and if ID is a viable theory and counterpoint to evolution, then how did God create a complex and faulty organism called man? Does this mean God is faulty, or did I not get enought sleep yesterday?

Comment on CharterforCompassion.org Launches – Add your voice! by blue cross quote

blue cross quote — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:41:28 +0000

I would just like to point out that there are more than 200 religions practiced in this world and in almost every single one of them there is an ethic of reciprocity, a “golden rule”, by which followers are supposed to live (even in the constructs of Satanism, this rule exists, and the only two “belief” systems which do not have some allusion to this rule are agnosticism and atheism, because the two contain no moral code) It is the only rule that is needed, yet it is the most difficult rule to live by.

Comment on Jamie Oliver’s wish: Teach every child about food by Dave F.

Dave F. — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:45:49 +0000

Jamie is doing an incredible job in getting the message out there. My concern is how do we overcome the power and influence of the major players in the “food” industry. Monsanto, Cargil, Pepsico, Coca cola and the like are in it for the money, and couldn’t care less about the health of the nation. Unlike the average citizen and groups like TED, these corporate entities can easily afford to buy congress and advertising like never before, especially with the latest Supreme Court decision regarding corporate political advertising.

You must start in the schools and teach the next generation about real food and the consequences of eating processed and fast food. They should be taught the basics of metabolism and how too much sugar, high fructose corn syrup, coloring agents, GMO foods, MSG and other factors upset this process and lead to poor health and disease. They should all be required to watch “Super Size Me” and “Food Inc.”. Maybe by doing this they will change their eating habits and have a positive influence on thier parents as well.

If congress would put as much effort into educating themselves and the public regarding healthy eating habits as they do into political infighting and stupidity over health reform, the cost of medical services would plummet.

The food processors, drug companies, insurance companies, congress and the FDA are not on your side, so it will be an uphill battle, but keep up the good work, as continuing education of the masses will win in the end.

To Good Health,
Dave

Comment on TED Talks that inspire Jamie Oliver by David Hearn

David Hearn — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:06:57 +0000

Jamie
From one east ender to another – nice one mate! Raising the issue about food and how it impacts on societies and there well being is fundamental. Poor diet takes no prisoners whether they be from developed countries
(obesity) or developing nations (malnutrition). The problem is global and the solution requires leaders to wake up and put the health of their communities first…rave on

Comment on Join Jamie’s Food Revolution by James Intriligator

James Intriligator — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:18:07 +0000

Healthy eating sounds great — we all know that it is needed. And, Jamie Oliver has done a wonderful job of bringing this issue to public attention. All that is great. But, I would like to point out that some psychologists have been working on the issue of healthy eating for many years now. Some researchers in my department (psychology, at Bangor University in Wales) have actually designed a program that “teaches” (”brainwashes”?) kids to love fruits and vegetables. They have done dozens of studies — and, independent groups have verified all their results. The program has been rolled out to all of Ireland recently — and was awarded a World Health Organization award a year ago. I do not know why more schools around the world are not using it. It is based on solid behavior change research. It is not my area (I do neuroscience stuff), but – from what I can tell, it seems to be great stuff. If anyone REALLY wants to “fix” unhealthy eating, then check out this program (it is called “Food Dudes”). They have a website here:
http://www.fooddudes.co.uk/

Comment on Watch Jamie’s Talk Now by Chanel Propes

Chanel Propes — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:02:34 +0000

It’s becoming easier these days to adopt an organic lifestyle, since organic products are now more common in the market. Your diet can now include all kinds of organic foods, from milk to meat to fruits and vegetables. There is no question that lowering your exposure to deadly chemicals and pesticides is vitally important to your health. It’s only natural to make organic coffee beans part of your organic lifestyle.

Comment on Jamie Oliver’s wish: Teach every child about food by Geoff Haselhurst

Geoff Haselhurst — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:00:44 +0000

I think it is lovely that the TED prize went to someone who is promoting better food and health.
My concern is that we will try to improve this without addressing the fundamental causes of the problem, which are varied, complex and connected. e.g.

1. Corporations now control most agriculture and food production. They produce a lot of food that we did not evolve to eat (grains, simple sugars) and they use chemicals and genetic modification that we also did not evolve to consume. i .e. Corporations select for short term profit and over consumption – not what is good for humans / life on earth.

2. We spend far too much time indoors sitting – not enough time outdoors exercising / walking.

3. Out television and media is dominated by crap – and it is this mass consumption of crap (both food and knowledge) that is harming us.

My point is that to be healthy requires a substantial change in how we think and act on earth.
I am pleased that TED is leading the way in this area.
Cheers,
Geoff Haselhurst
http://www.spaceandmotion.com/health/index.htm

Comment on Join Jamie’s Food Revolution by Ani Deal

Ani Deal — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:52:34 +0000

When watching the TED talk I was struck by the idea that schools could set up gardens. This would not only teach children about different vegetables and fruits, but how to grow and care for them and later turn them into sustainable food that they can eat. I really do believe that this could be a fairly low-cost but highly-effective way of transmitting food education.

Comment on The World is Blue by Terry Orlando

Terry Orlando — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:06:18 +0000

Thank you Sylvia for this most informative book. I have been telling friends and family about this most important topic of ocean conservation and saving the ocean. This book is definitely a must read for everyone and I would like to know how I can help spread the word. Probably the place to start is in the schools and make sure children are educated about the ocean in a real way. Terry

Comment on Join Jamie’s Food Revolution by Mel Thiessen

Mel Thiessen — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:04:15 +0000

Thank you Jamie for being an ambassador in this tragic thing that has crept up on all of us. I was
raised in a home where everything was made from scratch. And scratch is where we need to go
to as our reference point. We have lost our roots and are not attached to anything anymore. And now
that the storm has arrived, we are being blown away.
Part of the disease is BIG Corp. (worldwide) The almighty $ has caused this. They saw a way to make
a lot of $ by injecting this poison into society. Can we get BIG Corp to be as excited to market real, whole
food? I think we can. It does involve government, but It takes education mostly. Our best petition is to
start boycotting the poison. i am going to do my part and tell as many people as I can by sharing this
message through social networking. My 3 children and wife have now watched this as well…things
are going to change.
Thanks Jamie