Roz Savage: Why I'm rowing across the Pacific

[crudhousefull]

Incredible person. It's like she casts a spell

[joestauffacher]

What an awesome message, now we just need to follow leaders who are teaching us to walk in the same direction. I'll give you a hint, don't expect the leader to be in government.

[grubeci]

I like the ocean

[Whitehallrow]

Here's to "Human Power" in all respects - Harold Aune - Whitehall Rowing & Sail

[nublex]

fuck you i'm a dolphin

[nublex]

a beard is a MUST

[kevrs2]

fantastic achievement,to say the least

[piotrezzz]

Don't make an iPhone app! Damnit, make for android market please.

iPhone .. psh

[supajive]

this isnt a bad career choice it seems since if i were to do this myself, i could start in south america and row myself to eastern united states....with pounds and pounds of cocaine, this would be best drug smuggelling career eva!

[th3inquisitiv31]

this was pretty good in both message and presentation. I also liked how she related rowing across the oceans to a bigger picture/ message/ theme. . . .

[sorrowofsoul]

aaaaw what a beautiful woman...... where can i find one of these

[al3loula]

you're really great :")

[De4sher]

sucked greatly.

this "we can make a difference if we try" eco-religious propaganda is boring me to hell. evolution still worx, species will be created and destroyed. we don't have to make a damn cult out of it.

i thought she was going to tell us interesting stuff about her trip.

rowing stupidly through the ocean doesn't get you the authority to speak about the environment, or to tell me what to do.

worst ted talk i've ever seen

[Ipoonthecasbah]

@De4sher of course evolution will still work and will always allow new species to adapt to the changing climate. The issue is saving the human species, which nature obviously has no inclination to preserve.

[De4sher]

@Ipoonthecasbah

if by human species you mean a species of apes which lacks body hair and communicates through language, then tough luck... it's gonna change anyway.

if you mean our culture and way of life, then that's obviously gonna change, the way it always did.

if you want to save yourself, i don't think you're in great danger anyway.

is there any reason to worry about?

is there anything to care about regarding us apes? i don't see anything that special.

;)

[Ipoonthecasbah]

@De4sher Yes. Our form, the hairless ape, will inevitably change, and so will our way of life.

What I want to do is make sure that our descendants don't die off because of what we're doing now.

Nothing is special about us objectively. Subjectively, our novelty, paintings, songs, and our ability to launch the space shuttle, instill awe, no? I can't help but feel these things should be explored as much as possible. Our descendants are the only ones who will be able to do this for quite a while.

[De4sher]

@Ipoonthecasbah

The oil is ending, and we don't really have an alternative energy source.

At some point, our ancestors are bound to suffer greatly. The human ability most tested then, will be adaptability

I trust human resourcefulness, but regardless, our way of life will die out within the next 100 years..

I think therefore that worrying about it, and about plastics in the ocean, is pointless and silly... that is, if we can't find some energy source comparable with oil

[Ipoonthecasbah]

@De4sher True, we don't have an alternative that can support this lifestyle.

I don't see why it automatically follows that humans are bound to suffer. Couldn't we use our resourcefulness and adaptability to change our lifestyle now, before shit hits the fan? Is it only possible for this to occur after we destroy our ability to even survive reliably?

IMO, worrying about plastics in the ocean is dumb, but other things ("green" research, industry regulation, mining/drilling) may not be.

[De4sher]

@Ipoonthecasbah

THe "bound to suffer" part, in my opinion comes after we truly deplete oil. Then, we won't be able to feed as many people, therefore a huge famine will follow.

I don't know if that can be prevented, regardless of how many investments in sustainable agriculture we make. We may be too many already.

And as things are going, we seem literally unable to change our lifestyle on our own, so a lot of us will get slaughtered by famine and disease after the oil ends.

[neurocrater]

@De4sher we don't have a choice anyway, circumstances, mentalities, societies and species eventually change, sure.

but it's a great disservice to this brave, intelligent, activist by belittling her accomplishments and her informed opinion. when was the last time you witnessed unbridled nature, the effects of climate change and exotic locales first-hand along with life-threatening, isolating and frightening situations? she has a lot of authority giving us her idealistic opinion, it's inspiring.

[De4sher]

@neurocrater

If I wanted information about rowing a boat, i'd go to her. I listen to the scientists for environmental data.

Same problem I have with jesus: you don't just sacrifice yourself and then claim you're a big authority on whatever field you chose.

You want authority? do some research!

You want to help? Help!

Rowing a boat is neither.

It's rest and relaxation and everyone could do it.

She may be brave, intelligent and inspiring, however this is not relevant to environmental issues.

[lanikaigal1]

If you feel inclined, please support Roz right now as she is 400+ miles into her final leg of the Pacific row, heading towards Australia, her destination! She could use funds, encouragement and all the positive comments we can muster, (as her sat phone is intermittently failing and communication w/ land is becoming more diminished as well)! Go, Roz! Naomi in NY

[lanikaigal1]

Excellent!  But doesn't tell a tenth of it. Pick up her book, "Rowing The Atlantic" ... it'll amaze and inspire. I read it twice and I'm on the third time around. Still cannot believe one person can have the cajones to DO something so daring and challenging as row an ocean ... alone!

[De4sher]

@lanikaigal1

would you not have the cojones to do it?

i think you would, same as lots of others. however, it's pretty much a waste of time, that's what's scarry.

[lanikaigal1]

@De4sher -- "same as lots of others"?? Are you kidding? How many "lots of others" do you know who'd row an ocean? You must run in quite different (and far superior circles) than I! A "waste of time" eh? Methinks you miss the point entirely.

[OverHedge99]

This brit has some achievement issues. I mean, crossing the fucking ocean? I consider it a grand achievement whenever I run an extra klick.

[Mrmoc7]

The stories we tell ourselves... fascinating! -:)

[kaliyogini]

Thank you Roz for your courage and beautiful deeds.

[POLlyy23]

you are amazing!

[TheNewAlias]

she must have been so horny on that boat..i wonder how many times she masturbated and had orgasms

[shjakes]

@TheNewAlias Your mum ought to know...why don't you ask her.

[LemonLimeLaughter]

@TheNewAlias

I'm sure she masturbated, we all would if we were lonely for that long

[BusanKevin]

That was inspiring!

[Individualism101]

Still enslaved...

[ahoyhoy79]

i already understand the dalai lama he happy; do good message. i guess all we need to do is quit our high powered london jobs eh people?

[nightmathzombieethan]

@ahoyhoy79 Indeed... Good thing I earn all this money as a student, I think I'll just use all this money I have saved up to.......oh wait, nevermind.

[cannibalchewbacca]

My idea...Why not make a partnership why twitter, facebook, and myspace? There should be a separate line apart from the status and "what are you doing" bar. I think this would surely be more effective.

mtfbwy

[Clausfarre]

Whatever floats your boat. If your wealthy enough to do it, do it. I prefer to stay home and watch snooker.

[VirtualGamer42]

I think more people would do things like this, if they could afford it...

[Rikotistic]

Inspiring!

[yared94]

She wasn't that good of a talker... but her story was interesting.

[TheDepreso]

What a strong woman! I love her!

[princeofexcess]

yay i am a bitch that does nothing with my life and i am going to tell you how to live yours.

[rubberbaby00]

How do you pay for something like this? I could never take a year off from work.

[Natataek]

@rubberbaby00 sponsorship, of course

[clearmenser]

I hate to be a wet blanket, but I feel it more wise and commendable for those who thirst for adventure to build things that benefit humanity. Rowing a boat? And the end of it you've got memories and a story, maybe some pictures, but that's about it. Might as well build a castle that looks like Hogwarts out of toothpicks. meh

[cxa011500]

@planetdarwin I couldn't help it. What is it with British people and dental care? >_>

[JTlovesDexter]

A truly inspiring story by an incredibly courageous lady.

[HiAdrian]

Very good talk, remarkable woman.

[keithaszilagyi]

@HiAdrian I was thinking the same thing. She said some great/humorous stuff and they responded with silence.

[imsmarturnot1234]

@keithaszilagyi small crowd

[keithaszilagyi]

@imsmarturnot1234 Yeah, I noticed my mistake but.... my comment still stands. :)

[Starongie]

Cool.

[Valstein0]

Hopefully my children won't be watching speakers like this. Maybe they'll be surprised that we actually used plastic cups and bags back then.

[Shadowstray]

Good luck with the final stage! A very inspiring talk.

[billysielu]

tough crowd

[Unlocktube]

@billysielu

Small crowd.

[BFDK]

Seems like a low entropy woman :)

[mattbiker419]

they have something you dont? boobs, a dick, a beard, scruffy hair....

[fustino5]

beautiful women

[TheMrfrawg]

shut up and row....lol

i wanna ride yo

great cleavage

nice job

[mattbiker419]

@TheMrfrawg haha so sexist ;)

[xerophiLIEs]

i wish she were my wife.

[fandennis]

because google maps said to row across the pacific

[Slickback83]

i bet she gives gr8 hed

[VitriolicAC]

@Slickback83 lol

[blee3ee]

Imagine the sun burn damage...

[lvecsey]

freaking water world

I still think her activity is so far out there that's it's very hard for people to relate.

[Crunch0r]

Great talk, and an inspiring woman.

[blueorangelettuce]

What an absolute inspiration! She quit her lame job to pursue a rich life. How wonderful is that!

[florencelovme]

She makes me proud to be a woman -_-

[freshhug]

If I also had teh chanse to travcel all around the world and be satisfied with my curiousitys, I would also talk like this.

[fillethefish]

Good talk, but her jokes doesnt really work on her audience :/

[jonmahoney04]

Great talk. Lame audience though. She's pretty funny but I don't think I heard anybody laugh. Gross.

[Eltima]

This woman is awesome. :o

[Vettecool]

My favourite is still this buddish monk who traveled some 200 miles by jumping in his ass.

Still, raising up 3 kids 0-18yrs is much bigger task

[BaileysBeads]

@Vettecool sure but raising 3 kids up to 18 years doesn't contribute anything to this world.

[fillethefish]

@BaileysBeads it does.

[florencelovme]

@BaileysBeads Thats Right - I was about to say the same. Not only it does contribute, but given the fact that the mother might be unstable/confused/unskilled/ig­norant/unsuited/irresponsible then the kids will grow up to actually do DAMAGE to the world - which equals to more parasites polluting the planet with their ignorance.

About time to stop breeding humans! Enough already.

[florencelovme]

Note : I meant to say "Not only it does NOT contribute..."

[LordoftheJamesClan]

@florencelovme I agree completly, well atleast with the last sentance

[Cradle2Venus]

@florencelovme i don't disagree with your statement, but telling people to stop breading is not possible. However! Solid statistics show that increasing lifestyle quality, insulation from disease and education lower breeding tendencies.

Birthrate Statistics (2008 estimate):

Canada | 335,216/year

Nigeria | 5.79 Million/year

Other things to consider infant mortality, local customs (males as heirs), human density and life expectancy:

Canada = 81.2 years, Nigeria= 46.9 years

[florencelovme]

@Cradle2Venus

Right - So it is clearly a matter of education and nothing more.

Let them know about the implications of reproducing and they'll think twice about doing it. Not much else to be said.

[Vettecool]

@BaileysBeads 3 upstanding individuals as yourself right. Jumping produce propably some but bumps. Rowing generates waves. Awesome.

[BaileysBeads]

@Vettecool not only waves, she's rowing as a way of ecological activism. What point is there in reproducing?

[liquidminds]

maybe one of the most important lessons of any TED-Talk... To be happy, you don't need to own the right things, you need to do the right things.

[fuunguus]

@liquidminds

Yeah, like some magic mushroom. I sure my experience where 10 times more giving than her's. Superstar feelings are overrated.

[britishfetishman101]

@liquidminds a message missing in today's world

[ogrish84]

She has a sexy voice.

[KirneH004]

Roz is an excellent speaker. I wish I hat a tenth of the skill she has.

[XaneCrazy]

@KirneH004 then practice.

[iainlm]

first!

[KirneH004]

@iainlm First what?

[TFCAli]

@KirneH004 First Idiot

[EliteDoomer]

@TFCAli First.

[kkrizzz]

@iainlm good for you, your life is complete....