In this episode of ‘Brighter’, Adam busts some of the myths on a particularly bad idea, the idea that ‘less’ – less energy, less transportation, less food, less labor – is a solution to our problems

Doing less cannot get us to net zero emissions. Degrowth doesn’t repair anything. And less economic productivity and less abundance only make solving climate change, and our other major problems, worse.

Adam’s book, ‘Brighter: Optimism, Progress, and the Future of Environmentalism” is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNYC1GWY and as an audiobook on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes.

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Sunday, October 19, 2025

THE PROMISE AND HOPE OF SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS — EVEN AT A TIME WHEN FUNDING IS CUT AND IN MANY INSTANCES, ELIMINATED

Event Summary

MobilizedNews.com will host a hybrid global media experience (live + virtual) exploring the vital role of science, research, and innovation in shaping our collective future — at a moment when public trust is fractured and funding is under threat.

This event will feature:

✅ Keynote talks, live panels, and interviews
✅ A showcase of breakthrough scientific innovations
✅ A media marketplace connecting researchers, technologists, funders, journalists, and community leaders
✅ A global calendar of related scientific events, workshops, and public engagement activities

Audience: scientists, researchers, innovators, educators, science journalists, philanthropists, policymakers, students, and engaged citizens.

Goals of the Event Experience

✅ Highlight the transformative promise of science and research — even under funding cuts and political pressure.
✅ Celebrate innovations that are reshaping medicine, climate solutions, technology, space exploration, AI, and public health.
✅ Bridge the gap between science, public understanding, and community action.
✅ Mobilize support for protecting, investing in, and democratizing science for public good.
✅ Inspire the next generation to believe in science’s potential for hope, problem-solving, and planetary stewardship.

Topics & Session Themes

1️⃣ The State of Science Today

• Why public science matters, and how funding cuts threaten progress
• Case studies of underfunded yet breakthrough research

2️⃣ Global Scientific Breakthroughs That Give Us Hope

• Advances in climate tech, public health, medicine, clean energy, biodiversity, and space

3️⃣ Citizen Science & Democratizing Innovation

• How communities, activists, and non-traditional actors are driving discoveries

4️⃣ Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and the Future of Research

• Opportunities, risks, and ethics of emerging tools

5️⃣ Science Communication in a Misinformation Age

• Restoring public trust; making science accessible and inclusive

6️⃣ Funding the Future: New Models for Supporting Science

• Philanthropy, public-private partnerships, crowdfunding, and innovation hubs

Be Part of the Mobilized Marketplace & Solutions Showcase
November 23, 2025 | Global Hybrid Event + Broadcast

Do you have an innovation, product, service, book, or program that’s advancing scientific progress, human health, planetary resilience, or community empowerment?

We invite you to join the Mobilized Marketplace & Solutions Showcase — a dynamic ecosystem surrounding the Mobilized News Live Media Experience.

Why Participate?

✅ Global Visibility
Your work will be featured to a worldwide audience of scientists, activists, educators, funders, policymakers, media, and engaged citizens.

✅ Collaborative Community
Join a curated showcase of innovators, from emerging startups to established organizations, all committed to building a better future.

✅ Extended Impact
Beyond the live event, your products, programs, or services will be featured in our on-demand media hub and partner directory for ongoing access.

Who Should Apply?

• Scientific products & services advancing health, climate, energy, space, and technology
• Educational tools, courses, and media
• Books, films, and documentaries on science, discovery, and innovation
• Nonprofits, labs, and community projects driving solutions
• Citizen science platforms and engagement tools

How to Join

✔ Submit your application or nomination here → [Apply Now Button]
✔ Deadline: [Insert Deadline]
✔ Questions? Contact us at

What You’ll Get

✨ Featured spot in the live Solutions Showcase
✨ Listing in the Mobilized Marketplace directory
✨ Opportunity for media coverage and spotlight features
✨ Access to global networking with attendees, speakers, and partners

Let’s amplify the work that gives us hope — and bring solutions to the world.

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