26/03/2011 GMT
The power of poetry to focus on the very small and stretch our minds to the cosmos.
And an alternative view on the survival of the human race, it could be that our fate is not yet sealed.
If you were an alien from outer space spying on our world, what would you see? Squabbling at the United Nations; arguing in Nato over what to do about Libya; and fears about the risks of nuclear breakdown in Japan.
But world famous Australian conservationist Tim Flannery says do not despair. Maybe our human fate is not self-destruction after all.
A good news story, too, from Zimbabwean epidemiologist Precious Lunga who鈥檚 part of a team doing ground breaking research to combat that biggest killer of young women in Africa: HIV.
And therapy of a different sort from the Pakistan born poet, artist and filmmaker, Imtiaz Dharker who views poetry as a way to calm the chaos of the world.
Illustration by Emily Kasriel: The earth as a superorganisim,with strong empowered African women, speaking poetry to heal the chaos of tectonic and nuclear devastation.
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Tim Flannery
Humanity forms a collective consciousness that could save the human race.
Duration: 18:50
SIXTY SECOND IDEA TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Give world transport,communications and delivery services to Mumbai tiffin-box carriers.
Duration: 04:10
Precious Lunga
Empower women in Africa at risk of HIV infection.
Duration: 11:06
Imtiaz Dharker
Poetry can offer calm in the chaos of modern living.
Duration: 11:54
Broadcasts
- Sat 26 Mar 2011 22:05GMT成人快手 World Service Online
- Sun 27 Mar 2011 08:05GMT成人快手 World Service Online
- Mon 28 Mar 2011 00:05GMT成人快手 World Service Online
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