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The Problem, in a Nutshell

Explore how humankind innovation emerges in emergencies, as discussed at the Thomas Homer-Dixon conference.

ByKeith Kloor

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Humankind doesn't innovate in really profound ways that change whole societies until they are in a situation of emergency.

Thomas Homer-Dixon, speaking last week at this conference.

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