The UBC Lind Initiative Presents: Thomas L. Friedman

Friedman has spent over four decades translating the complexities of global politics, technology, and the environmental crisis into sharp, accessible insight. Described by Foreign Policy as someone who “doesn’t just report on events; he helps shape them,” Friedman has become a definitive interpreter of our shifting geopolitical landscape. His many books, including The World is Flat and Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations, have transformed the way millions of readers understand globalization and our rapidly changing world.

This video features the conversation portion of the event, moderated by Peter Klein; Professor at UBC’s School of Journalism, Writing, and Media and founder of the UBC Global Reporting Centre.