Wonder, awe and the intelligence of nature | Louie Schwartzberg | TEDxKC

As the only filmmaker in the world who has been shooting time-lapse continuously, for over four decades, Louie Schwartzberg has perfected the art of shifting time and scale to bring our attention (and appreciation) to the natural world. His most recent film, the award-winning Fantastic Fungi, is narrated by Brie Larson and explores the secrets of the mycelial network.
Award-winning filmmaker and advocate for the natural world, Louie Schwartzberg tells stories that celebrate life and reveal the mysteries and wisdom of nature, people and places, by taking us into worlds that are invisible to the human eye. His greatest satisfaction comes from creating works that have a positive effect on the future of the planet. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @davesteinmeyer
    @davesteinmeyer Жыл бұрын

    My all-time favorite filmmaker. I have his Moving Art series on permanent rotation on my Netflix list. As many times as I've watched each episode, there's always something new to discover each time. Thanks Louie.

  • @Jaebee2626
    @Jaebee26263 жыл бұрын

    I got to see this movie at the independent theater near my home right before the Pandemic hit. It was the first movie I ever saw by myself. Best date ever! I walked out breathless, speechless, feeling connected, and full of inspiration. I love this dude! Nature definitely heals. I moved from the city to the ocean, now I live in the mountains and forests. High doses of nature have definitely brought me tremendous healing. Please be a world leader. This is what we need those who understand we must live in harmony with nature. She gives us all we need. We must be good to her and we must be good to each other. All the medicine we need is right here all around us-the fungi, the flowers, the plants, the herbs, the sun, the moon. We don't need big Pharma. I have done great healing in my own body and mind without Westerm medicine. I vote for Fungi and this guy!!!! Much Love Louie. I admire you and you inspire me. ✌🏾💜🙌🍄🍄🍄

  • @cmcdaniel171
    @cmcdaniel1712 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your message … your beautiful photos and life… I’ve been lucky enough to discover your work two decades ago … I’m so glad you’re still sharing your work in so many countries and ways !!!!! Blessings on you and all you touch … may we never give up on Nature and each other … “Nature, beauty, gratitude” and love … best wishes… ❤

  • @DanielaLoizzoPetrillo
    @DanielaLoizzoPetrillo3 ай бұрын

    Impresionante. Conmovedor. Inspirador. Infinitas gracias por tu labor, por tu esperanza y por compartirla.

  • @judyleemassey-uk4jc
    @judyleemassey-uk4jc Жыл бұрын

    Awestruck and grateful!🥰

  • @glo1761
    @glo17613 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for everything you do your a God sent, a wonderful loving human being. We need to see and hear more of you especially during these difficult times. Ty

  • @mateuszw383
    @mateuszw3834 жыл бұрын

    I love the video and I love the Fantastic Fungi movie with Paul Stamets. These are truly breakthroughs and shifts in the way we may perceive the planet and reality. Unfortunately, it feels that our leaders are so corrupt and detached from the nature that the changes will be slow and painful. Nevertheless, the more people awake to the damage we are creating to ourselves the fastest the changes will happen. Thank you Louie Schwartzberg and Paul Stamets for your work!

  • @Manyatabedi
    @Manyatabedi2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Louis Schwartzberg for sharing your soul with us. I am with you. We are transforming the world together

  • @gregorylaco6193
    @gregorylaco61934 жыл бұрын

    I can really groove on this! This guy is right on!

  • @denise2169
    @denise21693 жыл бұрын

    Seeing life through the lens of gratitude...

  • @thamiresbbarreto
    @thamiresbbarreto3 жыл бұрын

    all i want is the chance to have a conversation with him one day, simply amazing

  • @jaxsazerac4904

    @jaxsazerac4904

    Жыл бұрын

    He seems very wise.

  • @thirdactquest7321
    @thirdactquest7321 Жыл бұрын

    What truly AWE-inspiring, beautiful images and words. I have followed your work for a number of years Louie Schwartzberg - and am deeply grateful for all that you inspire and share with the world. I am excited to learn that you are collaborating with healthcare institutions. In 2018, I was on a cancer journey and attribute my healing from a particularly aggressive and rare head cancer to connecting with nature as well as my inner knowing and external connection. When I was at home, I spent my time gazing deep into the flowers in my garden and marveling over the changes from spring to fall - as well as being literally blown away by the hummingbirds, bees and butterflies that danced throughout the garden. When I was in my radiation and chemo treatments, I tool visual "trips" in my imagination. Gazing in the sky was a favorite thing. I also loved that my hospital (The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital) had an MRI machine that allowed me to choose music and nature videos while I got my frequent head MRIs… my favorite was an underwater journey, I would have LOVED to have seen your films! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you do.

  • @AnnaPaul56
    @AnnaPaul563 жыл бұрын

    O M G best message I have ever heard on here or ever!!! Thank you so much for your grateful heart to share it so I can hear it and share it myself. Humbled by it. THANK YOU, again, so needed that message today.

  • @gracia80
    @gracia803 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Thanks for sharing. You are a gift to the world. God bless you.

  • @lopiklop
    @lopiklop Жыл бұрын

    I think people take nature photography for granted, but I always feel it's amazing that I can use a magic window to look at any place in the world I want. How is not a magic window? It's a grand illusion. A million tiny lights. It looks like life, it's a wonder in itself.

  • @jaxsazerac4904
    @jaxsazerac4904 Жыл бұрын

    Never heard of this guy before but I love his message. We should worship mother nature because she gives birth from out of death.

  • @benuamun-ra1711
    @benuamun-ra17114 жыл бұрын

    Can you just be our world leader?

  • @mariongonzales3771

    @mariongonzales3771

    3 жыл бұрын

    Schwarzberg for president!yeah

  • @blissbeme
    @blissbeme3 жыл бұрын

    Great message, Great Beauty. Time is now for collaboration, we are better together. This is our Heaven on Earth.

  • @megangilgen1019
    @megangilgen10194 жыл бұрын

    This is incredible. Thank you for your work!

  • @romanicholas5762
    @romanicholas57624 жыл бұрын

    That was excellent. Thank you.

  • @susanbird7503

    @susanbird7503

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have you checked out the art of Adam Wolpert. You would really appreciate him! Check it out because same philosophies we share. Beautiful. Thank you!

  • @queergrrl83
    @queergrrl832 жыл бұрын

    stunning, beautiful, calming, inspiring, Thank you.

  • @fungicactimagi
    @fungicactimagi3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Beautiful, thank you so much for sharing! 🙏🏼

  • @dianehamilton525
    @dianehamilton5254 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Beautiful!

  • @wind9487
    @wind94873 жыл бұрын

    Thank u for remimding us to Wonder!

  • @juliegillies6688
    @juliegillies66883 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, thank you so very much xx

  • @wake.up.and.be.awesome
    @wake.up.and.be.awesome3 жыл бұрын

    This is just what I needed! I hope to do what he does someday. So beautiful. How? I did purchase a camera with a powerful zoom. I feel like I am starting over with my life. I feel slow and behind. This is glorious. Thank you so much.

  • @zizish
    @zizish3 жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful and profound ; Thank you

  • @sshepler
    @sshepler4 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to be able to post his closing comments.

  • @wake.up.and.be.awesome
    @wake.up.and.be.awesome3 жыл бұрын

    So I am like 😭 right now. This is so awesome! I wish I could see even one of these places. I’m awe struck by whales they are so important to the planet. This man HAS to build a legacy foundation and carry on what he has accomplished. Many people are starving spiritually on the planet. This is the answer, hands down. Mother Nature is so awesome and beautiful and powerful. The planet is alive and conscious.

  • @rajkopozarfineart2514
    @rajkopozarfineart25143 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤💙🌀⭐🍀🔥🙏😇

  • @Angela-tb1yw
    @Angela-tb1yw3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing... Simply amazing

  • @cynthiafreespirit2817
    @cynthiafreespirit28172 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Louis for your optical feast, the incredible eye candy you naturaly make. Your minds eye is magically delicious!

  • @PiperbonesJ
    @PiperbonesJ11 ай бұрын

    I think you might want to network with a fella by the name of Peter Gabriel, perhaps you've heard of him. LOL. His next project, in fact his current one i/o is very much in keeping with the ideas you so beautifully articulate here, Louie. Moving art, indeed.

  • @AudiRS6NP47
    @AudiRS6NP473 жыл бұрын

    Respect ❤❤❤

  • @BalramKanwat
    @BalramKanwat3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing man.

  • @g24sproul
    @g24sproul3 жыл бұрын

    Love Louie's work. Does anyone know what the music is at 7:00?

  • @kathrynkeyvani2970
    @kathrynkeyvani29703 жыл бұрын

    Visual words oftentimes speak louder than verbal words reaching deeper within than audio. Keep following the light. Keep filming! I want to help spread your visual words.

  • @sammavitae114
    @sammavitae1143 жыл бұрын

    What a fun guy.

  • @maggieredfeathercarrube6771
    @maggieredfeathercarrube67713 жыл бұрын

    I can be them so can you ty for the beautiful eye connect

  • @maroosk
    @maroosk2 жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @maggieredfeathercarrube6771
    @maggieredfeathercarrube67713 жыл бұрын

    Where in Brooklyn? Im from gravesend coney island area

  • @danielwolkoff3613
    @danielwolkoff36134 жыл бұрын

    I always said "plants are just like people, but with mobility issues". grow native plants and get rid of lawns, and gas powered equipment, sustain!

  • @ljtoomey23
    @ljtoomey234 жыл бұрын

    💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @MariaLourdes-cz3mr
    @MariaLourdes-cz3mr3 жыл бұрын

    Boa noite em português eu não sei inglês

  • @lopiklop
    @lopiklop3 жыл бұрын

    Flies move faster than us because their brains can think faster than us. Their brains can think faster than us because they're smaller than us. They experience 1 second in 5 seconds.

  • @eman8857
    @eman88573 жыл бұрын

    10:43 wtf was that

  • @ZLcomedickings
    @ZLcomedickings Жыл бұрын

    Why limit the patients to a choice between the biomes. Just give them all of them

  • @henrisnyman7059
    @henrisnyman70592 жыл бұрын

    This dude definitely takes shrooms

  • @lopiklop
    @lopiklop Жыл бұрын

    I always feel it's funny how he's trying to justify his art. I'm pretty sure he was funded by defense budget. Cuz the data he got for dragonflies is to be used in drones for some mil-tech company. I am immensely grateful for these images, however they came to be. Lockheed Martin, just looked it up. I looked it up further, and I'm not sure if Lockheed was actually being funded by defense budget, but rather the NSF, kind of blurring the lines between defense and civilian. Looked up even further, it's NOT blurring the line, the DOD budget is part of the NSF budget and vice versa? Seems symbiotic. I can't imagine lockheed NOT being funded by DOD, but I guess they are also on the list of NSF, or maybe NSF just tracks it. IDK, the point is I think its funny how he feels the need to justify his art, and I mean he is literally justifying the existence of art itself.