My drive to excel comes from a desire to be the best I can, not just for myself but also for those around me. I aim to perform at my peak every time I play.
— Natasha HuntEngland rugby player, flanker, Six Nations champion
“Whether we look at the rioters who converged on the capital, the Gamestop Redditors, Incels or Qanon followers, what they have in common is that they're groups of people who are lonely and craving community. Right wing populists have very effectively spoken to this feeling. Trump and Le Pen talk about the 'forgotten people' they say 'we hear you' – That fundamental need for human connection is missing for significant swathes of our population, and that's dangerous.”— Noreena Hertz
Economist & Author on Globalization, Corporate Power & Digital Society
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When you have good people, the culture naturally thrives on its own. Everyone in our team is remarkable, with strong moral values, which ensures everything runs smoothly.
— Natasha HuntEngland rugby player, flanker, Six Nations champion
Rugby is unique compared to other sports and aspects of life. It involves a physical intensity where you're running full force into an opponent who's doing the same to you. This element creates a deeper bond within the team, as you're literally putting your body on the line for your teammates.
— Natasha HuntEngland rugby player, flanker, Six Nations champion
I've always regarded pressure as a privilege, and I still stand by that belief. Playing for England is more than just a responsibility; it's an opportunity to excel and contribute to a legacy.
— Natasha HuntEngland rugby player, flanker, Six Nations champion
I acknowledge the monumental impact of the convergence of games with computers, leading to the creation of video games. This fusion marked a significant cultural explosion, underscoring the importance of games in the context of modern technology.
— Frank LantzGame designer and NYU professor known for game theory and interactive entertainment
Sometimes, a game just works; it becomes a little engine that generates mystery and interest, prompting questions like 'What happens if I do this?' This is the hallmark of a living game.
— Frank LantzGame designer and NYU professor known for game theory and interactive entertainment
Play is a mock version of these activities, allowing us to experiment and understand how they work and interconnect. Questions like 'What if I did it this way?' arise in play, exploring different possibilities.
— Frank LantzGame designer and NYU professor known for game theory and interactive entertainment
I do believe there's something fundamentally essential about free play—the open-ended combination of elements not confined by a narrow context. This concept is vital not only to humanity but to life itself.
— Frank LantzGame designer and NYU professor known for game theory and interactive entertainment
I would describe games as an art form centred around systems. Viewing the world as a system means perceiving it as a collection of interconnected elements. These elements interact in a way that both enables and restricts themselves and each other.
— Frank LantzGame designer and NYU professor known for game theory and interactive entertainment
Each person, regardless of their family, community, or public profile, has the capability to influence positively. It's not about consciously assuming a role but about living authentically and striving for personal best.
— Stef ReidBritish Paralympic sprinter and long jumper; multiple Paralympic medals
My aspiration has always been to fully embrace life's offerings. Success isn't about the endpoint; it's about the journey – the growth from where I began and the rich stories gathered along the way.
— Stef ReidBritish Paralympic sprinter and long jumper; multiple Paralympic medals
Mental wellness is an unwavering commitment to reality, regardless of the cost. Trauma, in this light, can be a powerful teacher, offering a stark glimpse of reality, a contrast to the daily bombardment of trivial concerns.
— Stef ReidBritish Paralympic sprinter and long jumper; multiple Paralympic medals
I learned that even if I lost every limb, my core identity – a hardworking, competitive, fun-loving person – would remain intact. My physical abilities as an amputee changed, but not my fundamental self. It was a powerful realization: my true essence is untouchable.
— Stef ReidBritish Paralympic sprinter and long jumper; multiple Paralympic medals
We advocate for a 'feminist moonshot' approach, symbolized by the dandelion. Its seeds, spread by children, represent the spreading of our positive narrative towards a cleaner, healthier, more equitable world on the brink of a clean energy revolution.
— Mary RobinsonFirst Female President of Ireland & UN Human Rights Commissioner
$1.8 trillion a year is spent subsidizing industries that harm us, predominantly fossil fuels. Redirecting a significant portion of these funds could dramatically accelerate our transition.
— Mary RobinsonFirst Female President of Ireland & UN Human Rights Commissioner
A significant hurdle is the underestimation of our collective power. The fossil fuel sector and its substantial influence through lobbying and misinformation, spending $4 billion annually to challenge scientific consensus.
— Mary RobinsonFirst Female President of Ireland & UN Human Rights Commissioner