Want to change the world? Pick one problem and give it your full attention | Pablos Holman

Inventor, investor, and futurist Pablos Holman makes a case for radical focus: in a world full of urgent crises and endless distractions, our most powerful lever for change is our attention. Instead of letting the world hijack it — news cycles, outrage, every problem everywhere — Pablos challenges us to choose one problem we genuinely care about and aim all our energy toward actually making progress. Because while the world can feel overwhelmingly awful, the data tells a different story: we’ve solved seemingly impossible problems before, and we can do it again. From child mortality to extreme poverty to the future of inventors themselves, Pablos walks through how we got here, what’s working, and what it really takes to build the future we want. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or stuck, this talk is a reset button — a reminder that focused attention is a superpower. 📍 Recorded Live at PopTech 2025: Enigma in Washington DC Link: Grab a copy of Pablos Holman's best-selling book, Deep Future: https://deepfuture.tech/book/ Connect with PopTech: Subscribe to the newsletter: https://secure.everyaction.com/NrEjNd... Become a member: https://secure.everyaction.com/5pq8tk... Explore timeless content on the PopTech YouTube Channel:    / poptech