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Big Thinkers. Bold Questions. Conscious Action.
Lawrence Ford will be featured as a speaker at the 65th annual World Academy of Art & Science (WAAS) Conference, a fully virtual event exploring bold solutions to today’s global social turbulences.
Join Lawrence as he helps guide the shift from the Knowledge Age to the Age of Wisdom, asking:
How do we move beyond simply accumulating knowledge—and start living with purpose in an AI-driven world?
These themes echo the message of Lawrence’s upcoming book, “The World Doesn’t Need You: Reclaim Your Purpose – Awakening Human Potential in the Age of AI.”
In it, he calls for a new kind of leadership—rooted in purpose, aligned with humanity, and ready to co-create a more beautiful world.
🔗 Register for free and explore the full event lineup:
👉 https://worldacademy.org/addressing-global-social-turbulences-sources-solutions
📍 July 22 | 9:00–11:00 AM EDT
Transforming Turbulence into Conscious Social Evolution
Lawrence joins a panel of visionary leaders to explore how global challenges demand not just systems change—but conscious evolution. This session will examine the knowledge, strategies, and collective commitments needed to navigate complex transitions with purpose, empathy, and impact.
📍 July 24 | 6:00–8:00 AM EDT
Changing the Way We Think
In a world where old ideas no longer solve new problems, this session confronts the root causes of institutional failure and societal unrest. Lawrence and fellow panelists will explore how we must rethink our assumptions, embrace deeper truths, and evolve our worldview to meet the moment with wisdom.
About WAAS
Founded by eminent thinkers including Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer, the World Academy of Art & Science is a global institution dedicated to addressing humanity’s most pressing challenges through interdisciplinary dialogue, systems thinking, and ethical leadership. As a Fellow of WAAS, Lawrence joins a distinguished community of scientists, philosophers, artists, and statesmen committed to shaping a more conscious and humane future.