Applied Hope: Inspiring the Next Generation of Thinkers and Doers

Watch this inspiring 19-minute commencement address where Amory Lovins uses powerful parables and a compelling vision of a positive future to motivate the next generation of innovators. Delivered to Olin College of Engineering's Class of 2019, Lovins, a Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University and Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Rocky Mountain Institute (now RMI), shares his concept of "Applied Hope" - a practical approach to facing global challenges with optimism and action. Explore examples of applied hope in action through Stanford University's Extreme Energy Efficiency Learning Hub, which features additional resources about Lovins' influential work in sustainable energy solutions. The address was recorded on May 19, 2019, and has been edited with permission.