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Explore how AI and robotics can revolutionize environmental restoration in this 19-minute TED talk by impact investor Tom Chi. Challenge the conventional assumption that economic growth and ecological health are mutually exclusive forces. Discover groundbreaking technological advances that enable innovation to become a tool for planetary repair rather than destruction. Learn about revolutionary applications including mining operations that extract fewer resources, agricultural systems that actively regenerate soil health, and autonomous robot fleets capable of planting 100,000 mangroves in a single day. Examine how the same technologies driving economic progress can simultaneously restore natural ecosystems. Understand the potential for a radical shift toward restoration-focused innovation that benefits both business and the environment. Gain insights into practical solutions that demonstrate how technological advancement can serve as a force for ecological healing while maintaining economic viability.