Angus Hervey
| Angus Hervey | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Australian |
| 🏫 Education | London School of Economics (PhD) |
| 💼 Occupation | Political economist, writer, technology communicator |
| Known for | Founder of Fix the News, Co-founder of Future Crunch, TED Speaker |
| 🌐 Website | futurecrunch |
Angus Hervey is an Australian political economist and technology communicator best known as the co-founder of Future Crunch, a media and research organization focused on positive social and environmental change.[1] He is also the founder of Fix the News, an initiative aiming to counter the effects of negative news cycles by highlighting solutions-oriented journalism.[2]
Hervey has written widely on politics, economics, and science for international publications including The Times[3], Quartz[4], the Independent[5], and Positive News.[6]
In addition to his writing, Hervey has received independent media coverage for his work promoting constructive journalism. ABC Radio National profiled him for his role in reframing public discourse around good news,[7] and SmartCompany highlighted his role in harnessing technology for social good through Random Hacks of Kindness.[8]
He was a keynote speaker at GP18, a major Australian healthcare conference,[9] and gave a mainstage TED Talk in 2025.[10][11]
Education
Hervey holds a PhD in international political economy from the London School of Economics.[12]
Career
Before founding Future Crunch, Hervey worked in international development and journalism. His work centers on using storytelling and data to promote scientific literacy, optimism, and civic engagement. His writing and speaking emphasize the importance of evidence-based hope in confronting global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and war.[13]
Public Speaking
In addition to TED and GP18, Hervey has spoken at events hosted by governments, corporations, and academic institutions worldwide.[14][15] His talks often explore how emerging technologies, data storytelling, and narratives of human progress can inform policymaking and social innovation.[16]
See also
External links
References
- ↑ "Future Crunch: Changing the information diet". In The Black. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
- ↑ "Discourse Trauma". Reformed Journal. 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
- ↑ "52 Good News Stories You May Have Missed in 2024". The Times. 22 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
- ↑ "Cynical people aren't realistic—they're just lazy". Quartz. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
- ↑ "11 ways the world got better in 2015". Independent. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
- ↑ "Why reports of the decline in global poverty are real". Positive.News. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
- ↑ "Why positive news stories matter". ABC Life Matters. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
- ↑ "How hackers who give a shit are helping preserve Indigenous culture". SmartCompany. 17 January 2016. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
- ↑ "GP18 Q&A: Keynote Speakers". RACGP. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
- ↑ "TED2025 Speakers". TED. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
- ↑ "Dreamers: Notes on Session 1 of TED2024". TED Blog. 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
- ↑ "Meet the Future Crunch team". Future Crunch. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ↑ "The Decline of War". Future Crunch. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
- ↑ "TED2025 Speakers". TED. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ↑ "GP18 Q&A: Keynote Speakers". RACGP. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ↑ "Meet the Future Crunch team". Future Crunch. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
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