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Ted Howard
Independent
| Not currently in parliament
Ted Howard
Independent
| Not currently in parliament
Why I'm standing
We are in a polycrisis. Our brains are biased for simple certainty over complex uncertainty. That worked for our ancestors, but it doesn't work in our complex world. New Zealand needs to be a world leader in demonstrating real ways out of this crisis. We urgently need global economic reform, if we want a future our children would want to live in. I believe there is nothing more important for our future.
About me
The Cuban missile crisis started me thinking about long term risk and risk mitigation. I have worked to develop both theoretical and practical knowledge across many domains. I have demonstrated the ability to deal with complex issues and developing consensus within diverse `communities. I am committed to a future that minimises risks to people and the ecosystem, and maximises freedom, responsibility, resources and diversity. We need urgent action to avoid the many dangers present.
My priorities
- Drive economic reform. Competition cannot solve all problems. Cooperation is fundamental to survival.
- Promote scientific and engineering research. Economic efficiency killed resilience, we need it back.
- Promote universal income. Basic security will solve most social and mental issues.
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Managing director/consultant
Residence
Kaikōura
Age
68
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
11th in Kaikōura
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Why I'm standing
We are in a polycrisis. Our brains are biased for simple certainty over complex uncertainty. That worked for our ancestors, but it doesn't work in our complex world. New Zealand needs to be a world leader in demonstrating real ways out of this crisis. We urgently need global economic reform, if we want a future our children would want to live in. I believe there is nothing more important for our future.
About me
The Cuban missile crisis started me thinking about long term risk and risk mitigation. I have worked to develop both theoretical and practical knowledge across many domains. I have demonstrated the ability to deal with complex issues and developing consensus within diverse `communities. I am committed to a future that minimises risks to people and the ecosystem, and maximises freedom, responsibility, resources and diversity. We need urgent action to avoid the many dangers present.
My priorities
- Drive economic reform. Competition cannot solve all problems. Cooperation is fundamental to survival.
- Promote scientific and engineering research. Economic efficiency killed resilience, we need it back.
- Promote universal income. Basic security will solve most social and mental issues.
Current role
Not currently in parliament
Before politics
Managing director/consultant
Residence
Kaikōura
Age
68
Year entered parliament
Not previously in parliament
2020 result
11th in Kaikōura
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