But the way progress happens, is because new generations and new eras grow and develop and become better than the previous ones.
但進步是因新的一代人和新的時期而發生,不斷的進步和發展,并超越之前的年代。
It's the reason we're not in the Dark Ages anymore.
這就是為什么我們不再處于黑暗時代。
No matter your position or place in life, it is imperative to create opportunities for children, so that we can grow up to blow you away.
不管在生活中你的位置在哪里,你必須給孩子創造機會。這樣他們才能成長并讓你揚眉吐氣。
Adults and fellow TEDsters, you need to listen and learn from kids, and trust us and expect more from us.
大人和TED觀眾們,你們需要傾聽并向小孩學習,信任我們和對我們懷有更高的期望。
You must lend an ear today, because we are the leaders of tomorrow, which means we're going to take care of you when you're old and senile. No, just kidding.
今天你們需要聆聽,因為我們是明天的領導,這意味著當你們年老體衰時,我們會照顧你們。哈,只是開玩笑了。
No, really, we are going to be the next generation, the ones who will bring this world forward.
確實,我們將成為推動世界前進的下一代人。
And in case you don't think that this really has meaning for you, remember that cloning is possible,
而且,假如你認為這對你沒有意義的話,不要忘了克隆是可能的,
and that involves going through childhood again, in which case you'll want to be heard, just like my generation.
而這意味著童年可以重來,這種情況下,像我們這一代人一樣,你也會希望大人傾聽你們的心聲。
Now, the world needs opportunities for new leaders and new ideas. Kids need opportunities to lead and succeed.
世界需要產生新的領導人和新想法的機會。小孩需要機會去領導和取得成功。
Are you ready to make the match? Because the world's problems shouldn't be the human family's heirloom.
你準備好去促成這一切了嗎?因為這個世界的問題,不應該是人類家庭的傳家寶。
Thank you.
謝謝你們!