This podcast episode of TED Talks Daily features Elise Hu introducing a talk by solutions journalist Angus Hervey. The episode includes a listener survey advertisement and a promotional spot for Kraken Pro, a crypto trading platform. Hervey's talk explores the paradox of living in a world simultaneously facing collapse and experiencing progress, highlighting negative global events alongside overlooked positive developments and breakthroughs. He questions the dominant narrative of collapse and urges listeners to actively participate in creating a better future by choosing which story they want to be a part of. The episode concludes with production credits and a thank you to the listeners.