Ben Scott is a father, people leader, and tech industry professional from Vancouver, British Columbia, who has always been propelled by a deep-seated curiosity and a drive to solve problems. With a career spanning multiple facets of the tech industry, he has honed his skills as a leader and self-taught software engineer, tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions. Beyond his professional life, Ben’s interests are vast and varied, encompassing science, technology, philosophy, politics, history and religion. These are not mere hobbies but passions that Ben has pursued with vigor, conducting extensive research and self-education that have equipped him with a broad and diverse knowledge base.
In the summer of 2021, when an unprecedented heatwave swept across Western North America, claiming 1,400 lives and shattering temperature records, Ben faced a stark awakening. As temperatures across his province of British Columbia soared as high as 49.6 degrees Celsius – the hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada – the familiar, mild climate of Vancouver was transformed into an unforgiving furnace. This harrowing experience marked the deadliest weather-related disaster in Canadian history, and for Ben, it was a visceral demonstration of climate change’s immediate impact.
Despite lacking formal credentials in environmental science or policy, Ben’s eclectic background offers a distinctive lens through which he views the world’s most pressing issues. This unique perspective is rooted in a combination of hands-on problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of technology’s potential, and a philosophical contemplation of our place in the universe. It is this blend of practical expertise and thoughtful inquiry that Ben brings to his latest endeavor.
Motivated by the devastating effects of the 2021 heatwave and driven by a responsibility to his children and future generations, Ben embarked on a mission to leverage his knowledge and skills in search of tangible solutions to climate change that he plans to publish as a book. However, recognizing the importance of accessibility and collective action, he transformed his research and ideas into a public resource. This website is the culmination of Ben’s work: a platform not only dedicated to sharing economically viable and technologically sound strategies for mitigating climate change but also addressing the interconnected complexities within politics, religion, and the economics that impact our daily lives. Here, Ben invites others to join him in a quest for sustainable solutions, offering hope and guidance in navigating the challenges of our uncertain world.
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.
– Dr. Jane Goodall, Scientist & Activist