Even though Dr. Ervin László could not be physically present at the Atlas Award ceremony in 2023, he sent a video to showcase his support for the Atlas World community and the Atlas Award.
In the video Ervin László highlighted the challenge of balancing the quest for power with the responsibility to serve society. Popularity often originates from a short-term benefit-oriented focus, when a leader focuses on achieving immediate advantages.
However, true leaders must shift their focus from these immediate gains for a select group to serving the broader human society and the planet. Prioritizing the common good over individual or specific interests is essential. Leaders should be genuine humanitarians, dedicated to serving humanity and ensuring peace on the planet.
“What is good for the human society is necessarily good for everybody.”
Dr. Ervin László
That is why it is crucial to honor and value the leaders who are willing to serve the human interest. We need to make sure that people with power are truly humanitarian and are not just entrepreneurs that compete for immediate benefits and profit.
Celebrating those with a broader mission can pave the way for the progress of human well-being and the preservation of the planet.
Our Atlas Award 2023 magazine also features Ervin László and can be downloaded through this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N_-NngXKsIGtboQie4FkOoucu7zrp94Q/view?usp=drive_link
Who is Ervin László?
Dr. Ervin László, musician, philosopher, systemic scientist, and author of almost a hundred books, stands by the Atlas Award and the core values behind it.
Dr. Ervin Laszlo is a multifaceted individual who has made significant contributions both as a musician and as a scientist and humanist. Born in Budapest, he showcased his musical talents at a young age, gaining recognition as a child prodigy on the piano. His exceptional skills led him to win the Grand Prize at an international music competition, which allowed him to embark on an international concert career.
His academic journey took a turn when he earned the highest degree from the Sorbonne, the Doctorat ès Lettres et Sciences Humaines. Transitioning to the roles of scientist and humanist, he lectured at prestigious institutions such as Yale and Princeton. He conducted influential research on modeling the future evolution of the world order, leading to his involvement with the Club of Rome, and later on the Club of Budapest, an organization focused on global issues. Later, he managed global projects at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, demonstrating his commitment to addressing global challenges.
A prolific writer, Laszlo authored, co-authored, or edited 89 books published in 23 languages, along with numerous papers in scientific journals and popular magazines. He became a respected member of various scientific bodies, including Hungarian Academy of Science. Throughout his career, Laszlo received numerous honors and awards, including Honorary Ph.D.s from several countries, the Japan Peace Prize in 2001, and the Assisi Mandir of Peace Prize in 2006. He was also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 and 2005, highlighting the impact of his work on the global stage.
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