Icon Jane Goodall on nature, animals and runaway capitalism: 'The Summit Series with Ari Melber'

Primatologist and renowned environmental activist Jane Goodall joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber in this wide-ranging interview about her pioneering work with chimpanzees, conservation, her new book, and even her new environmentally friendly Barbie doll. This is a new installment of The Summit Series with Ari Melber, featuring discussions with leaders at the summit of their fields.
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#JaneGoodall #chimpanzee #SummitSeries

[@melneth3119]

Seeing this woman at 3 years old made me decide to help animals. She brought hope to a very Bleak childhood in the foster care system. It is because of her that at 39 I finally have my own Animal Shelter. I don't think I'll ever be able to repay what this woman did for my life!

[@dthomas9230]

"Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do"- Voltaire Doing good feels good, and before reagan altruism was not shunned as some lefty plot to emasculate the tribal males. She said #45 was displaying male chimp behavior as he feels threatened. Kudos for your shelter. I flew with some Drs Without Borders home from a mission in Peru and they had a glow about them and were excited to share the experience. They do that for free and their air travel was free compliments of my airline, I was a cabin member. My daughter works with special needs patients, all ages and got a hug from an autistic patient who never shows emotion, so this was a win. My girl told "It feels good to do good" as she recognized the evolution. Remember the AHA! moments when a solution becomes clear? Good on ya again! Life is a grand journey!

[@brendaboudinot6431]

I think you just have, your own animal shelter, so good.

[@gregbrogan9061]

Oh, that's really wonderful! ❤

[@Sicilia928]

Thank you for what you do.

[@conniegal201]

That was one of the most beautiful and profound interviews I have ever seen. I love Dr. Goodall's calm and sincere approach to everything, in particularly when speaking about the chimpanzees that opened her world and ours to a greater understanding of humanity. I am also very appreciative of the respect and warmth shown by Ari Melber to her. Thank you!

[@loopylynda1974]

Jane Goodall came to my high school in Grapevine, Texas and without doubt she and my environmental science teacher Sherri Houser implanted in me the seeds of my core beliefs and helped me on my journey to love nature and this planet. Thank you!

[@magzzzzers]

Ms. Goodall is such an incredible lady! She has been a *huge* inspiration to me for 35 years (so far!) 🔥 She is still one of the best examples that women can do anything we put our minds and hearts into. I'm thrilled to see her leading the way for yet another generation! She is a delight to listen to, as are you Ari 💜 💯 I adore you both!

[@swsjr1]

She's the entire reason my degree is in Anthropology. She is an outstanding person and primatologist. Oh, and though I don't like barbies, I did buy the Jane Goodall doll. Yup, I did, not apologising.

[@JoniDiMaggio]

It's wonderful to see all these stories from people expressing their admiration and inspiration of Jane Goodall. I was older when I became inspired by Goodall. Prior to that I knew who she was and a little about be what she did but it wasn't until the movie Gorillas in the Mist came out that peaked my interest in Goodall.

[@rikhuravidansker]

@@swsjr1 I would have preferred a traditional straw doll: plastic is only good for specialized functions like space travel.

[@gersantru]

A special life. She is compassionate and wise, she is an inspiration.

[@ronward3949]

Her courage is truly Admirable

[@wrenlittle8826]

Congratulations Mr. Melber, what a wonderfully intelligent heartwarming and provocative interview. Goodall has been an inspiration for me since my childhood fifty years ago. What a shame there are so few likes.

[@kittyandthekatz8046]

What an excellent interview. Ari is every bit a good human being and Ms Goodall is an absolute icon

[@abocas]

In the early 70', when I was still a teenager, I joined a book club and I could pick Jane Goodalls first book about chimpanzees. -Which, of course, I did. Followed her amazing work since then. Wonderful interview ....

[@lilbertsmom3561]

This was a great interview. I have to say, I really truly admire Jane Goodall. She's so honest and nice, and intelligent, and compassionate, and driven. All things I admire in other people. She sees the same things in the animals around her, and the same boxes people have been placing around them, that I've always seen. Also, her speech, her mannerisms, her looks, remind me of my grandma. My grandma was my favorite person in the world. Thank you for doing a full interview with her like this, giving her the time she deserves. I will be sharing this link with the environmental group I'm part of so they can see it and be inspired to act also.

[@lauriebolles3149]

"The Eternal I' -Dr. Jane Goodall. When Woonda reached out to Jane and hugged her, tears always comes to my eyes. I'm now 69 and Jane has been a wonderful and profound part of my life. Today my neighborhood must call me the squirrel/bird lady and her walnuts.

[@breal7277]

One of the best interviews I have ever seen! Jane Goodall is a woman of strength, character, and charisma. Her gentle way of communicating is comforting. Her life work speaks volumes and she has inspired countess girls to follow their dreams and study animal science. I've been considering trying a plant-based diet for some time now, she's inspired me to give it a go.

[@IAMNIVERSE]

Thanks for the beautiful comment, my heart-mind appreciates it. 💚

[@rikhuravidansker]

Since hand-pulled chicken coops exist and organic family farms (i.e. farms which don't put the cattle in a giant cramped room filled with milking machinery), exist but are expensive, and they are needed for a transition in the way we eat and they help localities, I think Goodall allows herself the occasional treat of eggs or milk: since clams and scallops lack consciousness, it is possible she very rarely eats them. I wonder if she has eaten termites?

[@lalah9481]

I adore this woman!💖

[@meghan42]

What a treasure she is!

[@bobbiegambarini1056]

Excellent show. But I've loved Dr. Jane Goodall forever. First learned of her work in an issue of National Geographic. What a wonderful human.

[@rikhuravidansker]

The famous 1960 issue?

[@dreamingmusicgal]

What a wonderful and always enlightening conversation from her. Thanks Ari for doing this Mrs. Jane Goodall is an Icon for our conservation books of all the good she has done for our world and the chimps. Also, Now I want one of her barbies.

[@doricetimko332]

Fabulous segment, Ari! Thank you, MsGoodall.❤

[@LuisAFlorit]

A beautiful and marvelous human being, an inspiration to all mankind. Your legacy will last forever.

[@Idocare1893]

One of the most inspiring interviews I've ever seen. Ms. Goodall puts things back into their proper perspective and Ari is obviously very much in tune with her beliefs and values. Kind of funny nobody swept the floor between Ari and the monitor but that's the kind of remark of a 'civilized human' would say.

[@dannmarceau]

Wonderful woman.

[@SteveHoppin]

Lucky enough for Jane, she had a mother that fully supported her endeavors, promoted good ethics and encouraged her great attitude toward life.

[@jockyoung4491]

It wasn't just women that Jane Goodall inspired. It was all of us.

[@dellishart9535]

An Earth icon💕🌍✨Thank you for your lifetime of activism 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@pamelawy]

My hero! Since forever!

[@johndowner2196]

Her personality would put anyone at ease. ♥️

[@MsAnnie1121]

I love that your segments are diversified & that you really engage with sincerity and humility.

[@dogsallowed7]

Such a remarkable lady ❤

[@JohnBosco.1308]

Somehow Ari Melber sees the world the way Dr. Gooddall sees the world, in the sense that he genuinely sought to bridge the divide between Whites and Blacks in America, especially in culture and music. There is no other journalist on TV today who understands that than Ari. Best of luck Mr. Melba in all you do.

[@ronward3949]

Jane is describing Fitness which physically they must mate, do not judge their inherent system, diseases within Species groups can be like circling disease, a problem from parasites, and there are complex parasites, blood transmission by bite, so I congratulate her Nature and great work!

[@hantejudy]

Thanks, Ari, I'm really enjoying your interviews

[@fourthel6630]

She’s a beautiful person inside and out….”what do you care about…take actions…”

[@crash24420]

Jane Goodall is such a wonderful person! Love her❤. Thank you 🙏

[@merrihalma]

Jane is right about animals having their own personalities and being aware, thinking beings. I've watched my cats, and see how they pause, considering something. I've seen my cats laugh, and angry and get upset if we laugh because they come into the house angry about getting drenched in the rain. I have also seen them tease their companion in a good-natured way. I'm sure this applies to all species of animals.

[@jameskinderberg7589]

You've seen them laugh; How so?

[@merrihalma]

It is in their facial expressions, the way they hold their mouth open and shake their head. I've felt my cats respond in kind when I hold them and say, "I love you." I can feel them returning that love. It is a bond we cat owners have with them.

[@brendaboudinot6431]

By God, Jane Goodall the Queen of the Primates nailed it. I have always loved all she does. She hasn't changed, direct and sharp to this day.

[@C2C.]

A credit and a treasure to our species... Great interview!

[@harrychuck3]

Jane Goodall is a World Heritage Treasure

[@Greenbambu78]

Hi Jane, I've read something about Moon, a whale that was hit by a vessel strike and injured her tail spine but she kept swimming during mating season 🥺...yes, We have to take care of the earth and animals better.

[@Dawnabrat]

Wonderful interview, thank you.

[@gersantru]

Very good, Ari!

[@dr.d.riverssenghor721]

Ari, this so beautiful. I understand what she is talking about. She will s speaking of her gift in life. She understood it and put all her love and energy in following her purpose in this life. I am a teacher /professor and like Mrs Goodall, I started doing it at Ten years old. I with some higher force knew that was my pathway in life. She is a spiritual God sent for her work. Lovely 🥰. Thanks for your gift Ari. Another wonderful and necessary interview. Thanks Dr Senghor a Big Fan 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@katiepelz3148]

I really enjoyed this interview. What an amazingly wise and articulate woman. An inspiration for us all.

[@madelenegeswaldo652]

A human and spiritual keeper of the earth.

[@eileenfile6157]

My absolutely favorite Summit!

[@robertbeerbohm1800]

One of my main inspirations in my life

[@MM-yi9zn]

Jane is a magnificent hero. Our primates are our closest living relative. We must preserve them with ongoing respect!Bravo!

[@Sicilia928]

The video of the chimpanzee turning and hugging Jane is one of my favorite of all times. It never fails to make my heart soar. Animals aren't burdened with our egos and cynicism, and therefore they can recognize good and evil, This chimp recognized an angel on Earth.

[@ursulatee]

Great interview

[@gregbrogan9061]

Amazing woman... amazing life... amazing spirit...

[@Diana-jx1ju]

What a treasure!

[@peterz53]

A well needed sane interlude in all the insanity

[@MichaelJacques]

Another great interview with Ari. Too bad more of us weren't more like her. We'd be better all around...

[@camelsheit_on_the_walls446]

This lady just makes me smile, for all kinds of different reasons... (And I'm not a person who smiles easily.)

[@Tannyk1]

Very interesting interview and I always loved Jane for what she does but my question is why that floor is so dirty?

[@brendaboudinot6431]

Check out 10:25, made me cry, even now. She has a gift, it's love for Earth and those who live here, animal and people.

[@suekal3000]

Having read this article on Substacks and after watching your interview Ari on KZbin with Jane Goodall I have a very near and dear opinion and takeaway of the subject at hand. Jane Goodall is just an international treasure and example and role model to all, men and woman alike. She portrays a reality where we are all interdependent and we are. Where we as humans rely on not only the mass industrialized farming of animals to eat and survive. But while we destroy the animal's spirits through these non free ranging mass producing farms that treat these sentient beings like machinery to produce nourishment to the over populated masses. How are these mass produced farm animals who are so poorly treated unlike the cherished riches as we see our family members we call pets. And how we are destroying the earth through deforestation and sending entire species into extinction. Juxtaposed to that, where as the deforestation happening throughout the world is destroying the habitats for our wild life for more land to farm and feed as well as build and house the exploding growth of the developed and developing world. A world already so over populated how are we to sustain life as we know it today for both man and wild life alike in generations to come. As Jane Goodall so affectionately discussed her love for all sentient beings as do I, and how we as a world society of people are supposed to not only coexist in harmony with animals both domestic and wild but, as grim as it sounds, how are we to maintain the sustenance to feed this globe at large.

[@looseunit9180]

Legend

[@LIONTAMER3D]

lol @ the thumbnail: "jane goodall on chips" (she's standing next to bill clinton) =..)

[@stlion0111]

Did she just say DT behave like a Chimp ??? 🤣😂

[@gordoncole5460]

I real human being...observant, unbiased, and open to new thoughts. oh...and by the way, what the heck is on that floor of the studio. Did Ari shave or something? LOL

[@user-pt2pc5uf1g]

Where is Jane Nobel Peace Prize?

[@ManuelGarcia-cd1hk]

Goodall changed her mind about her wild monkeys whom she at first believed to be peaceful family clans of chimps. The monkeys fought and killed each other. Showed murderous behavior, held grouches and were "racists" against other monkey species.

[@jockyoung4491]

Not to be tedious, but chimps are not monkeys.

[@GCJACK83]

Chimpanzees have also recently been seen crushing up plants and bugs and rubbing this mix into wounds on their bodies. Meaning they seem to have some grasp of what medical treatment is. Not just making simple tools.

[@ronward3949]

A better example would be resource partitioning, actual symptomology to test anything that might want to dominate that territory which is socially bonded, local and could have some of those aggressive behaviors.

[@buddymckimmey3545]

Slick willie

[@ronward3949]

Infighting is part of survival, some Individuals can behave strangely, lose abilities, become experienced, individuals are part of a social system some Individuals may have problems others take out, their survival is not assured when disabled or impaired could spread inner sickness, disabilities, or bad genetic material thus death may be safer for Group.

[@BROKEN-PILOT]

Plastic, poisons, over fishing, deforestation, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, etc... = no more fish, no animals and then no humans. Vote accordingly. Educate your neighbor. Educate yourself. Education is paramount.

[@pc4mlc451]

Bill Clinton? Really? You all just memory-holed his presidency?

[@shannonbowman5990]

❤

[@jackiebinns6205]

Absolute facts 😂😂

[@macswanton9622]

She has the best karma of any person

[@shannonbowman5990]

❤😊

[@lynnrunningdeerB4]

So now I know where I got trumpanzee without even knowing it🤣

[@blueakgirl23]

lol it must be a subconscious thing

[@ronward3949]

Planet of Apes mistakenly awkward, Statue of Liberty in Dunes?

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

References to T****'s primate-like behavior start at about 29:00.

[@superclaymaster]

Ari stop slurping when your interviewing one of the most important scientists in the last century! Good job though.

[@cruisinguy6024]

*you’re

[@superclaymaster]

@@cruisinguy6024 thank you

[@ronward3949]

Native Africans had seen that, observe to, little is given to her Helpers in Africa, I am a fan, but she does not represent the World Conservation Movement that well.

[@art15foundry]

Capitalism makes this program possible.

[@michaelmcgarrity6987]

They don't have Gorrilias in the Mist where I live because they will freeze to Death in Winter and be eaten by Wolves. I love Jane, but we need a Warmer not Colder Earth here. Local Conditions matter. We don't have a one size fits all World. If Jane ever wants to see ravenous Winter Wolf Packs, I'll be happy to give her a free look. Jane is bringing up Localism. Awesome! My State is highly Capitalist, it also has an awesome Natural Environment supported by a great team of Natural Resource Scientists funded by Hunting and Fishing licence Fees. I love Jane. We don't need it Colder here. Keep your paws off Earth's Thermostat. If you want it Colder move to North Dakota. By any measure the Natural Environment in this area is wonderful. The next Generation needs a Local not Global mindset. My local Natural Environment is extraordinary because we focus on taking care of it not other places. Localism is the new Globalism. Local + Local = Global. Clean your room

[@ajmeyers5661]

@Michael Mcgarrity - What an amazing series of silly statements, MM. Though, tbf, yours is probably a bot account. Just a little over a year old, with odd punctuation, incoherencies, and sentences that don't follow from what came before...very bot-like. Oh well

[@michaelmcgarrity6987]

@@ajmeyers5661 I spend much time in the Wild so my language is geared more to sub Artic local environment. Wolves are real here. Hundreds of Wolf Packs. We don't need a Colder Earth. Many Species may go extinct here if Earth is made Colder such as the Snowy Owl which is now very common here likely because it's too Cold for them in Canada. Warmer, not Colder. Snowy Owl die of Starvation here because this area has different Prey Species than Canada. Making Earth Colder will only make it tougher on Northern Species which have a tough enough time getting through Winter without making it Colder. I appreciate Jane bringing up Localism pertaining to Climate Change. The conversation must mature if we want to preserve high species diversity particularly in most Vulnerable Cold areas of Earth. We need to lift Federal Ban on Wolf Hunting too. One small pack can slaughter a dozen Deer for fun when the snow gets deep. I am a witness. They don't even eat most of it. Wolves are out of control here. Maintaining Species Diversity is important. Wolves like snacking on Coyotes and Foxes. Coyote and Fox populations are way low compared to the 1990s when I used to hunt them in Winter. Now Wolves need hunting to bring Nature back to balance.

[@ajmeyers5661]

@@michaelmcgarrity6987 - Definitely a bot account; thanks for the confirmation. Such a waste

[@lynnrunningdeerB4]

The part you've missed is that Polar bears, sea lions, penguins and others are loosing their habitats and without the polar icecaps and the trees this planet would cease to exist. What we do everywhere else affects them and eventually us. So thank you for incorrecting her.

[@wadestanton]

@@michaelmcgarrity6987 Why didn't the Lynx have any fat lsat year?

[@stevedryden803]

who is the man interviewing Jane?

[@daniellamcgee4251]

Ari Melber. It's in the Description. :-)

[@ronward3949]

Females generally mate with that male, I have witnessed male mammals being unfaithful, young and lucky, and generally hang with other males.

[@jockyoung4491]

Female animals often mate with multiple partners as well. Whatever produces the most offspring.

[@ronward3949]

@@jockyoung4491 Not true, in numbers size matters, but the adaptions to successful offspring may mean very few young with long devoted periods of time for offspring, which i Mammals means female grouping in summer for safety, social bonding, individual interactions, fitness, reproductive efforts and survival through the year's winter. While in fish like green sturgeon, the number of eggs and care both matter immensely as Caviar and sturgeon flesh so desired, but they have very large breeding capacity as far as number of eggs. Nature of Reproduction is adaptive radiation as evolved to evolving.

[@pilargonzalez8442]

The great Ms. Jane Goodal 🤩wonderful work she has done and keeps on doing, create awareness to protect nature from human insatiable greed. 💗🦍🌴🪱

[@billrodriguez3399]

Say something stupid again, non American democrat funded fake unfed unresponsive bot

[@harrychuck3]

Ari… vegan…!!!

[@number1soma]

Love this woman. Great interview.

[@jaygibson5057]

All BS

[@daniellamcgee4251]

Is it? What is your field experience and/ or qualifications? What studies that Jane Goodall sourced her information from do you have a problem with? Why do you consider those studies invalid?

[@jaygibson5057]

@@daniellamcgee4251 Every ten years, one of you drug addicts tell us we only have ten years left.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

@@jaygibson5057 I'm sorry, I have no idea what you are talking about. To begin with, I have never taken recreational drugs in my life. My Dad did the drug addict thing, so I didn't have to. You appear to use assumptions that seem to fill the gaps in your knowledge. One thing I will assume is that although I have Gibson ancestors, I am pretty sure we aren't in any way related.

[@jaygibson5057]

@@daniellamcgee4251 It's a grift you fools buy into.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

@@jaygibson5057 I don't even understand your terms of reference. Which fools? Which gift?

[@maggie6479]

trumpty dumpty is a trajedy. truer words were never spoken

[@billrodriguez3399]

Bill Clinton + Jennifer Flowers = love

[@billrodriguez3399]

Bill Clinton was in love with Monica Lewinski.

[@billrodriguez3399]

KJP the ANC racial hatred savage guerrilla should be studied by Goodall.

[@billrodriguez3399]

Goodall should study BLM racial hatred savage guerrillas.

[@jockyoung4491]

Is hate really all you have?

[@davidvaughn8680]

@@jockyoung4491 apparently, and stupidity runs strongly in this one! 🤪

[@billrodriguez3399]

Here comes the evolution Big Lie

[@jockyoung4491]

There are still many theocrats who reject the science of evolution. yes.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

You are several decades too late for that debate. Evolution has been a confirmed fact for sometime, and more evidence continues to pour in from multiple fields of study. But you can avoid looking that information up and pretend the irrefutable evidence that all adds, isn't true, if you like. If you are brave enough to challenge your own beliefs in search of the truth, I recommend people who study these subjects as a career,... and Gutsick Gibbon, as reliable sources of information, rather than religious apologists who don't know what they are talking about as it isn't their area of specialty.

[@billrodriguez3399]

Manchelle "Mike" Obama should be studied by Goodall.

[@thorangla2853]

What an asinine thing to say. You might want to delete your comment because it could come back to haunt you some day. The internet never forgets.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

I am sorry you have such a poor opinion of men if you think calling someone a man is an insult.

[@robertwinter9028]

I’m surprised that she still has all of her fingers…