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Historically, America has been predisposed towards racism against African-Americans. However, Americans, for the past century, have effectively ignored the issues with race that the American society still faces in the criminal justice system. In his TED Talk entitled “We need to talk about an injustice,” Bryan Stevenson addresses the issues with the American criminal justice system by detailing the problems and showing the important role the citizens of American can play. Although the topic is a…

the argument on technology by providing the benefits of technology while acknowledging its negatives. The use of digital media outlets, such as TED Talks, are useful tools that help provide information in a appealing way. For example, some individuals, such as myself, may prefer to watch a video to learn information rather than read a book. With that, TED Talks would provide a method for me to learn information while using a form of…

America is known for being the land of the free and home of the brave. However, sometimes we forget the luxury our freedom gives us and easily overlook the injustice of others. I watched two TED talk videos that talk about human trafficking and squatter communities. Human trafficking steals the freedom of its victims and squatter communities displays the harsh conditions individuals are willing to withstand to feel free. Both discussions are over important topics from well-informed individuals.…

their beliefs, emotions, and possible scenarios to persuade others. Bioethicist Paul Root Wolfe is well-known as well as well-respected in his field, and he encourages the audience to consider bio-engineering along with its current uses through his TED talk, “It’s Time to Question Bio-Engineering”. Wolpe effectively utilizes logos and ethos to persuade the audience of the fact that we need to rethink our decision to use bio-engineering considering its current uses, and the possibilities for…

deception through a man named Arnold Friend, who she encounters while hanging out with a friend. We watch as he slowly changes his role in Connie’s life and how he uses the power of lie to control, excite, and destroy her. With the help of Pamela Meyer 's’ TED talk called “How to Spot a Liar”, we get to see just why she acts the way she…

In a recent TED talk, Chris Anderson talked about “The Secret to Great Public Speaking”. In this video, Anderson discussed how ideas are transferred. Idea is shared among people. The key to sharing one’s idea is to focus on one idea at a time. He explains that an idea, or an interconnection of neurons in an individual’s brain, will be shared in real-time in other’s brains as they hear of the voice of the speaker. One’s mind, or the thing that makes someone unique can be described as a vast…

on in the white house has nothing to do with you because you live in a small town in Vermont, when it has everything to do with you, and no matter how much you wish it wouldn’t affect your life, it will. Because like what Julian Baggini says in his ted talk, if you were to take away all these external influences, you wouldn’t have a personality, and you wouldn’t be you. External influences can change the way you live, your daily life, your perspective on the world and the way you wish to live.…

he has to say. For example, in President Obama’s speech, if members of the audience do not like President Obama, they will not accept his message. The audience in Holt’s speech perceives the speaker as credible because they made time to come to the TED talk and listen to Jim Holt. This relates the role of the speaker and role of time. Listening Influencers: The role of the speaker plays a big part at making the audience listen to Jim Holt. Holt is a known, credible philosopher, so that makes…

"The Tech Effect" Before reading books about what technology has done to society I used my phone and laptop every day but now that I am aware my habits have changed. In the book What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains The shallows By Nicholas Carr (2011), Carr states that "We should be aware of technology ,and the way it affects our lives both mentally, physically, and socially;" technology should be controlled by its users and creators of technology, because if we can control technology we…

if the speaker knows how to sweep the audience off its feet. The speaker must be passionate about the topic and have the ability to make the audience feel a strong sense of change. A Ted speaker would be the best choice because they are gifted with the ability to connect with the audience. If anyone has ever seen a Ted talk they completely understand the point. If one has yet to see one then it is recommended they see one as soon as possible. Josue Arteaga will be the speaker because this is an…