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“The opposite of poverty is justice.” – Bryan Stevenson #TEDTalks
In an engaging and personal talk — with cameo appearances from his grandmother and Rosa Parks — human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares some hard truths about America’s justice system, starting with a massive imbalance along racial lines: a third of the country’s black male population has been incarcerated at some point in their lives.
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Just one conversation can make a difference #TEDTalks
Can you stand up for what you believe in without participating in politics? Anti-career coach Danielle Roberts and political rule breaker Katie Paris discuss how to rethink power, work and civic life on your own terms. They explore how rest, community and meaningful participation can help you stay engaged in the issues shaping your life.…
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Why Big Tech Is Incompatible with Democracy | Bruno Giussani | TED
Most of the technology powering life in Europe today — chatbots, the cloud, digital infrastructure — is owned by companies in the United States. Writer and curator Bruno Giussani makes the case that Europe’s reliance on American technology has crossed the line from convenient to risky. His answer isn’t to go it alone, but to…
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“A single piece of paper can hold endless possibilities” #TEDTalks
14-year-old student Miles Wu is obsessed with origami, transforming everyday scraps of paper into unexpected creations. In a joyful talk, he explores the ancient art form — from making Christmas ornaments and pigeons to folding patterns that can hold 10,000 times their weight — and shows all the possibilities hiding inside a single piece of…
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@MyHardyhar
June 19, 2025 at 4:23 pm
Statistical fact: black jurors are more likely to make a guilty verdict for white defendants and less likely to for black defendants. The same thing is true for white jurors (when factoring per capita)
@TheNormanmurk
June 19, 2025 at 5:34 pm
In too many places, the right people aren’t uncomfortable enough… yet
@Jayne-bk1qp
June 19, 2025 at 9:42 pm
THEN WE NEED TO REIMAGINE THE TYPE OF PEOPLE WE ELECT FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. ASE
@komninosm
June 20, 2025 at 1:26 am
@@Jayne-bk1qp The opposite of poverty is socialism.
It also brings justice and a more fair distribution of wealth.
Capitalism is about oppression and exploitation. Competition is less efficient than cooperation and always leads to conflict. Its ideals are selfishness and being self-centred. We need more empathy and caring about society and our neighbours.🎉
@phyllisneal8687
June 19, 2025 at 5:36 pm
I love this man ❤ He’s very much the answer to overcoming ANY OBSTACLE, created by man, thereby leaving us with world peace,❤️
@dlouise5680
June 19, 2025 at 6:17 pm
Amen. Rich guilty people are treated so much better than poor innocent people. Injustice prevails. Look at Trump, a convicted felon sitting in the oval office!!!
@Wszechrzecz
June 19, 2025 at 8:12 pm
There’s a quiet depth to that thought.
@ErikaHruska
June 19, 2025 at 9:40 pm
Justice League incoming 🌈
@SharkAcademy
June 20, 2025 at 12:03 am
Wait, but is there justice if you’re rich, or is there actually injustice because you can get away with things?
@komninosm
June 20, 2025 at 1:24 am
The opposite of poverty is socialism.
It also brings justice and a more fair distribution of wealth.
Capitalism is about oppression and exploitation. Competition is less efficient than cooperation and always leads to conflict. Its ideals are selfishness and being self-centred. We need more empathy and caring about society and our neighbours.🎉