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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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Convenience may make your life easier. But what does it cost? #TEDTalks
What does it take to stay in control of your life online? AI ethicist Jen Golbeck and TED Fellow Shalini Kantayya discuss how algorithms, data collection and AI shape the choices you make every day. They explore whether it’s possible to use the internet without giving up your privacy, how to push back against big…
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Compliment a stranger or reach out to a loved one. You may do more good than you think #TEDTalks
Humans aren’t just social — we’re ultrasocial, wired like bees and ants for deep connection. So what happens when smartphones take over childhood, tablets replace textbooks and AI companies infiltrate our kids’ lives? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out three principles of technoskepticism — and explains why, two years after sounding the alarm in “The…
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“If we can tell a better story about democracy, we can tell a better story about America” #TEDTalks
Our brains are hardwired to crave community and belonging — a tribal instinct that drives politics in the United States, says political strategist Sarah Longwell. She shares what she learned trying to convince people to vote against their political party in a recent election and shows why telling a better story about democracy is key…
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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.🎉