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The Revolutionary Power of Diverse Thought

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Democracy Courses Complexity Courses Identity Politics Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the transformative potential of diverse perspectives in this thought-provoking TED Talk. Delve into the insights of a renowned novelist as she draws from personal experiences to illustrate the crucial role of democracy, global solidarity, and cosmopolitanism in countering authoritarianism. Discover why embracing complexity and rejecting binary thinking is essential in politics, emotions, and personal identities. Learn how diversity can be a powerful force for positive change and why remaining silent in the face of complexity is never an option. Gain a deeper understanding of the importance of plurality in creating a more inclusive and resilient society.

Syllabus

The revolutionary power of diverse thought | Elif Shafak


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TED

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