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This is a talk about understanding perception. But it got canceled from TEDxRaleigh.
The talk illustrates what causes implicit bias and prejudice, and how we can better connect through diversity.
It was initially selected, but the talk was pulled abruptly from the regional TED event in Raleigh, North Carolina, by a committee noticeably divided on the matter.
Perhaps I delved too deep on the science of perception. But I felt it was important to understand the underlying cause of our differences. From understanding each other we can get to better solutions.
Even though the talk was pulled from the TEDxRaleigh event, it is such an important “idea worth spreading” for understanding the divisive times we’re navigating in the world.
– For a time when we have such prejudicial statements coming through our election campaign.
– For a time when racial profiling is coming into scrutiny through the Black Lives Matter movement.
– As we’re facing an immigration crisis and a globalized economy – where different cultures need to figure out how to work together.
It is ironic that a talk about prejudice and diversity was canceled when this is such a focus of discussion in our local communities, in our nations, and around the world.
See how the video resonates with you.
And please share it, as it may shed some light on how we can better connect in these times.
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On to the Next Round…
Who knows, maybe this is just practice for future talks, at least through my own channel.
I already have a few talks in mind…
- ‘The Limits of Knowledge’
- ‘We Learn How to See the World’
- ‘The Neuroscience of Prejudice’
- ‘Empirical Evidence of Connectedness’
- ‘Global Perspective from an Astronauts’ World View’
Join us through AwakeFree.com, where at least some of these talks can come together.
Sincerely,
– Jeff –
.PS: the talk was based on this 5 minute video which you may like: Break Free to Feel More Connected
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