Understanding Storytelling and Social Justice

The speaker discusses the excitement and challenges of preparing for a TED Talk, inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. They explore the power and limitations of storytelling, particularly in social justice. Stories can create an illusion of solidarity and focus too much on personal narratives, overshadowing broader issues. The speaker emphasizes the need for credible media and storytellers to work together for social justice. Audiences play a crucial role by being curious, skeptical, and supporting storytellers' causes.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to being informed about doing a TED Talk?

• They were only excited.

• They were excited and then panicked.

• They were indifferent.

• They were only panicked.

Why does the speaker admire Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie?

• Because she is a politician.

• Because she is a scientist.

• Because she has important and interesting things to say.

• Because she is a famous singer.

What is one of the limitations of storytelling mentioned by the speaker?

• Stories always lead to immediate action.

• Stories can create an illusion of solidarity.

• Stories are never entertaining.

• Stories are only for children.

According to the speaker, why might focusing on likable characters be a limitation in storytelling?

• It can lead to ignoring those we don't like.

• It makes stories less interesting.

• It makes stories too long.

• It always results in biased stories.

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for pushing the needle forward in social justice?

• Only relying on storytellers.

• Combining credible facts with storytelling.

• Ignoring media completely.

• Focusing solely on emotions.

What does the speaker believe about the role of justice in making the world a better place?

• Justice is only for the privileged.

• Justice is more important than stories.

• Justice is irrelevant.

• Justice is a myth.

What does the speaker suggest about the relationship between media and storytelling?

• Storytelling should replace media.

• Both media and storytelling are needed.

• Media should be ignored.

• Media is more important than storytelling.

What does the speaker suggest audiences should do to make the world a better place?

• Be more curious and skeptical.

• Focus only on entertainment.

• Ignore all stories.

• Trust everything they hear.

What does the speaker propose about the intellectual nature of storytelling?

• Storytelling is purely emotional.

• Storytelling is not intellectual work.

• Storytelling is intellectual work.

• Storytelling is only for entertainment.

What action does the speaker recommend for audiences to engage with the real world?

• Stay glued to their screens.

• Switch off their phones and step out.

• Only listen to podcasts.

• Avoid all social interactions.