TED: What new power looks like | Jeremy Heimans

The video discusses the evolution of activism from traditional methods to digital strategies, highlighting Hazari's use of mobile phones to mobilize millions in India. It contrasts old power, held by a few, with new power, characterized by mass participation and peer coordination. The speaker shares personal experiences in activism and explores the challenges and values of new power models, emphasizing transparency and participation. The future of new power is examined, questioning whether it will transform or be absorbed by old power structures.

What innovative method did Hazari use to gather support for his campaign against corruption?

• Social media posts

• Public rallies

• Missed calls

• Email campaigns

What was the primary tool used by the speaker in their early activism efforts?

• Social media

• Fax machine

• Television

• Email

Which organization did the speaker co-found to mobilize people using the internet?

• Change.org

• Avaaz

• Greenpeace

• Amnesty International

What are the two key elements of new power?

• Mass participation and peer coordination

• Centralized control and authority

• Financial investment and growth

• Traditional media and advertising

Which of the following is NOT an example of a new power model?

• Kickstarter

• Traditional banks

• Beppe Grillo's political movement

• Airbnb

What is a potential downside of new power according to the speaker?

• It always leads to positive outcomes

• It is inherently stable

• It can distort outcomes

• It eliminates old power completely

What challenge did Occupy Wall Street face despite its new power approach?

• Government support

• Insufficient funding

• Failure to consolidate and achieve goals

• Lack of media coverage

What is a core value of new power?

• Transparency

• Exclusivity

• Secrecy

• Hierarchy

How does the speaker suggest old power organizations should respond to new power?

• Occupy themselves before others do

• Ignore it

• Continue with traditional methods

• Increase secrecy

What is the speaker's call to action for new power entities?

• Operate in isolation

• Avoid public goods issues

• Address major structural problems

• Focus solely on consumer experiences