TED: Fighting with nonviolence | Scilla Elworthy

The video explores how to address extreme violence without resorting to force. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, inner power, and nonviolence, drawing on historical examples like Nelson Mandela and global movements. The speaker discusses the role of fear and anger, advocating for their constructive use. The shift from top-down to grassroots power is highlighted, with examples of nonviolent military actions and global movements inspired by Gene Sharp's methodologies. The video concludes with a hopeful message about the effectiveness of nonviolence in overcoming oppression.

What personal experience did the speaker share to illustrate their early understanding of violence?

• Attending a protest in their hometown

• Reading a book about Gandhi

• Witnessing Soviet tanks in Budapest

• Watching a documentary on World War II

According to the speaker, what are the three types of violence used by bullies?

• Political, physical, and emotional

• Cultural, economic, and social

• Physical, emotional, and financial

• Verbal, physical, and psychological

What did Nelson Mandela realize about the use of force?

• It is the most effective way to achieve peace

• It should be used only in self-defense

• It is necessary for political change

• It does not work against force

What is one method the speaker suggests for developing inner power?

• Reading self-help books

• Engaging in meditation

• Practicing martial arts

• Attending leadership seminars

How did the speaker describe the role of fear in conflict situations?

• Fear should be eliminated completely

• Fear should be ignored

• Fear can be transformed into courage

• Fear is a sign of weakness

What analogy does the speaker use to describe anger?

• Anger is like a mountain

• Anger is like a river

• Anger is like a storm

• Anger is like gasoline

What shift in power dynamics does the speaker highlight?

• From top-down to grassroots

• From individual to collective

• From grassroots to top-down

• From local to global

What example does the speaker give of a successful nonviolent action by a military leader?

• A lieutenant colonel calming a crowd in Najaf

• A colonel leading a silent protest in Iraq

• A captain organizing a sit-in in Afghanistan

• A general negotiating peace in Vietnam

What book is mentioned as influential in nonviolent resistance movements?

• The Art of War

• From Dictatorship to Democracy

• The Power of Now

• The Road Less Traveled

What is the speaker's outlook on the future of nonviolent movements?

• Uncertain due to political instability

• Hopeful due to practical methodologies

• Neutral due to lack of evidence

• Pessimistic due to ongoing conflicts