TED: How I learned to read -- and trade stocks -- in prison | Curtis "Wall Street" Carroll

The transcript narrates the speaker's journey from a life of crime in Oakland, California, to discovering the importance of financial literacy while incarcerated. Initially illiterate, the speaker learns to read in prison, which opens up new opportunities and a sense of self-worth. Realizing the impact of financial illiteracy, the speaker co-founds the FEEL program to teach financial empowerment and emotional literacy, aiming to rehabilitate incarcerated individuals and address the broader societal issue of financial mismanagement.

What was the speaker's initial perception of crime?

• A necessary evil for survival

• A path to becoming a lawyer

• A way to gain respect

• A temporary phase

What event sparked the speaker's interest in financial literacy?

• A conversation with a cellmate

• Reading the sports section

• Accidentally picking up the business section

• A visit from a family member

What did the speaker realize about financial literacy while in prison?

• It was too complex to understand

• It was irrelevant to his life

• It was only for professionals

• It was a glimpse of hope for the future

What did the speaker learn about the financial state of many Americans?

• Most have over $10,000 in savings

• Few face financial issues

• Most are financially stable

• Many live paycheck to paycheck

What is a major challenge faced by incarcerated individuals upon release?

• Lack of family support

• Lack of job opportunities

• No financial education

• Inability to read

What is the purpose of the FEEL program?

• To provide emotional support

• To offer job placements

• To improve literacy rates

• To teach financial management skills

According to the speaker, what is financial literacy?

• A skill for professionals

• A lifestyle

• An optional skill

• A temporary solution

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for full rehabilitation?

• Job training

• Financial management skills

• Family reunification

• Emotional support

What does the speaker believe about the relationship between crime and money?

• Crime is a path to wealth

• Money solves all problems

• Crime is a result of financial illiteracy

• They are unrelated

What does the speaker emphasize about financial literacy?

• It is only for the wealthy

• It is a complex skill

• It is not necessary

• It is essential for everyone