TED-ED: How to turn protest into powerful change - Eric Liu

The video discusses the power and limitations of protests in effecting change. It highlights the need for sustained efforts beyond protests to achieve lasting political power. Three strategies are proposed: expanding the frame of the possible, choosing a defining fight, and achieving an early win. These strategies are illustrated with examples like the Arab Spring, the $15 minimum wage movement, and the Solidarity movement in Poland. The video emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and participation in creating durable change.

What is a key limitation of protests as highlighted in the first section?

• They often lead to immediate policy changes.

• They can create a power vacuum filled by violence.

• They are unnecessary for civic engagement.

• They always result in successful government reforms.

Which strategy involves challenging the boundaries of conventional politics?

• Choosing a defining fight

• Mobilizing voters

• Achieving an early win

• Expanding the frame of the possible

What is the purpose of choosing a defining fight in civic activism?

• To avoid any form of debate

• To set terms for a debate on desired changes

• To ensure all political parties agree

• To maintain the status quo

How did the Solidarity movement in Poland begin its journey towards change?

• By organizing nationwide protests immediately

• By achieving early wins through local strikes

• By focusing solely on media campaigns

• By avoiding any form of confrontation

What is a common characteristic of successful movements like the US Civil Rights movement?

• They depend entirely on social media.

• They focus on long-term, gradual efforts.

• They rely solely on sudden triumphs.

• They avoid engaging with policymakers.