Jonathan Klein: Photos that changed the world

The video explores the profound impact images have on society, from sparking environmental awareness to influencing social change. It highlights iconic images that have provoked reactions and driven change, such as those from the Vietnam War and the environmental movement. The discussion extends to the power of images in addressing social issues like HIV/AIDS and the unseen impact of personal images from war. The speaker emphasizes that while images themselves don't change the world, they inspire action and reflection, challenging viewers to engage with the issues depicted.

What is the primary belief about images in the speaker's industry?

• Images are only important for artistic purposes.

• Images provoke reactions that can lead to change.

• Images have no real impact on society.

• Images themselves change the world.

Which image is credited with influencing the birth of the environmental movement?

• Images of gorillas in the Congo

• The Earth seen from space

• Images from Abu Ghraib

• Photos of the Vietnam War

What was the impact of images from the Vietnam War?

• They had no significant impact.

• They supported the war effort.

• They became voices of protest.

• They were ignored by the public.

How did the Princess of Wales contribute to changing perceptions of HIV/AIDS?

• By giving a speech at the UN

• By funding research

• By touching an HIV/AIDS-infected baby

• By organizing a protest

What choice do we have when confronted by a powerful image?

• Ignore it or address it

• Destroy it or preserve it

• Sell it or buy it

• Frame it or discard it

According to the speaker, who truly makes a photograph?

• The photographer

• The camera

• The subject

• The viewer

What is the speaker's hope for the audience regarding images?

• That they ignore disturbing images

• That they understand and act on impactful images

• That they become photographers

• That they collect iconic images