TED: There's no such thing as not voting | eric Liu

The video discusses the challenges and cynicism surrounding voting, highlighting how the vibrant culture of voting in American history has diminished. It proposes reviving this culture through community engagement and creative projects, such as 'The Joy of Voting,' to make voting a joyful and participatory experience. The importance of voting is emphasized as a self-fulfilling act of belief and a means to effect change, urging viewers to see voting as a revolutionary act that can reshape society.

What are some reasons people might feel that their vote doesn't count?

How has the culture of voting changed from the past to the present?

What role did immigrants and urban political machines play in the 19th-century voting culture?

Describe the significance of the Civil Rights Movement in relation to voting.

What are some modern activities suggested to revive the joy of voting?

What is the relationship between voting and self-government according to the speaker?

In what ways does the speaker argue that not voting is a form of voting?

What impact does the speaker believe 100 percent voter mobilization would have?

How does the speaker suggest we can mobilize citizens to vote?

What is the overall message the speaker wants to convey about voting?