TED: Why ordinary people need to understand power | Eric Liu

The video discusses the importance of making civics engaging by focusing on the teaching of power. It defines civics as the art of citizenship and power as the capacity to influence others. The speaker highlights the issue of power illiteracy and its consequences, emphasizing the role of cities as arenas for practicing civic engagement. Real-world examples illustrate civic power in action, and the rise of localism is explored. The video concludes with a call to create a civic curriculum to democratize democracy and empower citizens.

In what ways does the speaker suggest that civic knowledge can be democratized?

What examples does the speaker provide to illustrate civic engagement?

What does the speaker mean by 'the localism of our time is networked powerfully'?

What is the significance of the narrative exercise proposed by the speaker?