TED-Ed: What Aristotle and Joshua Bell can teach us about persuasion - Conor Neill

In January 2007, renowned violinist Joshua Bell performed at Boston's Symphony Hall and later in a subway station. The stark contrast in audience engagement highlighted the importance of Aristotle's rhetoric principles: logos, ethos, and pathos. Logos involves logical appeal, ethos is about credibility, and pathos focuses on emotional connection. Bell's subway performance lacked ethos and pathos, explaining the audience's indifference. The video explores how these rhetorical elements influence persuasion and audience perception.

What was the audience size when Joshua Bell performed at Boston's Symphony Hall?

Describe the contrast between Joshua Bell's performance in the concert hall and in the subway station.

What are the three means of persuasion mentioned in the text?

How did the setting of the subway affect the audience's perception of Joshua Bell's performance?

What lesson did Joshua Bell learn from his experience on that cold January day in 2007?