TED: What you can learn from people who disagree with you | Shreya Joshi

The video discusses the tendency to gravitate towards similar people and the resulting social polarization. It shares a personal story of changing views on the death penalty through open dialogue. The speaker founded Project Heal to promote civil discourse among high school students. The video emphasizes the importance of bipartisan discussions and suggests creating spaces for such dialogues. It concludes with a call to action to address polarization by engaging in meaningful conversations.

What is a common tendency people have when choosing where to sit in social settings?

• To sit with strangers

• To sit alone

• To sit with people who are different

• To sit with people who are similar

What realization did the speaker have during the debate on the death penalty?

• That their perspective was irrelevant

• That their perspective was unique

• That their perspective was inherited

• That their perspective was well-informed

What did the speaker do after realizing their perspective was inherited?

• Changed the topic

• Continued to argue

• Ignored the opposition

• Listened and learned

What initiative did the speaker start to encourage political involvement among students?

• Project Unity

• Project Heal

• Project Change

• Project Engage

What was the outcome of the conversation between the boy and girl about the Black Lives Matter movement?

• They became best friends

• They ended the conversation abruptly

• They learned about each other's perspectives

• They agreed completely

What is the first step in creating space for bipartisan discourse according to the speaker?

• Ignoring differences

• Agreeing with everyone

• Avoiding difficult topics

• Finding a community

What percentage of Americans agree that creating opportunities for bipartisan civil discourse would be effective in reducing divisions?

• 60%

• 90%

• 50%

• 79%

What should be the intent when having uncomfortable conversations?

• To listen and learn

• To agree

• To win

• To avoid conflict

What does the speaker suggest avoiding during conversations to maintain human connection?

• Using social media

• Making eye contact

• Taking notes

• Asking questions

What is the speaker's main concern about entering adulthood?

• Traveling the world

• Finding a job

• Facing polarization

• Making friends