TED: The power of citizen video to create undeniable truths | Yvette Alberdingk Thijm

The video discusses the power of citizen video in exposing human rights abuses, highlighting stories from Congo, America, and Brazil. It introduces technologies like Proof Mode to verify video evidence and emphasizes the importance of metadata. The video also explores the role of distant witnesses and projects like Mobilize Us in supporting human rights. It addresses the issue of hate videos and the need for policy changes in tech companies. The video concludes by encouraging the use of video for justice and empowering individuals to become civic witnesses.

What did Bukeni use to document the training of child soldiers in Congo?

• A drone

• A hidden microphone

• A smartphone

• A borrowed video camera

What is a significant challenge faced by eyewitnesses when documenting human rights abuses?

• Lack of access to technology

• Their stories being denied or lost

• Language barriers

• Insufficient training

What is the purpose of Proof Mode technology?

• To enhance video quality

• To translate video content

• To edit videos for social media

• To verify and validate video evidence

How did the Brazilian media collective Coletivo Papo Reto use Proof Mode?

• To create documentaries

• To verify police violence

• To broadcast live events

• To train new journalists

What is the main goal of the Mobilize Us project?

• To provide legal advice

• To connect distant witnesses with frontline communities

• To fund human rights campaigns

• To develop new video technologies

What was the reaction of the McDonald's employee during the attack on Chrissy?

• He ignored the situation

• He intervened to stop the attack

• He filmed the attack

• He called the police

What does the Capturing Hate project aim to achieve?

• To provide entertainment

• To censor online content

• To create viral videos

• To turn video evidence into data for advocacy

How are women in India using Snapchat filters in the context of human rights?

• To create artistic videos

• To protect their identity when speaking out about domestic violence

• To share travel experiences

• To enhance their photos

What is a major obstacle in using video for human rights advocacy?

• High cost of video equipment

• Limited internet access

• Difficulty in verifying the authenticity of videos

• Lack of video editing skills

What is the ultimate goal of using video in human rights advocacy?

• To entertain audiences

• To generate revenue

• To increase social media followers

• To create undeniable truths and promote justice