Thinking Like a Mother: A New Perspective

The speaker shares a personal story from 9/11, reflecting on the challenges faced since then, including climate change and political divisions. She introduces the concept of 'thinking like a mother' to address these crises, emphasizing love and justice as guiding principles. Through stories of individuals taking action, she highlights the power of hope and possibility in creating positive change. The talk concludes with a call to build a better world based on love and justice.

What event does the speaker describe witnessing with her child?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The 9/11 attacks

• The signing of the Paris Agreement

• The end of apartheid

According to the speaker, what does 'thinking like a mother' involve?

• Relying on traditional gender roles

• Ignoring global crises

• Understanding the needs of the world

• Focusing solely on personal success

What action did Majid from Iraq take during the ISIS invasion?

• He joined the military

• He fled the country

• He started a new business

• He built an underground railroad for activists

What does the speaker say about the inevitability of positive change?

• It seems impossible until action is taken

• It is always easy to achieve

• It is unnecessary in today's world

• It happens without effort

What does the speaker suggest is at the core of 'thinking like a mother'?

• Fear

• Indifference

• Ambition

• Love

How does the speaker propose we should view love in the context of public policy?

• As a private emotion

• As irrelevant to policy making

• As a weakness

• As a guiding principle for justice

What does the speaker suggest is a common misconception about subsistence farmers?

• They are wealthy philanthropists

• They lack the power to act

• They are uninterested in global issues

• They are primarily focused on technology

What does the speaker imply is a key to overcoming despair in the face of global challenges?

• Ignoring the problems

• Believing in the possibility of good

• Relying solely on technology

• Focusing on personal gain

What does the speaker mean by 'building a mother ship'?

• Designing a new type of vehicle

• Building a new space station

• Developing a collaborative society

• Creating a literal ship for mothers

What does the speaker identify as a necessary mindset for addressing global crises?

• Thinking like a celebrity

• Thinking like a politician

• Thinking like a scientist

• Thinking like a mother