TED: The radical act of choosing common ground | Nisha Anand

The video discusses the impact of the 1994 crime bill and the importance of finding common ground across political divides. Through personal stories and activism experiences, the speaker highlights the need for expanding circles and building bridges to achieve large-scale change. The success of the bipartisan First Step Act in criminal justice reform is presented as an example of overcoming division. The video concludes with a call to action for finding common ground in various issues, emphasizing courage and shared humanity.

What was one of the negative impacts of the 1994 crime bill?

• It reduced the number of prisons.

• It increased mass incarceration.

• It eliminated mandatory minimums.

• It abolished the death penalty.

What significant event does the speaker's family story relate to?

• The Partition of India

• The American Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to overcome societal division?

• Expanding circles and finding common ground

• Focusing only on personal goals

• Building larger walls

• Ignoring differences

What was the First Step Act primarily focused on?

• Healthcare reform

• Criminal justice reform

• Environmental protection

• Education reform

How many senators voted in favor of the First Step Act?

• 100

• 60

• 50

• 87

What does the speaker believe is crucial for achieving large-scale change?

• Staying within one's comfort zone

• Finding common ground with unlikely allies

• Relying solely on government intervention

• Avoiding controversial topics

What does the speaker identify as a challenge in working across the aisle?

• Avoiding media attention

• Finding enough resources

• Gaining unanimous support

• Receiving hate mail

What does the speaker suggest is a terrible strategy for change?

• Finding common ground on divisive issues

• Working with people you disagree with

• Changing the world only for your circle of friends

• Building bridges with different communities

What is the speaker's view on the role of love in leadership?

• It should be reserved for personal relationships.

• It is unnecessary for effective leadership.

• It is a sign of weakness in leadership.

• It is essential for leading a community or country.

What does the speaker encourage the audience to do regarding their own causes?

• Focus only on their immediate circle

• Find common ground with unlikely allies

• Avoid controversial topics

• Rely solely on traditional methods