TED: Why the world needs more builders — and less "us vs. them" | Daniel Lubetzky

The video discusses the dangers of binary thinking and societal division, proposing a shift to a mindset of 'all of us versus extremism.' It contrasts builders, who unite and create, with destroyers, who divide and diminish. The speaker shares personal experiences with initiatives like Peace Works and Kind, emphasizing the need for a global response to extremism. Citizen Solutions is highlighted as a model for consensus-building. The video concludes with a call to action, urging individuals to adopt a builder's mindset characterized by curiosity, compassion, creativity, and courage.

What is the main problem with viewing societal issues as binary?

• It encourages collaboration.

• It simplifies the issues too much.

• It promotes understanding.

• It leads to quick solutions.

What mindset does the speaker suggest we adopt instead of 'us versus them'?

• Left versus right

• Victim versus oppressor

• Us versus them

• All of us versus extremism

According to the speaker, what distinguishes a builder from a destroyer?

• A builder criticizes, a destroyer praises.

• A builder divides, a destroyer unites.

• A builder ignores, a destroyer listens.

• A builder creates, a destroyer demolishes.

What was the purpose of the Peace Works initiative?

• To promote economic relationships among conflicting groups

• To create a new snack brand

• To build a new city

• To develop a new political party

What is the goal of the Citizen Solutions initiative?

• To increase social media engagement

• To promote individualism

• To create more political parties

• To replace political stagnation with common sense proposals

What is one of the main challenges faced by builders according to the speaker?

• Staying in the game despite divisions

• Finding enough resources

• Avoiding political discussions

• Gaining media attention

What are the 4C's of a builder's mindset?

• Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity, Courage

• Confidence, Clarity, Consistency, Cooperation

• Communication, Collaboration, Coordination, Conformity

• Caution, Care, Control, Commitment

What personal experience does the speaker share to emphasize the power of kindness?

• A story about his father's survival during the Holocaust

• A story about founding a company

• A story about a political campaign

• A story about a school project

What does the speaker believe is necessary to prevent history from repeating itself?

• Collective action and kindness

• Stricter laws

• More political parties

• Increased media coverage

What does the speaker hope to achieve by promoting a builder's mindset?

• To increase political power

• To write a beautiful chapter in human history

• To create more divisions

• To gain personal fame