Sherwin Nuland: The extraordinary power of ordinary people

The speaker reflects on their experiences at TED, emphasizing the importance of social responsibility and philanthropy. They explore the concept of hope, its definitions, and its Indo-European roots, linking it to a change in direction. The speaker highlights the power of the human spirit and moral imagination, urging a commitment to global healing and compassion. They conclude with a call to action, quoting a Greek physician on the love of humankind and healing.

What is the speaker's perspective on the motivation behind actions discussed at TED?

• Actions should be driven by financial gain.

• Actions should be driven by excitement and personal fulfillment.

• Actions should be driven by competition.

• Actions should be driven by obligation.

How does the speaker describe the nature of hope?

• Hope is a universally agreed-upon concept.

• Hope is an abstract idea with multiple definitions.

• Hope is a concrete and easily defined concept.

• Hope is a scientific phenomenon.

What does the Indo-European root of the word 'hope' suggest?

• A sense of stability and permanence.

• A sense of predictability.

• A change in direction or going a different way.

• A feeling of despair.

According to Václav Havel, what does hope consist of?

• The expectation that things will make sense regardless of the outcome.

• The expectation that things will come out exactly right.

• The belief in supernatural intervention.

• The certainty of a positive outcome.

What does the speaker believe will save the world?

• Technological advancements.

• Economic growth.

• The human spirit.

• The Internet.

What is the speaker's view on the role of the United States in the world?

• The United States should be the world's policeman.

• The United States should be the world's healer.

• The United States should focus on its own issues.

• The United States should lead through military strength.

What is the etymological connection between 'patient' and 'compassion'?

• They are unrelated concepts.

• They both originate from Greek mythology.

• They have different roots and meanings.

• They share the same Indo-European root.

What does the speaker emphasize as greater than compassion?

• Technological innovation.

• Moral imagination.

• Financial support.

• Political power.

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for a person to be greatly good?

• To have a strong financial background.

• To imagine clearly and see through the eyes of others.

• To focus solely on personal achievements.

• To follow strict rules and guidelines.

What is the connection between love of humankind and healing according to the speaker?

• Love of humankind hinders healing.

• They are unrelated concepts.

• Love of humankind leads to love of healing.

• Healing is more important than love.