TED: How whistle-blowers shape history | Kelly Richmond Pope

The video discusses the challenges and importance of whistle-blowing, highlighting cases like Wells Fargo, Mary Willingham, Kathe Swanson, and Peter Buxtun. It emphasizes the courage required to expose fraud and the potential retaliation whistle-blowers face. The video also explores the ethical dilemmas and societal perceptions surrounding whistle-blowers.

What percentage of employees reported that they had seen something and decided not to report it?

What are some of the fears that prevent individuals from becoming whistle-blowers?

What impact did the whistle-blowers have on the discovery of fraud cases historically?

How did Mary Willingham attempt to report the academic fraud she discovered?

What was the outcome for Mary after she exposed the fraud at the University of North Carolina?

Describe the actions taken by Kathe Swanson that led to the discovery of embezzlement.

What common theme did the whistle-blowers express in their emails to the speaker?

What qualities do whistle-blowers possess according to the speaker?

What was the significance of Peter Buxtun's actions in relation to informed consent?

How does the speaker suggest we should view the terms associated with whistle-blowers?