TED: Can beauty open our hearts to difficult conversations? | Titus Kaphar

The video discusses the severe economic inequality in the U.S. and globally, highlighting its association with health and social issues. It explores how inequality contributes to political polarization, with psychological experiments showing how perceived wealth affects attitudes and political views. The video argues that inequality and political division are interconnected, and suggests that those who have benefited from inequality should recognize their advantages and work towards finding common ground to address these issues.

What is the relationship between economic inequality and health problems in wealthy developed nations?

How do feelings of inequality affect political polarization according to the text?

What psychological effect is described that leads people to believe they are better than average?

Describe the experiment conducted to understand the effects of feeling richer or poorer on people's attitudes.

How does the text suggest that feelings of deprivation can affect political action?

What are the implications of the findings on how people perceive those who disagree with them?

What does the speaker identify as necessary for addressing extreme inequality?

What does the term 'tailwind' refer to in the context of the text?

What challenge does the speaker leave the audience regarding their perceptions of others?

In what ways does the text suggest that recognizing tailwinds can impact our views on inequality?