TED: Embracing otherness, embracing myself | Thandie Newton

The video explores the concept of self and identity, emphasizing that self is a projection influenced by others. The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling otherness and struggling with identity, particularly in the context of race and culture. Through dance and acting, the speaker finds moments of losing self, leading to a deeper understanding of oneness and connection. The video challenges the biological basis of race and highlights the importance of awareness and transcending self for a more connected existence.

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for achieving a sense of oneness?

How does the speaker connect their experiences to the broader societal issues of disconnection?

What does the speaker mean by 'the cracks have started to show in our constructed world'?

What is the significance of 'simple awareness' according to the speaker?