Why I interview people who attack me online

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April 27, 2018 Today's TED Talk How I turn negative online comments into positive offline conversations 10:52 minutes · TED2018 Digital creator Dylan Marron has racked up millions of views for projects like "Every Single Word" and "Sitting in Bathrooms With Trans People" -- but he's found that the flip side of success online is internet hate. Over time, he's developed an unexpected coping mechanism: calling the people who leave him insensitive comments and asking a simple question: "Why did you write that?" In a thoughtful talk about how we interact online, Marron explains how sometimes the most subversive thing you can do is actually speak with people you disagree with, not simply at them. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How to pop our filter bubbles Insights and advice to escaping the echo chambers of social media, newsfeeds, and everyday conversation so that we may get a better, less rose-tinted grasp of the world and people around us. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 1:42:27 NEW ON TED RADIO HOUR "Comfort Zone" We're all guilty of getting too comfortable — with our routines, social circles, the status quo. But is it stopping us from growing? This hour, TED speakers Tim Ferriss, Tanya Menon, Luvvie Ajayi, Ann Morgan and Dan Pallotta explore ways to push out of our comfort zones. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, the TED Android app or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen now »   Download the TED app

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