Friday 1 September 2017

Dare to refuse the origin myths that claim who you are

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Dare to refuse the origin myths that claim who you are

19:16 minutes · TEDxExeter

We all have origin stories and identity myths, our tribal narratives that give us a sense of security and belonging. But sometimes our small-group identities can keep us from connecting with humanity as a whole -- and even keep us from seeing others as human. In a powerful talk about how we understand who we are, Chetan Bhatt challenges us to think creatively about each other and our future. As he puts it: it's time to change the question from "Where are you from?" to "Where are you going?"

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