Why It's Worth Listening to People You Disagree With
Zachary R. Wood invites controversy into his life. Raised by a
schizophrenic mother, he learned that people are complicated and
challenging, but they can bring us into a deeper understanding. In this
Ted talk, he describes growing up in a difficult home that was also
supportive. He attended an elite, predominantly white, private school
where as a black student, he felt the sting of being stereotyped and the
joy of a education. He joined a group that brought controversial
speakers to campus in order to prepare himself for controversy. He was
not always successful in overcoming student bias, but he was able to
engage in conversations with those who held different opinions and to
understand their views. He believes "that to achieve progress in the
face of adversity, we need a genuine commitment to gaining a deeper
understanding of humanity."
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