TEDxToronto - Dave Meslin "Redefining Apathy"

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The theme of the second annual conference was A Call to Action. A total of 300 spots were reserved for audience members, while thousands more across the country joined via satellite locations and live video stream.

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[Robert Baird]

While the speaker doesn't provide very detailed solutions to the mentioned problems, he does suggest broad changes in world view that he feels might inspire a more positive outlook. There is a difference then between Mr. Meslin and the general media, in that he does provide corresponding suggestions, even if they are somewhat vague. His general message here is that all citizens of any state should participate more in the political environment and in doing so improve the democratic process.

[yidaki53]

The analysis of the movie characters is not complete imho. I have thought about it before, and I think there's a point in mentioning that the movies is also about "you as a single individual can save the world". It is a very capitalist mindset, in that it delegates responsibility to the consumers rather than the producers. And what a responsibility, having to clean up this mess all the previous politicians have left behind.

[stargirluniverse]

He really opened my eyes to political and social engagement and I plan to bring his model to my high social studies people (students) :)

[stargirluniverse]

I saw Dave Meslin present at the Calgary Teacher's Convention, this is a VERY small part of what he says. He definitely has many examples of what he has done, and ideas for people to get involved in meaningful ways. Dave has many important information to share!

[Moira Deslandes]

a must view for anyone involved in public participation

[honeyspiderii]

The incredible irony of this talk is that he does exactly what he criticizes the media of doing in point 3. He talks a lot about the problem but then doesn't give anyone any information about what they can actually do about it. Are there organizations working to change the 7 social institutions that he criticizes? If so, who are they? Where are they? How can people watching this get involved with them? What can individual people do to work to dismantle these barriers?

[Yuseff Alqutub]

We also have to be careful whenever labeling external things as control to results, for reasons such as when we dismantle these specific things will not others come up and if others come up then we have to dismantle those except every time a new obstacle appears we will constantly still feel like its never ending, this would also lead to an inclination to keep bothering ourselves and leaving better pursuits to deal with these, but overall good message.

[Erik Lopez]

This video is perfect for the Spanish revolution!

[Isaac David Quesada]

if they did a movie about this guy he should be played by bj novak