What does an empowered woman look like? Can she wear a burqa, a hijab, a sari? Kavita Ramdas talks about three remarkable women who celebrate their cultural heritage — while working to reform its oppressive traditions. (Recorded at TEDIndia, November 2009 in Mysore, India. Duration: 6:08)
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Why radical openness is unnerving and necessary: A Q&A with TED eBook authors Don Tapscott and Anthony D. WilliamsSecrecy and propriety used to define our cultural and professional lives. We kept trade secrets, held closed-door meetings, had whispered conversations and kept the details of our comings-and-goings to ourselves. That’s no longer the case. We have entered a new era — one characterized by openness — in which our world and our relationships have […]
A brand new TED Book: Radical OpennessAt TEDGlobal 2012, Don Tapscott gave us an beautiful metaphor for how society could function: like a starling murmuration. By flying as a group — dipping and diving as a single unit — starlings successfully ward off predators through cooperation. While there is leadership, there is no discernable leader. Tapscott shares much more of his […]
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dwight knoll commented on Apr 29 2010
duration looks like 18:40, not 6:08
Geetha Ramachandran commented on Apr 28 2010
Really inspiring.. In the talk you mention the CNN clip on the protests in Liberia. Could you please provide the link?