Stories Beneath Us

Hello TEDheads!

What's the story?

Said often in Ireland, but what IS the story? The story you live by, the story that provides a path in your journey, the story that shapes you?

Some stories shrink people into categories. Others open us up to curiosity, empathy, and wonder.

We are influenced by stories than we realize.

The talks below invite us to explore both the danger and power of stories — how they shape identity, culture, imagination, and the way we relate to others.

This month’s TED Talks Conversation will be a space for thoughtful discussion, fresh perspectives, and meaningful conversation around the stories we inherit, believe, and pass on.

Let's leave the night telling a different story.

Please watch the following TED talk and read the article on your own device before the event.

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# ★ Talk #1: Why a good book is a secret door | Mac Barnett

Childhood is surreal. Why shouldn't children's books be? In this whimsical talk, award-winning author Mac Barnett speaks about writing that escapes the page, art as a doorway to wonder — and what real kids say to a fictional whale.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPrS7-kx9Y0

# ★ Resource # 2: The Danger of a Single Story| Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg

Please note the following:

We want to provide a space for those who are curious about life, enjoy TED Talks, and want to share their findings with others. Please join us as we consider this topic, Wednesday, June 3 at 7:15pm.

Newcomers are most welcome! Hoping to see you there.
(Please sign up only if you really intend to attend).

NOTE: We ask for a 4 Euro contribution on the night to cover costs. Thank you.