TED Talk Reviews

Understanding the concept of reality and what does or does not lie beyond the reality we perceive has profound implications for us as human beings. You will answer the three questions the three talks from TED.com that are listed. Your answers should be at least 300 words in total for the video of your choice (you will only review/answer questions on ONE video). You will answer these in a word document. Please be sure to clearly label and separate your responses to each of the three questions. Questions Briefly explain the speaker’s point (s). What did you think was the most interesting thing(s) he or she said? What philosophical ideas we have read about do you think is informing the speaker’s thoughts? You can use general theories  or specific theorists. ( Make sure to fully explain your answer, showing what it is that the speaker said that led to your answer. Do you agree with the speaker’s reasoning? Why or why not? Be sure to explain your own reasoning.  Do you agree with the speakers conclusions?  Why or why not? CHOOSE ONE FROM BELOW:  1. https://embed.ted.com/talks/steven_pinker_chalks_it_up_to_the_blank_slate# 2. https://www.ted.com/talks/david_chalmers_how_do_you_explain_consciousness 3. https://www.ted.com/talks/karen_armstrong_my_wish_the_charter_for_compassion