The internet doesn't need your opinion on everything with Rebecca Solnit
ReThinking
TED
4.7 • 626 Ratings
🗓️ 4 June 2024
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
American writer Rebecca Solnit thinks deeply and writes evocatively about our world. Her must-read essays and award-winning books span hope, history, art, leadership, and sustainability. Adam and Rebecca reflect on what we lose when public discourse is diluted to fit into social media, debate how to bring back good conversations online, and share why being able to recalibrate our opinions is crucial in our increasingly digital world.
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