TED Talks Daily How to use love to repair social inequality | Chloé Valdary
Jul 22, 2020
Chloé Valdary, a writer and educator, explores the power of love in healing social divides. She connects pop culture icons like Kendrick Lamar and Disney's 'Moana' to our common humanity, emphasizing resilience and empathy. Valdary introduces the Theory of Enchantment, using pop culture as a tool for self-love and meaningful dialogue. She highlights the role of self-worth in social change, illustrating how understanding our insecurities can foster compassion and collective action for justice.
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Theory of Enchantment
- Chloe Valdary's Theory of Enchantment uses pop culture to teach social-emotional learning and resilience.
- It emphasizes loving oneself as a foundation for loving others.
Pop Culture's Appeal
- People are drawn to pop culture because it reflects their potential and themselves.
- This "enchantment" is key to self-love and loving others.
Principles of Enchantment
- Treat people as individuals, not political abstractions.
- Criticize constructively, rooted in love and compassion.