From Independence To Interdependence: Alana Conner at TEDxPacificPalisades

Alana Conner, PhD, is a cultural psychologist and science communicator whose latest project is Clash! 8 Cultural Conflicts That Make Us Who We Are (2013), which she coauthored with Stanford professor Hazel Rose Markus. By day, she designs communications that enhance the well-being of diverse populations around the world. By night, she writes about culture, class, psychology, and health for a variety of venues, which have included The New York Times Magazine, EDGE.org, and the Stanford Social Innovation Review, where she served as senior editor for five years. In between, she rides the bike, walks the cat, and bakes the vegan bacon cake in San Francisco.

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[fitpmsenthusiast]

There is power in saying nothing, then there is responsibility that comes along with a PhD to educate the world by saying something. I hope this resonates in many others as it did in me. Well presented with the math to back it up. Thank you Alana Connor. Best of wishes

[tbjwmd]

"Women Don't Insist": this reminds me of the current, widely publicized You-Tube advertisement suggesting that women stop apologizing and become more assertive and/or "insistent". 

[ernestinezou]

try interdependence first, if that works, that great; if that doesn't work, try independence. same as relationship

[vyourworstnightmare]

Strong concept but presented in not such a strong way.

[omerpasa]

Why I am learning interdependance now :( I hope I am note late

[若月裕二-ej]

Now red is see thru and I see see thru.

[interdependencehexagonproj]

So WHY Interdependence???? Check this out!

[spacecadet]

The perfect example of someone who is credentialed but not educated.

[richerpoorer]

okay 3-4 minutes in and the topic has not been broached....yes you do like to talk.

[若月裕二-ej]

After all, I recognize that men are white and women are non-white.

[ObeySilence]

Being a victim really became a fashion