A Comedian’s Take on How to Save Democracy | Jordan Klepper | TED

Conversation is a battlefield with only one winner. Or is it? Comedian and author Jordan Klepper believes we can get better at talking to each other (and perhaps save democracy) by learning how to lose.

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[robkoper]

This message will reach exactly the demographic that needs to hear it the least.

[levymoyer]

This wasn’t a standup routine. He wasn’t trying to get hee-haws and guffaws.

He was trying to use humor to convey points that, to be quite honest, are deadly serious right now.

I appreciate when someone can do that effectively, and with the lens on everyone. Themselves very much included.

Glad I found this. Even more of a fan now.

[learnedempowerment]

"I could be wrong" brilliant way to end it.
If we all could have that openness and curiosity I think that is what would go the furthest to solving the divide.

Certainty is the enemy of curiosity.

[jenniferwilliams]

I think that they should make Jordan the second host of the Daily Show Tuesdays thru Thursday and keep the man, the myth, the legend, the great Jon Stewart on Mondays for as long as they can! Jordan is a special voice in our modern culture!

[webcreator]

Jordan Klepper has bigger balls than most of us. Here's a hero who, using satire, was bold and brave enough to challenge MAGA crowds - it wasn't that funny around the time Trump ruled and especially after Jan 6th. This type of satire at times becomes a true heroism. We salute you, Jordan.

[artandcard]

1. Read a long book.
2. Travel.
3. Concede something. Accept when you don't know something.

[curtisholsinger]

"The cultural conversations we have are dictated by the forums we have them in." Just wanted to isolate and highlight this pure gem.

[shrimpdance]

"I think the phrase 'I don't know' invites a softening, and the ground is too hard to grow much of anything right now." ❤❤

[bjdefilippo]

One of the most important lessons I learned as a teacher was that saying, "I don't know, but we can find out." didn't make me a failure. It made a more approachable teacher, and encouraged us to become lifelong learners. Some students are worlds apart from you in culture, knowledge, and belief. But if you ask questions, and get to know their perspective, you can often find some common ground, and learn from each other.

[jakelilevjen]

I grew up an Air Force brat. Being forced to move around the country every year or two was a good way for me to learn to observe things from multiple points of view.

[FederalHouseInn-nwxb]

Interesting take: Travel, read books, admit shortcomings, as individuals we do not know everything. Words of wisdom right there 🙏

[RixFPV]

One of my favorite people out there. Smart, honest and is very good at expressing things we all think about. Whether we want to or not.

[TheRealTomWendel]

The insecurity that drives arrogance leads most people to claim knowledge and expertise that they simply don’t have, and the ready availability of whatever “evidence” is needed to support our misunderstandings makes us even more refractory to the possibility that we have a lot to learn.

[cynthiakozikowski]

This Ted talk should have been longer. Jordan Klepper is a national treasure!

[ellengrace]

I agree with travel as one way to bridge gaps. People become more accepting of differences when they experience other cultures first hand and understand that their little corner of the world is just that - one *very* little corner of the world.

[kcolv]

“Theodore’s Discussions” should have landed WAY harder. 😂😂😂😂

[kraekennedy]

YES, Jordan Klepper is on TED Ed. Brilliant!

[spiritualminda]

One of the best Ted Talks I’ve heard in a while! Let’s show our humility and kindness to others! We’re all going through something & all bringing a wide range of perspectives to one another. But what matters is our character on how we approach it. ❤️ also, been going to counseling for 2 years and it does wonders to your mental health when you actively participate.

[skrencker]

Jordan has become a fine voice of reason over the years!

[shannonllewellyn]

I'm phenomenally impressed with Klepper's intelligent and clever insights! This is new and so very, very refreshing as our society needs fresher, smarter voices!