Joshua walters on being just crazy enough

Summarize, Reflect, and Question Assignment

Watch the three TED talks linked below. Take notes, and write a brief summary and reflection, along with two questions you would have asked the presenter. (See below for example.)

Shukla Bose: Teaching One Child at a Time http://www.ted.com/talks/shukla_bose_teaching_one_child_at_a_time.html

Joshua Walters: On Being Just Crazy Enough http://www.ted.com/talks/shukla_bose_teaching_one_child_at_a_time.html

William Kamkwamba: How I Harnessed the Wind http://www.ted.com/talks/william_kamkwamba_how_i_harnessed_the_wind.html

Example of what is expected for the Summary, Reflection, and Questions, for each video:

Jessi Arrington: Wearing Nothing New Summary

This TED talk by Jessi Arrington was about how to be a conscious consumer and outfit junkie at the same time. The Brooklyn designer demonstrated how she could travel with nothing in her suitcase, find everything she needs to look great for cheap in thrift stores, and then give it all away again, practicing nonattachment.

Reflection I really found this talk inspiring. I think it is important to be conscious of how our consuming habits affect the world, both socially and environmentally. Not only does she look great and fun, she hit on an important truth and tonic for our times – we don't have to conform or 'fit in' to be fabulous – it's all about confidence and believing in yourself.

Questions: 1. In your design career, how do you employ your values when dealing with your client's needs? 2. What do you consider to be the spiritual and/or political implications of your mantra 'wear nothing new'?

http://www.ted.com/talks/shukla_bose_teaching_one_child_at_a_time.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/william_kamkwamba_how_i_harnessed_the_wind.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/joshua_walters_on_being_just_crazy_enough.html
Jessi Arrington: Wearing Nothing New