A Persuasive RSA Animate
View two or three examples of RSA Animates and then choose the one you find most persuasive.
In a paragraph, explain why you find it persuasive (in a way, persuade us that we should also watch it!). Post your paragraph here (100 to 150 words) before coming to class.
Be sure to bring your work to class, word processed, next Wednesday.
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RSA Animate: The Secret Powers of Time
“The Secret Powers of Time,” by Professor Philip Zimbardo, is chock full of interesting ideas that are well worth considering given the breakneck pace of our lives these days. The idea that we relate to time in three ways—past oriented, present oriented and future oriented—helps us to understand why people behave differently depending on their time orientation. One of the most interesting facts is that Sicilian dialect has no future tense. Yes, in Sicily, we can only speak of what “is” or “was” but not what “will be.” Another eye opener is finding out that, when asked what they would do if we had eight days a week, people answered that they would work more! Full of practical information that both explains and gives insight into how we live our lives in a digital world, “The Secret Powers of Time” is well worth viewing.—146 words
The Secret Powers of Time
RSA Animate - 21st Century Enlightenment
In Mathew Taylor’s lecture “The 21st Century Enlightenment” discusses the ideals of the human autonomy and how it shapes our modern lives. The progress of the human race, and what human progress is defined as, and the defects of society’s definition. The visual animation used was extremely well done, enforcing Taylor’s views. He speaks of the human life cycle, and human empathy, using an image of a vice as he describes the shape of our lives, and what factors dictate them. Taylor also touches on Globalization and public deficit, and the impact it may have on younger generations, which especially grabbed my attention - as I am a part of that generation. He strongly points out the simplistic ideals on what our society is based: “Freedom, Justice, Progress” suggesting that the 21st century enlightenment requires us to see past these simple ideas, and find a “concert understanding of who we really are as human beings” Enforcing Taylor’s idea, “that to live defiantly requires thinking differently.” Taylor carries a very strong message in his lecture, and would defiantly recommend viewing it. -179 Words.
http://www.thersa.org/events/rsaanimate/animate/rsa-animate-21st-century-enlightenment
RSA Animate: The Truth about Dishonesty
“The Truth about Dishonesty,” by Dan Ariely is an insightful analysis about the ambivalence of honesty and dishonesty in human nature. This is a very valuable lecture to make us look back at our behaviors. According to his lecture, most people cheat or lie consciously or unconsciously because of our environmental circumstances. He says that we want “the benefit from dishonesty” and want to see ourselves as “honest, wonderful people” at the same time. Thus, almost of us “cheat just a little bit” and pretend to be honest. His research shows the fact that many little cheaters influence our society more than some big cheaters. The interesting examples such as stealing pencils from the office and downloading illegally are very impressive and effective. Unless we create the right circumstance, we are not going to move forward. I think “The Truth about Dishonesty” is the most persuasive lecture because it will change the way we see ourselves and our behaviors. --- 159 words
RSA Animate: The (Honest) Truth about Dishonesty
“The Truth about Dishonesty” By Dan Ariely is calling for a deep thought about ourselves and our society. It reveals the inside conflict of human beings - the “ego motivation” and the wish “to benefit it from dishonesty”. It also warns: “We all have the capacity to be bad under the right circumstance” - the puppet Pinocchio had blundered. Using statistic datum his points of view are supported strongly. The joke about little Johnny stole a pencil is humour and satiric. So, we find the little cheaters, illegal download, crook, covet, everywhere. The big cheaters are fewer, but the sub-prime mortgage, rip-offs have made lots of bankrupts and the recession of the economy. Many sincere, plain dialogues are helpful to expose people inside. Robin, Pinocchio, and the Queen call up about goodness and evil, and make the lecture livelier. The question “How do we get people to feel clean again?” is the home work for everyone. This lecture gives its idea clearly. It’s well worth viewing.
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The hidden truths behind what really motives us at home and in the workplace.
What motivates us is amazing. It’s been said that if you reward someone for doing well then you’ll get better performance compared to punishing the individual for making mistakes. This approach is contrary to common belief.
A study was done by M.I.T. in USA on motivation. Students were given challenges and rewarded according to their performance. They gave a small reward to those who did a fair job. They gave a medium reward for those who did well and a special reward to those who did really well. It’s a typical motivation scheme within organizations. Reward desired performance to obtain even better output. Research has found that if a task is complicated, then a large reward will hinder performance.
There are 3 factors that lead to better performance and personal satisfaction; Autonomy-being self-directed; Mastery - being competent; Purpose - a feeling that the job is worthwhile. People should always be treated as an important resource and rewarded appropriately.
RSA Animate - First as Tragedy, Then as Farce
Slavoj Zizek discusses in detail about charity in " First as Tragedy, Then as Farce." He says charity is the basic constituent of our economy. People don't hesitate to pay for buying things which indicates that some part of it would be spent on poverty eradication or improvement of environment, as it gives them satisfaction that they are doing something for the society. Zizek quotes Oscar Wilde," it is easier to have sympathy with suffering than to have a sympathy with thoughts. "People's sentiments are attached with the poverty, that's why they give generously towards charity. However, Zizek tells us that charity is not a remedy to cure the disease but prolong it. He says that charity degrades and demoralises and persuades us to reconstruct such a society where poverty is impossible.
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The Power of Outrospection
“The power of outrospection” is a meaningful animation which emphasises on empathy, the art of living and the ultimate form of outrospection. Roman Krznaric believes that in 21 century, we “need to shift to the age of outrospection, by stepping in outside of ourselves”. He mentions how we use the labels such as cheat, thief, and terrorist for people; whereas, empathy improves our vision to view beyond of the labels of people. He leads us to step into the people’s world, understanding their world view, beliefs, their fears, and how they look at themselves. Roman Krznaricin presents the interesting examples to make clear his concept. One of those is “Hello peace”, a beautiful project that inspired me; a free phone line between Palestinian and Israel people, so that they share their same pain, ..., and their same blood together. I think Roman Krzaricin, through this animation, affects the audience to contemplate about outrospection, as an essential need of our modern society.
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The Truth about Dishonesty
I think Dan Ariely’s “The Truth about Dishonesty” is most persuasive. First, he uses humorous anecdotes that are very common “facts” to illustrate his point of view. For instance, he mentions the popular phenomenon of downloading music illegally which is the experience that most people have. This example helps the audience imagine what they are going to do when facing “conflicts of interest,” then introduces “we all have the capacity to be bad under the right circumstance” later. Second, he provides test result (the samples are 30,000 people and 18,000 of them are “little cheaters”) and leads to the conclusion that “so many of them are us.” By doing so, he persuades the readers through appeals to scientific evidence and plain folks (see “Developing a Media Education Language”). What he says is very practical and really reflects the behaviour of human beings. ---142 words
RSA Animate: The Truth about Dishonesty
“The truth about dishonesty,” by Pan Ariely gives us many thought-provoking ideas by different ways. It is really true that people always want to be a good person; however, how many of us are the real honest one. He used humor but innuendos to reveal the human nature. Mostly, we are used to neglecting our rationalized behaviors unconsciously. Moreover, the cognitive dissonance also brings out different value. For example, the really funny scenario about Johnny stole a pencil from school. It is really persuasive example to support his idea. Besides, people think download music is legal, but those who don’t want to pay after eating at restaurant is unreasonable. He successfully persuades people by using examples that are humorous, but you will soon realize that those examples are referring to you. 135 words
RSA Animate: Changing Paradigms
I found "Changing Paradigms" by Ken Robinson the most persuasive. The author has provided the great analysis of what is happening in our education. I totally agree with him that our children fail to see the importance of school because "schools are much organised on factory lines." Teachers divide students on two types: smart and non-smart. The example of the statistics of ADHD in America opens eyes on "a fictitious epidemic." Parents are getting their children through education by anaesthetising them while adults should help them direct all their energy and creative thoughts in a positive way (without dangerous drugs). Another interesting idea is a divergent thinking. Children should not focus on one right answer. "to see lots of possible answers to a question" is a really progressive system of education. Changing education paradigms is an idea worth spreding. (139 words)
RSA Animate: The Truth about Dishonesty
I found the "The Truth about Dishonesty" by Dan Ariely the most persuasive presentation. Ariely talked about the conflict between honesty and dishonesty, and he explained how people tend to justify a dishonest act in order to keep their self esteem or ego. Ariely used many persuasive techniques to convince us with his view. He first started out using what we call the "straw man" technique. He did that by claiming that being dishonest and satisfying your ego at the same time is imposable; however, he then stated that we can do that by rationalizing our bad actions, and hence we won't feel bad about them anymore. Furthermore, he used statistical facts to support his argument about the number of "small cheaters" and their big effect on the economics. Ariely also used humor to present some ideas. For instance, the story about little Johnny, which he used as an example of how people rationalize some bad actions but not others. Similarly, what he later mentioned on how people justify downloading illegal music but they can't get out of a restaurant without paying the bill! Over all Dan's lecture was really entertaining and convincing.
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RSA Animate: Language as a Window into Human Nature
“Language as a Window into Human Nature” by Steven Pinker is a vivid and persuasive animation that explores the function of language in adjusting the social relationships between the human nature and social order. Some facts that interested me are that the suggestive language not only can express politeness and relieve awkwardness, but also can engage in a transaction and even veil a crime. On the other hand, the explicit language can effectively create the “mutual knowledge,” and this is why freedom of assembly is enshrined as fundamental right in democracy. I was surprised the miracle of language that performed by human civilization, and I also was afraid the complicated social relationship behind innuendo and ambiguity. I don’t know how extent that the language veils the evils of human nature, but I believe language itself is innocent and inanimate. Although Steven Pinker discussed the profound language, I saw the superpower behind speech. It’s well worth viewing. –156 words
RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms
“Changing Education Paradigms” by Sir Ken Robison is the most persuasive lecture from the other video clips that I had watched. It is persuade to me because it’s about the education which is most related to me. When Sir Ken Robison mentioned “the current system was designed and conceived for different age”, I was touched and fully agree with him. In the old days, teacher always said that only studying hard could get a job, and students would totally believe in that. But nowadays, students don’t believe it anymore. Giving pills to children can let them stay in the class quietly, but pills also have some greatly damage to the brain, especially; children are still not fully development. As a student who had been through the factory way of education, I also felt boring during sitting in the classroom and had thought about dropping classes. There is no doubt that our education system is outdated and need to reform.
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“The Truth about Dishonesty,” by Dan Ariely is a much persuaded lecture, and it also is a great analysis which reveals the truth of human’s nature. According to his research, most people are little cheaters. The impressive result grabs audience’s attention because most people can’t accept the fact that they are considered as cheaters. The humorous and realistic anecdotes and examples are effective. The boy and his father naturally get pencils from school and office. Downloading free movie or music is a great example because it is very popular, and not many people would feel guilty. Due to this circumstance, people used to confess and rationalize their mistake, and they end up feel good about it. This is a successful persuade lecture because it makes me to exam myself and have a second thought.
Dan Ariely’s, “The (Honest)Truth About Dishonesty,” is a compelling and powerful analysis of how we as human beings perceived cheating and dishonesty. Our desire to be viewed as responsible, “honest, wonderful people,” is highly. The representation about little Johnny, “stealing a pencil,” is amusing and interesting, for it occasionally happens. However, what is more surprising is we don’t recognize this act as a form of dishonesty; we do it unknowingly – innocently. The idea, “that the better we depend or support our actions, is the greater chance we have in winning an argument,” thus, true. His beneficial account of how the “bankers influence,” our decisions and why is it acceptable to us, the consumers, is logical. Like he said, “we all have the capacity to be bad under the right circumstances.” I find this article to be persuasive as it affects most of us-if not all of us.
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RSA- The Power of Outrospection
“The Power of Outrospection,” by Philosopher and author Roman Krznaric, teaches us how to be empathic by thinking more than ourselves. The interesting idea of this short film is Roman suggests people to step out from who they are. He declares focusing on empathy brings benefits- expand your moral values, becomes a creative thinker, and improve human relationship. Also, he interprets two definitions of empathy- cognitive empathy and affective empathy. Moreover, another great element from the video is he adds a typical example from a great an emphatic adventure, George Orwell. Being empathy helps George expands his compassion, cultivates his curiosity about strangers, and gets new friendship. Besides, slavery problems were solved by introducing the idea of empathy. Reflecting to ourselves is important but meanwhile thinking of outrospective can create a better social change, too. “The Power of Outrospection” definitely is a captivating film for self-improving.
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RSA Animate: The Truth about Dishonesty
“The Truth about Dishonesty,” by Dan Ariely is a delightful thesis because we have a valuable chance to think twice about our behavior. As a human being, we always want to be the good person, but how many of us are! In the society, people used to neglect what is the ambivalent of honesty and dishonesty when they want to get a benefit out of something or someone. “Jonny stole a pencil from his classmate,” is humorous example that Dan mentioned. Pencil seems a no valuable thing to us, but some people cheat on it (save a few dollars). There are some interesting cheating behaviors such as stealing pencils from the office and downloading illegally music to us is an honest thing to do. What is the right circumstance for us to create a better society without dishonesty and to be cleaned? It is our job to work on it. Over all, it is a well and true thesis to see and discover who you really are.
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RSA Animate: The Secret Powers of Time
“The Secret Powers of Time” in RSA Animate series is the most innovative and persuasive, I think, because it ingeniously reveals how different “time prospective” affects human being’s life. First of all, Professor Philip Zimbardo states there are three time zones focus on the past, the present and the future. The past-oriented people may always think happy moments or regrets happened in the past. However, most of us are future-oriented, and we have problems about managing time. For example, now twenty percent of Americans feel they are too busy to hang on with their friends or families, even they sacrifice their sleeping time. Someone suggests that if there were eight days in a week people should feel better or not; unfortunately, the sole result is the same. Another illusion of it is “If the people don’t have time to have a dinner with our family, how could they talk family value?” Therefore, Zimbardo guides that simply understanding our own time perspective is most significant idea that lots of people usually ignore.
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RSA Animate: The (Honest) Truth about Dishonesty
Dan Ariely’s “The Honest Truth about Dishonesty” is very persuasive because of the facts he gave. It is true that majority of the people want to feel good about themselves and want to be seen as a “honest person”; yet majority of these people download illegal movies, music and even PC games on their laptops and phones. But because there are so many people out there who are doing it, they minimise the issue. They aren’t that many people who cheat a Lot but there are many people who cheat a little bit and Dan called these people “Little Cheaters”. After the experiment Dan found out that when people are able to start a new chapter, cheating does really go down. Dan Ariely’s video was great because the facts are related to many people and that includes me.
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Dan Ariely talks about “The truth about dishonesty” it’s a video I would recommend others to watch. It shows you how people are so ambivalent towards the difference between being honest and being dishonest. He explains how there are a number of people who go through life trying to justify their actions so that they still feel honest. The truth is that there are a lot more little cheaters and that creates a bigger impact towards human nature than the few of the big cheaters. He also shows a lot of examples like the boy who stole a pencil, or how people who download movies, or music don’t feel guilty because I does no harm towards others even though it is illegal. I enjoyed watching this because you start to pay attention to the things you do and trying to figure out yourself if you are being honest or dishonest.
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