Communication Scholars from across the nation and around the world have been giving TEDx talks, which are independently organized local discussions in the spirit of the influential TED conference. They've raised provocative questions about education, online racism, death acceptance, and more.
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The Power Of Media For An Inclusive World
Srividya Ramasubramanian, Texas A&M University
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We hear a lot about how media is used to divide us, but what if it could bring us together? Media scholar Dr. Srivi Ramasubramanian gives an intriguing talk as to the power of media to reduce our biases. Watch and see the power of television and film to unite rather than divide.
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