Anand Giridharadas: A tale of two Americas. And the mini-mart where they collided
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- Опубліковано 23 бер 2015
- Ten days after 9/11, a shocking attack at a Texas mini-mart shattered the lives of two men: the victim and the attacker. In this stunning talk, Anand Giridharadas, author of "The True American," tells the story of what happened next. It's a parable about the two paths an American life can take, and a powerful call for reconciliation.
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this dude is a damn good public speaker
+Jason Yingling agreed!
One of the best I've heard.
You should read his book "Winners Take All"
@Baraka Hagatanga go smoke your meth !!
absolutely 👍
my jaw dropped at this quote: "If you live near a Whole Foods Market , if no one in your family served in the military, if you are paid by the year and not the hour, if most people you know finished college, if no one you know uses meth, if you married once and remained married, if you not one of 65 million americans with a criminal records. IF ANY OR ALL OF THESE THINGS DESCRIBE YOU, THEN ACCEPT THE POSSIBILITY THAT ACTUALLY YOU MAY NOT KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON AND YOU MAY BE PART OF THE PROBLEM" (mind blown!!!)
Totally!
In a nutshell he is talking about two faced white evangelical America. Their right hand has their bible. Their left hand a gun.
They fooled many with the right hand. The rest of te world knows better now.
@@OLAODUS-cs5sl Because evangelical America avoids the military and meth, goes to Whole Foods, and has mostly finished college?
Jean-Rodney Larrieux It’s crazy.
And crazy to think that I’m a highly-paid immigrant from a third world county who checks every box whereas people who were born here had far less privilege than me.
Jean-Rodney Larrieux Exactly!
"America is simultaneously the most and the least successful country in the industrialized world."
It's true, we are a 3rd world country masked by technology. I, like every other woman want out of here and would rather a more minimalist life.
And that's pretty weird!
AMERICAN POPULATION MIGHT NOT BE ,BUT THE BILLIONAIRES /TRILLIONAIRES ARE ,VERY VERY SUCCESSFUL ,DO YOU WONDER WE KEEP LOSING $21TRILLION ,AND GROWING !!
@@bhk110Then why are you still here in the US? You are free to leave. Stop procrastinating.
@@1flash3571 if you knew anything about US tax law for ex pats, you would know why. Now run along and report back to Vlad.
Anand Giridharadas you are one awesome guy. thank you
@@vlastamolak1156 hey it's a russian troll
@@billsmoke4919 Vlasta is part of the problem. And you too Bill. Both of you are morons. Stop using buzzwords, please.
Looks like I got here three years too late. It is never too late though, to be re-inspired about mankind's ability to turn things around for the better.
He just barely held his tears, so did I and many others. I am from Bangladesh. I wish someday I would be able to meet Mr. Anand and Raisuddin! Love for two champs who are actually trying to make America Great Again!
One of the most eloquent and incisive reporters I've ever heard in my life.
I know him from his latest work on the top 0.1%. Now, I know what he did before , I respect him even more. He truly is trying to make the two Americas to come together, as he said four hears ago. This story brought me to tears. I won’t be surprised if this is made into a movie.
Thank you, Anand. How can this Ted Talk not be racking MILLIONS of views in 4 years!?
because he is an indian and what he is talking about costs money.
It's what I'm asking too!!!
Its being suppressed
The talk deserves more viewers but the well to do America does not want to hear truth about itself
Americans in general are afraid of truth.
The story of Raisuddin Bhuiyan is just so inspiring. Giridharasdas gives it such a wonderful socioeconomic context
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
You stupid.
Lovely message, but I think the moral of this tedtalk goes much deeper and more nuanced than that oversimplification
@@jodeytailor7462 At least, unlike you, she's capable of coherent sentence construction.
@@jodeytailor7462 learn English moron
“Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that” -Martin Luther King, Jr.
Anand gets it. Not many do, but he sees things clearly and thank God he's speaking out. Anand is a huge gift to our point in time in history.
He describes the backdrop that gave us Trump a year later.
Oh, it's going to give us a lot of things. America is very tired, and they will make a lot of good and bad decisions from their position of exhaustion.
Trump has nothing to do with this. Leave him alone...for God's sake.
This talk made me want to cry. It's true.
i had to move my head vigorously to keep from crying
nickjoeb me too
@@TCt83067695 why not just cry
@@terrancecollette6784 latent effects of toxic masculinity perhaps
The US government was willing to give billions of dollars as foreign aid to countries like Pakistan but couldn't pay for this man's medical expenses? He was shot with a shotgun by a mentally ill scumbag, it wasn't even his fault. Shame on the government officials that didn't help him pay the medical bills. Either ban guns or have every gun owner go through a mental evaluation from a psychiatrist every six months that informs police authorities that the person is mentally stable.
Wow this guy is killing it. Everyone should check out his newest book about philanthropy too.
This talk really changed my perspective more than any TED talk that I’ve ever watched.
You’re one of the most articulate exponents of equality I’ve seen speak, I’ve watched numerous excerpts of yours now and you always inspire me to be better. Run for office; whether ppl believe in your message or not is irrelevant, whether you get elected is mute, we just need politicians who genuinely care, but more importantly who think.
The closure to this speech, from 14:32 to 17:43, is downright profound. If there is a better oral presentation on the state on America in the 21st century, I've yet to hear it. In the wake of the Capitol riot, Anand's message is more relevant today than it was in 2015.
I just found this from 4 years ago. And it breaks my heart how over 300 people would thumbs down a video like this. America is truly broken and we need to fix it.
As a white American, I can say I love this author and read his book about this. I spent years as a homeless veteran struggling with the very things he speaks of here. Read my books on Amazon.
Rhett Vorster What is it called?
One of the smartest and most inspiring people ever. God bless you Anand!
How can you speak for 20 mins so effectively with substance?
You are an eloquent speaker and thinker.
Thank you so much Anand for sharing this story. The story, and your talk, are profound and moving.
beautiful speech. Heart touching and inspiring.
It’s 2019.... four years have passed.... how long, how long? Everyone in that room felt compelled to stand and applaud. There is no political will: the comfortable will never let go of their gains, while the rest of us are enthralled and hypnotized into submission by politicians and the media.
I adore the wise mind of this man. I salute you, Anand.
Wow! Just WOW! Go Arand!
Humanity needs your message so badly. Thank you for your urgent parable.
Wow, that was awesome! I'm going to think about this all day now.
One of the most powerful ted talks I have listened to.. Wow
Glad I watched it before haters
Yeah as I was watching this I was thinking the same thing.
Glad I watched it after the lovers
Probably a lot of those haters are from the second America discussed in the talk.
@@slaughtz Hahaha. I was thinking the same thing.
Faith in Humanity slightly restored
lol 😂
Who in the world can give this video a thumbs down? I guess some folks are just incorrigible. SMH
Probably somebody who thinks of themselves as a patriot.
@@HiThereImFootloose truth
"America was fracturing into two distinct societies, a republic of dreams and a republic of fears" #deep
This needs more views
I don't know why this point is so often missed, but immigrants in general are more successful than natives in any given country. Immigrants generally are looking for a better life, and will fight tooth and nail to succeed. Native citizens tend to fall into a pattern that while not necessarily harmful, also isn't going to lead them to the highest peaks of success. The real lesson to learn isn't that America is more forgiving to our adopted sons and daughters than we are to our homegrown children, it is that those who are brave enough to strike out and find a new place where they can become more successful are more likely to find that success than those who stay put and cling to whatever they know.
It isn't about being an American at all, it just has to do with attitudes. In any society there are only so many spots for advancement, and betterment. It doesn't matter which society that is. Those who migrate from a place they understand, to a place they don't are more likely to spot those positions where those from the area may well overlook them. Immigrants in general are searching for a way to succeed, native citizens tend to be trying to simply survive. I find no surprises in the idea that immigrants to America seem to do better on average than native Americans. I also wouldn't be surprised to find out that those Americans who migrate to either foreign regions of America, or foreign countries are more successful than their peers.
randomizer1666 You make a really interesting point!
***** Rich immigrants create jobs for the poor locals, stupid.
+mhtinla Okay, seriously. STFU in the comment section if you're going to keep making generalizations. It's not all or nothing!
SkillMC I bet you are one of the poor locals HAHA. Now go to work.
It's not all or nothing. It's I'm all and you are nothing.
***** Little slumdog works hard for rich immigrants.
Powerful story. Well told Anand Giridharadas
Hi..Evan I love your videos
A sad irony or incongruity of this video is that it is a morality tale about the USA, but was delivered at a Ted Talk in Vancouver, BC, Canada where the entire audience was observers to the decline and conflicts of society in the USA.
Everytime I listen to this, I am mind-blown as to how much he covered in almost 19.5 mins, it pushes all the right buttons and more.... Phew!
Anand, you are a National treasure! Thank you! I hope you are most successful in waking those who slumber under what seems to be a sort of mass Stockholm syndrome. I pray you keep doing what you do so well for a very long time.
Sadly the other two clerks weren't afforded the opportunity to forgive their murderer. Their story ends as a footnote to this story. This is the finality of death. The rest (as has been said) is silence.
Quite possibly the only good thing, or best thing, to ever come out of 9/11. The terrible day when we didn't just lose two magnificent buildings.
Yes, I find the surviving clerk’s attitude, although merciful, arrogant.
Who is he to supersede the will of the people and justice system as well.
They couldn’t be asked since they are DEAD. Do not mourn the execution of this murderer. He was held 100% accountable for his actions.
The fact that he paid the price was a surprise happy ending for me. Good that the survivoring clerk showed mercy, but better the punishment was carried out.
@@kurtvogler6583 the death penalty is not a punishment, it's a cop out
@@kurtvogler6583 Is empathy so limited a resource that we can't mourn for everybody involved?
What an amazing reminder that we are here for each other and not against one another.
People like him, Rutger Bergman and Richard David Precht make me hopeful for the future. Thank you guys!
This talk has become even more relevant in the age of Trump.
It’s ALWAYS been there. Trump didn’t have anything to do with it. The news media does what they want. They made it that way.
This book truly opened my eyes and was one of the most impactful readings of my life.
Thank you so much for making this story so human.
When I started this I expected it to be some revers racism thing but as it went on I felt very touched. This was an interesting TED. Thanks
What a compelling talk. Thoroughly enjoyed it. It really needs to be broadcast primetime across the U.S. This is no joke. Two Americas are quickly emerging as a result of an economic implosion that is quickly overtaking our country.
Anand Giridharadas is brilliant! Unfortunately he only has three books (not counting Chinese Dreams - only 24 pages)...
Damn it MAN! Get writing! We need more of your thinking in the world...
Genius takes time
@@IRajeem Agreed... Worth the wait...
his quality is the young new America waiting to lead
This is a powerful 20 minutes. I heard Anand speak at an event a couple of weeks ago about his new book, and now I am a big fan. I could listen to him talk all day.
Awesome story, awesome narrator. That man, the victim of this horrific crime, represents the very best of humanity.
I wish more politicians would listen to this guy. Yang seems to be most aligned with his ideas
It’s remarkable the way the speaker is so fantastic without notes.
How can ANYONE, regardless of political or moral affiliation but a 'thumbs down' on this? Thank heavens it is only 104/2,400.
My guess is "brown people", "Muslims", "bootstraps", "immigrants", umm....."the world owes you nothing", "I'm not paying your medical bills you moocher", "the death penalty works", and probably "something, something liberals".
That's how those downvotes minds work in these situations.
Citizen Zeus Not all humans have a conscience, compassion and empathy, the most important attributes that set humans apart from the rest of the animals. These are people trapped in the lowest state of human consciousness, i.e. the animal or "fight or flight" consciousness. The Reptilian part of the brain of these people is dominant over the Limbic and the Neo Cortex parts of the brain of humans . The Reptilian part is mainly concerned about self-preservation and defence of territory where as if the Limbic and Neo Cortex parts of the brain is in control or dominant, expansion into new fields, seeking of knowledge, breaking of barriers become the norm.
It's more liberal garbage. Demonizing successful honest hard working people. He believes the only way for people to get out of poverty is to take from the rich and give it to the poor. Unfortunately that only makes everyone poor.
5 October 2020 12000 to 346
So the big question is why isn’t this Muslim mini mart guy NOT considered for the nobel peace prize?
...Choking up over here. I have that feeling in the back of my throat.
How could someone be so forgiving?
Such is the gift of a story well told. Full of insights, ample opportunities for introspection and leaving the audience with questions that can only be answered by digging into ones own realm of experience. I love it. Thank you Anand.
Thanks Anand for such an heart touching speech. I don't know why this shouldn't be the best speech. Far better than Simon Sinek!!! The best TED talk that I have heard. Bravo!!
"Winners take all" indeed they do 👏🏼 thank you for this!!
This guy could run for office!
NO.HE CANNOT ,HE IS TOO GOOD AND HONEST !!
Well he does look like kanye
@@dimbruh3384 fxck kanye. This guy is far better both in looks and brain
This is one of the best TED talks I have ever heard. Giridharadas tells a powerful story in an incredible manner. He has revealed the nobility of spirit by carrying a torch into darkness. What we also need to recognize is that the real author of this superb characterization of two worlds was Raisuddin because he was the one with piety and generosity to show the way from torment to divinity.
Powerful and profound. Thank you Anand. ☮️💟🌎🕊
Thank you for your stunning TED talk. Yes, mercy and forgiveness saves all parties of any dispute. I am so happy to experience you message of truth and insight. If we want to be forgiven, we must forgive. Thank you, again.
Brave forgiving, teaching, open-minded men.
Mr Giridharadas describes the situation precisely as well as emotionally; the message he brings is very compelling. He is the kind of 'prophet' if you will, that can open the ears and hearts of people with his excellent speaking, which is both crystal clear and deeply personal. I hope his book has met with a high success rate, and that lives are affected, and people take heart to pick up his challenge.
Really Powerful speech and real story! - make me tear up!
If Kanye West had an Indian doppelgänger...
justicetrooper Strictly voice and appearance xD
This talk brought me to tears.... so powerful!
I love listening to Anand. Beautiful heart.
Anand is an extraordinary poet. And sadly in the years since this talk, it has only gotten worse and worse in the USA
I love this bright, intelligent young man!!
This is the best TED I seen so far!! Thanks Anand.
The essence of what Anand is talking about is changing our mindset, of building mercy, of reaching past ourselves. It is about creating a different code of conduct.
This is one of my favorite ted talk of all time
I ❤️💗❤️💗 Anand Giridharadas so much!
What a powerful speech,thank you for sharing it with us.
This really bought tears to my eyes !
Excellently presented ....
wow, he left me n tears. The beautiful story of love and forgiveness.
I’m a big fan of Anand. What a brilliant mind.
the mother of all inspiring stories this
This Ted Talk by Anand Giridharadas is the most truthful and honest commencement speech I never heard...
Beautiful tale of forgiveness and compassion.
Mind boggling & most 'thought provoking' talk. "Calling of a Generation"!!!!
His way of speaking is CAPTIVATING
Great talk
I’m lived in SF and Seattle and am currently in West Virginia. “The two Americans” couldn’t be more glaring different yet alike. All the guns, confederate flags, Q-Anon, Let’s Go Brandon stuff makes me feel we’re further apart at times, but when you relate to people on an individual level, they’re just a person like anyone else. Be kind deep down and listen, even when they tell you Michelle Obama is a man.
Beautiful standing ovation 🙏🏼❤️
I've always been a non-fiction fan. This dude makes me want to go back to fiction - such a great delivery!
You've made me cry...you're the greatest .....
I was not ready to cry in the middle of my work day.......!!
This is a WORLD CHANGING TALK. We are all in this together, right? SPEAK UP!!!! TYPE IT, TWEET IT, SHARE IT, GET IT OUT THERE AND TELL THE WORLD ABOUT THIS TALK!! UNITE!!!
Those whom you really need to change live behind veil, cannot read, and have no access to internet.
mhtinla not necessarily....
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James Ahr Hashtags and sharing Internet videos aren't really what causes change...
kakashi76767 Thats exactly what this guy is saying is WRONG with this America, tweeting and sharing won't do anything. Do something on your own to help better this country.
Who came here seeing him talking over the college admission scandal?
Wonderful story ❤️
Raisuddin is a better example of an American Christian than any republican in office!
His words couldn't be more true.
Impressive young man! Anand. Amazing story telling... beautiful empathy.
One of the most inspiring stories I ever heard. Thanks so much.
Wow, powerful
What an intensely powerful story, so true, so relevant and told by a great writer. God Bless people who can see beyond hatred and differences and glorify our unity as loving human beings.
If this didn't move you to tears then you're inhuman.
Out of control capitalism is winner takes all. It replaces “We the people” to “We few people”
Thank you AG.
Beautiful talk! So so so true.
Anand reminds me so much of Chris Hedges.
Somewhat. Though less of a downer.
Chris Hedges is working for a corporate media outlet. Nope, he is not Anand.
Liesbeth De Vries, wtf? Anand works for MSNBC while Chris was fired from NY Times for opposing the Iraq war. A simple Google would have stop you from making yourself like an idiot.
This is what I get for putting on talks while I work. Bout to cry in front of my colleagues.
That was an amazing story and an amazing way to make me feel inspired to try harder to make a difference to others. Much more inspiring than any religious sermon. Thanks a lot!