Fighting with non-violence | Scilla Elworthy

How do you deal with a bully without becoming a thug? In this wise and soulful talk, peace activist Scilla Elworthy maps out the skills we need -- as nations and individuals -- to fight extreme force without using force in return. To answer the question of why and how non-violence works, she evokes historical heroes -- Aung San Suu Kyi, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela -- and the personal philosophies that powered their peaceful protests. (Filmed at TEDxExeter.)
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[@PirateFish1]

"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." - Mahatma Gandhi

[@dancingjogi3138]

Thank you for spreading the message of non-violence. I worked in Afghanistan and the Indian slums 8 years ago. We often forget is that most people are just trying to survive and provide for their families/loved ones. Love your work!

[@maryfowles807]

This is an amazing woman and phenomenal lecture. I can't believe people find the sound quality distracting. I didn't even notice it.

[@HerrFenchel]

this gave me voice for what i believed all my life but never was able to put in words. Thank You Scilla.

[@asprao]

It takes great strength to hit back. But it takes a greater and a special breed or courage to take a blow without flinching and not hitting back without having any thoughts of violence and hatred in your mind. Hats of to people like Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Au Sung Syu Ki and Nelson Mandela for showing the world the path of non violence.

[@Seeyatellite]

Confidence and wisdom are a powerful combination when courageous enough to act in a non-violent way facing such odds. Thank you for sharing. I believe we’ll be able to find peaceful solutions more often when we as a people realize it’s the right path for humanity.

[@Kaleidalee]

Too many people have become so used to dealing with a violent world that they can't understand why non-violence is the better solution. Such an idea as non-violence is completely foreign to them, so they attack it (with violent verbal insults, of course). This, to me, is all the more reason why we all need it desperately.

[@ryanjbou]

Precisely. Seems like we all assume violence to be a necessity, or to be a constant. No one realizes it's *always* a choice.

[@Kaleidalee]

Luke Thighwalker Especially when we're taught, even from early childhood punishment, that violence is the only or most effective solution to problems.

[@paulinabarnas8475]

Thank you so much for this so impartant voice. "Wisdom in action" -this World needs it more and more. Thank you for your dedication to make this World a better place .

[@jayesdaouisi]

what´s gained with violence can only be kept with violence - is a gandhi quote i find very revealing and uselful in the approach to change something

[@TheLancerGreen]

Perhaps the best part of this Tedtalk is simply how challenging it is. Did you think that non-violence would be easy? that by watching this, we'd all just think "oh, of course!" and the violence would cease? Of course we can all think of how it won't work (drunken bar brawls, muggers etc) but she's talking about oppression, long standing oppression, and ending it. She's laying out tools for success in a never ending battle. Balk if you must, but she's provided real moving times this has worked.

[@dfdsfsdaddsfas1520]

anger is like gasoline when you spread it around and someboday lights a match you got an inferno. But anger in an engine is powerful. If we can put our anger inside an engine it can drive us forwards. what a great quote

[@Amblix]

'Violence' is an inherent part of who we are as a human species and there's a compelling reason for that. We would not be who we are today without it. Usage of violence can be just as easy as walking away from a fight or just as difficult as standing your ground, taking a beating without fighting back. I believe severing ourselves from our ability use 'violence' is disservice. It is another tool in our problem solving kit right next to non-violent methodologies.

[@henleythecat]

"The best way to deal with extreme violence is to use overwhelming violence..." That is a military tactic, when needed, works. However, the use of the military should always been seen as a failure of diplomacy, and the weapon of LAST RESORT. I remember an Air Force general stating that they win more wars by not fighting. Their job is the convince the other side that it's not worth the fight and to find another way to resolve their differences. Smart people don't think like Rambo.

[@dr.abhijeetsafai7333]

I was totally unaware of the saliva sound till I saw the comments! What an incredible talk it is. Thanks a lot!

[@DrSpooglemon]

I was talking about the general ambience of the delivery not the content. It was a nostalgia trip for me; recalling all those teachers standing at the front of the class uttering endless strings of syllables while I quietly suffered the agonising torment that is pathological boredom. I feel that the speaker, Scilla Elworthy, and others like her are at the opposite end of a spectrum from me and those like me. As I said, I have ADHD and this style of presentation is anathema to me. No ones fault..

[@hectorxc]

Beautifully said! I hope that this idea continues to spread...we need less violence and more thought!

[@sqw33k]

This video should be translated into every single language there is and spread all across the planet. Hopefully some people will listen.

[@philyogaeveryday321]

Brilliant! No what-if's, no excuses and no exceptions to the wrongness of choosing the sword.

[@marcusunlimited]

I certainly appreciate your intellectual reply. That is quite refreshing to see here on KZbin, which should, by nature, be a place where innovative, intellectual conversation is the norm, (as the technology behind its creation most certainly is) yet, however, often is not.

[@TristanMorrow]

This is a good time to remember the advice "speak softly and carry a big stick" ..as far as I can tell, this lady is only speaking softly.

[@ArthurLeonov]

I feel that Non-violence is one of many tools for effective problem solving and we must use all of them to make this world a better place

[@supernada826]

A friend of mine used to say: "Force always works. If it didn`t work with you is just because you didn't use force enought".

[@takeprideinyourhide9887]

force doseint make peace it makes war

[@russelgrimes6739]

Try subterfuge: manipulating the enemy into destroying himself!

[@Folk-rock]

I found that when dealing with violent people or the threat of violence, a useful weapon is forgiveness. A psychological tool that is able to stop the cycle of violence and the spread of evil in it's tracks. If someone is violent , be it physical, mental or emotional violence, offering them the quality of forgiveness releases their power.

[@Agmanellium]

The most important application of the use of nonviolence is as a means to turn the opinion of the public against any force of oppression. This is dependent on the flow of information to spread the clear vision of the oppressor as a bully and inspire the natural human reaction to resist. This is why these events took place in the 20th cen in countries with relatively free presses, and in the Arab Spring through social networking to spread information rather than a free press.

[@CaitlinMacs99]

When GW Bush declared war following 9/11/01, I was incensed at his immature, "cowboy" resorting to violence... as America has done repeatedly. (I'm American, by the way.) Ms. Elworthy tells it as many of us wish it to be. I believe the human race must mature to the point of making amends before making war or we shall cease to exist. Thank you so much Ms. Elworthy for stating it so well.

[@psikogeek]

The last US declaration of war was on June 5, 1942 although some say that authorizing the use of force constitutes a declaration. Also, the president does not have the power to declare war. Have heart. War has declined amazingly. I think it is down to .03 per 100,000 in this century after the most gentle century ever. Read Steven Pinker's book for much more detail.

[@CaitlinMacs99]

psikogeek When GWB said, in effect, "We're coming after you and anyone who harbors the perpetrators of this violence," I think the normal interpretation is that it is a declaration of war. Your adherence to Congressional affirmation is admirable but not especially relevant to my remarks. The point of my remark is that his response was immature and not to the benefit of better world relationships. I was speaking to the points made by Ms. Elworthy. Did you hear her talk?

[@psikogeek]

Yes, your meaning was not what you wrote. Apology accepted.

[@CaitlinMacs99]

psikogeek It is a shame that you react this way instead of learning from my pointing out your misuse of irrelevant information. Your arrogance is accepted as your inability to apologize.

[@ModernBarbarian187]

So the mature route was to murder 3,000 people? If you find us so war like feel free to travel someone else.

[@rkulla]

The best way to diffuse a violent situation, if you ever find yourself in one, IS to take yourself out of it or comply. Run away. Lock the doors. Don't get involved. Don't react and start cursing back at someone who offends you, etc. If they're hurting someone else, and you're brave enough to try and stop it, then try. But don't hesitate thinking it makes you a "thug" just because you're going to tackle or shoot someone shooting up a movie theater, or whatever the case is. It makes you a hero.

[@Ofordgabings]

At the end of they day, the guilty will die or the innocent will die. You cannot stop that. You will never stop evil. You will never stop death. But you can prevent injustice. And so I choose the guilty every time.

[@LoveAndPeaceOccurs]

Thank You Scilla Elworthy for overcoming your fear to do this talk. What you say needs to be on repeat throughout our world. It's been 6 years since this video ... I'm going to see what you are up to today. Are you aware of "World Beyond War"? Check it out. Love & Peace to All

[@deengreg9338]

Non violence should always be used first, however some people you cannot reason with, some people want nothing more then to harm or destroy. If you cannot read the difference in one person from the other you will be a victim. If you are not willing to be violent when needed you will be a victim. Id rather hone my skills of reading people and violence before my skills as a reasoner. I can live with being a thug when needed then being a victim always.

[@ordnascrazy]

[Esperanto] Mi tre ŝatas tiun ĉi virinon, ĉar ĝi estas forta ene, kvankam ŝia voĉo tremas. Miaopinie estas pli simple paroli pri la ne-perforto ol plenumi ĝin. Tamen, la prelegantino asertis precize tion: oni ne devas kredi al la ne-perforto, ni nur bezonas studi la okazojn, kie ĝi estis aplikita. Ŝi donis al mi la scivolemon por pliprofundigi la temon. Dankon Scilla!

[@Amblix]

I'm an amateur level muay thai fighter with 1.5 yrs of tactical firearm training under a marine who served 2 tours in iraq. I would be scared shitless at the prospect of engaging anyone who had a gun pointed at me with malign intent.

[@LeonidasGGG]

I'm a very non violence person and the last time I was involved in violence was decades ago and it was to help my brother... But I DO know martial arts.

[@Amblix]

Agree. Believe that 'violence' (again, a loaded term) is an inherent part of our being and for good reason. I don't think its something we should try to sever from ourselves but rather something we should try to understand within ourselves and come to accept. When we understand and accept our fundamental components, we can move forward creating agree-able solutions using all of the tools available to us.

[@dwilliamito]

i remember i went to Largo, Florida a peaceful optimist. 2 years later I left a violent pessimist. Live and learn. Earth is nowhere near being heaven whatever we'd prefer. National Armed forces have been in use for centuries for a reason, whether its a good reason or bad reason - we must accept it. I believe that martial arts were developed for some reason. We have teeth and fists and adrenaline for a reason. Whoever mentioned evolution has a good point.

[@JCIA2006]

One of the basic human instincts is to fight or flight when in danger. Always avoid escalation, but be PREPARED if you simply can't run away.

[@SolarLandlord]

U have a very good point about NOT approaching a "physically" violent person......however there are many "types" of violence. The of the most violent tools on the planet are "the law", "government", "government issued currency", and "words". In combination they can inflict phyical violence or impovish and an entire nation and break the spirit of a person. We have to put her talk into context for everything is relative.

[@SolarLandlord]

The Zod scene with the peacemaker saying Kneel...all I can say is it "might" or "might not" work. It all depends on the situation. I am more "strategic" when dealing with bullies. I believe the best way to beat a bully in non violant ways is to "outsmart" them OR "redirect" their violence back toward them. Here are my thoughts on bullies and violent people. Bullies and violent people are "ignorant" on getting what they want by peaceful means; negative behavior is a reflection of that.

[@MagyarRose]

The Hungarian revolution was a response to such oppression and tyranny that no American can imagine. The cops were like the Gestapo and KGB. People disappeared in the middle of the night forever just for allegedly speaking their minds in the privacy of their homes. The Hungarian revolution began with a peaceful demonstration where students, factory workers, and intellectuals were mowed down while demonstrating in front of Parliament. Aung San Suu Kyi would have been mowed down, as well as Gandhi and Mandela, like Imre Nargy and many other martyrs were mowed down in Hungary, had they been facing a tyrant regime. Imagine Martin Luther King being gunned down by the police while delivering the "I have a dream" speech. People were loaded on cattle carts in Budapest and shipped out to Siberia to death labor camps. My father, a young university professor, never raised a gun, but when he freed one of these trains, the secret police came looking for him and our response to a regime that was a bad as the Nazis, a Stalinist regime, was to flee with bullets flying over our heads. But sometimes one cannot flee and has to deal with predators, as we try in the free western world through the court system. The Hungarian revolution was the catalyst for the eventual fall of the iron curtain. She still has not answered how to deal with daily bullying. It's not for nothing that so many bullied kids commit suicide. She obviously was not physically abused as a child either.

[@redneckzen]

+Magyar Rose Bless you and your family -- you have endured things that others cannot imagine. My meager experience in war was overseas in another land, far from home. I often think, what would it be like if my home was subject to such horrors? You sharing your experience is the answer. Never hesitate to share your story, especially when faced with false prophets and "experts" who yammer on about how they wish the world to be and not how it really is. Regarding daily bullying, my son was targeted when he was in day care. I talked with the faculty, but they weren't able to control the bully and had no effective solutions. Retaliation was officially discouraged but they could not guarantee his physical and emotional safety. I called bullshit on that. Not being the shy type, I *empowered" him, taught him how to retaliate against his bully. I won't get into the details but it involved hitting back; the process also included calling the teacher for help and insisting that I be called immediately to mitigate any "violations of the rules." We actually practiced the procedure through role playing, including the call for help, until he got it down. The next day I did not get a call from school. I picked him up after day care and asked "Soooo, how'd it go?" He said, "How'd what go?" I sighed, then said, "You know, the bully? How did it go? I didn't get a call from your teacher. Did the bully bother you?" My son shrugged and said, "When he came over and started to hit me, I told him 'My daddy said it was okay to punch you in the stomach and then we're calling Miss Teresa!" He said, I don't want you to do that. So he didn't hit me and we played games." I sighed and said, "Son, you're a better man than I am. Good job." Bottom line, you gotta support and love your kid, no matter what. Whether they fight back or not, you have to empower them, trust them and love them. Teach them to be kind, but to also stand up for themselves; and make sure they know if they get into trouble you'll stand up for them. Life is hard sometimes, but you can't give up or be blind.

[@lkc1866]

Beautiful and powerful. Thank you!

[@MissVelvetElle]

Yes! A life dedicated to peace and love is a beautiful thing to see. We can learn to love more, all of us. Don't let anyone tell you it won't make a difference, because every drop of it does.

[@Oskoreii]

She's beeen working with issues concerning violence on a political level for the last thirty years, and has been nominated for the peace prize three times. Matbe she doesn't know much about `thug life`, but she certainly knows her field.

[@marcusunlimited]

Mother Teresa's idea was superior, (paraphrased) "Do not invite me to an anti-war protest, invite me to a peace demonstration, then I will attend." She knew that expanding the good is stronger, smarter and more effective.

[@MillionErrorsClubGaming]

...next time, PLEASE give the poor girl some water.

[@VoluntaryLiving]

13:00 Gene Sharp is mentioned. His Work is world changing while using Non-violence.

[@Freyavi]

An inspiring talk and an awesome speaker, but now, almost 2 years after the talk, the world events don't make me as optimistic. #TedTalk #ScillaElworthy #nonviolence

[@theherowedoneed]

Dealing with violence depends of the place of you are...but this is a great talk as always

[@MiranUT]

True! (In the USA) Elementary school kids learn these things in Japan. So the example is there: Cleaning the school and classrooms together, taking turns serving lunch to their classmates, group work, sports day preparation, and more. There is also a major campaign to deal with bullying in schools these days. Moreover, Japan doesn't have the problem of ADD or ADHD like the USA does.

[@dr.abhijeetsafai7333]

Those who are complaining about saliva sound can - reduce the volume to zero and start the subtitles. Thank you.

[@dr.abhijeetsafai7333]

Using anger as a fuel is very important.

[@MiranUT]

Yes, great article. As I read it, I thought about the different views various cultures have about violence. Martial Arts is an excellent way to master the self and gain inner strength. However, the USA seems steeped in violence, not just with its numerous wars, but also crimes committed against regular people. Having lived in Japan for 2 decades, I have no desire to go back to the USA (Sam Harris' Principle #1). Americans really need to reflect on their relationship with violence.

[@asquirre]

Thank you for your analogies. It's very helpful

[@Amblix]

True, I respectfully agree on specific historical instances and disagree when it comes to others. I think she also tries to apply international-level peace-keeping efforts & anecdotes to a lower day-to-day (eg. you walking down the street and encountering a knife fight) level which I don't think scales down like that.

[@PirateFish1]

War is a very complicated thing. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. There was no one thing that you can point to and say that's what won the won against the Nazis, but once the world realized what was happening in the concentration camps there was a new face put onto exactly what the Allies were fighting against.

[@andyrooney12]

Your response pretty much added what I wanted to say but ran out of space. I really wish violence was not a part of our makeup & sometimes I imagine what a wonderful world we would live in if EVERYBODY was at peace and we just cared for each other in a loving way. It's a wonderful feeling...it's just not reality. There are serial killers, violent dictators, mind-altering cults run by psychopaths, and so much more. I really wish it was different but this is reality and we sometimes need violence.

[@sacul7]

Nonviolence didn't stop any wars that I have heard of.

[@Honker66]

Most of this thread speaks of no recourse but violence. Please go back and look into yourself and give it a chance. "All I'm saying is give peace a chance!" ~Lennon~

[@redneckzen]

Okay, I agree sooooo much with what she says. I love it, really. BUT ... and I don't think I'm being unreasonable here ... this seems to me a limited strategy. Some adversaries will use your non-violence as an opportunity to destroy you. Only in a moment of confusion, or a in dealing with a faction that cares about the perception of being a bully with this work. Guys like Hitler and Stalin and their legions of followers will run over you and then ship you off to the camps in a heartbeat. I know she has only a few minutes and wants to end on a high note, but the question remains, what then? And for the record, I'm a veteran and in my experience our troops have used outreach and compassion more than it's ever been publicized. For every My Lai and Abu Grahib there are hundreds of instances where a handshake and a smile have saved lives. They're just harder to document and don't get the dramatic attention of an errant drone strike or unstable/ill-prepared soldier.

[@ekklesiast]

You can't convince anyone in nonviolence by showing that it works. The reason for that is that people who practice or preach violence (most of the people really) don't care about results, they only care about the process. They care about feeling "right", feeling angered. They care about the sense of control that violence gives them, even if it's an illusion and the results are opposite.

[@TheLockon00]

Q: How do you deal with a bully without becoming a thug? A: Become Batman.

[@theundead1600]

Better one. The art of fighting without fighting.

[@FirstDate08]

its not to be taken literally in ever case. its about inner power and strength

[@Muffinfordinner]

Very important idea here Don't hate human beings. Do hate bad ideologies, bad institutions, bad ideas.

[@Amblix]

Similarly, back around the the medieval era, people openly walked around visibly armed (eg. swords). Historians have made the claim that people in day-to-day society were generally much more polite and tolerant w.r.t. application of 'violence'. Someone accidentally brushing your shoulder as you walk or by or running into you is a lot more forgivable when you know that an ensuing duel can result in your life ending.

[@lifechoices6643]

Money can be a good motivator to draw someone to a far-out but good cause like non-violence.Financial compensation for bullying can be a good way to heal.

[@MiranUT]

Very true. Good point on the foods. The school lunches here are excellent. But I think the cooperative mind-set comes from education, too.

[@Amblix]

In cases where violence is accepted (eg. UFC and fighting bouts in general) competitors smash each others' faces in. Many parents would ban their kids from watching because it is 'violent'. But if you ever walk around fight gyms with professional fighters, I think you'll find a universal characteristic is that people there are significantly more tolerant and seek peaceful resolution than your casual stroller on the street.

[@henleythecat]

After doing a bit more research, I retracted my story as a possible myth. Thanks for your input.

[@indianstunts]

She is right! Be the change that you want to see,Hate the sin and not the sinner. Truth and nonviolence, the only true options to fight tyranny, with dignity. Once I am connected to my core, ie I know my vices, vulnerabilities, my sins, my strengths, none can shake me.. With all due respect to those who disagree, the proof of the pudding is in tasting. I suggest you try being nonviolent in the face of adversity, you will realize that it takes more courage to be nonviolent then go about shooting.

[@framelessfilms]

Aung San Suu Kyi ended up giving into her anger after all and has ceased to be a good non-violence example.

[@jibbi4one]

I'd say when faced with potential lethal situation, escape (release) live to give yourself time to resolve w/ violence or non-violence to survive source of danger.

[@Syeal7]

That microphone... Seriously, can they do something about it. It is too good. I don't want to hear what is going on inside her mouth.

[@UndeadMetalHead13]

you skipped the glass-half-empty and went straight to there-are-only-shards-on-the-ground mentality XD

[@Martial-Mat]

Personally I found her very measured presentation (which seemed to be more about emotionalism than practical solutions) to be very interesting. It was not a populist presentation aimed at a sesationalist National Enquirer type audience, rather at those with the depth to consider her words.

[@dizzle42008]

i want to know how she is using the word effective, as in this is the quickest way, least expensive way, causes the least harm and loss of life, etc

[@nathanadnitt]

My dad got threatened at work today, hes an old man, I really want to go into work tomorrow and batter the guy who threatened him, but peace if a better option

[@avc9103]

Okay I've read through some and admittedly not even close to a quarter of the comments, probably way less than that but I've seen worrying amounts of hostility already, so here is something that should hopefully clarify the context of the talker's belief. She believes that non violence is effective against BULLIES. Yes, it is true that non violence will not work on a sociopath who randomly attacks. That is not a bully. I am sure she understands this and is not as naive as some commentators here have been lead to believe. She has not "glossed" over this, it is a separate issue. Think about this comment and hopefully make a more informed agreement or disagreement towards the subject at hand.

[@Whopwhopable]

Hopefully you're right and pacifism will be the normal state of mind in the future, but I'm not very optimistic to be honest. To another great quote out there: "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." ~Douglas Adams.

[@Amblix]

anime reveals a lot of international themes related to world peace that we can all do well do emulate in our daily lives and reality.

[@navalshaikh3279]

The people who have unlike the video are a bully

[@paulchiuk]

Good talk. In my opinion... A terrorist or bully doesn't think of him or herself as such. They may think of themselves as revolutionaries or disciplinarians with a family to protect and keep in order. The teachers who beat the children at the school I went to didn't think of themselves at heartless, cruel and sadistic. I'm sure many of us kids would like to have cracked them over the head with a baseball bat. I think first base is the realisation that 'self' and 'other' are one and the same. Violence can seem to work but not when you realise that you are doing it to yourself! Cycles of life; halls of mirrors; whatever you put out comes back. And we are stuck in a miserable place until we consistently put out love. I'm sure that's what Gandhi knew and lived by.

[@andyrooney12]

I agree with everything that you said but I think it's a shame that it's a part of our history because we would be an entirely different civilization today if anger, hate, and violence were not a part of our makeup.

[@KaonNeutre]

It really needs self control to stand the annoying sound of dried saliva...

[@henleythecat]

I have not been able to confirm that story, but I have no reason to disbelieve the source, and Danish immigrant who told me that story (and the name of the town which I can't remember). As I said, I agree with you that WWII could not have ended any other way. But that does not mean all conflicts have to go down that path.

[@DanteD83]

I would rather send my child to boxing practice then to this woman in order to prepare for conflicts with bullies.

[@return2republic]

All I can think about is Neville Chamberlain and the Munich Agreement in 1938. He could've saved millions of lives if he had acted. Appeasement and talks do not always work, sometimes violence must be used.

[@Amblix]

the gundam pilots would come from war-torn areas and have a lot of personal anguish but through saving the world using gundams machines, they would become loving people. they'd help humanity throw away their anger and love each other. of course, these gundam pilots will send their machines into the sun when peace is attained but if people argue again, then they will go into space and retrieve their machines before it hits the sun and come back and make the world love each other again.

[@Whopwhopable]

You're right and its certainly a reason for optimism, but its not the reduction in violence that worries me ;-) In hunter-gatherer times it wasn't possible for a single person to affect millions. The past century we grew from 2 to 7billion people. Now it only takes a handful of well-placed people to ruin it for a lot, if not all, of us. With the technological advancements we're making: 99.999% of humanity could be peaceful, but 0.001% could tear it all down. Seems like a tricky problem to solve.

[@jaykid160]

If everyone meditated, the world would be a better place

[@Iluvrocket]

Some people's view of the world is so self-centered that they will not yield to non-violence

[@NakedSteak]

What martial art have you used, since you recommend learning some? Would you mind sharing your experience from those mentioned situations here or over PM?

[@definitlynotbenlente7671]

Judo and jujutsu

[@NakedSteak]

It´s ok. I understand. Good luck with your training and life.

[@Martial-Mat]

The London and New York Times newspapers are aimed at the general population, but that doesn't mean that they're designed for consumption by the sort of people who thought Transformers was a good movie, and consider Big Brother to be entertainment. I would suggest that this presentation is aimed at those with somewhat greater than average intellectual capacity, as are all TED talks.

[@AnnaMishel]

she is delutional. for every person for which non violence worked...ther are a million corpses. the solution is to recognize it abd build good boundaries..and not let them in...under any circumstances.and to err on the side of caution. if anyone (with extreme charm) is even considered for a second to have violent inclinations...do not let them past your boundaries.

[@PBrofaith]

I think a book called from democracy to freedom and peace is in order.

[@shirehorse91]

Agreed. You expressed it well.

[@parsadorbeigi3166]

Great Talk!

[@sukmaidack]

very very scary watching "TED" talks like this with women who have never experienced conflict other than through a television screen, this woman is so far removed from reality that I am questioning the judgement of TED.

[@MagyarRose]

+Andrew Bacon Similar thoughts crossed my mind.

[@mididoctors]

the space where non-violence can work exists in situations where violent opponents have an internal moral image that runs counter to the violence they feel forced to inflict as the consequences of their worldview [usually a sense of entitlement race or class,nationality etc]. not always going to work... but not always not going to work either...

[@TalkWorks1]

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[@eutahbear1952]

Sam Harris wrote an article on how to deal with violence. Words to live by.