In search for the man who broke my neck | Joshua Prager

[@charlsgalang6467]

So many deep words to perceive just to finish a PerDev activity.. Anyone relates?

[@eliakimreburianoescober2338]

hello ahahah lol you're right, its page 32 of the book the Evaluate part ahaha

[@yahallo5343]

Yeah same. We're doing it for grades and character development.

[@mwaririz]

yeah same😭😭

[@yuanfrnkln3584]

Di ko na kaya

[@nakiro1646]

Same 😭

[@shazigetssober2394]

I like how Joshua speaks, as though writing. It's beauty, addicting.

[@VashishtArora]

I'm paralyzed neck down since 2011, I was 18 back then. Videos like this and that of Janine keep my inner self whisper to me "That one day we'll walk, just a little more patience". Loved the video

[@theoxmountaingang2585]

What happened?

[@kerridocherty5744]

One day you will walk ❤️

[@VashishtArora]

@@kerridocherty5744 Yes that'll happen for sure.🤗❤️

[@VashishtArora]

@@theoxmountaingang2585 It all happened suddenly without any trauma or infection and within one and a half hour I was on bed. Even doctors couldn't tell what triggered this. But I was under immense stress during those days, so I feel that might be the reason.

[@theoxmountaingang2585]

@@VashishtArora damh thats a bad situation how are you now any progress with the ilness

[@failedouji7424]

Who's watching this for Activities 🤣?

[@barrerakathleenjeanb.7163]

Me🤣

[@Kenan_Kaan]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jaja7278]

me ohmygod

[@vincegalila7211]

Procrastinated for long enough I think.

[@charlieaiyanibay8692]

Me haha

[@coolerthings]

"What made most of us who we are most of all, its not our mind, not our body and not what happened to us but how we respond to what happened to us" this made me reflect my own behavior... Such a good story...

[@whitmanzwicker]

"No matter how stark the reality, the human being fits it into a narrative that is palatable, the goat becomes the hero, the perpetrator the victim." Brilliant truth. Unfortunate truth.

[@ducatidragon916]

Joshua has Discovered the Meaning to Life from an unfortunate accident, He has realized that he has learned beyond the level of a common man in stark contrast to the perpetrator who lies within his misery of selfishness for that many years. He as come away with a much more deeper understanding of Life than the majority of people in this world..

[@raptureready0ct]

I am so sorry I read some of the comments posted here. Why can't people just enjoy what others have to say without turning it into a pity party. Everyone is suffering some sort of problem, it is pleasant to hear how others cope with their handicaps in life. I am so happy for him, that he was able to overcome it all. I really enjoyed listening to this man. God Bless him,

[@VioletteManiac]

I can listen to him talk all day. So eloquent.

[@alexbballboy]

It was like listening to an author reading his book out loud

[@neriumsuitedher]

I appreciate he shared his inner drama with us. I think this speech was very profound. I see meaning in sharing these thoughts and experiences since they are what shapes us. They are always very personal because it is impossible to see the worldfrom the eyes other than our own, metaphorically at least. But it is also important to strive to be able to at least catch a glimpse in our attempts to become better human beings.

[@khaluu2000]

i'm glad people are self-consciously aware to access situation. Prager knew how far to push the limits of hospitality, questions, and answers. Much respects for this man for not beating out for the truth.

[@noushkar5180]

Dear Joshua you amaze me. Abed did say I AM SORRY in his own way, when he said he is a changed man since the accident, and by saying how he had suffered, he was trying to say he knows what he has done to you. He is also a victim, victim of his own ill mind... In the whole speech, not even once you mentioned the religion or culture, I admire that in you the most. You may not have become a doctor, a father, but your suffering made you who you are today,a real human being.

[@JohnBastardSnow]

Great story. We all rationalize and distort things to some degree, especially when the reality is too hard to accept. Abe truly believes that he was the victim of this situation. It's easy to notice how others are rationalizing, but it's hard to admit that we do it as well. We do a lot of stuff without really thinking and then rationalize why we did it. This story tells us that we need to put ourselves in others shoes more often, because that's the only way to spot a little Abe inside us.

[@spicawind11]

He is amazingly eloquent. Completely impressed by his message

[@omarhaque8194]

What an amazing man. To sit silent while Abed spoke of his 'misfortune', wow.

[@aniluvsw16]

Wow thank you so much..... I'm 16 years old and have a horrible horrible slip disc from an accident that happened on a basketball court at my school and can barely walk.... you have given me a new way of looking at the whole incident.... thank you....

[@TigerPrawn_]

In every life, no matter how empty or full one's purse, there is tragedy. It is the one promise life always fulfils. Thus, happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes and to add to other people's store of it.

[@tshadow12]

cx45830 wow, very wise

[@haw95]

That's beautiful.

[@spongebobsanaollovemori2265]

Thankyou hahahha ako ni i answer WHAAHHAHAAHAHAH

[@yasseredza5620]

Thank you for the answer...

[@jamesauditor3377]

@@spongebobsanaollovemori2265 hahahaha kayasa ako pud oiiii

[@Rssnkgp02]

Brilliant, Joshua. Part of me, and I suspect others, too, hopes Abed watches this talk.

[@kayamo]

When I was 17 I was jumped by a kid in my grade. He pounded the back of my head maybe a dozen or more times. It lasted awhile before a teacher intervened. To this day I have chronic neck pain and headaches. It's destroyed my quality of life. However, someday I'll overcome it. I have a pretty good life anyways. There are alot of things that I have that many people are without. Many people have it worse. And I've kind of gotten used to the pain. It sucks. But I'm fine.

[@LYJManchesterUnited]

He's just truthfully telling people what he felt , he doesn't need to be humble . He is already humbled by his disadvantage.

[@dbsk06]

one of my favorite talks ever. i think i might have watched it at least 10 times since it came out.

[@seraphthoth]

I think it was a story worthy of a good listen. Thanks Joshua Prager.

[@hk78901]

Don't be patrionising, I wouldn't be able to comment without watching the video. And no, the man giving the talk was not angry at Abed or the fact that he subscribed to a religion. The problem he had was that Abed could not look past the effect the accident had on himself, essentially selfishness is what the talk was about, not religion. A godless man could just as easily reacted as Abed did. This is my interpretation, think of it what you will, but don't attempt to condescend me.

[@RedSunzaw11]

Thank you Joshua Prager for a perspective that I could not have conceived on my own. Thank you Ted for another wonderful experience that cannot be taken or replaced.

[@ShanTube3]

"It was then I understood that no matter how stark the reality, the human being fits it into a narrative that is palatable."

[@zanelenkomo]

He took us on a journey through his storytelling... fascinating

[@Frtzlqt0812]

Wonderful speech by joshua

[@ShantiShirani]

Of all the horrible things happened in life, all we want to hear is "I'M SORRY." So, we can forgive and release... Thanks, Joshua.

[@Utspeladfz]

What a remarkable human being. One could only strive for greatness as such.

[@LanceWinslow]

Adversity builds strength of character, and this man has plenty to spare - we should listen to his wisdom - thank you my dear sir.

[@norbertsmom]

Mr.Prager you inspire me. I was born disabled but my disabilities fdidnt show till adulthood. I have Rhematoid and Odteo Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and the worst of all Secondary Sjogrens Syndrome. I was in a wheelvhair from 2005 to 2012. I am fighting back as hard ss I can. I also have COPD from my father smoking two packs a day. Your story has fired me up and I am determined to lose the Pregnisone weight from years of taking high doses for my condition. If you can to it so can I. GOD BLESS YOU!

[@SobrietyBestie]

WOW I am so INSPIRED. Great message, thank you!

[@l0vablelinda]

Thank you Joshua Prager, thank you so much for sharing your touching story.

[@mtskifreak]

I love this story. He has so many good messages throughout his journey of thought and I think that everyone can learn from this man. He must be a wonderful person to be around.

[@peachflan]

This guy spoke my heart just now. Thank you.

[@Shangori]

"To hear him say two words: I'm sorry" Damn you english language.. damn you! I was listening quite seriously at his story, then this gem flew by. Now I have to wait a while before I can continue listening to the rest of his story, if I want to keep a serious attitude

[@thathalyy6923]

when you close your eyes, it's like listening to an audio book.

[@AeanHD]

Wow, the way he speaks is that of a poet

[@twistedkeys1]

On a related note its not not who you are or where you come from that counts, it's where you're going. The ending summed it up nicely.

[@dbsk06]

i like your attitude. i think something similar to this happened to all of us. when i was little someone knocked my nose and now i have a deviated nasal septum and difficulty breathing... but i learned to live with it..

[@mollytherealdeal]

I had the same problem with other videos on KZbin yesterday. However, today, this video played in its entirety.

[@sweetilleyad]

beautiful speech and well chosen words. This man is incredible.

[@lawrencenasser1729]

This was incredible! You are truly an inspiration. Excellent talk Joshua! Thank you

[@pmhwong]

wow, what a storyteller. he spoke as if he memorized word-for-word from a perfectly written English essay. amazing.

[@th0mez]

this man is a saint. bless his heavy heart.

[@user-ps2mi9ze5v]

Wherever you are today Joshua, I wish you well.

[@assassin7707]

He is not arrogant, him talking about himself is not arrogant. He does it to make a point. It is Ahbed who is arrogant.

[@382901]

One of the best talks I've ever heard, ever

[@starboy2013]

Man.... that is so beautifully put....

[@SkunkFearless]

His book was amazing and so was he talk.

[@liselleforlife]

WOW.. I TEARED UP.. BEAUTIFUL SPEECH

[@yztyzt1]

Powerful speech. Incredible

[@kbeetles]

It's not what is happening to you but how you respond. Whether you can reflect on your experience or you justify to yourself why your view is sacrosanct and convince yourself why you should not change anything. A pretty profound message - if you have ears, you will hear it, if you have no ears, you will resist the challenge of being touched by something....

[@realbluemeanie]

A wonderful message. Kudos to this guy.

[@darlingoftheNORTH]

No, this wasn't educational in the sense that it taught me some up and coming scientific concept or social injustice, but this was truly a great story with a great message. I'm surprised at how many negative comments people leave.. Great story, even better storyteller.

[@icechingu]

Poetic.

[@Slice0fKimb0]

yes. You are absolutely right. In between times where he is reckless, he must have been the paragon of good driving.

[@liseschulze7936]

Thank you.

[@raptureready0ct]

What an inspiring recount! This was really worth listening to. Thank you and God bless you!

[@DimitriPappas]

Brilliant. Much respect for this man's insight and eloquence and composure up in front of that audience =)

[@anroopahl]

Strength to you sir..

[@yuvalask]

I'm guessing in about 5-15 years, depending on where you're from - you will be able to walk, using an exoskeleton of some sort. an affordable one. Don't give up hope! Soon you will be talking straight to your friends face, and not beneath them, and a little later - your legs will be much stronger than mine. This is truly an amazing era to be alive

[@llamallama6]

I think that you can find something pretentious without losing empathy, his story is beautiful and moving, and his storytelling is florid and full of metaphor and rhetoric, one could say too much, which could border on pretentious, it doesn't mean they have no empathy, I think that the rhetoric shows his passion and it is not too pretentious personally, but I understand what they mean.

[@LingLingX8]

"so arrogant" "I know how his people are" Wow, you just wrinkled my brain.

[@LadyZaZaSol]

What a brilliant talk

[@Ironclad17]

It's easy to claim you'd take the high road like that, but having your life cut short so bluntly and directly by a single act by a single individual, no one has the strength of character for that.

[@drreester]

Thank you.....

[@Renulph]

What a story. Favorited.

[@PatrickHyland]

That's part of the whole thing. He's just describing how we need to suffer to realize what it is we have. Abed (I don't know how to spell it) hadn't really suffered in his opinion. Certainly not on the same wavelength as the presenter. Abed lost his license; this man lost his youth. Abed lost his teeth; this man lost his body. Abed can't apologize because he doesn't think he has done anything wrong. And he can't realize that because he hasn't really lost anything.

[@yvekayfrancisco7229]

searching through the comments for 5 notable words/phrase for our perdev activity. :>

[@valeriefrancisco9205]

daii 😭😂

[@yvekayfrancisco7229]

@@valeriefrancisco9205 Ommmmfg HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA

[@mintoo2cool]

Okay who else got something in their eyes because of this discourse ? Damn!

[@Galakyllz]

Wow, what a great talk.

[@pecabokem4345]

True, but it knowing something is good relative to something bad makes you appreciate the good thing more than you already did before you discovered the bad thing.

[@Collatious]

TED's new video intro looks fantastic!

[@jor293]

what beautiful words.

[@HiAdrian]

Powerful message. I'm surprised quite a few comments beg to differ, but so be it.

[@joewilder]

My sister has been hoping for an apology from my mother her entire life. It seems to me that wish has diminished her happiness. She's done a lot of great things with her life however and I love her just the same.

[@NadavIgra]

That was inspiring.

[@PedanticNo1]

If the woman who struck me on my bicycle, causing no serious harm, thank god, but throwing me for a months-long detour in life, told me that the accident had been ordained by god to "save" her in some way . . . I would've flown into a rage.

[@joyiloveparislol]

wonderful storyteller

[@truefregn]

He broke his neck on the day I was born... I know that they have nothing in common and that these things happen all the time, but it still feels weird...

[@andrewc2768]

an inspiring TED talk for once.

[@234dragoman]

Passionate and powerful

[@Tzadeck]

Did you ever manage to contact him? He mentions it in this talk briefly, but he has a book out that talks about the crash, so you might be able to get some answers by reading it. Otherwise, you might be able to contact him through the publisher.

[@alienkishorekumar]

This guy is my hero.

[@francisrelatado9761]

Hi , I'm from 2021 and I'm here because of my modules

[@spongebobsanaollovemori2265]

What values were being extolled in the video? Please answer this sensei

[@powersmine]

wow... powerful... Thank you

[@dbsk06]

Just finished his book and enjoyed it

[@purpleducksauce]

simply amazing.

[@NthPortal]

Great, except for the last bit. You don't need cold to appreciate heat; pain to appreciate joy, etc. To quote John Green: "the existence of broccoli does not in any way affect the taste of chocolate."

[@MrWthisthis100]

This was just... awesome...

[@MrPianoJames]

What an inspiration.

[@downsjmmyjones101]

How could you not click on a video that says a guy searches for a guy that broke his neck.

[@k0bh]

Wow amazing presentation

[@dragos7puri]

Is it the only video that does that at that time and same quality? When it happens to me it's usually because I no longer have space on my hard drive, where the video is being temporary stored.

[@kingdavidjapan]

Captivating

[@LeonidasGGG]

I would have said to him: I hope one day someone provides you with the same lesson you have provided me.

[@J2XS.]

I didn't quite understand either, it's like he told a simple story using a lot of extra words.