The Power of Emotions - An interview with Turkish novelist Elif Shafak

For Turkish novelist Elif Shafak, one of the biggest mistake of contemporary intellectuals is the massive underestimation of the power of emotions. "We have to enter into the world of emotions and to connect with people with anxiety", the award-winning author says, "and the intellectuals have not done a good job in adressing other people’s anxiety." Though Shafak sees no need to fetishize experts, she is convinced that experts and intellectuals are necessary for our societies. "There is an anti-intellectual trend, and it is very disturbing." Her advice for intellectuals is to get out of their own echo chambers and to communicate diversity.
The video was conducted at the GDI conference on "The Future of Power". Read a synopsis of the conference here: www.gdi.ch/en/Think-Tank/GDI-Trend-News/News-Detail/The-Future-of-Power-Key-Takeaways
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The way she speaks is so beautiful.

[@HrvLong]

I've met her, she is an amazing soul:)

[@hsen.a]

Was she as you expected?

[@justincaseOne]

shut up

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I wish to meet her also

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Really what an amazing soul she is. i love to meet her

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She is love 😍

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Great writer with beautiful soul😘😘

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Love yourself and spread the love ❤️

[@minamansri7732]

We need to be good listeners.

[@hichamras2976]

Thank you for the interesting interview content. I agree with Ms. Shafak! I add that we need to promote the poly/ multi over the solo/ single

[@hsen.a]

I think she's right. (Most) people are driven by emotions.

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She is amazing …

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Congratulations

[@TheXtdesign]

I agree.

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[@zoyaashraf8038]

do she mean we have to become an extremist by saying the word 'Emotional' in order to protect our desires and needs?

[@alfazmutazad2965]

Perhaps not, if someone hurts other and one who is hurt says with controlled cold voice " I am hurt" will make different impact than one who does not hide his or her pain and, may be lets tears pass out eyes and, says in trembling voice "I am hurt" will make altogether different impact.

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I'M ENGLISH COMMENTATOR N DEBATER N HUMAN EMOTIONS ACTIVIST

[@deepblue188]

Yes, Donald Trump was unfortunately going fully emotional every time he challenged Hillary Clinton during pre-elections speeches.