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How to turn protest into powerful change - Eric Liu

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We live in an age of protest. On campuses, in public squares, on streets and social media, protestors around the world are challenging the status quo. But while protest is often necessary, is it sufficient? Eric Liu outlines three strategies for peacefully turning awareness into action and protest into durable political power.

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What is the primary focus of the speaker in discussing the limitations of protest?

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To advocate for the complete abolition of protests

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To emphasize the importance of peaceful protest in effecting political change

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To highlight the need for additional actions beyond protests to achieve lasting political impact

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To argue that protests are sufficient on their own to create lasting political change

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