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How to understand power - Eric Liu

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Every day, we move and operate within systems of power that other people have constructed. But we’re often uncomfortable talking about power. Why? Eric Liu describes the six sources of power and explains how understanding them is key to being an effective citizen.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Eric Liu
Director
Robertino Zambrano
Animator
Alastair Sew Hoy, Derek Lau
Composer
Adam Alexander, John Romeo
Sound Designer
Marco Velasco
Sound Mastering
Nick Lynar
Narrator
Eric Liu

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