Lessons from Auschwitz: The power of our words - Benjamin Zander
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Classical
music mastermind Benjamin Zander concluded his 2008 TED Talk by
recounting the heartrending story of an Auschwitz survivor and her
brother. This short animated piece highlights that story, reminding us
that the words we speak to one another are incredibly powerful tools
that we shouldn't take for granted.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Benjamin Zander
- Producer Seesaw Studios
- Director Judy Korin
- Animator Travis Hatfield
- Collaborator Juan Rosenfeldt
- Narrator Benjamin Zander
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How do we live in such a way that we are least likely to say things that we will later regret?
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Megan Johnson
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That we should think before you say anything, words can hurt more than actions.
Wiremu Keefe-Paul
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it was deserved
grace leguizamon
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Every day is a different day, it is the people, the moments, the situations, the misunderstandings... even a bad day that makes one explode... We must keep in mind that these moments are temporary and not and that time It cannot be returned, we must channel those negative energies because we do not know if tomorrow we will be
jaleigh schwarz
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Practice. Practice thinking through everything, no matter how simple or complex think it through in a calm, logical manner. That way when you are introduce to a situation that may cause you to say something regretable you are more likely to think it through calmly and logically rather than acting on impulse and emotion.
Alia Stafford
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before we are about to say something we will most likely regret, take a moment and think about what it might do to the person we're saying it to. If it's not necessary to say it, then don't
Ricardo GV
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thinking calmly since in a moment of trouble we can do something that we really did not want
Dileny Gallardo
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we should say what we want but not in a bad way
Aidan Murphy
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We should think about our words before we say them because they may later have consequences
Kathya Muguruza
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I think we have to live in a way that we feel that is a continued learning. Because if we keep learning there is no way to feel mad of something you did or someone did. Also if you think that way, you become more empathic with other people and treat people the way you want to be treated.
BROOKS WOODRUFF
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Before you say something to another person, think about the consequences your words will have. If it is truthful, and does not harm others than you can say it, but if it could cause negative thoughts, it is best that you keep it to yourself.
