video player Harvard Commencement speech 2013 | Oprah Winfrey Transcript This is a transcript of where she talks about the importance of having face-to-face conversations with people with whom you may disagree. Her words are a timely reminder that we can’t outsource empathy to algorithms. Real connection demands real conversation—even and especially with those we Continue reading Oprah Winfrey Harvard Commencement Speech Oprah Winfrey (2013)
And even though this is the college where Facebook was born, my hope is that you would try to go out and have more face-to-face conversations with people you may disagree with. That you’ll have the courage to look them in the eye and hear their point of view. And help make sure that the speed and distance and anonymity of our world doesn’t cause … | Oprah Winfrey Continue reading Have More Conversations with People Whom You Disagree Oprah Winfrey
Responsibility begins with the recognition that we always have some freedom in how we respond. Too often, we give that freedom away through blame, resentment, or waiting for others to act. By taking responsibility, we recover our agency and begin to shape our lives, conversations, and shared world. Continue reading Responsibility We need to take responsibility for the changes we wish to see in the world