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How to tell your own story with Baratunde Thurston

2023/7/18
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Baratunde Thurston discusses his journey in public speaking, from early experiences in school plays to honing his skills through stand-up comedy and corporate presentations, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and emotional depth in his storytelling.

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Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated writer, activist and comedian. Whether it’s through his witty and thoughtful work at The Onion or The Daily Show, or via in-depth reflections in a New York Times best-selling book or a hit podcast, Baratunde is adept at addressing complex ideas with compelling stories and serious issues with levity. Baratunde speaks with Adam about the evolution of his communication style, shares ideas on what kind of storytelling actually moves the needle for an audience, and discusses the surprising ways in which he’s rethinking his approach to AI. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts)