Courtney Martin develops a claim that people from all over the globe are always desiring more materialistic possessions. She developed a claim describing how more Americans are defining success by how much they get paid, however the American dream is more than just about income. The speaker addresses ethos by using stories from history as well as supportive data and inspiring quotes to get her point across to the audience, this creates a bond between the speaker and the people listening, creating a trust in what she has to tell them. She uses an appeal of pathos by including her own personal stories of her family past to connect emotionally with the audience which creates an understanding of her own background, however she relies more on logos because she includes data to support her reasoning through explaining polls and studies and how it correlates with the point she is delivering. She describes how "America's spirit of Reinvention" is what makes it so great and desirable to live here. She does a very effective job of getting the audience engaged by asking questions to get them involved and thinking about certain ideas she proposes. The speaker also connects to the audience by using stories which the everyday person can relate too. She creates a presentation which anyone could benefit from, especially Americans of middle class who work constantly to be successful to create a better future for themselves and the people around them. She provides them with hope that they can achieve what ever the American dream mean to them by using inspiring stories of history as well as supportive data and statistics.
The speaker addresses how Americans define success by how much they are paid and that their whole lives are centered around the focus of gaining wealth. This connects to the concept portrayed in "An American Dream," Josh Gaines describes that American "society has never been more controlled by the power of the paycheck." However, the speaker addresses how the building of community and creativity within the nation is more important than any amount of wealth for a better quality of life for all people throughout America. The speaker includes facts to support her concept how finding a stable job is very beneficial when striving for a successful life, it ensures for a steady income. She includes the fact that people move jobs on average 4.7 years, and no longer work towards finding a "secure job to be better off." The moving of jobs creates a much more challenging, yet not impossible, American dream. However, the speakers concept contrasts with Morgan Spurlock's "30 days" when he states "two full time jobs are still sometimes not enough to be above the poverty line." Spurlock explains that in some cases, no amount of work is helpful enough when trying to achieve the American dream, which makes the dream almost impossible. This Ted talk reflects the American value of handwork and dedication to a job to sustain a successful life. As well as the value of determination to get the job done and done well to ensure for a better future both for the country and individually.
The speaker addresses how Americans define success by how much they are paid and that their whole lives are centered around the focus of gaining wealth. This connects to the concept portrayed in "An American Dream," Josh Gaines describes that American "society has never been more controlled by the power of the paycheck." However, the speaker addresses how the building of community and creativity within the nation is more important than any amount of wealth for a better quality of life for all people throughout America. The speaker includes facts to support her concept how finding a stable job is very beneficial when striving for a successful life, it ensures for a steady income. She includes the fact that people move jobs on average 4.7 years, and no longer work towards finding a "secure job to be better off." The moving of jobs creates a much more challenging, yet not impossible, American dream. However, the speakers concept contrasts with Morgan Spurlock's "30 days" when he states "two full time jobs are still sometimes not enough to be above the poverty line." Spurlock explains that in some cases, no amount of work is helpful enough when trying to achieve the American dream, which makes the dream almost impossible. This Ted talk reflects the American value of handwork and dedication to a job to sustain a successful life. As well as the value of determination to get the job done and done well to ensure for a better future both for the country and individually.
I like this Ted talk because the speaker thoroughly explains how Parents ensure that their children will have a better life and how is a very common American Dream. However, I think she should have included more pictures, graphs, or videos to deliver her ideas. I agree with her statement how "The biggest danger is achieving a dream that you don't actually believe in," describing how if someone is not fully willing to achieve a goal, that no goal can possibly be reached. I learned that recently people have been moving jobs more frequently in attempt to earn more money, however in most cases obtaining a stable job is the most beneficial to be successful in long term.