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Adichie believes that stories matter, but that all too often iin or lives we operate from

the perspective of hearing and knowing a single story---about a person, a situation, or

perhaps a conflict. And that we operate from the perspective of the single –story

unconsciously. The risk of the single –story, the one perspective, is that it can lead us to

default assumptions. Conclusions from the context of a single story can prevent us from a

more complex, nuanced

 Adichie also makes a connection between single stories and the impact of power

in our lives. In any situation, who tells the story, how and when, can impact

situation greatly. The way we make sense of situations leads to narrative that

may be harmful if left unexamined. Power enables some to define individual

and situations from a particular lens.

As Adichie says, single stories can have a significant negative impact. they can rob people of

their dignity, and emphasize how we are different rather than how we are similar. As its core,

this talk encourages us to recognize how much stories matter. And that by giving space to

hear a multitude of stories we can help to empower and humanize others.

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I hope you’ll find this talk as thought- provoking as I did. While it runs 19 minutes, it

helps remind me of its importance of openness of other’s lived experiences.

Bibliography
Ted. (n.d.). Retrieved from Ted.talks:
https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story#t-1101088

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