Resilience Through Reciprocity - Interrupting Bias Through Communication

Explore the concept of #ImpuritanThinking in this thought-provoking TEDx talk by Pushcart prize-winning writer and Tufts English faculty member, Dr. Ravi Shankar. Delve into a reimagining of crime, punishment, race, and social responsibility in America through the lens of Dr. Shankar's experiences as a professor, poet, translator, and memoirist. Examine statistics, historical contexts, global comparisons, and first-person testimonials to understand why the United States spends heavily on mass incarceration yet struggles with racial bias and high recidivism rates. Discover how these issues impact society as a whole and consider innovative approaches for a better future. Gain insights from Dr. Shankar's extensive literary background, including his work on award-winning translations and anthologies, as he presents a compelling argument for rethinking our approach to justice and social responsibility.