Human Interconnectedness And Suffering : Stephen Arter : Tedxuva

This talk addresses the power of poetry and music in bringing a sense of human connectedness and beauty in the midst of great suffering. Stephen Artner is a fourth-year from Annandale, VA, studying English and German Studies with a minor in Philosophy. He spends his time at UVA reading great books, singing in choirs, playing the piano and guitar, and swing dancing. He has deep interests in literature, philosophy, psychology, and the intersections between the three disciplines. His talk examines poems from Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson to discuss the power of poetry in bringing a sense of human connectedness and beauty in the midst of great suffering This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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