From this video, a new type of learning development is shown. Dave Eggers starts a free tutoring company in the back of a pirate store. It became volunteer work to help students with their school work. This generosity is shown and gives light on natural human kindness and a want to help each other. From this video I have learned the necessity to try your hardest for the good of mankind, not just yourself.
One thing Eggers says in his video has to do with the pressure of being published to the world, much like we will be published with our own TED talks. He talks about the how these students tried the hardest they have ever tried before. It is somewhat like Dan Pink's drive novel but the drive for these people is not a reward but the happiness of giving. It truly effects humanity and is somewhat contagious to others. Mr. Eggers shows shops and other tutoring companies that opened up after this first pirate-tutoring shop.
Mr. Eggers has a way of talking that sounds like a story. He uses humor and examples to give his point throughout his presentation and it is very effective. The audience laughs and applauds at appropriate times. They truly enjoyed his presentation and I did as well. If a speaker captivates his audience with what he is preaching, he does not necessarily have to be the best speaker.
This video matters because it gives hope to students and it gives incentive to teachers, and not just school teachers. If anyone gives their time to help someone, they are a teacher and a motivator. This giving of time instead of money is a new approach to generosity.
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