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Storytelling is the foundation on which societies are built, so how do you weave a compelling narrative that moves people?
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All of us are reflections of the stories we’re told. We are the sum of the lessons our parents teach us, the movies we watch, the music we listen to, the advertising we see, our daydreams, and so much more. We are raised and moulded by stories, so it’s no surprise we worship the storytellers we connect with most.
A well-crafted story is a powerful weapon, one that can be used for great good or evil, and today it’s easier than ever to spread ideas far and wide.
The question is how do you get your message to surface above the half-truths and lazy rhetoric? How do you connect with people authentically? You listen to Luka Lesson.
Luka is a poet and rapper whose work engages with the Greek mythology of his family’s heritage, the fiercely political, and the unashamedly self-reflective. His ability to weave authentic and compelling stories has led to a varied and illustrious career, having performed with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, released two albums, Please Resist Me and EXIT, and written two poetry books, The Future Ancients and Antidote.
In this video, Luka recounts his and his family's history, charting the long lineage of resilience that runs through his blood, and how hardships can build us into more empathetic storytellers.
This video comes from our Outside The Box event series - live online events that feature prolific speakers whose ideas will challenge and change the way you see the world. Find out more at https://thinkinc.org.au/events/outside-the-box/
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We’re not on the fringe. We are trendsetters with the power to shift perceptions and reshape the face of the mainstream.
In 2014, Think Inc. launched with the mandate of creating a community where ideas can be shared, challenged, voiced and became a champion of democratising ideas. On this foundation, Think Inc. has grown into a powerful collective.
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Storytelling is the foundation on which societies are built, so how do you weave a compelling narrative that moves people?
Subscribe to Think Inc. → bit.ly/33tJYEN
All of us are reflections of the stories we’re told. We are the sum of the lessons our parents teach us, the movies we watch, the music we listen to, the advertising we see, our daydreams, and so much more. We are raised and moulded by stories, so it’s no surprise we worship the storytellers we connect with most.
A well-crafted story is a powerful weapon, one that can be used for great good or evil, and today it’s easier than ever to spread ideas far and wide.
The question is how do you get your message to surface above the half-truths and lazy rhetoric? How do you connect with people authentically? You listen to Luka Lesson.
Luka is a poet and rapper whose work engages with the Greek mythology of his family’s heritage, the fiercely political, and the unashamedly self-reflective. His ability to weave authentic and compelling stories has led to a varied and illustrious career, having performed with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, released two albums, Please Resist Me and EXIT, and written two poetry books, The Future Ancients and Antidote.
In this video, Luka recounts his and his family's history, charting the long lineage of resilience that runs through his blood, and how hardships can build us into more empathetic storytellers.
This video comes from our Outside The Box event series - live online events that feature prolific speakers whose ideas will challenge and change the way you see the world. Find out more at https://thinkinc.org.au/events/outside-the-box/
ABOUT THINK INC.
Think Inc. is a community of individuals on a mission to expose the true face of modern society. Armed with ideas, we defy the stale conventions of learning by shifting the world’s attention to global ideas, while opening minds.
We’re not on the fringe. We are trendsetters with the power to shift perceptions and reshape the face of the mainstream.
In 2014, Think Inc. launched with the mandate of creating a community where ideas can be shared, challenged, voiced and became a champion of democratising ideas. On this foundation, Think Inc. has grown into a powerful collective.
CONNECT WITH US
Join our mailing list → bit.ly/think-sign-up
Check out our store → bit.ly/ao-think-store
Website: https://thinkinc.org.au/
Facebook: facebook.com/ThinkInc.org.au
Twitter: twitter.com/thinkincAU
Instagram: instagram.com/thinkinc
LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/company/think-inc.-events
#lukalesson #poet #slampoetry
