Mbubi produces credibility on the issue because he has personal connections to the Congo. He and his family can attest to the abuse this issue is causing. His talk is compelling because of his personal connections and the fact that he sees that cell phones do have benefits too. He shows all angles of this dilemma and asks that more awareness is spread. He also asks the audience why we cannot have fair trade for this product like others do.
I agree, I did not question his credibility because I know he has seen the issue first hand. I thought he also did a good job with a solution. He addressed how cell phones are pretty much a necessity, so a fair-trade cellphone is the best option. I also liked how he added some things that were already happening to improve the problem, it showed that a solution is possible.
I think you encapsuled Mbubi’s speech really well. His own connection to the DRC made this speech so much more powerful. Along with this, his call for cellphones to be part of a fair-trade agreement was so well said. Why should cellphones be an exception? Especially with how essential they are in leading a social and productive life.
Mbubi creates credibility by first telling us his deep connection to the Congo, not only is he from there but his parents still live there. He also shows images and used a fact from the UN which is a credible source. He showed the bad and the good of phones and made me look at technology in a new way. I felt his passion and I was compelled the entire time because of it.
I was also interested in the way Mbubi talked about phones because he made it clear they were part of the issue, but also part of the solution. Knowledge about these issues is spread through technology, so I think it it was smart to incorporate that in his call to action. He did a great job of connecting to the audience through his emotion and personal story.
Hi Reese! I think showing both sides of the issue shows the audience that he is well informed too. There are pros and cons to the argument. I also agree that adding hard facts from credible sources strengthened his thesis.
I think it’s heartbreaking that his parents are still in the Congo, and he has little communication with them. Clearly, he is trying to bring awareness to others so that he can get their help to change this in the future. I also enjoyed his passion and the way he delivered his speech and used pictures was perfect.
I really enjoyed Mbubi’s speech about the issues surrounding the sourcing raw materials for cellphones, such as tantalum. I think he does a great job of bringing in aspects of ethos, pathos, and logos into his speech. Namely by beginning with everyone holding out their cell phone and discussing its keystone role in a modern world, which I would call this the ethos of his speech. Then he discusses his family from the DRC and the atrocities that surround the exploitation of its people, which can be seen as the pathos of his speech. With this, the ethos of his speech was his delivery, by bringing these aforementioned points together and bringing us to realization that these injustices cannot be tolerated. Which ultimately brought a lot of credibility to his speech.
Great points-yes, and Mbubi used his emotional appeal based on sound reasoning and facts (pathos working with logos). The images Mbubi used in his presentation evoked deep emotions, such as the picture of the child forced into the military or the woman sitting alone, facing away from the camera. In addition, his graph imagery that showed comparisons of life expectancy, gross national income, etc. between the UK, World, and the DR Congo backed up his speech.
This was a very intelligent way of breaking this down. I also agree when he had everyone take out their cellphones that was pretty clever. He showed how engrained in our lives they have become and that made the problem seem even larger in my mind. Good analysis.
I also really liked the cell phone connection, I think it brought a lot of awareness that most individuals don’t even think about. People in the U.S have so much access to things like technology, whereas in the Congo they have little to nothing. Also, great job referencing ethos, pathos, and logos, gave me a different perspective and some familiar terms to read back on.
Bandi Mbubi can provide credibility to the issue of fair trade cell phones because he was born in the the Democratic Republic of Congo where the issues are occurring. In addition, Mbubi has witnessed first hand the harm cell phones are doing to the country, but also observed how cell phones are benefitting the people of Congo . I find his talk compelling because he added fact with an emotional and personal story. He identifies the problem cell phones present, introduces the paradox, then goes on to talk about the ongoing efforts to improve the situation, and in conclusion adds a call to action to demand fair trade phones. All of these concepts are presented while simultaneously involving the audience.
I think Mbubi did an amazing job of involving the audience. I also found his personal story to make his speech very compelling, along with the connection he made with the audience and their phones. By the time he reached his call to action, he connected with the audience in many ways.
Hi Candace! I agree that the emotion in the speech made him more credible. His personal connection made the problem feel real to the audience. It also made it feel more real when he asked the audience to take out their phones.
Mbubi establishes credibility on the issues in the Congo by telling the audience how his own family and home are impacted. He has seen the effects of sourcing tantalum in his home country first hand. Mbubi directly connected each listener to the issue through their cell phones and other devices. He emotionally connected to the audience by mentioning his kids and family in the Congo, which made his message very compelling.
Hi Caitlin, nice points! I noticed how Mbubi also connected with the audience by using the term “we” quite a bit. “Why should we allow”, “We demand fair trade goods”, etc. instead of, “Why should you allow”, and “You should demand fair trade goods”. It was not a shaming session, which isolates the audience-he framed his presentation as, “People around the globe, we have this problem-how can we solve it together?”
That’s a really great point and observation! I hadn’t even picked up on the subtle use of language. You’re totally right, he could have easily had his speech focused on condemning the phone industry and the habits of us –the consumers– and how we have fueled such turmoil. However, with eloquence and wisdom, he –as Caitlin has said– connected emotionally with the audience. Which was in a constructive light, opposed to one of condemnation.
I also think he established credibility just by being from the Congo and having connections there. Like you said, he has seen the effects of mining this mineral firsthand so he has credibility to speak on it. He kept saying how we shouldn’t throw our phones away because that is how we stay connected and spread awareness. I like how he added in at the end how his children get to talk to his mother and they get to stay connected, through technology. The point he is trying to get across is technology is not the issue, the suffering happening because of a mineral being mined for technology is the issue.
These are all great points Caitlin! I definitely noticed all these points as well Mbubi did a great job delivering his speech while also keeping the audience engaged. I always like it when people appeal to their audience’s emotions, especially by sharing personal stories.
Mbubi establishes his credibility on this issue he discusses in a very assertive manner. Mbubi was born and raised in the Congo and also has family still there, so he knows everything that has been going on good and bad. He wants to bring awareness to others in the U.S by giving them this presentation so that we can help take action in changing things for the better. Mbubi uses the word “we” a lot throughout his speech. I think by using this term while speaking to the crowd was a smart move. He is asking for other help and awareness on these issues. I also liked how he tied in the connection of cell phones, and how we have readily access to them while individuals in his home country have nothing like it. Really goes to show what a different world they are living in in the Congo.
I also think he established credibility just because he is from the Congo and knows what is going on. I think it is a good idea that he is trying to bring awareness of this issue to places like the U.S who have the power to change something. Before watching this I had no idea this mineral was used in our cellphones let alone the suffering going on in the Congo because of it. I hope this Ted Talk brought awareness to someone who has the power to make a change so the people in the Congo can stop suffering because of a mineral.
I think the use of “we” was a very good wording choice by Mbubi. He was able to draw in the audience and connect them to the speech quickly. It absolutely creates a global issue rather than an issue just in the Congo.
Mbubi establishes his credibility on the issue because he is from the Congo where this issue is going on so he knows firsthand what is actually going on. He said that mining the mineral used to make our cellphones in the Congo has fueled their ongoing war. I like how he kept saying ” but don’t throw away your phones yet”, because it’s a circle of this mineral is used to make our technology but the same technology can bring awareness to the issue. I found his talk compelling because he was very understanding that we can’t just throw our phones away, because that wouldn’t help the issue. He is saying what would help is bringing awareness to the issue and finding a solution to another way to produce cellphones without causing unnecessary suffering in his home the Congo.
I agree with your response, Mbubi was also able to connect with the audience by mentioning not to throw away their phones (something lots of people might be considering while listening to his talk.) Establishing credibility is also a great point! I often overlook that during presentations because It’s easier to just assume the speaker is an expert on the topic.
I also thought it was very interesting when he talked about the paradox of how the thing that is hurting the Congo is actually what is ultimately needed to try and spread awareness and help the situation. I also agree that he established his credibility very well by sharing his background in the beginning of the speech. It definitely helped show that he was well educated on the topic.
When evaluating these speeches I typically focus more on how the speaker is delivering the speech and less on the actual information being presented. Right off the bat, I noticed how calm and clear Mbubi was delivering his speech. The information he presented was accompanied by personal stories which always helps the audience understand the presentation better. I saw lots of people already mention this, but I also really liked how he interacted with the audience and had them hold their cell phones. Doing this towards the beginning of his speech made his audience much more likely to pay attention throughout the entire speech (which of course is the goal.)
Absolutely. I think it’s really important to be as clear as he was, as the audience can follow along easily with what he is saying. I also liked that he included personal information/stories as it was able to get the audience to humanize the people in the mines, rather than it being a problem about a country.
I also noticed that he spoke very clearly and seemed comfortable on stage. I agree that the personal stories really helped elevate his speech because it emphasized his point on how what is happening in the Congo can affect anybody. I also talked about how he interacted with the crowd too because that was definitely very smart to include in his speech.
He establishes his credibility in a very subtle way, in my opinion. He is able to note that he is from the Congo, which shows he has firsthand experience. He also gives a detailed explanation on what tantalum is, and gives specific statistics, indicating he knows what he is talking about and that he has done his research. He establishes a connection with his audience as well, very quickly, by asking them to take their phones out and look at them, which brings the audience into the speech. His talk is incredibly compelling because he says talking factually, but is still able to give emotional information to the audience. His voice is calm and slow, meaning he is easily understood and able to deliver his point clearly. I found his speech very interesting to listen to.
I liked how he started the Ted Talk off by explaining how the issue was personal to him because I think that really helped establish his credibility. I thought it was compelling how he made everyone take out their phones in the beginning because it really sold the point that majority of people in the crowd have phones and probably have no idea how it was made and how that impacted the Congo. Overall, I thought he conveyed himself very well and spoke in a very informational but personal way.
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Mbubi produces credibility on the issue because he has personal connections to the Congo. He and his family can attest to the abuse this issue is causing. His talk is compelling because of his personal connections and the fact that he sees that cell phones do have benefits too. He shows all angles of this dilemma and asks that more awareness is spread. He also asks the audience why we cannot have fair trade for this product like others do.
I agree, I did not question his credibility because I know he has seen the issue first hand. I thought he also did a good job with a solution. He addressed how cell phones are pretty much a necessity, so a fair-trade cellphone is the best option. I also liked how he added some things that were already happening to improve the problem, it showed that a solution is possible.
Hi Fiona,
I think you encapsuled Mbubi’s speech really well. His own connection to the DRC made this speech so much more powerful. Along with this, his call for cellphones to be part of a fair-trade agreement was so well said. Why should cellphones be an exception? Especially with how essential they are in leading a social and productive life.
Mbubi creates credibility by first telling us his deep connection to the Congo, not only is he from there but his parents still live there. He also shows images and used a fact from the UN which is a credible source. He showed the bad and the good of phones and made me look at technology in a new way. I felt his passion and I was compelled the entire time because of it.
I was also interested in the way Mbubi talked about phones because he made it clear they were part of the issue, but also part of the solution. Knowledge about these issues is spread through technology, so I think it it was smart to incorporate that in his call to action. He did a great job of connecting to the audience through his emotion and personal story.
Hi Reese! I think showing both sides of the issue shows the audience that he is well informed too. There are pros and cons to the argument. I also agree that adding hard facts from credible sources strengthened his thesis.
I think it’s heartbreaking that his parents are still in the Congo, and he has little communication with them. Clearly, he is trying to bring awareness to others so that he can get their help to change this in the future. I also enjoyed his passion and the way he delivered his speech and used pictures was perfect.
I really enjoyed Mbubi’s speech about the issues surrounding the sourcing raw materials for cellphones, such as tantalum. I think he does a great job of bringing in aspects of ethos, pathos, and logos into his speech. Namely by beginning with everyone holding out their cell phone and discussing its keystone role in a modern world, which I would call this the ethos of his speech. Then he discusses his family from the DRC and the atrocities that surround the exploitation of its people, which can be seen as the pathos of his speech. With this, the ethos of his speech was his delivery, by bringing these aforementioned points together and bringing us to realization that these injustices cannot be tolerated. Which ultimately brought a lot of credibility to his speech.
Great points-yes, and Mbubi used his emotional appeal based on sound reasoning and facts (pathos working with logos). The images Mbubi used in his presentation evoked deep emotions, such as the picture of the child forced into the military or the woman sitting alone, facing away from the camera. In addition, his graph imagery that showed comparisons of life expectancy, gross national income, etc. between the UK, World, and the DR Congo backed up his speech.
This was a very intelligent way of breaking this down. I also agree when he had everyone take out their cellphones that was pretty clever. He showed how engrained in our lives they have become and that made the problem seem even larger in my mind. Good analysis.
I also really liked the cell phone connection, I think it brought a lot of awareness that most individuals don’t even think about. People in the U.S have so much access to things like technology, whereas in the Congo they have little to nothing. Also, great job referencing ethos, pathos, and logos, gave me a different perspective and some familiar terms to read back on.
Bandi Mbubi can provide credibility to the issue of fair trade cell phones because he was born in the the Democratic Republic of Congo where the issues are occurring. In addition, Mbubi has witnessed first hand the harm cell phones are doing to the country, but also observed how cell phones are benefitting the people of Congo . I find his talk compelling because he added fact with an emotional and personal story. He identifies the problem cell phones present, introduces the paradox, then goes on to talk about the ongoing efforts to improve the situation, and in conclusion adds a call to action to demand fair trade phones. All of these concepts are presented while simultaneously involving the audience.
I think Mbubi did an amazing job of involving the audience. I also found his personal story to make his speech very compelling, along with the connection he made with the audience and their phones. By the time he reached his call to action, he connected with the audience in many ways.
Hi Candace! I agree that the emotion in the speech made him more credible. His personal connection made the problem feel real to the audience. It also made it feel more real when he asked the audience to take out their phones.
Mbubi establishes credibility on the issues in the Congo by telling the audience how his own family and home are impacted. He has seen the effects of sourcing tantalum in his home country first hand. Mbubi directly connected each listener to the issue through their cell phones and other devices. He emotionally connected to the audience by mentioning his kids and family in the Congo, which made his message very compelling.
Hi Caitlin, nice points! I noticed how Mbubi also connected with the audience by using the term “we” quite a bit. “Why should we allow”, “We demand fair trade goods”, etc. instead of, “Why should you allow”, and “You should demand fair trade goods”. It was not a shaming session, which isolates the audience-he framed his presentation as, “People around the globe, we have this problem-how can we solve it together?”
Hi Candace,
That’s a really great point and observation! I hadn’t even picked up on the subtle use of language. You’re totally right, he could have easily had his speech focused on condemning the phone industry and the habits of us –the consumers– and how we have fueled such turmoil. However, with eloquence and wisdom, he –as Caitlin has said– connected emotionally with the audience. Which was in a constructive light, opposed to one of condemnation.
I also think he established credibility just by being from the Congo and having connections there. Like you said, he has seen the effects of mining this mineral firsthand so he has credibility to speak on it. He kept saying how we shouldn’t throw our phones away because that is how we stay connected and spread awareness. I like how he added in at the end how his children get to talk to his mother and they get to stay connected, through technology. The point he is trying to get across is technology is not the issue, the suffering happening because of a mineral being mined for technology is the issue.
These are all great points Caitlin! I definitely noticed all these points as well Mbubi did a great job delivering his speech while also keeping the audience engaged. I always like it when people appeal to their audience’s emotions, especially by sharing personal stories.
Mbubi establishes his credibility on this issue he discusses in a very assertive manner. Mbubi was born and raised in the Congo and also has family still there, so he knows everything that has been going on good and bad. He wants to bring awareness to others in the U.S by giving them this presentation so that we can help take action in changing things for the better. Mbubi uses the word “we” a lot throughout his speech. I think by using this term while speaking to the crowd was a smart move. He is asking for other help and awareness on these issues. I also liked how he tied in the connection of cell phones, and how we have readily access to them while individuals in his home country have nothing like it. Really goes to show what a different world they are living in in the Congo.
I also think he established credibility just because he is from the Congo and knows what is going on. I think it is a good idea that he is trying to bring awareness of this issue to places like the U.S who have the power to change something. Before watching this I had no idea this mineral was used in our cellphones let alone the suffering going on in the Congo because of it. I hope this Ted Talk brought awareness to someone who has the power to make a change so the people in the Congo can stop suffering because of a mineral.
I think the use of “we” was a very good wording choice by Mbubi. He was able to draw in the audience and connect them to the speech quickly. It absolutely creates a global issue rather than an issue just in the Congo.
Mbubi establishes his credibility on the issue because he is from the Congo where this issue is going on so he knows firsthand what is actually going on. He said that mining the mineral used to make our cellphones in the Congo has fueled their ongoing war. I like how he kept saying ” but don’t throw away your phones yet”, because it’s a circle of this mineral is used to make our technology but the same technology can bring awareness to the issue. I found his talk compelling because he was very understanding that we can’t just throw our phones away, because that wouldn’t help the issue. He is saying what would help is bringing awareness to the issue and finding a solution to another way to produce cellphones without causing unnecessary suffering in his home the Congo.
I agree with your response, Mbubi was also able to connect with the audience by mentioning not to throw away their phones (something lots of people might be considering while listening to his talk.) Establishing credibility is also a great point! I often overlook that during presentations because It’s easier to just assume the speaker is an expert on the topic.
I also thought it was very interesting when he talked about the paradox of how the thing that is hurting the Congo is actually what is ultimately needed to try and spread awareness and help the situation. I also agree that he established his credibility very well by sharing his background in the beginning of the speech. It definitely helped show that he was well educated on the topic.
When evaluating these speeches I typically focus more on how the speaker is delivering the speech and less on the actual information being presented. Right off the bat, I noticed how calm and clear Mbubi was delivering his speech. The information he presented was accompanied by personal stories which always helps the audience understand the presentation better. I saw lots of people already mention this, but I also really liked how he interacted with the audience and had them hold their cell phones. Doing this towards the beginning of his speech made his audience much more likely to pay attention throughout the entire speech (which of course is the goal.)
Absolutely. I think it’s really important to be as clear as he was, as the audience can follow along easily with what he is saying. I also liked that he included personal information/stories as it was able to get the audience to humanize the people in the mines, rather than it being a problem about a country.
I also noticed that he spoke very clearly and seemed comfortable on stage. I agree that the personal stories really helped elevate his speech because it emphasized his point on how what is happening in the Congo can affect anybody. I also talked about how he interacted with the crowd too because that was definitely very smart to include in his speech.
He establishes his credibility in a very subtle way, in my opinion. He is able to note that he is from the Congo, which shows he has firsthand experience. He also gives a detailed explanation on what tantalum is, and gives specific statistics, indicating he knows what he is talking about and that he has done his research. He establishes a connection with his audience as well, very quickly, by asking them to take their phones out and look at them, which brings the audience into the speech. His talk is incredibly compelling because he says talking factually, but is still able to give emotional information to the audience. His voice is calm and slow, meaning he is easily understood and able to deliver his point clearly. I found his speech very interesting to listen to.
I liked how he started the Ted Talk off by explaining how the issue was personal to him because I think that really helped establish his credibility. I thought it was compelling how he made everyone take out their phones in the beginning because it really sold the point that majority of people in the crowd have phones and probably have no idea how it was made and how that impacted the Congo. Overall, I thought he conveyed himself very well and spoke in a very informational but personal way.