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The Three Tells
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The Three Tells

Eric Liu
PopTech, 2017
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9

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  • Bold
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In the United States, fortune favors the wealthy. Influential people abuse their positions to remain in power while justifying their actions to the public they supposedly serve. Eric Liu, co-founder of Citizen University, describes three “tells,” or revealing behaviors, that act as red flags for oppression. Liu’s bold, eloquent presentation teaches social activists and responsible citizens to discern injustice and exercise their voices in fighting the good fight.

Take-Aways

  • In the United States, opportunities in civic life are skewed to favor the rich, the powerful and the privileged. 
  • “Civic game-riggers” are aware that they profit unfairly from an unjust system, but they strive to preserve the status quo. However, three “tells” betray their true intentions.
  • First, the phrase “it will hurt the very people it’s meant to help” serves to justify economic disparity. Respond to this diversion tactic by insisting that you will decide what is best for you.

About the Speaker

Eric Liu is a senior law lecturer at the University of Washington School of Law. He co-founded Citizen University.

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