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Tribalism in a Polarized America | Patrick O’Connell | TEDxBowdoinCollege

No matter which side of the aisle you are on, most Americans can agree that our political system needs improvement. In this passionate talk, Patrick O’Connell discusses how polarization is the cause of many of America’s political problems today, and argues that through empathy, we can learn to listen to each other and grow together. Patrick O’Connell a member of the Class of 2021 at Bowdoin College and grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts. He is a prospective double major in Economics and either Government or Romance Languages. Patrick enjoys skiing, playing tennis, and debate and public speaking. He is involved with Model UN at Bowdoin, and always enjoys talking about politics. His family is from all over the world and is filled with diverse political views and experiences, exposing him to a multitude of perspectives on humanity. Patrick is a firm believer that we can’t move forward together if we’re moving backwards apart. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx