World Poverty

View one or more of the following YouTube TED Talk videos about world poverty:Important NoteAll video descriptions are derived from the owner of the related YouTube channel.Immigration, World Poverty, and Gumballs (6:07) (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) –  In this video, presenter Roy Beck addresses global humanitarian U.S. immigration and puts World Bank and U.S. Census Bureaus data into perspective.The Hidden Reason For Poverty The World Needs to Address Now (22:06) (Links to an external site.) – In this TED Talk, civil rights lawyer Gary Haugen reveals the dark underlying cause of poverty that we much recognize and act on now.Ethical Consumerism and The Power of Having a Choice/Voice (17:57) – In this TEDx Talk, Jason Garman discusses ethical consumerism and the power of having a choice and a voice. He discusses this power and asks his audience, “how will you use that power?”Fair Trade: A Just World Starts With You (9:12) – In this TEDx Talk, Benjamin Conard presents the power of a consumer and that everyday purchases should be an extension of our values.3 Reasons Why We Can Win The Fight Against Poverty (13:14) – In this TED Talk, activist Andrew Youn addresses a similar factor among the world’s poorest people. In this eye-opening talk, he shows how his group, One Acre Fund, is helping these people lift themselves out of poverty. He provides a new understanding of the scale of the world’s biggest problem and how we can fight against poverty.Proceed to the “Questions to Address” section before continuing to the next page.Thoughtfully reflect on the issues discussed in the video(s) you viewed.  Address the following points in your discussion:What is the speaker’s point of view about the topic? Is the speaker biased?What ethical issues and ethical reasoning are argued?Do you think that world poverty issues have moral and ethical implications? Why or why not?Do you agree with the speaker’s point of view? Be specific and thorough. Express how and why you agree or disagree and discuss how ethics and values contribute to your opinion. Consider the theoretical concepts discussed in the course. Do not just state your viewpoint, rather provide relevantdetails to support your findings and/or position.Post your initial response by the third day of the module week. Return to this discussion activity throughout the week and reply with meaningful comments to a minimum of two of your peers.In your replies, identify an opinion expressed that you disagree with or a point that you see differently. Respectfully discuss your alternate view and your reasons.