Work with a partner or group and discuss the following questions:

  • How do social movements start? What do you need in order to start a movement?
  • What is needed for a social movement to succeed?

Watch this short video on the birth of a movement. After you watch the video, have a discussion in pairs or groups:

  • What is his main point about the leader?
  • What is the significance of the first follower?

Ted Talk - How to Start a Movement

Derek Sivers explains how to start a movement.

Ted Talk - How to Start a Movement

Derek Sivers explains how to start a movement.

After watching the video, discuss the following questions:

  • How do we measure the success of a social movement?
  • At what point can we decide whether a movement has succeeded or failed? Use specific examples to support your opinion.
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