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Pursuing a Passion
01:11 - 10:32 (09:21)
A man recounts how he was encouraged to pursue a serious profession rather than comic books, but realized the impact of well-written comics and ultimately left his insurance job to pursue writing them.
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Despite discouragement from his parents, a straight-A student left a serious insurance job to follow his dream of writing comic books.
01:11 - 05:04 (03:53)
Summary
Despite discouragement from his parents, a straight-A student left a serious insurance job to follow his dream of writing comic books. He reflects on growing up with diverse interests in a time of racial tension.
ChapterPursuing a Passion
EpisodeWhen the world is burning, is art a waste of time? | R. Alan Brooks
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The article discusses how Captain America, a popular American comic book hero, has impacted global pop culture.
05:05 - 08:31 (03:26)
Summary
The article discusses how Captain America, a popular American comic book hero, has impacted global pop culture. Despite being banned in Germany for its portrayal of Nazis, the character still managed to inspire and resonate with a comic book fan who later became the owner of the biggest comic book store chain in the country.
ChapterPursuing a Passion
EpisodeWhen the world is burning, is art a waste of time? | R. Alan Brooks
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Art has the power to inspire and mobilize people towards a common goal.
08:31 - 10:32 (02:00)
Summary
Art has the power to inspire and mobilize people towards a common goal. It has inspired great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr, and is a tool that can be used effectively to bring about change and take a stand against social injustices.