If our brains interpret uncertainty as a threat, why do we still crave significance, meaning, purpose and to change the world when there are no guarantees? When the issues are as complex as those involved in the persistence of human trafficking and slavery, Joshua Bailey shares the greatest threat we face when trying to make change.
Joshua D. Bailey has spent the last 10 years exploring what it means to live a life engaging complex issues. Joshua is the Co-founder and CEO of the Gray Haven Project, a Richmond-based non-profit that is committed to providing hope, freedom, and opportunity to victims of human trafficking and slavery. He is also the Executive Producer of the upcoming documentary film Reclaim: Freedom Beyond Rescue, a film exploring what life looks like after trafficking.
With a primary focus on the impact that systems have on oppressed populations, Joshua actively engages in complex conversations that bridge gaps between different groups and beliefs. He believes story and the art of listening can shift our collective understanding of one another and the issues that impact communities.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx