Adichie’s TEDTalk emphasizes the relying on one narrative. It underscores how our training data molds our worldview. If we limit ourselves to one perspective, we risk oversimplification and distortion. Adichie’s caution against reducing Africa to a singular story of hardship and struggle serves as a vital reminder. As I engage with information, I must avoid pigeonholing people based on incomplete knowledge.
Parody, can expose stereotypes and challenge assumptions, an example of this can be seen in Wianiana's "How to write about Africa" with all the chlice and the stereotyping of Africa.
Horace Miner’s take on American culture in “Body Ritual Among the Nacirema” is a wake-up call. The Nacirema’s bizarre rituals, such as brushing teeth with magical potions is different from our behaviours thus we stereotype them.
In Bart-Williams’ TEDTalk she urges us to change our channel for a more diverse perspective.