I joke about Mr Rogers, but jeez, that is an astounding speech. Only a few minutes and I felt him to be honest and real. I need to do that. I'm going to learn that.
Yea, he's an easy target because he's so sincere, but that's kind of why I take him so seriously. He's got an incredible emotional intelligence and comes off as extremely authentic (cause he is). It takes a constant self-awareness and awareness of the person you're talking to in order to do what he did there.
The manner in which he spoke the English language was beautiful. These days, I cannot understand most English speakers, especially the ones whose primary language is Spanish. I often ask them to slow down. English is better understood with the right amount of speed.
Jesus, did anyone else start choking up during his speech to the senator? I don't know why, maybe it's because I remembered that he's dead now, but that really hit for some reason.
Hey, same here! I was tearing up when he got to the song. I'm from another country and did not grow up to Mr. Rogers so this is the first time I heard him speak for more than a minute. This is a video about persuasion and the techniques he used were literally laid out, but man, was i persuaded good.
Absolutely. When I was first editing it, I couldn't get through the testimony without choking up at some point. By the time I finished editing the video (ie; watched it 400 times), I was pretty desensitized to it. But I think his sincerity and his mission is too touching not to get a little emotional.
Hey everyone! First off, after going through all the comments in my last video, I'm almost certain I have the best fans in the world, so thank you guys. This video is my attempt at making arguing a bit healthier. It's been on my mind a lot recently, especially in today's political climate, so I needed to make a video about it. I'm super excited to read and respond to your comments. Much love, Will
@@daltonbarnett6486I think that’s partly true. There is such a thing of being born with a special light. It was a combination of a good heart being driven toward a disciplined and greater good.
TheInfamousBertman He wouldn't have thought of himself as such (beyond the reason he was Presbyterian, a Protestant sect). He had his flaws, many even, but he was able to balance them out with his honesty and being a man of God.
He was the best. If you've never seen his interviews with Charlie Rose, I highly recommend them. They get a little deeper into his philosophy on life. Thanks for the comment!
This was phenomenal! We need more people like you advocating empathy and sincerity and making videos like these that I genuinely believe can help make this world a better place. Keep shining that beautiful light!
Hi, I'm deaf. Can you please upload your transcript to the youtube captioning engine? It will automatically pair your script with the speech to make this video more accessible for deaf people like me as well as people whose second language is English.
It's an honest question. I'm asking if he needs to request that for every video he watches. If so, I think TH-cam needs to have more features for deaf people so this guy can watch all the videos he want without the hassle
I used this method of communication in a D&D session and it was the most intense thing that happened in that session and I was able to persuade a sphinx to let us pass without any trouble. The DM was impressed and absolutely drained by the experience.
Mr. Rogers was, no doubt, the best of us. His passing was incredibly sad, but we should all strive to try to live in his example, at least a little bit (we can't all be saints all time) everyday. This seems like a sentiment I would normally write ironically, but I'm not fucking around when it comes to Mr. Rogers. I honestly think he's the shining example all humans should work towards. If even a few of us are somewhat Rogers-esque every now and then, the world would be much better off.
I do like your message regarding your devotion to our 'shining example' Mr. Rogers. BUT...by using the 'F' word, you don't sound like a true follower of Mr. Rogers. Children pick up what we SAY and do...try to be a good example always, in every situation, and you'll BE an example of proper behavior and perhaps teach our young people to not use 'rage' words. Let's try to break that cycle of foul language. You show yourself to be more intelligent if you don't rely on the same old derogatory language that is so pervasive in today's culture. Rise above it and make us all proud. Thanks.
@@janetkalispell Obviously my comment was not intended with children as an audience. Also, I personally think it's perfectly fine to use the occasional "curse" word as long as it's not directed to make anyone feel small and only to drive home an emotional point. There are times to use it and times to not. When talking to children? No. When writing an offhanded comment on the internet? Sure, probably.
@@L1ghtweaver I certainly think their comment was... flawed, particularly the focus on children and perhaps overly morally aggrandizing. That said, I will agree with two sentiments. One is that Mr. Rogers had a strong, strong aversion to cursing, and it shows respect to him to avoid using it when talking about him. It's by no means required of course, but it is a kindness you can *choose* to extend. The second is that it can show greater intelligence not to curse, not necessarily on moral grounds, but in that it is *harder* to construct a cogent, emotional sentence without cursing than with. As my grandfather relayed to my mother before I was born, and she relayed to me in his place since he passed before he could see me, "If one curses, it is a demonstration that they couldn't think of something else to say." I personally curse very often, but I'm making an attempt not to as much now because I noted she was right. I was very often cursing because it was easier for me than constructing a sentence just as impactful without cursing. You are obviously free to curse in your comments, and if you feel that's the best way to communicate your thoughts by all means go for it. All I might ask is that you consider if there is actually a better way first. For instance, seeing that I share a similar sentiment to yours, I might have written the same sentence. But, when I try not to curse, the sentence becomes "This seems like a sentiment I would normally write ironically, but the detachment/dismissal of irony has no place near Mr. Rogers. It never came from him and therefor should never be directed towards him." I (personally, mind you) find that replacement to actually be *more* impactful. With that all said, as long as you are true to yourself, I wouldn't have it any other way. In the words of Mr. Rogers, "There's no person in the whole world like you, and I like you just the way you are."
@@oldred890 Well said, my friend. Personally, some of the smartest and kindest folks I've ever known were private potty-mouths, so I don't know about the "showing intelligence" part, but I get your point. Can definitely be more challenging to convey emotion without it. On your point of Mr. Rogers having an aversion to it therefore it's respectful to avoid when talking about his legacy, that is a very fair point.
He speech was humble and his no pride in his speech. He was calm as still waters, his speech was clear. Communication is they key to get what you want without insulting someone.
That's pretty crazy. He's got some great interviews. I'm especially a fan of his appearances Charlie Rose. Thanks for the comment and for featuring my irony video in your 'favorite video essays' video. I really appreciate that.
@@schodes 'Cos TH-cam is watching you. Sleep tight, and don't mind those targeted ads. Great video, though. I started it feeling very skeptical (ever the cynic) but came out the other side feeling like it's mostly good to hear. (Mostly. The cynic in me sees everyone in the periphery as a potential fraud who sees this as a lesson in how to gain control over weak people. "With great power...", innit?)
Mister Rogers was one of the greatest men to grace this earth. An entire lifetime of limitless caring. I try my best but I can’t even hold a grain of salt to His pure compassion and understanding.
Its amazing how years after his death he is still teaching us. I was watching a video some time ago talking about why Mr. Roger's message is needed now more then ever, and this right here is the lesson from him we as a society need right now.
i don't know if it was intentional or not, but the ending with a reflective black screen and just Fred Roger voice over top was incredibly impactful. I have really appreciated the past couple videos that you have done and they stand out amongst the hundreds of well done video essays on you tube. I get the sense that you are not just making these videos to show how smart you are or to simply share information, instead it seems that you genuinely care about your viewers and want to make them better people. As you covered in this video, its not as much about the topic as it is about the approach, and this is what makes your channel so fantastic.
I think this is my favorite comment that I've come across on this video. It just hits accurately on all cylinders what I'm trying to do with my channel. You have no idea how much I appreciate your sharing that. "its not as much about the topic as it is about the approach..." -- it's really funny reading this. I just tweeted two days ago: "How you approach someone is far more important than what you're approaching them about." *fist bump* Thanks for the comment. Hope all is well in your world.
Hey uplm! I thought it was important to practice what I was preaching. Thankfully, the video medium has a lot of rhetoric built into it before the writing even becomes relevant. Music as pathos. A good microphone as ethos. Intense visual stimuli as pathos...Anyways, thanks for going out of your way to make a comment. I appreciate it.
yeah, I didn't notice at the start, but the further I got along the more I noticed, until when I re-watched it I noticed it was glaringly obvious looking back lol, nice video.
Hey Will, Currently working toward my Master's Degree in Rhetoric. Just wanted to say that you do a really excellent job representing some of the core thinkers of the discipline (Aristotle, Cicero, etc). One greek work you might have already known with regards to the difference between argument and what you call fighting is 'Eristics' . So much of discourse today is merely about making your opponent look foolish, as opposed to showing them good will and 'leading them', earnestly, to your position. Very refreshing to watch some explanation of rhetoric in the public sphere that did not make me cringe! Well done, Nathan
Can't beat the classic "On Rhetoric" by Aristotle (for more ancient texts that aren't so kind to the practice of rhetoric, check out Plato's "Gorgias" and the "Phaedrus") Then theres the roman "De Oratore" by Cicero - kind of dated, but his explanation about what makes something funny in the second book still holds true to this day. More contemporary, but a boring explanation of different logical arguments there is "The New Rhetoric" by Chaïm Perelman and Lucie Olbrechts-Tyteca Hope these help! -Nathan
Hey Nathan, it was great to read this comment. I'm glad to hear the video is up to snuff. I'm no expert in rhetoric, but I do care about accuracy of research and presentation, so it's nice to see that paid off. Thanks for the nice comment! I came across Eristics as I researched this and figured it could be the topic of a whole other video. Maybe 'sophistry in politics'. It is an unfortunate truth that it is used more than, as you say, earnestly leading your opponent to your position. The presidential debates were rife with it. Also, what a useful Master's. Having a keen knowledge of rhetoric, especially nowadays with our media-centric culture, is a must. It's everywhere, and I personally think it should be (along with civics) taught in every high school. Good on you and good luck finishing the rest of your degree. Again, thanks for the comment. I really appreciate it.
Every time I see Rogers, every orfice of my body shuts down and I break down in uncontrollable sadness. How such a gentle giant existed in our world will always be a mystery to me. Great video!
I almost jumped out of my seat when I saw you were talking about Mr.Rogers, because you are my favorite video essayist on youtube, and he is my favorite person. It seems like what is on everyone's mind right now is how to have an argument and not a fight with someone of opposing views, and I am surprised Fred Rogers isn't everywhere. Because he has been on my mind a lot recently. After watching this I realized the problem is we want to fight not argue. We don't want to win as combined force, because that means that opposing person would win too. The only, only people that win arguments are those that are selfless - I swear, Mr. Rogers is my guiding Saint, lets hope he can guide us all through this.
I am compelled to comment what a wonderful contribution to humanity this video is. Thank you for standing lovingly and graciously on the shoulders of a giant like Mr. Fred Rogers
The quote at 19:28 strikes me as particularly true. How often haven't we seen two people in a disagreement share *equally untrue versions* of the same story? It is by combining our stories on a topic that the solutions emerge. One half of a fight holds only half the answers.
I am a university prof that primarily teaches professional presentation. I discovered your video about four years ago and I've made it a staple of my classes since. Furthermore, my students request that I make it available to them, for their own use. I just wanted you to know that I find this video one of the best communication videos I've ever seen and the wisdom within is profound. Thank you for creating this.
This is a brilliant rhetorical analysis. What Mr. Rogers did so well was establish a meaningful relationship with his audience -- whether that be a powerful senator or a child on the other end of the TV set. He also presented a very different ideal of masculinity than what was commonly presented on television at that time -- one of compassion, vulnerability, and love. Throughout the speech, in fact, he makes this contrast between the prevalent cultural of masculinity and the alternative. However, Sen. Pastore was also open-minded and willing to listen. While he may have been "tough", he wasn't without compassion, and he genuinely wanted to hear what Mr. Rogers wanted to say. I fear that many politicians in Congress today would not be so willing to listen.
Or mentioning. I mean, most men are taught to be masculine, tough guys & are not supposed to show weakness (which, many "macho" guys seem to view legitimate kindness & genuine empathy as, preferring instead to directly resort to petty insults & overbearing force to ensure their dominance over the situation, rather than relying on the Ethos & Pathos that largely direct our understanding of things as we know them). This is why most guys that show sensitivity & some sense of humility are labeled derogatory names like "Sissy", "Wuss", "Wimp", "Pussy" (that last one being an extension of the term "pussy-whipped" for men who have conceded to their female significant others - whether it be a girlfriend or wife - and have let the female in question take charge [i.e. "wear the pants"] in the relationship, if only to maintain the structured stability & hopefully prevailing romantic feelings of love that the relationship should strive to provide for the both of them) & more recently "Beta Cuck" (particularly, these are men who don't want to be abrasive nor combative with others, as opposed to the more conventionally traditional way that the males of the world are instructed, which is to never back down from a fight & to use the supposed competition present in an argument/high-spirited discussion/debate as a means of achieving victory, even if it means undercutting, devaluing, demeaning & outright dehumanizing the purported rival they're engaged in battle against, without realizing that they're doing themselves a disservice with this sort of attitudinal behavior).
This must be one of the most constructive, informative and enjoyable videos that I have seen in all my years on this platform. Thank you sincerely for the hard work!
Quite honestly, this video made me tear up with how much I wish the world could learn from people like Mr. Rogers. If only the whole world could watch and learn from your video! Absolutely phenomenal editing, writing, and argumentation. I'll be referring back to this a lot to better inform how I conduct debates.
Thanks dreadnought. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful. That's why I made this video: to give people some practical knowledge on political persuasion. Hopefully it will be helpful in the craziness that is modern political discussion.
You know I’ve heard his speech a few times and always found it moving. But in your video, whoever edited and chose the music, moved me to tears and emotion. Beautiful. And thank you for sharing these insights into psychology and oratory
I wish I saw more Mr Rodgers as a child. One of the best videos on persuasion :). Loved the quotes, analogies, and the attention to detail. please make more videos!
Yours are the only videos on TH-cam that make me tear up regularly. That speech by Rogers did it for me again. I don't believe in God but there are some people who make me wish there's a paradise waiting for them after they die because a paradise is what they deserve.
As a little boy I never saw his show , I was just a bit older and he wasn’t on my radar . Now I’m a lot older and retired; I can’t get enough of his way of being there for ALL people and of course the little people. He studied to be a preacher, boy did he hit the jackpot!
This is the absolute best; it's completely changed how I view a debate, or just an argument in general. At the end of the day, the argument shouldn't be about who is right and who is wrong, but more so what the best possible outcome can be. Hopefully for everyone. This shows Mr. Roger's dedication as a person to his craft, and I find that very inspiring. Thank you for showing this!
Listening to Mr. Rogers talk made me cry. That man was too bright and pure for this world. I watched him for years as a child. He was the only male figure in my life and I apperciate him. That shit is so real.
I think there are other Fred Rogers' out there. They just don't have a kids' show on PBS. Hopefully they're effecting just as many kids in the same way. Thank you for the nice comment.
I could watch these videos all day. I've seen the Mr. Rodgers video before but to have it broken down so nicely was great for learning about all the different points of Pathos Ethos and Logos that he used. Thanks great video!
This is powerful and beautiful. Mr. ROgers is a JEDI, he is pure and simple. And that is powerful. What a loss to our society. Great video. Well layed out.
Thanks Papi, I appreciate that. You got it right, Rogers is a JEDI. A Jedi of emotional intelligence. He's gone, but he lives on in many people across the world. Thanks for your comment.
We need Mr. Rogers now more than ever. In a World where kids are now becoming too caught up with peer pressure, with how they look, and how to be cool, Mr. Rogers could teach them to slow down, to be themselves. To understand that “there’s no one in the whole world like you, and I like you just the way you are” 😓
This was such a brilliant, brilliant video. I thank you kindly for taking the time out to compose such a helpful and timelessly magnificent presentation in the way you have.
I'm big on concessions in arguments. Like just trying to find something to tell the other person "you're right about this part" because it's a lot easier to get someone to think they just fudged a detail than it is to think they're completely wrong.
This is one of the best TH-cam videos I have ever seen, and considering that I was predisposed to dislike it (it was assigned for class), that says a lot personally. I coincidentally just finished Haidt's Righteous Mind, and was thrilled to see the elephant metaphor as a centerpiece of the video. Bravo!
Mr Rogers is a true inspiration of mine. When I first learnt about Virtue Ethics, that stated that good actions are not determined by the action itself but but the virtuous character traits that inspire the action, I thought of the great man that is Mr Rogers. As Aquinas states one can be a good person by following the lead of the virtuous, Fred Rogers is that man of which we can look to and follow. Even as a millennial born in the UK, Mr Rogers is still just as relevant and inspirational as he was 30 years ago in Pittsburgh. Thank you for this video and I truly believe that God put Mr Rogers in front of our TV to make the world a better place of which he did. P.S Great video, loved it through and through, you deserve so many more views! keep going i'm loving every single video!
jonathan hart Really glad to see how much international attention this man has. As an American, while I feel utter digust at our modern times, I remember Rogers was once on this Earth and I feel better.
11:50 Mr.Rogers mentions mental health and gun control... and how it’s preventable by telling one another you LOVE them, just the way they are ...then at 13:58 FTW
A magnificent video. The time, care, and research that you have put into this video shows me that you have a deep appreciation for humanity. You see the best that humanity has to offer and it is reflected in your work here. Thank you for your gift. I will be sharing this video in my middle school class in our lesson over persuasion.
Thank you so much Will for posting this!! I had seen this encounter before, and there’s so very very much going on, but your content adds yet another vital layer to this incredible interaction. So thank you. I feel this is so especially important in June 2022 when the most recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas is underscoring our desperate need for national healing, despite our deep political divides over the violence within our society, & the mental anguish epidemic that continues to breed unabated, tragedy after tragedy.
Forget about all the theory and technique. Just be genuine and honest. That's what Mr. Rogers is. Thank you for sharing the amazing clip of Mr. Rogers.
Beautiful video as always, Will. It's really funny how much better your video explains persuasive techniques than multiple English professors over the years. Keep up the good work!
I absolutely love this video. Curating ideas and coaching speakers all over the world is what I do for a living; this is the most to the point and all encompassing video I've seen on rhetorics. Simple to understand yet deep in its meanings. With great examples from philosophy to psychology. Fantastic work.
This is a fantastic summary. This really helps me order my thoughts on how to give people my best attempt at persuading them, and a good warning to stay away from verbally attacking people. I think you picked the perfect example, the perfect case, too. I tear up every time I see that testimony.
Gahh! Happy tears. :') I am going to keep sharing you with friends and hopefully doing frequent wrote ups of your videos - they are brilliant. Thank you so much for the gorgeous content - and for adding tonnes of new literature to my ever growing list(s) of stuff to read! ☺️
Someday, this guy will be the greatest thought provoking and intelligible video lecturer on TH-cam. Just fucking amazing, well researched, well put together, and well produced content.
Please please start uploading again. Your way of explaining things is so unique, beautiful but simple. While your voice is outspoken, hardening but soft. Please continue.
Thank you, friend for this wonderful and concise exemplification of a very important subject even beyond Mr. Rogers, but how perfect to use this man to do so.
Probably one of the best short films I have seen in my life. And I saw what you did there because you used almost all those techniques to be persuasive as well.
This was amazing. Great job, Will! I would guess that I average watching 15-20 different video essays a week. I don't like to comment on them, but I felt compelled this time. My favorite channel used to be Every Frame A Painting. It's clear to me that my new favorite is Will Schoder. I wish you all the success you ever want.
This is an exceptionally well-made documentary/video essay. Thank you truly for taking the time to explore these very important topics and ideas. It was both helpful and encouraging to watch. Wishing you well.
Pretty much from the time we are toddlers entering the world, people who are programmed by society criticize us. We are too much this, not enough that. We do need some guidance, but it becomes too much. Mr. Rogers tells us that we are able to be loved exactly as we are. From reading over these comments on so many of us breaking down in tears, ( myself included) tells me how much we need to hear that despite our flaws, we are worthy of acceptance and kindness. I think that’s the core of why we find comfort in this wonderful man. Thank you for the kindness Mr. Rogers.
Mr. Rogers talked about this moment and how he had planned to read the report. But he saw that Senator Pastore looked tired and weary of all the talk, so he discarded the planned speech and went with his instinct to know how to handle the situation. Mr. Rogers was still fairly early in his career, and not as well known. Later, this would be a no-brainer: no one goes against this quiet, earnest, and persuasive man.
Very powerful & important information. Had watched the video with Mr Rogers requesting funding recently. Such an amazing man. We were blessed to have him. Thank you for uploading valuable video. Many blessings to you. Liliane
Will, I'm really very inspired by the videos you create. They've truly expanded my way of thinking, and I honestly feel much better equipped to impact positive change(whether it be with persuasion in this video, sincerity rather than cynicism as mentioned in the irony video, or connecting with people using the principles of the hero's journey as mentioned in the story video). Thank you so much, your content is honestly amazing
I'm a simple man. I see Mr Rogers and I start crying.
Sp0rks _ so much good in that guy it's almost overwhelming lol
He was an amazing person -- this particular Senate hearing gets me every time.
I never saw his show as a kid and he still makes me cry
@@schodes I miss him so much that every time I watch the show both on t.v. and on youtube I feel like I'm with him and like he's still with me
@@drekaflugan I wish u could
Mr. Rogers speech always makes me tear up.
It's really a magical six minutes
bleunt I cried when it was shown in a Junior level class at University.
Me too and I miss him so much
34 year old mail here and as soon as he started getting into the kid being unique, the dang Mist entered the room
Yep
I joke about Mr Rogers, but jeez, that is an astounding speech. Only a few minutes and I felt him to be honest and real.
I need to do that. I'm going to learn that.
Yea, he's an easy target because he's so sincere, but that's kind of why I take him so seriously. He's got an incredible emotional intelligence and comes off as extremely authentic (cause he is). It takes a constant self-awareness and awareness of the person you're talking to in order to do what he did there.
You don't learn that. You be that.
@@muddyriverdogz Correct--but character as well as skill is learned. Starting at 'be' would imply it's completely genetic.
The manner in which he spoke the English language was beautiful. These days, I cannot understand most English speakers, especially the ones whose primary language is Spanish. I often ask them to slow down. English is better understood with the right amount of speed.
Jesus, did anyone else start choking up during his speech to the senator? I don't know why, maybe it's because I remembered that he's dead now, but that really hit for some reason.
I cry a lot as a now adult, when I watch Fred Rogers. I think seeing that much compassion moves the human spirit.
I did. You're not alone.
Yep, tears. I think I'm moved by his sincere desire to help children make sense of their feelings.
Hey, same here! I was tearing up when he got to the song. I'm from another country and did not grow up to Mr. Rogers so this is the first time I heard him speak for more than a minute. This is a video about persuasion and the techniques he used were literally laid out, but man, was i persuaded good.
Absolutely. When I was first editing it, I couldn't get through the testimony without choking up at some point. By the time I finished editing the video (ie; watched it 400 times), I was pretty desensitized to it. But I think his sincerity and his mission is too touching not to get a little emotional.
Mr. Rogers. We like you just the way YOU are too.
God gave us Mr. Roger’s. God is good. Thank you Mr. Roger’s for bringing us light. It was an honor to watch your show as a child.
Aye, same!
Hey everyone! First off, after going through all the comments in my last video, I'm almost certain I have the best fans in the world, so thank you guys. This video is my attempt at making arguing a bit healthier. It's been on my mind a lot recently, especially in today's political climate, so I needed to make a video about it. I'm super excited to read and respond to your comments. Much love, Will
Will Schoder Well one of the best creators deserves the best of fans. :3
Will Schoder *This is awesome, Everyone needs to see this*
another home run!! great video!!
Great, You have the smallest bestest channel I know of.
I cannot thank you enough for making these videos. I can't this month but next month I am becoming a patreon member. Keep up the great work Will !
You know it's an excellent presentation when a 20+ minute video feels like 5 minutes and you don't want it to end.
Mr. Rogers made me cry. Damn.
You're not alone! He has a way with words.
Happens every time I see that video clip.
Prince of Arfon Same here. I watch it at least once a month, so inspiring. I think that’s the same effect it has on most people!
He was fighting to keep Mr. Rodgers on the air. He felt the show was an extension of his work with children.
There is a documentary on Mr. Rogers. It made me cry a couple of times. He was such a thoughtful, caring person.
The world would be a great place if filled with men like Mister Rogers.
Yes, it would. He lives on in the people he influenced, which is good. Thanks for the comment, Johnathan!
Rogers are made not born.
I believe there are many good people like him. Not very many of them are also public figures, though.
You can become more like him.
@@daltonbarnett6486I think that’s partly true. There is such a thing of being born with a special light. It was a combination of a good heart being driven toward a disciplined and greater good.
Mister Rogers was a saint. The perfect human.
TheInfamousBertman He wouldn't have thought of himself as such (beyond the reason he was Presbyterian, a Protestant sect). He had his flaws, many even, but he was able to balance them out with his honesty and being a man of God.
fanny3211 I think he would have been more than satisfied with being thought of as a good person.
He was the best. If you've never seen his interviews with Charlie Rose, I highly recommend them. They get a little deeper into his philosophy on life. Thanks for the comment!
Will Schoder you're welcome, and thank you for the thoughtful video! :)
TheInfamousBertman he was a very Good Neighbor. The best.
This was phenomenal! We need more people like you advocating empathy and sincerity and making videos like these that I genuinely believe can help make this world a better place. Keep shining that beautiful light!
Thanks Tom, I appreciate it. You're the man.
You are both masters of your craft. Thank you for your work. Any channels you’d recommend?
It starts with the mirror
Hi, I'm deaf. Can you please upload your transcript to the youtube captioning engine? It will automatically pair your script with the speech to make this video more accessible for deaf people like me as well as people whose second language is English.
Yes, I will.
Do u have to ask that for every video?
@@abrahamlincoln5185 ...chill?
It's an honest question. I'm asking if he needs to request that for every video he watches. If so, I think TH-cam needs to have more features for deaf people so this guy can watch all the videos he want without the hassle
Thank God captions exist now
I used this method of communication in a D&D session and it was the most intense thing that happened in that session and I was able to persuade a sphinx to let us pass without any trouble. The DM was impressed and absolutely drained by the experience.
Mr. Rogers was, no doubt, the best of us. His passing was incredibly sad, but we should all strive to try to live in his example, at least a little bit (we can't all be saints all time) everyday.
This seems like a sentiment I would normally write ironically, but I'm not fucking around when it comes to Mr. Rogers. I honestly think he's the shining example all humans should work towards. If even a few of us are somewhat Rogers-esque every now and then, the world would be much better off.
Matt Roger that :) he was an amazing man.
I do like your message regarding your devotion to our 'shining example' Mr. Rogers. BUT...by using the 'F' word, you don't sound like a true follower of Mr. Rogers. Children pick up what we SAY and do...try to be a good example always, in every situation, and you'll BE an example of proper behavior and perhaps teach our young people to not use 'rage' words. Let's try to break that cycle of foul language. You show yourself to be more intelligent if you don't rely on the same old derogatory language that is so pervasive in today's culture. Rise above it and make us all proud. Thanks.
@@janetkalispell Obviously my comment was not intended with children as an audience. Also, I personally think it's perfectly fine to use the occasional "curse" word as long as it's not directed to make anyone feel small and only to drive home an emotional point.
There are times to use it and times to not. When talking to children? No. When writing an offhanded comment on the internet? Sure, probably.
@@L1ghtweaver I certainly think their comment was... flawed, particularly the focus on children and perhaps overly morally aggrandizing. That said, I will agree with two sentiments. One is that Mr. Rogers had a strong, strong aversion to cursing, and it shows respect to him to avoid using it when talking about him. It's by no means required of course, but it is a kindness you can *choose* to extend. The second is that it can show greater intelligence not to curse, not necessarily on moral grounds, but in that it is *harder* to construct a cogent, emotional sentence without cursing than with. As my grandfather relayed to my mother before I was born, and she relayed to me in his place since he passed before he could see me, "If one curses, it is a demonstration that they couldn't think of something else to say."
I personally curse very often, but I'm making an attempt not to as much now because I noted she was right. I was very often cursing because it was easier for me than constructing a sentence just as impactful without cursing. You are obviously free to curse in your comments, and if you feel that's the best way to communicate your thoughts by all means go for it. All I might ask is that you consider if there is actually a better way first. For instance, seeing that I share a similar sentiment to yours, I might have written the same sentence. But, when I try not to curse, the sentence becomes "This seems like a sentiment I would normally write ironically, but the detachment/dismissal of irony has no place near Mr. Rogers. It never came from him and therefor should never be directed towards him." I (personally, mind you) find that replacement to actually be *more* impactful.
With that all said, as long as you are true to yourself, I wouldn't have it any other way. In the words of Mr. Rogers, "There's no person in the whole world like you, and I like you just the way you are."
@@oldred890 Well said, my friend. Personally, some of the smartest and kindest folks I've ever known were private potty-mouths, so I don't know about the "showing intelligence" part, but I get your point. Can definitely be more challenging to convey emotion without it. On your point of Mr. Rogers having an aversion to it therefore it's respectful to avoid when talking about his legacy, that is a very fair point.
He speech was humble and his no pride in his speech. He was calm as still waters, his speech was clear. Communication is they key to get what you want without insulting someone.
Yup. He's the man. Thanks for your comment.
Will Schoder Thanks for posting it.
If every person had a tenth the compassion and understanding of that man, the world would be such a better place. He was truly something special.
God this is so much easier said than done!
True. Practice makes perfect my friend 👌🏾
I am speechless....I learnt a great thing for the first time in my entire 29years.
This is crazy. I was just researching Mister Rogers LAST NIGHT and reading interviews with him. I wake up this morning, and here this video is!
*serendipity*
That's pretty crazy. He's got some great interviews. I'm especially a fan of his appearances Charlie Rose. Thanks for the comment and for featuring my irony video in your 'favorite video essays' video. I really appreciate that.
Will Schoder no problem man! I love your work, it's some really powerful stuff. Let me know if you'd ever wanna collaborate sometime.
@@schodes 'Cos TH-cam is watching you. Sleep tight, and don't mind those targeted ads.
Great video, though. I started it feeling very skeptical (ever the cynic) but came out the other side feeling like it's mostly good to hear. (Mostly. The cynic in me sees everyone in the periphery as a potential fraud who sees this as a lesson in how to gain control over weak people. "With great power...", innit?)
Mister Rogers was one of the greatest men to grace this earth. An entire lifetime of limitless caring. I try my best but I can’t even hold a grain of salt to His pure compassion and understanding.
This channel gives me hope in humanity.
Amen
You have no idea how much I appreciate this comment. Thank you.
Felik18 #ditto I agree! 👍👊✌😉
Its amazing how years after his death he is still teaching us. I was watching a video some time ago talking about why Mr. Roger's message is needed now more then ever, and this right here is the lesson from him we as a society need right now.
i don't know if it was intentional or not, but the ending with a reflective black screen and just Fred Roger voice over top was incredibly impactful. I have really appreciated the past couple videos that you have done and they stand out amongst the hundreds of well done video essays on you tube. I get the sense that you are not just making these videos to show how smart you are or to simply share information, instead it seems that you genuinely care about your viewers and want to make them better people. As you covered in this video, its not as much about the topic as it is about the approach, and this is what makes your channel so fantastic.
I think this is my favorite comment that I've come across on this video. It just hits accurately on all cylinders what I'm trying to do with my channel. You have no idea how much I appreciate your sharing that.
"its not as much about the topic as it is about the approach..." -- it's really funny reading this. I just tweeted two days ago: "How you approach someone is far more important than what you're approaching them about." *fist bump*
Thanks for the comment. Hope all is well in your world.
Excellent topic, and great video as always.
Excellent topic, excellent logic.
Thanks JMR. Great as always to see you in the comments.
@Steve S, you flatter. Thanks for the comment.
We need more people like Fred Rogers in this word.
If you really payed attention to the video you'll realize that Will was using ethos, pathos, and logos the entire time.
uplm that's meta. mind blown
Hey uplm! I thought it was important to practice what I was preaching. Thankfully, the video medium has a lot of rhetoric built into it before the writing even becomes relevant. Music as pathos. A good microphone as ethos. Intense visual stimuli as pathos...Anyways, thanks for going out of your way to make a comment. I appreciate it.
you're a god, don't stop making videos man. I appreciate your response
yeah, I didn't notice at the start, but the further I got along the more I noticed, until when I re-watched it I noticed it was glaringly obvious looking back lol, nice video.
His corniness was too obvious
Fred Rogers seemed so passionate during his speech to the senator, like he himself was fighting back tears at times.
Love how it "ended emotionally" at the end with Mr. Rodgers clip...HE WAS THAT DUDE!!
Thanks for the comment -- gotta end with Pathos, baby. He WAS that dude indeed.
Hey Will,
Currently working toward my Master's Degree in Rhetoric. Just wanted to say that you do a really excellent job representing some of the core thinkers of the discipline (Aristotle, Cicero, etc).
One greek work you might have already known with regards to the difference between argument and what you call fighting is 'Eristics' . So much of discourse today is merely about making your opponent look foolish, as opposed to showing them good will and 'leading them', earnestly, to your position.
Very refreshing to watch some explanation of rhetoric in the public sphere that did not make me cringe!
Well done,
Nathan
Nathan Rothenbaum what a waste of money on a degree 🙁
You'd be surprised how often rhetoric intersects with your life Mr. Morales. Its everywhere :)
Hi, know of any excellent books you'd recommend to learn more about rhetoric?
Can't beat the classic "On Rhetoric" by Aristotle (for more ancient texts that aren't so kind to the practice of rhetoric, check out Plato's "Gorgias" and the "Phaedrus")
Then theres the roman "De Oratore" by Cicero - kind of dated, but his explanation about what makes something funny in the second book still holds true to this day.
More contemporary, but a boring explanation of different logical arguments there is "The New Rhetoric" by Chaïm Perelman and Lucie Olbrechts-Tyteca
Hope these help!
-Nathan
Hey Nathan, it was great to read this comment. I'm glad to hear the video is up to snuff. I'm no expert in rhetoric, but I do care about accuracy of research and presentation, so it's nice to see that paid off. Thanks for the nice comment!
I came across Eristics as I researched this and figured it could be the topic of a whole other video. Maybe 'sophistry in politics'. It is an unfortunate truth that it is used more than, as you say, earnestly leading your opponent to your position. The presidential debates were rife with it.
Also, what a useful Master's. Having a keen knowledge of rhetoric, especially nowadays with our media-centric culture, is a must. It's everywhere, and I personally think it should be (along with civics) taught in every high school. Good on you and good luck finishing the rest of your degree.
Again, thanks for the comment. I really appreciate it.
This speech always puts me in tears I loved that man and his wonderful show
Every time I see Rogers, every orfice of my body shuts down and I break down in uncontrollable sadness. How such a gentle giant existed in our world will always be a mystery to me. Great video!
I almost jumped out of my seat when I saw you were talking about Mr.Rogers, because you are my favorite video essayist on youtube, and he is my favorite person. It seems like what is on everyone's mind right now is how to have an argument and not a fight with someone of opposing views, and I am surprised Fred Rogers isn't everywhere. Because he has been on my mind a lot recently. After watching this I realized the problem is we want to fight not argue. We don't want to win as combined force, because that means that opposing person would win too. The only, only people that win arguments are those that are selfless - I swear, Mr. Rogers is my guiding Saint, lets hope he can guide us all through this.
anne berry He is well spoken
anne berry totally agree feel the same way about everything you commented! We need to unite as Americans, as People as Humans.
I am compelled to comment what a wonderful contribution to humanity this video is. Thank you for standing lovingly and graciously on the shoulders of a giant like Mr. Fred Rogers
The quote at 19:28 strikes me as particularly true. How often haven't we seen two people in a disagreement share *equally untrue versions* of the same story? It is by combining our stories on a topic that the solutions emerge. One half of a fight holds only half the answers.
I am a university prof that primarily teaches professional presentation. I discovered your video about four years ago and I've made it a staple of my classes since. Furthermore, my students request that I make it available to them, for their own use. I just wanted you to know that I find this video one of the best communication videos I've ever seen and the wisdom within is profound. Thank you for creating this.
Anyone else notice Will used the tools he showed us to persuade us to his position. Well it worked, thank you for the great video
This is a brilliant rhetorical analysis. What Mr. Rogers did so well was establish a meaningful relationship with his audience -- whether that be a powerful senator or a child on the other end of the TV set. He also presented a very different ideal of masculinity than what was commonly presented on television at that time -- one of compassion, vulnerability, and love. Throughout the speech, in fact, he makes this contrast between the prevalent cultural of masculinity and the alternative.
However, Sen. Pastore was also open-minded and willing to listen. While he may have been "tough", he wasn't without compassion, and he genuinely wanted to hear what Mr. Rogers wanted to say. I fear that many politicians in Congress today would not be so willing to listen.
I've watched this 3 times now, it is incredible. Thank you for making it. The part with Fred Rodgers literally had me in tears. What a speech
Feelings are mentionable AND manageable. We have forgotten how to manage them, I fear.
Or mentioning. I mean, most men are taught to be masculine, tough guys & are not supposed to show weakness (which, many "macho" guys seem to view legitimate kindness & genuine empathy as, preferring instead to directly resort to petty insults & overbearing force to ensure their dominance over the situation, rather than relying on the Ethos & Pathos that largely direct our understanding of things as we know them). This is why most guys that show sensitivity & some sense of humility are labeled derogatory names like "Sissy", "Wuss", "Wimp", "Pussy" (that last one being an extension of the term "pussy-whipped" for men who have conceded to their female significant others - whether it be a girlfriend or wife - and have let the female in question take charge [i.e. "wear the pants"] in the relationship, if only to maintain the structured stability & hopefully prevailing romantic feelings of love that the relationship should strive to provide for the both of them) & more recently "Beta Cuck" (particularly, these are men who don't want to be abrasive nor combative with others, as opposed to the more conventionally traditional way that the males of the world are instructed, which is to never back down from a fight & to use the supposed competition present in an argument/high-spirited discussion/debate as a means of achieving victory, even if it means undercutting, devaluing, demeaning & outright dehumanizing the purported rival they're engaged in battle against, without realizing that they're doing themselves a disservice with this sort of attitudinal behavior).
I like how Fred Rogers never looked down when reciting his song lyrics.
What a phenomenal video. This video was recommended to me after watching Mr. Rogers' full Senate testimony. Thank you for 23 minutes of wisdom.
This must be one of the most constructive, informative and enjoyable videos that I have seen in all my years on this platform.
Thank you sincerely for the hard work!
Quite honestly, this video made me tear up with how much I wish the world could learn from people like Mr. Rogers. If only the whole world could watch and learn from your video! Absolutely phenomenal editing, writing, and argumentation. I'll be referring back to this a lot to better inform how I conduct debates.
I feel like that senator. I have goosebumps after watching this. This video is phenomenal! Amazing job!
Thank you for the wonderful video Will. You are the Mr Rogers of youtube!
I come back to this video once or twice a year just as a reminder. It has really helped me in both my career and personal life.
Thank you.
Mr Rogers tricked me into loving myself, the bastard!
This is really well-done. I'll be doing my best to incorporate this in my own political dealings.
Thanks dreadnought. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful. That's why I made this video: to give people some practical knowledge on political persuasion. Hopefully it will be helpful in the craziness that is modern political discussion.
23 minutes of valuable information and endearing thought.
Once again thank you very much Will!
The only way to reach someone elses heart is to open your own
You know I’ve heard his speech a few times and always found it moving. But in your video, whoever edited and chose the music, moved me to tears and emotion. Beautiful. And thank you for sharing these insights into psychology and oratory
Thank you for your nice comment! I do all the writing and editing, so it's nice to hear that it struck a chord with you.
I wish I saw more Mr Rodgers as a child. One of the best videos on persuasion :). Loved the quotes, analogies, and the attention to detail. please make more videos!
This is beautiful. Thanks for the books suggestions, I'm totally gonna get a copy of "Thank you for arguing".
Yours are the only videos on TH-cam that make me tear up regularly. That speech by Rogers did it for me again.
I don't believe in God but there are some people who make me wish there's a paradise waiting for them after they die because a paradise is what they deserve.
FSK Thank you. I really appreciate it. I also hope he's somewhere wonderful too.
Never in my life have I seen someone as sincere, yet widespread, as Mr. Rogers. Incredible man, incredible essay.
As a little boy I never saw his show , I was just a bit older and he wasn’t on my radar . Now I’m a lot older and retired; I can’t get enough of his way of being there for ALL people and of course the little people. He studied to be a preacher, boy did he hit the jackpot!
Thank you so much Will.
One of the best TH-cam videos in recent memory!
This should be mandatory in middle school education.
This is the absolute best; it's completely changed how I view a debate, or just an argument in general. At the end of the day, the argument shouldn't be about who is right and who is wrong, but more so what the best possible outcome can be. Hopefully for everyone. This shows Mr. Roger's dedication as a person to his craft, and I find that very inspiring. Thank you for showing this!
Listening to Mr. Rogers talk made me cry. That man was too bright and pure for this world. I watched him for years as a child. He was the only male figure in my life and I apperciate him. That shit is so real.
What a wonderful person!
Thank you so much for this.
Absolutely stunning... I just... I don’t know whatyo feel anymore. Excellent work. Really makes you think
oh fred rogers. who will rise in your absence? also beautiful use of 'hand covers bruise'.
I think there are other Fred Rogers' out there. They just don't have a kids' show on PBS. Hopefully they're effecting just as many kids in the same way. Thank you for the nice comment.
I could watch these videos all day. I've seen the Mr. Rodgers video before but to have it broken down so nicely was great for learning about all the different points of Pathos Ethos and Logos that he used. Thanks great video!
Mr. Rogers had a huge impact on me. Love this man.
Incredible work, Will! That Rogers speech was heart-wrenching....
This is powerful and beautiful. Mr. ROgers is a JEDI, he is pure and simple. And that is powerful. What a loss to our society. Great video. Well layed out.
Thanks Papi, I appreciate that. You got it right, Rogers is a JEDI. A Jedi of emotional intelligence. He's gone, but he lives on in many people across the world. Thanks for your comment.
We need Mr. Rogers now more than ever. In a World where kids are now becoming too caught up with peer pressure, with how they look, and how to be cool, Mr. Rogers could teach them to slow down, to be themselves. To understand that “there’s no one in the whole world like you, and I like you just the way you are” 😓
Omg.... I wasn't expecting it. Awesome video as always
Thanks Ali, I appreciate that. Glad that you're a fan of the channel! Thanks for commenting.
This was such a brilliant, brilliant video. I thank you kindly for taking the time out to compose such a helpful and timelessly magnificent presentation in the way you have.
If only Mister Rogers knew his impact on a society. I am so thankful everyday to have had the opportunity to watch him growing up.
I'm big on concessions in arguments. Like just trying to find something to tell the other person "you're right about this part" because it's a lot easier to get someone to think they just fudged a detail than it is to think they're completely wrong.
This is one of the best TH-cam videos I have ever seen, and considering that I was predisposed to dislike it (it was assigned for class), that says a lot personally. I coincidentally just finished Haidt's Righteous Mind, and was thrilled to see the elephant metaphor as a centerpiece of the video. Bravo!
We need a new Mr. Rogers instead of the negative things we are surrounded by.
Incredible video! Very well constructed and presented. Hats off!
Thanks Morgan! I appreciate that.
Thank you! Fred Rogers would have been 90 years old on Tuesday March 20th. I'm going to share your video widely.
Mr Rogers is a true inspiration of mine. When I first learnt about Virtue Ethics, that stated that good actions are not determined by the action itself but but the virtuous character traits that inspire the action, I thought of the great man that is Mr Rogers. As Aquinas states one can be a good person by following the lead of the virtuous, Fred Rogers is that man of which we can look to and follow. Even as a millennial born in the UK, Mr Rogers is still just as relevant and inspirational as he was 30 years ago in Pittsburgh. Thank you for this video and I truly believe that God put Mr Rogers in front of our TV to make the world a better place of which he did.
P.S Great video, loved it through and through, you deserve so many more views! keep going i'm loving every single video!
jonathan hart Really glad to see how much international attention this man has. As an American, while I feel utter digust at our modern times, I remember Rogers was once on this Earth and I feel better.
11:50 Mr.Rogers mentions mental health and gun control... and how it’s preventable by telling one another you LOVE them, just the way they are ...then at 13:58 FTW
A magnificent video. The time, care, and research that you have put into this video shows me that you have a deep appreciation for humanity. You see the best that humanity has to offer and it is reflected in your work here. Thank you for your gift. I will be sharing this video in my middle school class in our lesson over persuasion.
Thank you so much Will for posting this!! I had seen this encounter before, and there’s so very very much going on, but your content adds yet another vital layer to this incredible interaction. So thank you. I feel this is so especially important in June 2022 when the most recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas is underscoring our desperate need for national healing, despite our deep political divides over the violence within our society, & the mental anguish epidemic that continues to breed unabated, tragedy after tragedy.
Forget about all the theory and technique. Just be genuine and honest. That's what Mr. Rogers is.
Thank you for sharing the amazing clip of Mr. Rogers.
Beautiful video as always, Will. It's really funny how much better your video explains persuasive techniques than multiple English professors over the years. Keep up the good work!
That's very nice of you to say George. Glad you found it useful. Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it.
i always get so emotional when i watch that hearing
I absolutely love this video. Curating ideas and coaching speakers all over the world is what I do for a living; this is the most to the point and all encompassing video I've seen on rhetorics. Simple to understand yet deep in its meanings. With great examples from philosophy to psychology. Fantastic work.
You had me at Mr. Rogers! This is one of the best videos ever on youtube. Thank you and I think you deserve my subscription.
No way, that's so flattering, man. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
This is a fantastic summary. This really helps me order my thoughts on how to give people my best attempt at persuading them, and a good warning to stay away from verbally attacking people. I think you picked the perfect example, the perfect case, too. I tear up every time I see that testimony.
Gahh! Happy tears. :')
I am going to keep sharing you with friends and hopefully doing frequent wrote ups of your videos - they are brilliant.
Thank you so much for the gorgeous content - and for adding tonnes of new literature to my ever growing list(s) of stuff to read! ☺️
Someday, this guy will be the greatest thought provoking and intelligible video lecturer on TH-cam. Just fucking amazing, well researched, well put together, and well produced content.
Please please start uploading again. Your way of explaining things is so unique, beautiful but simple. While your voice is outspoken, hardening but soft. Please continue.
I will. Sometime this year you will get a lot of me.
Thank you, friend for this wonderful and concise exemplification of a very important subject even beyond Mr. Rogers, but how perfect to use this man to do so.
Probably one of the best short films I have seen in my life. And I saw what you did there because you used almost all those techniques to be persuasive as well.
This was amazing. Great job, Will! I would guess that I average watching 15-20 different video essays a week. I don't like to comment on them, but I felt compelled this time. My favorite channel used to be Every Frame A Painting. It's clear to me that my new favorite is Will Schoder. I wish you all the success you ever want.
This is an exceptionally well-made documentary/video essay. Thank you truly for taking the time to explore these very important topics and ideas. It was both helpful and encouraging to watch. Wishing you well.
Thank you Bill, I really appreciate that.
Pretty much from the time we are toddlers entering the world, people who are programmed by society criticize us. We are too much this, not enough that. We do need some guidance, but it becomes too much. Mr. Rogers tells us that we are able to be loved exactly as we are. From reading over these comments on so many of us breaking down in tears, ( myself included) tells me how much we need to hear that despite our flaws, we are worthy of acceptance and kindness. I think that’s the core of why we find comfort in this wonderful man. Thank you for the kindness Mr. Rogers.
Mr. Rogers talked about this moment and how he had planned to read the report. But he saw that Senator Pastore looked tired and weary of all the talk, so he discarded the planned speech and went with his instinct to know how to handle the situation. Mr. Rogers was still fairly early in his career, and not as well known. Later, this would be a no-brainer: no one goes against this quiet, earnest, and persuasive man.
I still consider this to be the most important video on youtube.
My day gets better when you upload. Great job as always!
Very powerful & important information. Had watched the video with Mr Rogers requesting funding recently. Such an amazing man. We were blessed to have him. Thank you for uploading valuable video. Many blessings to you.
Liliane
Will, I'm really very inspired by the videos you create. They've truly expanded my way of thinking, and I honestly feel much better equipped to impact positive change(whether it be with persuasion in this video, sincerity rather than cynicism as mentioned in the irony video, or connecting with people using the principles of the hero's journey as mentioned in the story video). Thank you so much, your content is honestly amazing