Jon Ronson is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, radio presenter, and author from Wales. He gave a talk about his encounters with people who have been labeled as psychopaths. Ronson kept the audience engaged with his personal stories, mood-setting music and videos, and sense of humor. He connected well with the audience by sharing his own experiences and backing his opinions with facts.
2. My Speaker: Jon Ronson
•Journalist from Wales
•Documentary filmmaker
•Radio presenter
•Nonfiction author, whose works
include The Men Who Stare At
Goats.
3. He first captured the audience by listing off
the disorders he currently has
He kept the attention of the audience with the
mood setting music and videos that would go
along with his story.
4. • His story was filled with
his personal encounters he
5 out of 5
had with people others
would label as
“psychopaths.”
•The visual and audio
examples kept the audience
in the mood.
•He had a good sense of
humor to give the audience a
laugh.
•He connected with the
audience very well.
5. What I Have Learned
•Have an immense interest and
passion in what you are speaking about.
• Having personal stories to tie you to your
subject helps you connect.
• Have facts to back your opinion up.
• Keep a positive attitude.
• A little humor never hurts.
6. Ronson VS Robinson
• Used personal • Used personal
stories stories
• Had video and •Had video and
audio audio
•Witty humor •Witty Humor
•Made his point •Made his point
In my opinion, they were both very much the same. Both did spectacular.