Rating of the Best Speakers of 2018
2018 was an interesting year for loud statements by top speakers, political, business and religious events, including: reconciliation of North and South Korea, preparation for US elections, military actions in Ukraine and Syria, presentations of new Apple and SpaceX products.
The rating was compiled based on analysis of the brightest and most influential public speeches. The final score was formed from the coefficient of audience impact and the coefficient of public speaking technique.
How was the speakers' rating formed?
The audience impact coefficient is formed from analysis of all public speeches by the speaker and their resonance in media, social networks, and indicators of public opinion change. That is, it determines how much the speaker influenced a wide audience in 2018.
The public speaking technique coefficient was determined based on analysis of all public speeches by the speaker. Its value was influenced by the use of public speaking form and content: use of rhetoric forms, practical and visual argumentation, rhetorical techniques, tactics and strategies of public speeches.
According to calculations made by the Institute of Rhetoric, speakers are listed below from most to least resonant.
Who topped the top-10 best speakers?
1. Robot Sophia. Artificial intelligence has for the first time attracted attention and forced people to listen and accept it as an equal. Robot Sophia is the first machine that is constantly traveling and communicating with the most diverse people, answering the most unpredictable questions. Her main function is to give a human image to artificial intelligence. Without doubt, this is the best speaker of 2018.
2. John McCain. Unsinkable American hero, elected senator five times. During the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, McCain's rhetoric was particularly noticeable and quoted. Harsh messages addressed to the Russian president and comments after the Putin-Trump meeting made him one of the brightest world politicians.
3. Donald Trump. Mexican "migrant caravan," CNN journalists renamed "enemies of the people," North Korean leader who became a "great personality" – Trump's rhetoric continues to amaze with its humor, surprise, and novelty.
4. Pope Francis. Among the brightest statements: "There is no difference between Catholics and Orthodox," "God created gays and loves them," "Europe needs migrants." Pope Francis faces great resistance from church dogma to development, which provokes him to make loud public statements.
5. Elon Musk. After Steve Jobs' death, Elon Musk's presentations attract the most attention from technocrats around the world. A pronounced desire to amaze and marketing techniques create media resonance.
Which speakers entered the second five?
6. Angela Merkel. Regarding the form of public speaking, there are many questions about the German chancellor, but in terms of impact, her statements occupy leading positions in world media. Her main statement of the year was about ending political activity.
7. Boris Johnson. The most charismatic politician in Great Britain and the main voice of Brexit. Johnson's provocative rhetoric looks especially bright in contrast with conservative British rhetoric.
8. Nick Vujicic. Performances in different parts of the world allow Nick Vujicic to constantly remain in sight. His public events are attended by millions of people, making him one of the most influential motivators of the year.
9. Theresa May. Theresa May's messages are quite resonant not so much in form as in content. She managed to maintain ease and confidence in her actions despite the complexity of the political situation.
10. Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Winfrey holds a serious position in the media business world. Acting skills, charm, charisma, and openness give her a chance to be easily accepted and understood. The form of her public speeches remains a flawless example of high-level persuasiveness.