Maya in the Age of Social Media | Binit Kumar | TEDxIIM Sambalpur
In a world of endless scrolling and curated perfection, it’s easy to lose touch with what makes us human. In this reflective talk, Binit Kumar explores how the digital world can feel like a powerful illusion that traps us in consumption, comparison, and distraction. Sharing a personal moment of tra
O Factor X dos Introvertidos | Tiago Gonçalves | TEDxBraga
Passei anos atrás da câmara a fugir das atenções. Depois percebi que não era invisível, faltava-me era "mudar a perspetiva". O ‘Factor X’ dos introvertidos não é falar mais alto, é colocar emoção na mensagem. Quando trazemos de dentro para fora o que sentimos, deixamos o rótulo e ganhamos presenç
Navigating peer pressure and building strong relationship | Gitasmita Kundu | TEDxDPS Fulbari Youth
If you are constantly shrinking yourself to make somebody else comfortable.. stop. If you are saying yes out of fear and not will then pause. I came. I saw. I conquered. ", these words were her mantra. Gitasmita Kundu is an aspiring and budding commerce student, with an undying passion for public sp
The selfishness of helping | Radu Tatar | TEDxAmerican International School of Bucharest
'The selfishness of helping' breaks down emotional intelligence as something everyone already has, but most people actively ignore. Using a recent public social blow-up as an example, it shows how overthinking, social paranoia, and bad assumptions turn normal interactions into chaos. The core messag
Can silliness help us connect? | Abby Darin-Evans | TEDxAkron
Breaking barriers socially is vital in a world that is making social isolation common. From making animal noises to being your authentic self, silliness allows you to break down walls to create authentic connections. Abby Darin-Evans (they/she) is a Staff Development Specialist at Oriana House, Inc.
How we can fight loneliness by redefining happiness | Lucas de Man | TEDxEindhoven
In this talk filled with humor and energy, Lucas De Man shows us why we became the loneliest generation ever and how we can turn it around. What's the definition of hapiness in a world that is changing as fast as ours? This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independe
Dlaczego stereotypów nie da się przełamać | Damian Stefańczyk | TEDxPolitechnika Gdańska
Damian Stefańczyk wyjaśnia, dlaczego całkowite przełamanie stereotypów jest niemożliwe. Z nagrania dowiesz się, co paradoksalnie dobrego może z nich wynikać i jak spojrzeć na te schematy z innej perspektywy. Dziennikarz i twórca podcastu Damian’s Corner, w którym przełamuje bariery językowe, prowadz
The Social Currency of Vulnerability: The New Economy of Trust | Datari Ladejo | TEDxOAU
In this TEDx talk, Datari Ladejo explores why loneliness is rising in an increasingly connected world, arguing that our obsession with perfection and performance has replaced real human connection. Through personal stories of motherhood, reinvention, and vulnerability, she challenges the idea that s
From Genes to AI: The Future of Workplace Empathy | Rachel Filipov | TEDxAtlanta Intl School Youth
The Golden Rule says to treat others as you want to be treated. But what if the real key to connection is treating others as they want to be treated? This simple shift is the heart of Rachel’s talk on the recovery of empathy. Blending personal stories of living across seven countries with surprising
How introverts can teach us to connect | Johnnie Bird III | TEDxNewHaven
Our world has never been louder—filled with constant notifications, endless feeds, and the illusion of connection that leaves many of us lonelier than ever. This talk explores how technology is quietly eroding genuine human bonds and why the principles of introversion such as presence, depth, and in
Why you should break up with most of your friends | Durrel Douglas | TEDxGreenhouse Road
Most of us never intentionally chose the people we call “friends.” They arrived through proximity — school, work, family, convenience — and we stayed loyal out of habit. But what happens when those same people drain your energy, distract you from your purpose, or simply cannot grow with you? In this