
In a world shaped by media, politics, and social perception, identities are often reduced to stereotypes. This talk explores how communities, especially in Northern Nigeria, have been misrepresented and the long-term impact of these narratives. Sada challenges us to confront distorted stories, recla

هل تصرفاتنا نتيجة اختياراتنا الحرة… أم أننا نعيش وفق شفرة نفسية مُبرمجة فينا منذ الولادة؟ كل مرحلة من حياتنا تحمل أسرارها الخاصة، من طفولة تُشكّل هويتنا، إلى تمرد يبحث عن معنى، إلى تساؤلات لا تنتهي عن الحرية والمسؤولية والمصير. يأخذنا د.أحمد الفقي في رحلة فلسفية ونفسية عبر مراحل الإنسان من الولادة

When your disability is visible, one of the most limiting factors if your life is the assumptions other people make about you. Your disability isn't what limits you - it's their understanding of your disability. Kaleb Brownson, an adult with down syndrome, explores both the ways others have limited

Love in today’s media no longer stems solely from personal emotion. Cameras, algorithms, and platforms do not merely reflect love transparently; instead, they often portray it as hotter or colder than the true temperature of reality. As we seek authentic connection, our emotions constantly oscillate

We live in a curious time: life happens, but it must also fit into a feed. In this talk, Gabriela Prioli explores how social media no longer shapes only what we show the world, but also what we choose to live. Between filters, likes and carefully edited narratives, a quiet question emerges: are we

Modern media in the form of brain rot may seem harmless, however very powerful in reshaping and reconfiguring the minds of children. Because the young brain is constantly exposed to fast-paced and overstimulating media, it may affect their cognition, including attention span and critical thinking. B

Through her TEDx TRINS Youth talk, Ananya encourages the audience to reflect on fear and distraction, and to rediscover the quiet yet powerful act of reclaiming one’s attention as a true expression of self-control and inner strength. Ananya Manikandan is deeply interested in human psychology and the

In her TEDxYouth@RMSST presentation, Gabrielle Thomson explores how society shapes our sense of morality and empathy through powerful influences like culture, religion, social media, and law. She shows how exposure to group norms, online content, and authority structures can alter the way we underst

Why do people join cults—even when the warning signs are there? Michelle Cholfin explores the psychology behind our inherent need to belong, what makes people vulnerable to manipulation, and how understanding that need can help us recognize who we can truly trust. Michelle Cholfin is a freshman at N

Esta charla TEDx explora el impacto social y emocional del chisme y los rumores, mostrando cómo algo que parece inofensivo puede influir profundamente en la reputación y la identidad de las personas. La charla explica por qué la información negativa se difunde con mayor facilidad que la positiva y c

In her TEDx talk, Aisha examines the evolution of social media from its authentic origins to its algorithm-driven present, and what it could mean for us as our dependency on it grows concurrently with its influence on our behaviour. Aisha is particularly interested in coding and psychology, two inte

This talk explores what viral internet trends like “6–7” reveal about how young minds experience attention, stimulation, and belonging in a digital-first world. Drawing from years of hands-on work with Gen Z and Gen Alpha students, Shirish examines how short-form content reshapes focus—not through s

Co se stane, když se na chvíli sladíme? Psycholožka a vědkyně Michaela Cmíralová zve publikum k jednoduchému experimentu, který spolu s ní na pódiu vedl Jakub Cerulík. Experiment prostřednictvím pohybu, rytmu a hlasu ukazuje, jak společná synchronizace těla ovlivňuje to, jak vnímáme sami sebe i druh

En la era de las redes sociales, la cultura de la cancelación se ha vuelto nuestra respuesta inmediata ante lo que consideramos incorrecto. Pero, ¿es la "funa" una herramienta de justicia o un arma de destrucción masiva? Con humor y honestidad, Kiwi analiza cómo la exposición pública afecta la salud

In a world where artificial intelligence is often described as powerful, intelligent, and even threatening, we rarely stop to ask a simpler question: what does AI actually reveal about us? In this talk, Vishvesh explores how our reactions to AI — our fears, frustrations, and expectations — say more

Önyargılarınızın hayatınızı gereğinden fazla kolaylaştırmasına izin vermeyin. Konda Araştırma’nın genel müdürü olarak, toplumdaki önyargıları sayılar ve verilerle çarpıcı bir biçimde ortaya koyan Aydın Erdem, Türkiye’nin sosyolojik haritasını objektif analizlerle şekillendiren isimlerden biridir. St

Yüzesel değil tarihi köklerine bağlı güzelliği arayış yolculuğu. Prof. Dr. Ebru Güzel, antropoloji temelli eğitimini kadın çalışmaları odağında geliştirerek toplumsal cinsiyet, dijital medya, ekoloji ve güzellik kültürü alanlarında çalışmalar yürütmektedir. 2000’li yıllarda dünyada edindiği güzellik

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

Tony Mehani is a Grade 11 student at TASIS England with a strong interest in storytelling, psychology, and leadership. He is drawn to exploring the complexities of human nature, particularly the moral gray areas where loyalty, survival, and power challenge simple ideas of right and wrong. Alongside

In times of crisis, we’re told to focus on our own happiness. But what if chasing happiness is exactly what’s making us miserable? In her talk Tatjana Schnell reveals why the pursuit of happiness can actually lead to depression and loneliness and introduces a surprising alternative. Discover the pow

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