The Art of Connection | Anika Khedekar | TEDxWWP High School South Youth
Have you ever decided what kind of person someone is in less than three seconds? We all do it - our brains judge faster than we blink. But what if those snap judgments are wrong, and we are missing the real story underneath? In this captivating talk, Anika explores how quick assumptions shape the way we see others and what happens when we choose curiosity instead. Anika Khedekar is a a senior at WWP High School South. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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