"Seeking a balance between fast and slow" | Difu Shen | TEDxShenzhenSeniorHS
This speech, titled "Timelapse", explores how the technological explosion is changing life and cognition: from traveling and shopping to acquiring knowledge, everything is accelerating. However, while "Timelapse" brings ultimate convenience, it also reduces the space for people to think deeply, triggering anxiety and burnout. How can we regain inner composure in this fast-paced era? This is a question worth deep consideration. Shenzhen Senior High School Grade 11 student
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