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The Rubber Band Theory of You | Valeria Bcassini | TEDxJesus&Mary School Youth

In her fascinating talk, Valeria unpacks the "Rubber Band Theory," a captivating concept that illustrates how each version of ourselves is continuously stretched and shaped by time. She reveals that your past, present, and future selves are intrinsically connected, emphasizing how your actions today profoundly influence the thoughts and emotions you hold towards the "you" of another time. Valeria Bcassini — a young explorer of identity and the brain.Still in the process of discovering who she is, Valeria stumbled upon a fascinating psychological truth: our brains often blur the lines between our past, present, and future selves. This phenomenon, known as temporal compression, can make growth, change, and even self-understanding feel out of reach.In her TEDx talk, Valeria unpacks how this mental shortcut shapes our identity—and how we can reconnect with every version of ourselves. 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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