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De-Vice | Azai Willis | TEDxAlpha School Austin Youth

At just 13 years old, Azai Willis calls out the addiction we all share: screens. With humor, honesty, and powerful personal stories, he exposes how dopamine, digital distractions, and endless scrolling rob us of time, purpose, and ultimately our dreams. From baseball setbacks to viral memes, Azai shows how discipline and nature can break the cycle—and why true human connection may be the rarest treasure of the future. This is a wake-up call for anyone glued to their phone. Azai is a 13-year-old musician and filmmaker. He recently released his first short documentary, To My Generation, which has been viewed by millions online. 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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