A Refined Moments, A Raw Life. | Mengyao Li | TEDxZhengzhou No.7 HS
This speech explores the contrast between "polished social circles" and "rough life" in the digital age. Through the speech and personal experiment, it offers practical strategies to balance online presence with real-world authenticity, ultimately encouraging audiences to find meaning in both polished and unpolished experiences. I am Mengyao Li. In the past, I saw a low of videos like this, the vlogger show both gorgeous pictures and the difficulties behind them. And I want to know how can we balance them in the digital age. I found that a rough draft just like an unfinished art. Although rough draft is raw and unrefined, it represents authenticity and the potential for transformation. Life, just like it, is a constant work in progress. So, patiently facing our “rough life” and enjoying it, appreciate others “polished social circle”. 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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