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The Fear of the Unknown | Yvonne Idisi | TEDxYouth@FuntajIntlSchool

Yvonne Idisi examines how fear of the unknown can either immobilize or inspire us to act. Using the Doomsday Clock as a metaphor, she urges us to confront global uncertainties with courage, awareness, and collective responsibility. In this thought-provoking talk, a 16-year-old speaker, Yvonne Idisi explores how fear—especially fear of the unknown—can either paralyze us or push us to act. Using the symbolic Doomsday Clock as a backdrop, she reflects on global threats like climate change, war, and rapid technological shifts, asking: *how do we stay hopeful when the future feels so uncertain? With honesty and urgency, this talk challenges listeners to face fear head-on—not with panic, but with awareness, courage, and collective action. Because even when the clock is ticking, we still hold the power to change its course. 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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