More than an Insect | Defne Fidancı | TEDxALKEVHS Youth
This speech explores"Kafkaism and the concept of change", examining how Franz Kafka’s works portray the individual’s struggle with transformation, alienation, and loss of identity in an increasingly complex world. Through analyzing Kafka’s unique narrative style and symbolism, the talk reflects on how his characters mirror modern society’s feelings of disconnection and uncertainty. It also highlights how "change", both internal and external, can be a powerful yet unsettling force that shapes human identity. By connecting Kafka’s early 20th-century perspective with today’s rapidly evolving world, the speech encourages the audience to question how we adapt to transformation while preserving our sense of self. I, Defne Fidancı, am an 11th-grade student at ALKEV Anatolian High School, studying in the Turkish university track. As a person who has been developing deep passions for criminology, philosophy and literature from childhood; I have an understanding in all of those areas and can create connections between them which helps me with the journey of mental and intellectual development process of mine. I’m a passionate musician, performing as a drummer, vocalist, and guitarist in the same band and also performed. I also actively participate in events and theater productions, playing in several plays as several roles in performances. I have previously served as a PR member of the AG Robotik Team 6459, contributed to the team’s outreach and communications. I was the presenter in the previous year’s TEDX: Perception, additionally I was in the Social Media team in the same year. 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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