More than often, we find ourselves indulging in the world of social media, but have you ever considered about the permanent implementation of media to our consciousness, the fragmented but curated online content, or how we trick and neutralize our brain by following TikTok trends. In this talk, Jorean He raises the existing knowledge of media above water while talking about how social media distracts us from shaping our own identity. Jorean He is a 17-year-old high school junior who considers himself balanced between introversion and extroversion. He is passionate about sports like volleyball, track, basketball, and soccer. Photography plays a major role in his life, and he also enjoys playing video games with friends. At school, Jorean holds leadership roles in various media and film-based clubs, contributing to community projects, including filming for the school's marketing department. He is also a member of the student council.Through TEDx, Jorean aims to shed light on the often-overlooked effects of social media on procrastination. Drawing from his own experiences, he hopes to reveal its underlying impacts, encourage reflection, and inspire others to rethink their relationship with technology. 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
More from TED
- 17:34L'arte e la cura per sentire il presente | Collettivo ManiCure | TEDxSassuoloNel nostro cantare, arte e cura si intrecciano e le due sono per noi inseparabili: l’arte ci cura e la cura genera l’arte. Attraverso la pratica corale, fatta non solo di voci ma anche di movimento e linguaggi non verbali, possiamo creare un modo diverso e unico di stare insieme: ogni voce si unisce alle altre, le accoglie dando origine a nuovi suoni plurali che si trasformano in una armonia viva. In questo delicato e potente equilibrio nasce una vibrazione condivisa che ci guida nel presente. Nel nostro cantare insieme, in questa disponibilità a stare nel non conosciuto, presenti a noi stesse e alle altre, possiamo entrare in relazione, connetterci, riconoscere e sentire la meraviglia di farsi coro . Per il Collettivo ManiCure (2021), essere donna oggi significa esserlo insieme e mai da sole: riconoscersi in altre donne, innalzare la propria unicità attraverso uno sguardo plurale. Un'identità corale che diventa forza e resistenza all’uniformità del pensiero omologato. Proponiamo un coro di presenze diverse, capaci di coesistere. Cerchiamo una via altra rispetto allo stereotipo, valorizzando la verità che ognuna porta in corpo. 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
- 6:46What if your degree came with a refund policy? | Saad Ghufran Siddiqui | TEDxGCULahoreWhat if your degree came with a refund clause? An eye-opening talk by Saad Siddique challenges the traditional model of higher education with a bold statement: "If your degree doesn't work, your university should." Saad discusses transforming the university educational system to achieve a financial outcome. Saad Siddiqui is an award-winning social entrepreneur and the Founder of Edversity, Pakistan’s leading Web3 and emerging tech education platform. His work centers around transforming education systems and advancing blockchain adoption across emerging markets. Saad has been recognized globally by institutions such as the Commonwealth, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for his contributions to education and technological innovation. Through Edversity, he is actively building the future workforce for decentralized technologies, driving initiatives at the intersection of education, blockchain, and frontier tech. His leadership continues to inspire a new generation of builders, shaping the next chapter of the digital economy. 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
- 10:14Strings, Voices, and Something Magical | A. Moiz Sufi And Band | TEDxGCULahoreLed by Moiz Sufi, this group of young musicians brings together strings, voices, and a spark of something magical. Their performance is a soulful blend of rhythm, melody, and emotion — a reminder that music doesn’t always need words to move us. Moiz Sufi and his band are renowned Pakistani Sufi vocalists.They are celebrated for their soulful renditions that bridge traditional devotional music with contemporary sensibilities. 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
- 13:33Taking Action Without Desperation: A Story of Growth | Mr. Manoj Prabahar Asokan | TEDxTRPIn this inspiring talk, Manoj Prabahar Asokan shares his journey from being a muted, uncertain 25-year-old to a confident entrepreneur running one of the leading office space solutions in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. He opens up about failures, family pressures, and the lessons learned from taking action without desperation. Manoj emphasises the power of starting small, building minimum viable solutions, and scaling thoughtfully. Through his story, he demonstrates that it’s not the business that fails; it’s the person who gives up. He also shows how vision, resilience, and strategic thinking can turn challenges into opportunities. Helping Businesses Expand Seamlessly into India | Helping 450+ Clients Grow in India | Passionate About Sales and Cross-Border Growth 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
- 18:45Remaining organic in an artificial world | Eliana Reyes | TEDxCabarete"She’s comes from a Dominican lineage of storytellers, beekeepers and farmers. Through care, creativity and connection, her work inspires self liberation and challenge the systems that shape identity.When people want to connect to their inner spark, express their unique ability and feel more alive, they call Eliana, also known as the Soul Mami. Her frequency is for those who want to feel alive, connected and hungry for soulful experiences. As an Artist & Joy Generator, she turns people ON to the adventure of living life and the joy of being alive. Having lived nomadically for 8 years and impacted over 500,000+ leaders across various countries including Spain, Kenya, El Salvador, Haiti, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia and the Dominican Republic, the Soul Mami’s message of becoming your true self and living authentically resonates deeply within diverse communities worldwide. " "She’s comes from a Dominican lineage of storytellers, beekeepers and farmers. Through care, creativity and connection, her work inspires self liberation and challenge the systems that shape identity.When people want to connect to their inner spark, express their unique ability and feel more alive, they call Eliana, also known as the Soul Mami. Her frequency is for those who want to feel alive, connected and hungry for soulful experiences. As an Artist & Joy Generator, she turns people ON to the adventure of living life and the joy of being alive. Having lived nomadically for 8 years and impacted over 500,000+ leaders across various countries including Spain, Kenya, El Salvador, Haiti, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia and the Dominican Republic, the Soul Mami’s message of becoming your true self and living authentically resonates deeply within diverse communities worldwide. When people want to connect to their inner spark, express their unique ability and feel more alive, they call Eliana, also known as the Soul Mami. Her frequency is for those who want to feel alive, connected and hungry for soulful experiences. As an Artist & Joy Generator, she turns people ON to the adventure of living life and the joy of being alive. Having lived nomadically for 8 years and impacted over 500,000+ leaders across various countries including Spain, Kenya, El Salvador, Haiti, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia and the Dominican Republic, the Soul Mami’s message of becoming your true self and living authentically resonates deeply within diverse communities worldwide. 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
- 17:30Unmute Innovation: How India’s Youth is Shaping the Future | Prof. Karunakaran C. S. | TEDxTRPInnovation is the voice of progress and when muted, it loses its power. In this inspiring TEDxTRP talk, C. S. Karunakaran shares how India’s youth, startups, and innovative minds are rewriting the future of technology, aerospace, and entrepreneurship.From pioneering drone competitions to building startups from scratch, Karunakaran highlights how unmuting creativity transforms ideas into inventions, and inventions into global innovations. Learn how one generation’s drive has propelled India onto the world stage in aerospace, IT, and digital economies and how you too can break barriers and unmute your potential. FOUNDER & CEO, PULLINAM AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED (Asia's promising aircraft manufacturing startup) 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
