Split-second judgement | Valentýna Suchá | TEDxAmerican Academy Brno
In this thought-provoking talk, Valentýna “Lee” Suchá explores how our brains make instant judgments—often before we’re even aware of it. Drawing from personal experience, she invites us to question our assumptions and rethink the snap impressions that shape how we see others.
Valentýna Suchá is an 11th grade student at the American Academy in Brno with a strong interest in how the brain processes reality. 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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