How Labels define, divide and unite | Tetsuro Miyazaki | TEDxUWCMaastricht

Core Idea - The talk explores the impact and implications of labels on individuals and groups, particularly focusing on identity and belonging [3][29][30] - The speaker uses personal experiences as a half-Japanese (hafu) individual to illustrate the complexities of identity [3][4][6][7] - The speaker's photography projects, "Hafu to Hafu" and "Expats Ex-Migrants," are designed to explore identity and challenge societal biases [15][23][24] Project Insights - The "Hafu to Hafu" project involved photographing and interviewing approximately 150 people of mixed Japanese heritage to understand their experiences [16][18] - The "Expats Ex-Migrants" project uses photos and job titles to challenge unconscious biases related to expats and migrants [23][24][25] - The speaker conducted interviews and gathered insights on how individuals perceive labels and the criteria they use to differentiate between expats and migrants [25] Societal Impact - The speaker highlights the unique experience of being "hafu" and the existence of online communities that connect individuals with similar backgrounds [7][8] - The talk addresses the positive and negative connotations associated with labels like "expat" and "migrant" [22][23] - The speaker uses a game called "Seven Labels" to demonstrate how labels can both unite and divide people [27][28][29]