The Noise Between Us | Olivia Hong | TEDxYouth@YCYWShanghai

Core Argument - The presentation addresses the issue of information cocoons and echo chambers created by social media algorithms, which reinforce existing beliefs and limit exposure to diverse perspectives [1][2][3][4][5] - It emphasizes the negative consequences of these echo chambers, including isolation, disbelief, and the silencing of diverse voices, using the MeToo movement as an example [2][3] - The presentation advocates for breaking free from these echo chambers to foster understanding, empathy, and a more complete view of the world [6][11] Supporting Evidence & Statistics - A Tinua University study revealed that 57% (320 million) of 570 million users experienced increased feed personalization, blocking opposing views within one year [7] Proposed Solutions - The presentation introduces the "rule of three" as a practical method to combat information cocoons [8] - The first step involves taking control of one's digital space by turning off personalized recommendations [8] - The second step encourages questioning one's own consumption habits and sharpening media literacy [9] - The third step promotes actively shaping one's information feed by seeking out opposing viewpoints and verifying information from multiple sources [10]