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The silent struggle of anxiety & depression | Ayesha Abdul Raoof | TEDxSolitaireGlobalSchoolsAttapur
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-17 16:02
Mental Health Awareness - Mental health struggles are often hidden behind a smile [3] - The World Health Organization indicates that over 280 million people globally suffer from depression and anxiety [3] - Depression can manifest as an absence of feeling, numbness, and a lack of joy [5] - Anxiety can present as physical symptoms like sweaty palms, nausea, and chest tightness [7] Impact on Specific Groups - The World Health Organization reports that one in seven teenagers globally are diagnosed with a mental disorder [8] - Adolescence is characterized by competition, comparison, and expectations, leading to academic pressure and cyberbullying [8][10] - Older adults may experience mental health issues due to grief, chronic illness, feeling invisible, or retirement [13][14] Social Media and Society - Social media is linked with loneliness, poor sleep, and depression due to comparison and the pursuit of perfection [16] - Society's judgment can hinder healing, and prioritizing it over well-being can lead to an illusion [20] - Generational, parental, and societal traumas contribute to mental health struggles [21][23][25] Solutions and Recommendations - Therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy and art therapy, can help reframe destructive thoughts and add color to emotions [31][32] - Mindfulness, journaling, sleep, nutrition, and exercise are essential for reducing anxiety and depression [33][35] - Vulnerability is a strength, and accepting that one is not okay is a step towards healing and humanity [36][37]
Il costo nascosto di un mondo iperconnesso. | Niccolò Di Marco | TEDxBrescia
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-07 16:15
[Applauso] [Musica] I progressi tecnologici hanno cambiato completamente il nostro modo di vivere e vedere il mondo. Rimettendo le cose in prospettiva, in circa 200 anni l'umanità ha assistito a più cambiamenti e innovazioni di quante ce ne siano state da l'origine dell'umanità. Di conseguenza, ciò che per noi oggi è banale e scontato non lo era per i nostri antenati, che se potessero vivere anche un solo giorno con noi rimarrebbero sconvolti.Ma in realtà non è c'è neanche bisogno di andare proprendetto nel ...
The More You Do, The Luckier You Get | Harshith Vaddiparthy | TEDxVMTW Hyderabad
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-06 16:34
So uh firstly um I actually want to start off with uh a concept right of um luck surface area but before that um the entire session itself is super uh intriguing because women empowerment I mean I told my mom right I'm I'm going to give a session about women empowerment um and she was like okay uh women empowerment and data yra I was like Um ladies empower ah empowerment empowerment. So maybe that right but then I would actually like to give a story about my mom itself and try to connect it with what I've l ...
X @Cointelegraph
Cointelegraph· 2025-10-06 12:01
Product Launch - Online+ is launched, offering a new social media experience without middlemen, algorithm manipulation, or data exploitation [1] - The platform combines multi-format social networking, encrypted messaging, and an integrated wallet [1] Key Features - Online+ provides encrypted chat functionality [1] - The platform includes a built-in wallet [1] Value Proposition - Online+ aims to revolutionize social media by eliminating intermediaries and data traps [1]
Why we make snap judgments (and how to stop) | Marco Cheung | TEDxShahe Street
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-01 15:20
Hello everyone, my name is Marco. So when I was a law student, I found myself in a very unusual place on a reality TV show in China called An Exciting Offer. It was a show about young people learning to become lawyers.I went in thinking it would be another kind of internship and didn't really think much about what it would mean to be on television. But then my episode aired and suddenly my ordinary student life going to classes reading cases was being watched, commentated on and judged by thousands of stran ...
Digital storytelling | Abdullah Maroof | TEDxGIKI
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-22 16:48
Content Creation & Digital Media Landscape - The speaker emphasizes the importance of becoming a content producer to create impact and purpose [5] - Content creation offers compounding returns on investment [7] - YouTube has approximately 27 billion users, with only about 4% being producers [6] - Instagram has around 2 billion users, with creators making up about 10% [6] - LinkedIn has roughly 1 billion users, with approximately 1% or less creating paid content [6] Content Strategy & Value - Focus on providing value in content, rather than adhering to conventional rules about length [15] - Algorithm prioritizes content based on user engagement and satisfaction [13] - Haters can provide valuable advice for content improvement [14] Personal Growth & Execution - The difference between success and failure lies in information and execution [11] - Consistent implementation and learning from mistakes are crucial for growth [13] - Overcoming challenges and continuously learning are essential for achieving goals [1][10]
Rep. Moolenaar on TikTok: We can have Americans design an algorithm that would suit our needs
CNBC Television· 2025-09-19 12:29
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant told us earlier this week that he's hopeful ahead of President Trump uh and President Xi's meeting today on Tik Tok's future in the US, but not everyone is sharing in that optimism. Joining us now, Congressman John Molinar is the chairman of the China uh Select Committee. And and Congressman, I was kind of saying it tongue and cheek that nuances is the word. It always is the word of the day.Um what is we we've always decided it was a big security concern and then we started ...
Sen. Graham presses FBI on tighter limits needed for social media
NBC News· 2025-09-16 16:13
Free speech doesn't allow you to go online and broom a child for sexual >> No, it does not. >> Okay. Free speech doesn't allow you to go on the internet and basically incite somebody to kill another person, right.>> Absolutely not. >> So, if it's illegal offline, it should be illegal online. Agreed.Whatever the law is. >> Yes, sir. >> Just because you're online doesn't give you a get out of jail free card.>> No, sir. So if a parent is worried about a child being bullied on a website, what rights do they hav ...
Meet the Press Full Episode — Sept. 14
NBC News· 2025-09-14 18:15
Political Violence & Social Impact - The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, is viewed as a dark moment, raising concerns about escalating political violence in America [1][4][5] - Utah's Governor Spencer Cox sees this event as a potential watershed moment, questioning whether it marks the end of a dark chapter or the beginning of a darker one in American history [6] - Social media is identified as a significant factor contributing to radicalization and political violence, with concerns raised about its impact on individuals, especially young men, and society as a whole [18][19][21][22][70][71][72][73] - Calls for unity and de-escalation are emphasized, urging individuals to reject violence and seek common ground, with social media companies urged to remove violent content [2][20][27][30][33][34][37][38][44][47][52][53][54][67][68][74][76][77] - The discussion draws parallels to the political violence of the 1960s, while also highlighting the unique challenges posed by social media and the rapid spread of misinformation [17][91][92][93] Political Reactions & Analysis - Political figures from both parties express concern and condemn the violence, with some pointing to the need for greater unity and less divisive rhetoric [3][6][23][24][34][36][38][45][68] - Senator Mark Kelly shares his personal experience with political violence, emphasizing the tragic impact on families and the need to address the issue [24][25][26][28][29] - President Trump's message blaming the "radical left" for political violence is met with mixed reactions, with some criticizing the message as divisive [35][39][40][41][42][43] - Senator Lindsey Graham views the assassination as an attack on the MAGA movement and urges supporters to engage in political action rather than violence [47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55] - Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticizes the White House for not providing the leadership needed to unite the country and rejects the idea of cracking down on political opponents [64][65][66][67][68][75][76][77][78] Policy & Legal Considerations - The potential role of social media companies in radicalization is discussed, with calls for greater regulation and accountability [18][19][21][22][27][30][56][70][71][72][73] - Senator Lindsey Graham advocates for repealing Section 230, which protects social media companies from liability for user-generated content [56] - Governor Cox mentions Utah's efforts to pass comprehensive social media reform and the legal challenges they face from tech companies [22][23] - Senator Graham discusses sanctions against Russia and the need for European allies to follow President Trump's lead in imposing tariffs on countries that buy cheap Russian oil [57][58][59][60][61][62][63] Kamala Harris's Book & Political Implications - Former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book is discussed, with excerpts revealing her criticism of President Biden's decision to run for reelection and her perceived mistreatment by the Biden White House [3][78][79][80][81][82][83][101][102][103][104][105][106] - The book is seen as a potential attempt to lay the groundwork for a future presidential run in 2028 [102] - The discussion highlights the historical tensions between presidents and vice presidents, with examples of strained relationships in past administrations [83][84][85][86][107][108]
Former Secret Service Agent WARNS Kirk assassination signals new targets of political violence
MSNBC· 2025-09-14 15:41
Security Threats & Responses - US Capitol Police are on track to work through 14,000 threat assessment cases involving members of Congress by the end of the year, up 9,000 from last year [1] - High-profile members of Congress are receiving daily death threats, necessitating added security regardless of political affiliation [3] - Security protocols are outdated and not designed for a digital threat environment [2] - Protection strategies involve making high-profile individuals "super hard targets," potentially shifting attacks to more vulnerable, outspoken individuals [6] Target Vulnerability & Copycat Effect - The killing of Charlie Kirk represents a new type of target and assassination, potentially leading to copycat attacks [5][7] - Soft targets, or outspoken individuals, are likely to see a perpetual increase in threats [7] - Traditional security measures may not be adequate for protecting individuals in public spaces with line-of-sight issues [9][10] Radicalization & Social Media Influence - Self-radicalization and lone wolf attackers are a growing concern, making tracking and prevention more difficult [11][12] - Social media contributes to the problem by amplifying opinions and making it difficult to filter legitimate threats [12][13] - There is a decrease in empathy due to the increase of social media [20] - The prefrontal cortex doesn't fully develop until 25, making young people more susceptible to outside influences [16][17] Mitigation Strategies - Tone down the rhetoric and reduce online engagement to create a safer environment [13][15] - Limit children's access to devices and monitor their online consumption [18][19]