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Nick Szabo· 2025-12-22 06:54
RT Andrew Torba (@BasedTorba)If all else fails, if America falls:The Jews have Israel.The Indians have India.The Chinese have China.The Japanese have Japan.My people, the American people, have nowhere else to go. We are actively being displaced, replaced, and destroyed from within. We will not have our identity redefined by the outsiders replacing us who have a "plan b." Do you really thing we are just going to stand here, shut up, and take this treatment? Think again. ...
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Nick Szabo· 2025-12-21 06:08
RT Andrew Torba (@BasedTorba)If all else fails, if America falls:The Jews have Israel.The Indians have India.The Chinese have China.The Japanese have Japan.My people, the American people, have nowhere else to go. We are actively being displaced, replaced, and destroyed from within. We will not have our identity redefined by the outsiders replacing us who have a "plan b." Do you really thing we are just going to stand here, shut up, and take this treatment? Think again. ...
Velshi Banned Book Club: “We Were Liars” trilogy by E. Lockhart
MSNBC· 2025-12-20 19:13
Allow me to introduce you to the Sinclair family. Wealthy, athletic, and beautiful. The Sinclair's are the kind of sprawling and influential family that everyone in New H New England has heard of.For generations, the Sinclair family has spent the summer months on Beachwood, a private island just a boat ride from Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. On Beachwood, the homes are christened with names. There are annual events with a strict dress code.And on Beachwood, everyone has a secret and everyone has a cro ...
The Psychology of Why You Buy Things You Don’t Need | PETE SENA | TEDxHartford
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-19 16:34
Core Argument - The marketing industry often sells identities rather than products, creating a desire for consumers to become someone they are not [4][5] - This manufactured desire is driven by exploiting aspiration gaps, tribal signaling, and identity anchoring [6][7][8][9] - The speaker acknowledges their role in creating this system and advocates for conscious consumption [13][14] Psychological Triggers in Marketing - Aspiration gaps are used to highlight the difference between who consumers are and who they want to be, driving them to purchase products that promise to close this gap [6][7] - Tribal signaling involves using products as a way to communicate belonging to a specific group or tribe [8][9] - Identity anchoring occurs when a product becomes deeply integrated into a consumer's self-perception, leading them to defend it as part of their identity [9][10] Ethical Considerations - The speaker recognizes the potential harm of manipulating consumers' desires and feelings of self-worth [11][12] - The speaker now works with companies that aim to create authentic desires aligned with consumers' aspirations, rather than simply tricking them [16][17] - The ultimate goal is to empower consumers to make conscious choices about their purchases and the identities they are buying into [18] Examples of Manufactured Desire - The speaker convinced 50,000 people to buy an $89 water bottle that performed the same function as a $10 one, highlighting the power of selling a story or identity [3] - The skincare industry often focuses on making women feel inadequate about their skin to sell them products that promise to fix perceived flaws [11] - Purchases are often driven by the desire to embody a certain identity, such as wearing $200 jeans to feel like someone who wears $200 jeans [5]
Gen Digital CEO on rising role of AI in data breaches
CNBC Television· 2025-12-18 12:54
Consumer Cybersecurity Threats - Cybersecurity breaches are projected to cost consumers approximately $15 billion in the current year [1] - By 2026, the distinction between reality and fake online content will become increasingly blurred, necessitating human verification for consumers [2][3] - The industry has blocked 140,000 AI-powered fake e-commerce websites targeting consumers' finances [4] - Attackers are leveraging AI, including generative AI, to enhance their reach and personalize attacks against consumers [7] - Stolen data from enterprise breaches is being used to create fake identities and trick consumers into divulging personal information [13] Enterprise Cybersecurity Challenges - Companies face a growing number of larger and more sophisticated cyberattacks [6] - These attacks systematically exploit vulnerabilities in AI supply chains and financial systems [6] - Identity is a key battleground for both consumers and businesses [6][7] - The cybersecurity landscape is dynamic, requiring comprehensive, end-to-end security solutions [9][10] Cybersecurity Platform Strategies - The cybersecurity industry is trending towards platform-based solutions to provide comprehensive protection [8][9] - Gen Digital focuses on providing a comprehensive defense for consumers' personal digital footprints across text, voice, and web [10][11] - The company uses AI to predict risks and assess data security for consumers [14]
How losing cash made me rich | Gan Zhen Nee | TEDxSetapak
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-16 17:54
We often spend a lot of time and effort worrying about our financial wealth like generating more income, creating return funds or focusing on our stock performance. But there's another form of wealth that we rarely talk about. and I lost 13,000 ringit chasing a f relationship only I realized this that's emotional wealth it's a quiet progress that strengthens you from the inside just like compound interest it builds something inside you resilience that doesn't crash overnight and For the longest time I was e ...
The Hidden Power of Accents: Identity, Bias & Belonging | Steven Feraru | TEDxArendal
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 17:57
Cultural Identity & Communication - Accents and dialects significantly influence perceptions of intelligence, socioeconomic status, and personality [1][4][6] - Language shapes cultural understanding, with even small words carrying distinct cultural meanings [1] - Judgments based on accents have historical roots, exemplified by the ancient Greek term "barbaros" [4][5] - Social media is a major driver of accent evolution, leading to convergence across geographical boundaries [9] Linguistic Analysis - Languages possess inherent sound qualities, with some perceived as "sexy" (e g, Spanish) due to open vowels and low vocal placement [1][2] - Perceptions of harshness in languages (e g, German) are often influenced by stereotypes and limited exposure [2][3] Personal & Social Impact - Individuals may alter their accents to fit in or project a certain image [1] - Accents tell a story about a person's background, experiences, and influences [10] - Embracing one's accent can be a powerful statement of identity [11][12]
Starting Over | Sally Anderson | TEDxUAS Kuwait Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 17:50
So, please join me in welcoming Miss Sally Anderson. [applause] In elementary school, my family moved Mali in West Africa to Italy in Europe. We had been living in Mali for about six years at that point. Big villa, nice, cool that I love, friends, family nearby, language that I spoke. Moving to Italy, everything was different. It was a small apartment, new school, definitely didn't speak the language. While it wasn't my first move, it was definitely the first move that gave me culture shock. Mainly because ...
'The Golfer' | Molly Campbell | TEDxRossall School
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 16:31
Good afternoon. My name is Molly and I play golf at an elite level. I've been playing since I was four and I currently have a handicap of plus 2.2%.In 2023, I won the Scottish Girls Under 16 Open Championship and I've played in plenty of places around the world. I plan to go study in America for university and come away with a business bachelor's degree. I got into golf with my dad and currently practice around six times a week for multiples a day and attend around three gym sessions a week.I hope to go pro ...
'Two Halves Make a Whole' | Sophie Carter | TEDxRossall School
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 16:30
kakbang lamsy day. Imagine being asked, "What are you your whole life?" Not, "What do you do?" or "What are your hobbies?" But a question that cuts straight to the core of your identity. How can a simple three-word sentence hold such a stigma.Our brains are wired to categorize, to create mental shortcuts. But what happens when these shortcuts turn into stereotypes. Questions like, "What are you?" dehumanize you.You become a spectacle, something to look at. A suggestion that you don't belong based on your ph ...