Good morning all. My name is Feliz and I have a question for all of you. Have you ever felt out of place before.I definitely have. Growing up, I've always felt inherently different from everyone around me. As someone who has struggled with social anxiety, I'm often self-conscious of how I'm perceived, wondering if they think that I'm too serious, too quiet, or just that kid who tries too hard at school.These thoughts frequently linger in my mind, making me feel as if I have to change myself or act a certain ...

[person speaking] Hi there. We're Yonk, and we've collaborated with Google for this year’s Doogle for Google contest for this year’s theme, “My Superpower is. ” we created an animation about celebrating uniqueness.First off, we brought to life a flock of birds. Each one with its own distinctive personality and artistic talent. Once our bird designs were complete, We built their world — — a giant vibrant tree.Here you can see Vikki decorating it. Next came the animation. Instead of animating with a keyboard ...

[Music] Hello, my name is Nate Gavon, otherwise known as NG to the students here at Beaver Country Day School. I prefer NG over a traditional title as I use they them pronouns as my shirt may have given away. I was born in South Boston and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts by a family of educators and carpenters.I was assigned male at birth and I am non-binary. These are all elements of my identity, pieces of myself over which I have no control. They make me who I am and inform how I engage with my commun ...

Mohammad Jamshidi, a former basketball player, speaks about the boundary between individuality and teamwork. He reflects on how Iranian culture sometimes supports individuality and, at other times, collective effort. A basketball champion and an artist who has created a new concept of beauty and competition by blending sports and art. 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 ...

Music Industry Landscape - The speaker has released approximately 6065 original singles in the last five years and has written over 25,500 songs to date [1] - Corporate sector involvement has led to a remix era and reliance on technology like autotune, impacting music quality [1] - Record labels are seen as exploiting artists with contracts, leading to a "one-hit wonder" era and career destruction [1] - The rise of AI in music production poses a threat to human musicians, with concerns over copyright ownership and artistic integrity [2][3] - The speaker expresses concern that future generations may not differentiate between human-created and AI-generated music [3] AI Impact and Future Strategies - The speaker believes the future belongs to those who embrace AI rather than oppose it [4] - AI is trained using existing music created by human artists without seeking permission, raising ethical concerns [3] - The speaker suggests artists need to develop skills that AI cannot replicate to remain relevant [4] - The speaker anticipates a decline in commercial music due to the rise of AI and the struggles faced by independent artists [4]

Identity Development & Individuality - Twins often experience challenges in forming independent identities compared to singletons, as highlighted by a 2025 survey and a 2021 article [9][10] - Identity is shaped by choices, experiences, values, and boundaries, leading to different individual stories even with the same starting point [22][25] - Close bonds can blur individual identities, emphasizing the importance of clarity within closeness rather than choosing distance [29] Overcoming Challenges & Achieving Individuality - Separating twins into different classes facilitated the development of individual voices and perspectives [11][12] - Focusing on personal progress rather than comparison with a twin fosters individual growth and self-recognition [20][21] - Intentional meetups and diverse environments enhance understanding and collaboration, multiplying individual strengths [32][33][34] Educational Environment & Support - The school's structure, with separate classes, feedback, and assessments, supported the twins' individual growth [30][31] - A diverse environment promotes interaction with people from various backgrounds, fostering new problem-solving strategies [32][33] - The school provided the support and guidance necessary for the twins to find themselves and author their own identities [37]

你是“i人”还是“艺人”？武星，一个害怕镜头却敢于追逐热爱的歌手，用“中二”脑洞对抗世界的严肃。 在这个总是要求我们合群的世界，他分享了如何勇敢做自己，如何找到属于自己的时区：中二不是缺点，而是热爱的延伸。 只要保持好奇，每个人都可以在自己的小角落闪闪发光。 音乐唱作人 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 ...

[Music] She leaned in and said, "I don't want to look different. I just want people to look at me the way I wish they did as if I were beautiful." That line has never left me because I have heard some version of it again and again from a teacher, a bride, a new mother, a trauma survivor, a retired executive. They all say this. I want to look like me.just not the tired, broken or forgotten version. This talk is not about surgery or skincare or Instagram beauty hacks. It's about something much deeper.What if ...

[Music] In the hall of noises and the flashing screen, we chase the looks, the likes, and the scenes. We try to fit ourself in the mold, afraid to break, afraid to fold. A thousand eyes we think they see, but the voice that matters is inside you, that whispers soft.You are meant to grow. Stop pleasing the world, you know. Stop pleasing the world you know. The world will shift. So will you stop pleasing the world, you know.Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Parat Puna. And I am a boy who loves pi ...

Social & Behavioral Analysis - The speech highlights the pressure to conform and the fear of being perceived as "weird," which can negatively impact self-esteem [1] - The analysis points out that the desire to fit in intensifies with age, influenced by education and social media [1] - The study indicates that social media algorithms reinforce conformity by prioritizing similar content and opinions, leading to a phenomenon called the "optimized human" [1] - The research suggests that constant social media use contributes to mass boredom due to repetitive content [1] Creativity & Innovation - The speech argues that embracing "weirdness" can unlock creativity, citing research that links low latent inhibition to higher creativity [2] - The analysis emphasizes the importance of standing out and challenging norms to be memorable and impactful [2] - The speech proposes practical steps to cultivate "weirdness," including napping, reversing the obvious, and imagining the worst [2] Business & Marketing Implications - The analysis criticizes the homogenization of brand messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, where companies used similar language and imagery [1] - The speech suggests that in a world of automated creativity, being different is more important than ever for businesses and individuals [2]