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Embrace your uniqueness: Individuality in AI revolution | Mao Yu Lynn Yuan | TEDxHKU
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-17 15:17
Have you ever questioned the nature of your reality. That was one of the opening lies in the science fiction series Westworld posed to Dolores, an AI powered robotic and the main female character who later developed human consciousness. So I ask you, have you ever questioned the nature of your reality.That involves having human consciousness, understanding your identity, and asserting your self authority to write your own life story rather than allowing others to program it for you. Today, AI is evolving at ...
The Noise Between Us | Olivia Hong | TEDxYouth@YCYWShanghai
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 15:27
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]