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We Met 3,000 Strangers, Here’s What Changed. | SANCHI KOKRA & NISHTHA AGARWAL | TEDxSurat
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-03 16:15
[संगीत] [प्रशंसा] हे दैट गर्ल गाइड लुक्स इंटरेस्टिंग | आई रियली शुड गो टॉक टू हर | ओ माय गॉड इज़ दैट गर्ल वाकिंग टुवर्ड्स मी | इफ शी कैन आई टॉक टू मी | व्हाट विल आई से टू हर | हाई माय नेम इज निष्ठा | शुड आय शेक हैंड्स विथ हर | शुड आई नॉट | हाई आई एम साक्षी जी। इज दिस योर फर्स्ट टाइम अटेंडिंग अ टैडेक्स इवेंट. शी इज आस्किंग मी क्वेश्चन्स. शुड आई आस्क हर समथिंग टू.या, एंड युअर्स, हाउ आर यू लाइकिंग इट. आई एम लविंग इट। इट्स माय फर्स्ट टाइम टू। डू यू वांट मे बी ग्रैस सीट्स टुगेदर फॉर द नेक्स्ट स्टॉक. ah, आय एक्चुअ ...
Why community is built offline | Disha Jain | TEDxUniversity of Sydney
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-10 14:22
[Applause] [Music] I want you all to do me a favor and close your eyes. Close your eyes. Okay.Now, picture this. You're in the eighth grade and you come home from a long day at school. You're tired and you're greeted by a glass of lemonade and family.Only this time, you live with your parents, your brother, your dad's brother, his wife, their kids, your grandparents, your grandfather's brother, his wife, their son, his wife, and their kids. Open your eyes. Sounds chaotic, doesn't it.I'm Visha Jen and growin ...
New generation turns to backgammon for social connection
NBC News· 2025-10-02 02:36
New York's hottest club is a boardroom, but not the kind you might think. These 20 and 30somes are gathering once a week for drinks, vibes, and back gammon. The game of both strategy and luck dates back centuries and has historically been associated with old Hollywood, double sixes, bond villains, fancy that, and mega stars of the past.But the tables have turned. Back and social clubs are popping up across the country as the centuries old game takes on a new life. It used to be just like a couple of grandpa ...
How fandom creates real-life community | Amanda Lien | TEDxTemecula
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-15 17:00
Fandom & Community - Fandom provides a sense of belonging and community, especially for marginalized groups like people of color, queer individuals, youth, chronically ill, disabled, homebound individuals, and those in rural environments [2] - Online fandom allows individuals to express themselves and connect with others who share their interests, transcending geographical limitations [1][2][3] - Fandom fosters real-life connections and friendships, leading to support networks and enriching experiences [2][3] Social Perception of Fandom - Entertainment fandom is often ridiculed and not given the same respect as sports fandom, despite its positive impact on marginalized communities [1][2] - Society tends to critique entertainment fans while celebrating sports fans, even though both exhibit similar levels of passion [1][2] Impact of Internet & Fandom - The internet and fandom have profoundly impacted the speaker's life, shaping their identity and providing a sense of community [3] - Online interactions and shared stories within fandom can bring people together, regardless of their differences [3]