Don't shoot the messenger | Faraz Islam | TEDxBISHCMC Youth
The recent political climate has made this clearer than ever—truth and substance no longer determine what persuades people. Instead, it is the identity of the messenger and the way the message is framed that hold the most influence. In an era where information is both more accessible and more manipulated than ever, we need to learn how to protect ourselves from these influences while also understanding how to use them to improve our own communication and persuasiveness.
My name is Faraz Islam and I'm a Year 12 student; I’ve always been fascinated by how people judge ideas not on their merit, but based on who delivers them and how they are presented. 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
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