Empathy is often seen as something soft, emotional, even optional, a nice-to-have in a world ruled by logic and efficiency. But what if we’ve misunderstood its real power? Empathy, when redefined, can become a driving force behind meaningful, lasting change. It should not only be seen as a feeling, but as a tool for questioning, understanding, and rebuilding the systems around us. Maria Alejandra is a 10th Grade TES student. 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

El caos no siempre destruye. A veces, revela. Ansiedad, incertidumbre, desorden… pueden ser señales, no amenazas. Todo depende de cómo decides mirarlo. Tal vez ese momento en el que todo parece perder sentido sea, en realidad, el punto exacto donde algo nuevo está por comenzar. Porque soltar el control no es rendirse, es abrir espacio para lo que realmente importa: crecer, transformarse, empezar otra vez. Lucia Caceres is an 8th Grade TES student. 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