Between Dread and Delight: Kierkegaard Helps Find Meaning in Uncertainty | Kristina Moreno | TEDxWCC
What happens when society’s milestones no longer make sense—but the freedom to choose anything leaves you paralyzed? With a dose of light humor and a dash of 19th-century philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, unpack the anxiety of modern life, exploring how balancing possibility and limitation might be the key to becoming your true self. Get ready to rethink ambition, freedom, and the absurd path toward selfhood. With over a decade behind the chair as a hairdresser Kristina Moreno is flipping the script—majoring in Environmental Science and International Studies to shape the future of environmental policy. Whether she’s engaged in community outreach or has her nose deep in a good book, she looks for peace outdoors—always chasing sunlight, new ideas, and ways to make the world a little better. 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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