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Jayoung is an 8th grader from South Korea, and just like any other teenagers, she is “obsessed” with her phone. Having witnessed firsthand the shift in how we consume content, Jayoung will address the pressing issue of our decreasing attention spans. Through her personal experience and in her worldviews, she will discuss how everyone is affected by the way they consume content. From analyzing the different social trends and its impact, to planned interactions between her and the audience, she challenges the audience to reflect on themselves and shares practical ways to reclaim their attention spans. Jayoung is an 8th grader from South Korea, and just like any other teenagers, she is “obsessed” with her phone. Having witnessed firsthand the shift in how we consume content, Jayoung will address the pressing issue of our decreasing attention spans. Through her personal experience and in her worldviews, she will discuss how everyone is affected by the way they consume content. From analyzing the different social trends and its impact, to planned interactions between her and the audience, she challenges the audience to reflect on themselves and shares practical ways to reclaim their attention spans. 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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