Beyond Bubblegum Border Popping balloon of seclusion | Alyonna Barreto | TEDxGEMSNewMillenniumSchool

Alyonna Barreto, a Grade 10 student at GNMS, delves into today's generation's intricacies, exploring how our perceptions of reality and virtual realms intertwine, forming distinct worlds within our shared planet. In her view, the theme "Same Planet, Different Worlds" is aptly attributed to social media, the primary catalyst for the emergence of diverse realities. Numerous teens express feelings of loneliness, lacking companionship, and being excluded from social circles. She highlights a pressing concern in the extensive use of social media which in turn compels youngsters to seek external validation. Alyonna Barreto, a Grade 10 student at GNMS, delves into today's generation's intricacies, exploring how our perceptions of reality and virtual realms intertwine, forming distinct worlds within our shared planet 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