Comparing Ourselves Online: How Social Media Steals Joy | Olivia Chang | TEDxKCISLK Youth

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Why can a few minutes of scrolling make us feel worse about our own lives? In this talk, Olivia Chang reflects on how social media encourages upward comparison, especially among teenagers surrounded by curated images of success, beauty, and achievement. She argues that by recognizing the difference between connection and comparison, we can use social media more intentionally and protect our sense of self-worth. High school student at Kang Chiao International School Linkou Campus. 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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