How you see yourself
2/13/202650 min
What's the image you present to the world? And do you see yourself the same way? This hour, TED speakers add new dimensions to the idea of self perception. Guests include portrait photographer David Suh, social psychologist Dolly Chugh, journalist Elise Hu and science writer Anil Ananthaswamy.
Original air date: April 4, 2025
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Manoush Zomorodi· Host0:24
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To understand who we are.
Manoush Zomorodi· Host0:39
From those talks, we bring you speakers and ideas that will surprise you- You just don't know what you're gonna find ... challenge you- We truly have to ask ourself, like, "Why is it noteworthy?" ... and even change you. I literally feel like I'm a different person. [laughs] Yes. Do you feel that way? Ideas worth spreading. From TED [chime] and NPR, I'm Manoush Zomorodi. [bell rings] Do you remember picture day at school? You'd step into an empty classroom, maybe a pastel backdrop set up with blazing bright lights. Okay, next up. And the photographer- Stand here, please ... who is in the middle of taking dozens, if not hundreds, of kids' photos- All right, shoulders back ... starts posing you like a doll. Tilt your chin. Turn your