How Do We Measure Right and Wrong? | Gizelle Lao | TEDxRyersonU

Gizelle Lao talks about the idea of having to give up something today to get something tomorrow. She places a focus on 3 main points - sacrifice, regret, and privilege. Through an audience engagement session, she embodies the idea of how the consequences we face today are the result of yesterdays actions and how todays actions will impact our future.

From a physically small person comes a big voice. Gizelle Lao is a third year Sociology major at Ryerson University, who has been exposed to many theories on human nature and also the winner of our Student Speaker Auditions. With strength in her words and knowledge, she wants to pursue a career in human resources management and activism. She has an interest in surfing, public speaking, and music. Aspiring to teach others to stay calm when waves come, and be strong enough to swim back up when they bring you down. Her journey all started from living in another country before she moved to Canada. This transition has helped her realize the importance of certain aspects of her life. From where she came, to where she is, and to where she wants to be, she realizes the importance of sacrifices.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx