Post with Purpose | Leah Lee Lescornec | TEDxUWCAdriatic

During this talk, Leah explains how social media algorithms work and why everyone should use social media responsibly. Leah is a French/South African first year student at UWC Adriatic who has many diverse passions ranging from politics to fashion. Her multi-cultural school has taught her a lot about the beauty of the world while opening her eyes on very prevalent issues faced by modern generations. Specifically, her talk explores the role of social media in fueling polarization for profit. She discusses how individuals can use their platforms in more constructive ways, countering the evermore destructive algorithms that divide us. 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