TED Talks Daily Sunday Pick: Vibe Check with Elise Hu
Sep 22, 2024
Elise Hu, a journalist and author of "Flawless", teams up with Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford to dive into beauty standards and self-perception. They discuss the pervasive impact of digital culture on body image and the pressures of unrealistic ideals. The conversation highlights the importance of body positivity and the evolution of beauty in the K-Beauty industry. Elise also shares insights on parenting daughters in a tech-driven world, emphasizing the need for diverse representations to promote self-acceptance.
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Technological Gaze
- The "technological gaze" influences how we perceive our bodies.
- We perform for algorithms, chasing digital standards set by filters.
Marginalizing Beauty
- The pursuit of narrow beauty standards is marginalizing.
- As the ideal becomes more specific, the pool of those deemed "ugly" grows.
Co-ed Endeavor
- Elise Hu observed men in Los Angeles conforming to beauty standards.
- This suggests the pressure extends beyond women and young girls.
