The Shame Scandal
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Lizzy Hodcroft |
TEDxNewcastle
• October 2019
Having an intrinsic understanding of our identity and place in society structures the choices we make - from how we interact with our ecosystem as citizens to the relationships we form; and much of that sense of self comes from the jobs we do. It’s undeniable that prosperity has risen and our lives have, for the most part, changed for the better. However, Lizzy addresses the instability in the economic orthodoxy of creative destruction. As she sees it, the overall rise in living standards isn’t covering enough people.
Weaving in her own personal struggle with self harm and depression, Lizzy dives into what our changing technological landscape means for our mental health and self worth - and what issues we need to address to get this delicate balance right.
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