What Do I Actually Know? | Camille Zhao | TEDxArbutus Ridge Youth

Camille Zhao draws on a personal experience with a close friend to examine how overthinking can lead people to misread others and assume their intentions. The talk argues that it is acceptable not to know what others think and that there is no need to invent an answer. It was given at TEDxArbutus Ridge Youth, an independently organized TEDx event.

• A personal story about a close friendship
• How overthinking leads to misunderstanding others
• Judging ourselves by intentions and others by actions
• Approaching uncertainty with more empathy

“We judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their actions.” Through a personal experience with a close friend, Camille Zhao explores how overthinking can lead us to misunderstand others and make assumptions about their intentions. As she reminds us, “It's alright to not know what others think, and we don't need to invent an answer.” I’ve always been curious about why we think and behave the way we do, especially in our relationships with others. My own experiences with overthinking have taught me how easily we can create stories around things we don’t understand, and I’m passionate about learning how to approach those uncertainties with more empathy. 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