The Hidden Cost of Efficiency | 子越 林 | TEDxWHHW Youth

A TEDxWHHW Youth talk by high school student Kevin-Lin (listed as 子越 林) looks at how the pursuit of efficiency and measurable outcomes can sometimes cause harm. The talk draws on examples from shared-bike management, financial scandals, and algorithm-driven workplaces. The speaker argues that as data and algorithms increasingly guide decisions, progress should leave room for compassion, fairness, and human imperfection.

• Shared-bike management as an example of efficiency gone wrong
• Financial scandals and the limits of measurable outcomes
• Algorithm-driven workplaces and human dignity
• The case for compassion and fairness in data-driven progress

What if the pursuit of the greatest good can sometimes lead us to do the greatest harm? From shared-bike management to financial scandals and algorithm-driven workplaces, Kevin-Lin examines what happens when efficiency and measurable outcomes become more important than human dignity. In a world increasingly governed by data and algorithms, he argues that progress must leave room for compassion, fairness, and the human imperfections that make us who we are. High School Student 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