¿Puedes pasar de largo la vida real? | Georgia Matthes | TEDxEscola Concept Ribeirão Preto

Georgia Matthes, estudiante de octavo grado en la Escola Concept Ribeirão Preto, reflexiona sobre la distancia entre la conexión digital constante y la presencia en la vida real. Describe una reunión de amigos en la que cada uno seguía concentrado en su teléfono, y menciona las recompensas instantáneas de las redes sociales y el tiempo que los adolescentes pasan en las aplicaciones. Lo contrasta con el voleibol, que exige atención plena, trabajo en equipo e interacción cara a cara. La charla sostiene que el problema no es el teléfono en sí, sino las experiencias humanas que se pierden al usarlo.

• Conexión digital frente a presencia en la vida real
• Recompensas instantáneas de las redes sociales
• Voleibol e interacción cara a cara

In this TEDx presentation, Georgia Matthes reflects on the contrast between digital hyperconnectivity and real-life disconnection, questioning why we spend so much time on screens rather than living in the present moment. The speaker shares the experience of being gathered with friends where everyone remained focused on their phones, illustrating how social media delivers instant dopamine and captures young people's attention, with teens spending four to five hours a day on apps alone. She contrasts this virtual dynamic with playing volleyball, where it is impossible to skip mistakes or scroll past uncomfortable moments, demanding full presence, teamwork, and genuine interaction. Georgia invites the audience to realize that the real problem is not the phone itself, but the human experiences and connections we miss out on while immersed in it. She reminds us that sports and face-to-face interactions boost mental health, reduce stress, and build authentic memories, reinforcing that being connected is not the same as being present. Grade 8 student at Escola Concept Ribeirão Preto 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