Você consegue passar por cima da vida real? | Georgia Matthes | TEDxEscola Concept Ribeirão Preto

Georgia Matthes, aluna do 8º ano da Escola Concept Ribeirão Preto, reflete sobre a distância entre a conexão digital constante e a presença na vida real. Ela descreve um encontro de amigos em que cada um permanecia concentrado no celular, e menciona as recompensas instantâneas das redes sociais e o tempo que os adolescentes passam nos aplicativos. Ela contrasta isso com o vôlei, que exige atenção total, trabalho em equipe e interação presencial. A palestra defende que o problema não é o celular em si, mas as experiências humanas perdidas ao usá-lo.

• Conexão digital versus presença na vida real
• Recompensas instantâneas das redes sociais
• Vôlei e interação presencial

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