High school student Caroline Zeeman discusses the role media plays in the increased political polarization of our time and challenges both consumers and producers of media to be more aware of their own biases. Lake Forest High School Junior Caroline Zeeman has taken New Media as one of her elective courses for all 6 semesters of High School so far. Through this course, Caroline has learned about many aspects of media: literacy, creation, analyzation, etc. She hopes to continue these studies once she graduates. Caroline TA's for three classes this year, including New Media, Wellness for Life, and Geometry, and is a part of Student to Student: a club that helps welcome and include new students. Outside of school, Caroline has danced for 12 years, is an avid concert goer and is always working on her Spotify playlists. She aims to spread positivity everywhere she goes, and is always willing to help out in any way. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
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