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Our dangerous quest to perfect ourselves | Thomas Curran

Our dangerous quest to perfect ourselves | Thomas Curran

Learn more about the causes of this phenomenon and how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection.

TED Talks Daily · TED

March 14, 201914m 57s

Show Notes

Social psychologist Thomas Curran explores how the pressure to be perfect -- in our social media feeds, in school, at work -- is driving a rise in mental illness, especially among young people. Learn more about the causes of this phenomenon and how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection.

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