El poder de la palabra | Rebeca Schürenkämper | TEDxMorelia

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13 Oct 202213:11

Summary

TLDRRebeca Schürenkämper shares her journey of self-discovery and the power of words in shaping one's perception of intelligence. She challenges societal norms that limit career choices and personal growth based on age, gender, and societal expectations. Rebeca emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating diverse forms of intelligence, as proposed by Howard Gardner's theory, and encourages embracing continuous learning and personal development at any age. Her story illustrates the profound impact words can have on self-belief and the potential to change lives, including her own transformative experience that led her to understand her own intelligence and its ability to make a difference.

Takeaways

  • 🌟 The power of words: Words can have a profound impact on both others and ourselves, shaping our self-perception and aspirations.
  • 🤔 Self-doubt and capability: The speaker struggled with self-doubt, questioning her own intelligence and capabilities due to external influences.
  • 🌍 Desire to change the world: Despite doubts, there was an inherent desire to make a difference and leave a mark on the world.
  • 🏫 Impact of education: Teachers and classmates played a role in shaping the speaker's belief in her own abilities, often negatively.
  • 🎓 The pressure of choosing a career: Many students in Mexico, like the speaker, feel pressured to choose a career path without knowing what they truly want to study.
  • 🎨 Valuing diverse careers: The script highlights the societal devaluation of certain careers, especially those in the arts, and the gender biases associated with career choices.
  • 🧠 Multiple intelligences: Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences is introduced, emphasizing that intelligence comes in various forms and no one form is superior.
  • 👥 Individual learning paths: Even identical twins can develop different intelligences, showing that learning and intelligence are highly individual.
  • 📈 Age and experience: The script challenges the notion that age equates to experience or knowledge, pointing out that learning is a lifelong process.
  • 🚫 Societal barriers: Society often imposes barriers on personal growth and the pursuit of dreams based on age, gender, and societal expectations.
  • 💬 The transformative power of words: Positive reinforcement and encouragement can change lives, as demonstrated by the speaker's impact on a follower's sister.
  • 🌱 Personal growth and identity: The speaker's journey of self-discovery and embracing her own intelligence, despite societal labels, is a central theme.
  • 🌈 Celebrating diversity: The speaker encourages celebrating our unique forms of intelligence and using them to contribute to the world in our own ways.
  • 🗣️ The power of our words: The script concludes with a call to action to use the power of our words wisely, as they can either uplift or undermine others and ourselves.

Q & A

  • What is the main message of Rebeca Schürenkämper's speech?

    -The main message of Rebeca Schürenkämper's speech is the importance of recognizing and valuing the diverse forms of intelligence and the impact of words on self-perception and others.

  • Why did Rebeca Schürenkämper initially believe she wasn't intelligent?

    -Rebeca initially believed she wasn't intelligent because of the negative messages she received from her teachers and classmates, who made her feel incapable and unimportant in certain subjects.

  • What percentage of students in Mexico are said to not know what to study after finishing school?

    -80% of students in Mexico are said to not know what to study after finishing school.

  • What percentage of young people in Mexico end up choosing the wrong career?

    -40% of young people in Mexico end up choosing the wrong career.

  • How does societal pressure and the definition of intelligence affect young people's career choices?

    -Societal pressure and a narrow definition of intelligence can lead young people to choose careers based on others' expectations rather than their own interests and abilities, causing them to feel inadequate or incapable.

  • What theory did psychologist Howard Gardner propose regarding intelligence?

    -Psychologist Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, which maintains that all forms of intelligence are equally important, unique, and different.

  • How did Rebeca Schürenkämper's perception of her intelligence change over time?

    -Rebeca's perception of her intelligence changed when she realized the power of her words in positively impacting others, and that she was already making a difference through her communication.

  • What incident at a party made Rebeca Schürenkämper feel labeled as 'stupid'?

    -During a game at a party where everyone pointed at who they thought was the 'most stupid,' everyone pointed at Rebeca, making her feel labeled and reinforcing her belief of being unintelligent.

  • How did Rebeca Schürenkämper's view on her own intelligence evolve after receiving a message from a follower?

    -Rebeca's view on her own intelligence evolved when she learned that her words had a positive impact and helped save a life, making her realize that she was capable of making a difference.

  • What does Rebeca Schürenkämper encourage people to do with the power of their words?

    -Rebeca encourages people to use the power of their words positively, to uplift and empower others, and to recognize the potential they have to change lives.

  • What quote from Albert Einstein does Rebeca Schürenkämper use to illustrate her point about intelligence?

    -Rebeca uses the quote, 'If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid,' to illustrate the point that intelligence should not be narrowly defined.

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