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Shah Rukh Khan

05/11/17

@ TED

I tried to reconstruct my identity on social media, but received confusing responses to my philosophical tweets.

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Thoughts on humanity, fame and love | Shah Rukh Khan | TED

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Thoughts on humanity, fame and love | Shah Rukh Khan | TED

05/11/17

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I see both sides of modern politics and try to find the goodness in each, but this often leaves me feeling unaffiliated and confused about my own identity and roles.

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Social media can amplify self-doubt, but I try to focus on my own journey and not compare myself to others.

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Shah Rukh Khan

05/11/17

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In this new world, reality became virtual and I felt I couldn't be who I wanted to be or express my true thoughts.

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The internet changed everything, and I started tweeting, thinking people would admire my life as a miracle.

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Robin Sloan

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To counter the permanence of Twitter, I delete my tweets regularly, which feels refreshing and helps maintain a casual atmosphere.

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Mark Zuckerberg

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I realized that before Facebook, the internet had a lot of information but lacked a focus on real identity and connections between people.