How Iran's Gen Z Imagines a Better, Different Future

Explore the unique perspective of Iran's Generation Z in this 12-minute TEDxMidAtlantic talk by Holly Dagres. Discover how young Iranians, immersed in internet culture and pop music, are shaping their country's future despite top-down control. Learn about the emerging voices, cultural trends, and Western connections that are influencing a new vision for Iran, particularly among women and girls. Gain insights from Dagres, a nonresident senior fellow specializing in Iranian affairs, as she shares her expertise on the creative, energetic, and forward-thinking youth of Iran. Understand the potential impact of this generation on the country's trajectory and their similarities to young people worldwide.

How Iran's Gen Z imagines a better, different future | Holly Dagres | TEDxMidAtlantic