To Roll, or Not to Roll

Explore a thought-provoking TEDx talk by Julia Zhang, a 10th-grade aspiring economics student, as she shares her journey of overcoming involution and discovering that there's no set formula for a perfect life. Delve into Zhang's experiences as she self-studied for NEC regionals using Mankiw and Ziogas' textbook, and learn about her fascination with modeling development using exogenous and random variables. Gain insights into her commitment to combating negative "involution" in her community and her diverse interests, including dance, 3Blue1Brown, and literature by authors like George Orwell, Haruki Murakami, and John Green. Discover how this ambitious young student's perspective on life and economics can inspire and challenge your own views in this 15-minute presentation.

To Roll, or Not to Roll | Julia Zhang | TEDxYouth@Beijing101School