The illusion of free will in fashion | Paula Serrano Lizarralde | TEDxYouth@ASM
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The video discusses the influence of societal standards and media on fashion choices, using the example of Anne Hathaway’s character from The Princess Diaries. It questions whether personal style is truly a matter of free will or shaped by external factors like trends and marketing. The concept of determinism is explored, suggesting that our choices are often the result of a combination of beliefs, desires, and environmental influences rather than individual freedom. The video cites psychological experiments, such as Solomon Asch’s conformity study, to illustrate how people are affected by the opinions of others. It argues that while some subcultures push against mainstream trends, they can also be commodified, leading to a cyclical influence of fashion trends. The speaker encourages viewers to reflect on their fashion choices and the reasons behind them, highlighting the constructed nature of beauty ideals as portrayed in media.