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Going viral taught me the internet is broken — but fixable

Deja Foxx · TED

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About

Digital strategist Deja Foxx went viral for speaking up at a town meeting — and then learned the harsh cost of being in social media’s crosshairs. She welcomes us to the “girl internet,” a growing ecosystem of women-led platforms that prioritize privacy, community and respect. "We’re building a new, better way of being online, no matter your generation or your gender," she says.

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TED
Department
TED2025
Speaker
Deja Foxx
Year
2025
Level
For everyone
Language
English
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TED
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