Dylan Marron
Digital Storyteller | Accessible Perspectives on Social Issues
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Dylan Marron is a digital storyteller who uses interviews, short-form videos, and satire to explore complex social issues in accessible ways. His work has reached millions through platforms like TED Talks, sparking meaningful conversations around identity, representation, and cultural divides. Marron's unique creative approach combines design thinking, data analysis, and emerging technologies to challenge perceptions and promote greater empathy and understanding.
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Empathy is not endorsement
Digital creator Dylan Marron has racked up millions of views for projects like "Every Single Word" and "Sitting in Bathrooms With Trans People" -- but he's found that the flip side of success online is internet hate. Over time, he's developed an unexpected coping mechanism: calling the people who leave him insensitive comments and asking a simple question: "Why did you write that?" In a thoughtful talk about how we interact online, Marron explains how sometimes the most subversive thing you can do is actually speak with people you disagree with, not simply at them. Listen to Dylan's podcast, "Conversations With People Who Hate Me", wherever you get your podcasts.
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