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The Cost of Being Seen | Jsky
"Ego craves attention. Human nature is to be understood."
Jsky is a singer, songwriter, broadcaster and creative whose career has moved across music, fashion, television and Manchester's cultural scene.
But after spending around 15 years being visible, both online and in the real world, he has started questioning what visibility is actually worth.
In this episode of TEDx and Talks, recorded ahead of TEDxNorthernQuarter 2026, Jsky joins Simran Whitham for a candid conversation about social media, success, identity and the hidden cost of being seen.
Jsky explains why his TEDx talk focuses on…
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