Navigating the dangers of the influencer phenomenon | Godfrey Gao & Darren Jiang | TEDxBangsar
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Behind all the glamor and perks that comes with being an influencer, is an industry that excels at providing the public an outlet for their imagination. What we don't see is the inner-workings of a well-oiled machine that has a direct impact towards impressionable youth. In this talk, Godfrey Gao and Darren Jiang unwraps the influencer phenomenon and challenges youth to redefine their relationship with influencers. Better known for his acting and modelling skills, Godfrey Gao possesses a profound passion for basketball even as a little boy. This avid basketball player vows to provide a sports-based youth development programme to the youth without access to quality education. This dream is materialised through PB Camp.
As a big believer in sports building discipline, Godfrey helps the youth to improve their skills in basketball and eventually, in life. He envisions himself continue to impact the youth just as how his life was changed through basketball. Streaming his passion for sports into a different area, Godfrey is also the founder of Youyu, a workwear line that is integrated with sportswear technology.
Godfrey aspires to inspire people with his innovative and entrepreneurial streak. He believes that as a key opinion leader, he bears the responsibility to advocate change in the world.
Born and raised in China but spent more than half of his life growing up in America, DJ, as the Founder and General Manager, possesses a unique combination of bi-cultural upbringing, academic background and work experiences. In 2005, he participated in a MTV reality show production called “Nike Battlegrounds” where he was eventually selected to be one of the top 10 amateur hopefuls and the only Asian American to represent New York City.
His project with Godfrey Gao, PB (Personal Best) was born in 2014. Shifting from an experienced corporate white-collar to an entrepreneur, DJ has always kept his focus and faith while never been afraid of challenges and potential mistakes. Through his actions, he’s inspired youths across China to strive for their own Personal Best. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
As another Asian male in the industry, having such little representation, he was a massive inspiration for me, rest in peace I miss him so so much!!!
U copy and paste the same words everywhere, especially mentions 'another asian male in the industry'. It's kind of unwise. This is suspected of seizing on his pass, bro. Be carefull.
Dont take advantage of his death. He's irreplaceable
Wow! I just discovered Godfrey Gao, RIP🙏☮️❤️! I have been binging his last C-drama series at Amazon prime “ All Alone”. He was near perfect indeed. Tall, gentle, young, handsome for sure and totally bilingual ! His talk here with Daren on such “ knowing oneself”, being a positive role model as an influencer is still of course relevant today! Their project PB to influence positive best in youth. I hope Darren is carry with this project!❤️
Man, he left us too soon. This dude was a shining beacon for Asian male representation, literally defied every stereotype. My heart sank when I first discovered the news.
Razear well said🙏🏼
all the more reason for them to murder him
Nate Skywalker I want to say 'Say that ain't so' but there could be validity in your statement these days
Check the guy in riverdale
Well said, it’s so sad. He was someone I really looked up to and wished good things for.
This Tedx segment of Godfrey and Darren is SO HARD to watch. Knowing that G was perfectly healthy before going to China to film 追我吧. G You were THE BEST Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model the world has EVER offered to us as your beloved fans. We will ALWAYS remember to STAY STRONG for you. You ARE TRULY MISSED by the WHOLE world. It is STILL hard to believe that you are NO longer with us. Rest in peace beautiful angel.
kind,humble,strong person,very bold,and most of all a Godfearing man.Godfrey Gao was a great blessing to everyone.may the grace & peace of God be w/ his family.GOD BLESS EVERYONE!
阿們✝️🙏♥️🌹🙌
0:57 literally cried when I heard the word “alive”. RIP Godfrey.
We are left with good memories of him... This is so sad and unbelievable 😢... Rest in power GG 🥺🥺
R.I.P Godfrey ... I can't believe this..
Chinese poison.
R.I.P. Godfrey…
R.I.P Godfrey
These guys are just inspirational! RIP Godfrey Gao you will never be forgotten for sure. 👍👍👍🥰
Rest in peace in paradise of our Lord Godfrey GAO🙏🙏your memories and your very much inspirational messages enlightened us..being so kind hearted and generous and down to earth human being even in the fame that you had .. you're one of kind.. you're a role model to all the youth of this millennium 😘😘 you're always in my heart and we never forget..avid fan here Philippines ❤️
Can't imagine Godffrey gone just after 2 months of this talk, Darren must suffer in deep grief of knowing his best friend and partner pass away.
Love the message of this video. Too accurate of the social media scene. Very sad Godfrey had so much more to give and he won’t have the opportunity. He made an impact on those kids in the camp.
RIP Godfrey. It hasn’t even been a year after this TED Talk. Darren, thank you for hosting this TED Talk with Godfrey Gao. I am really going to miss all his posts and I feel so upset with all his now disappeared future potential. He had so much more to share with the world and he has made an impact worldwide. Day 1, and I already miss him.
I watched this without knowing he has passed. I watched this yesterday and I didnt even know who Godfrey was. Today I got a suggestion video only to find that he had died already. This reminds me that time is so short and you just never know. I hope I continually remember to embrace every moment.
RIP Godfrey 😭 I'm gonna miss you, man. 😭😭😭💔
I am sure Godfrey is a great person especially to all who know him well personally. As such, these people are lucky to have him in their lifetime as well as in his lifetime. Sounds like an awesome person. Yes, gone too soon. Rest in peace 🙏🏻
He said no one is perfect, but to me (at least on the outside) he is as perfect as a man can be.
Yes for me godfrey is a perfect man humble because of that jesus call early at the of 35 yrs only very young but its ok jesus many planned to godfrey gao see also angel in the heaven already and also happy togethere with jesus christ Loveyou Idol godfreygao I missed you so much congrats too all movies and teleserye again I love you for ever
Both guys are such a Wonderful Gorgeous role models…
Missing Godfrey so much for his genuine, kind, caring, humble and friendly personality ❤️❤️❤️
I feel so sad about his leaving, a rising star suddenly vanish in dark sky turning to teardrops and sights.
Just now I finished to watch "remembering lichuan" which is so heart touching series 💯 .. and soon as I try to get more info. Of him ,, i don't want to believe but .. 🥺 RIP🌬️🍂
you can actually tell he was super nervous on stage but he pulled off so well. such a phenomenal guy 🥺 Gone way too soon :( rip godfrey. it’d be hard for everyone to move on
looking godfrey thinking hes not with us already i feel like crying God keep godfrey to ur kingdom amen i love godfrey
Godfrey is beyond perfect
It's been 3 days I still couldn't believe what had happened 💔 Thanks Godfrey for having positive influence to the community and showing us there are poeple like you that we can look up to. Will always be missing you and I will always be remembered. RIP xxx
I'm so sad when I heard the news that you were gone..luv u Godfrey Gao😪RIP
Rest in heaven Godfrey. We all know you already did your best. Thank you for all those memories you gave to the public. You’re the best. We’re so proud of you.
One wonders even more now what his struggles were. Cant believe hes gone. Devastating 💔. RIP
@Just Honest I understand that the show was physically very demanding and on learning more about i dont like the whole set up of the show at all and dont think it should continue the way it has or at all. However Godfrey mustve had an issue with his heart that brought about him collapsing. They didnt act promptly and so he lost his life. Had they done and with right equipment possibility he might have been saved.
@Just Honest but what I meant by my comment is I wonder what else may have lead up to this. What troubles he may have had in his life.
Rest in peace, my friend.
He is really a good man....
Such a wonderful human being, too good for this world. My heart aches with his friends and family. May he rest in peace.
I hope this project still exist until today..its goal are really good for the youth today...
It hurts so much watching him giving the speech and knowing this brilliant soul has already left us. R.I.P Godfrey.
RIP dear Godfrey 💔.... Rest well with Lord Jesus 😢
Both very inspirational people, but sadly one taken away too soon. 💔
Quite hard to watch, very hard to take in the news of Godfrey Gao, but I hope his positiveness will continue in our heart. 🙏
Beautiful soul inside and out. When it is our turn to leave this world, we hope that we can all see you around up there. Much respect for this gentleman...
I’m so sad during these days cuz he left us suddenly. He’s handsome and kind. He should have enjoyed his life. This shiny boy has the best of reason to be loved. It’s December now. I wish him all the best and always be happy. We all love you❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Take care🙏
There are so many beautiful people in this world. Thank you for being one of them. Rest in peace, Godfrey.
I can't believe my ears when I hear that you are not here anymore.
But your kindness will not be forgotten.
We will miss you Godfery.
Two days past and I still can’t believe that he had left. Bye bye Sunshine Boy and Rest In Peace . We all love you .
My heart literally broke into pieces, i thought it was some fake news by some troll.. I can't believe this
He's a beautiful yet humble guy inside
What a big inspiration for asian people, he defied those stereotypes. He deserves so much more. RIP Godfrey...
i was totally shocked to learn his passing. Damn... SAD, AND TOO SOON.
I still want to see you on TVs and movies, love you, miss you and will remember you forever.
RIP Godfrey.
Am so sad of his passing away but he has better mission in heaven. May you rest in peace Godfrey! I keep you in my prayer. Thank you for your witnessing and example for our young people.
I still feel bad, I can’t imagine that he really left
He will stay in our heart forever. Such a talent, handsome, and warm person. Wherever he is, he will receive lots of love 💜
We missed him so much
So nice to see this video. Thank you for show us another side of Godfrey . Knowing he has gone makes me sad .Wish he is happier in another world .
A rising star gone too soon. RIP Godfrey Gao 🙏🏼
This is crazy.. this guy had it all..Life is short.. live with no regrets
I still feel sad and don’t wanna believe he has gone...
shed tears for you. You are so kind and wonderful. Dear Godfrey, may you rest in peace with God. we love you.
I cannot describe my word how sorrow I am. I have been always his fan. He left us too soon. Rest In Peace my 男神。
There's a saying that goes "Good people die early and bad people live longer"... well I guess there's a truth in it... you will forever be missed Godfrey Gao... :')
Like he's still alive ... a wonderful person, humble and warm. I have been watching many videos of TED, but never seen this video, wish I saw this before, really can't stand seeing and hearing him at the moment, too much hurt... Take a good rest Godfrey.
After all ... Still cant believe that this young, kind, smart, down to earth, hardworking, warm heart, talented, good looking Godfrey just gone too soon... We all love u 'G' but god more love u .. Just rest in peacefully ... U will always in our heart ... Felt sorry to his family n best frienf darren jiang ... 🤧🤧🤧
I came here many times to watch, because of love & miss Godfrey, love his voice love his smile is very warm, can't stop to love and never forget forever.🤍🤍🤍
Beautiful soul. Your parents really taught you well. RIP, G!
Xem lại những hình ảnh này tôi đã bật khóc, một người đàn ông khỏe mạnh, đẹp đẽ, kg scandal, diễn xuất thì tuyệt vời, vai diễn Vương Lịch Xuyên mãi ám ảnh tôi bao nhiêu ngày tháng,giờ đây sự ra đi đột ngột của anh làm tôi ngỡ ngàng không tin đây là sự thật .Thương cho 1 con người tài hoa bạc mệnh. An nghỉ anh nhé! R. I. P Godfrey Gao😢😪😪 I love you❤❤❤
Good bye!!!! 30/11/2019
RIP Godfrey ❤️ Thank you for everything 🙏 Hope you are in a really good place now 🌹🌈❤️
I'll never understand why it's always the best of people that have to be plucked from us far too soon...
RIP Godfrey. What a beautiful man, inside and out.
He was such an amazing man. This world really lost a good one. 😭😭😭
G的口才還不錯👍在台上也能侃侃而談真是男神謝謝分享
it's sad to see such a nice person left the earth. He will be deeply missed. Rest in peace.
RIP Godfrey 😭🙏
missing you forever Godfrey💙💙💙
This is so upsetting that we are talking about Godfrey Gao in the past tense because his death was avoidable. I read that the other contestants were throwing up and showing signs of sickness yet they were still pushed to keep going. All of this for ratings?
my local news reported that his last words were that he couldn't continue doing whatever he was doing, which was just infuriating. Health complications may be a freak event but there's definitely some negligence on the showrunners' part, especially since heart attacks are generally not fatal if medical attention is available on hand - which it should have been on a physical programme!!! I hope the Chinese authorities investigate the company. :( RIP
@@tashan9141100% agree
i hope they investigate this more. what show he attended?
Chase Me
Chinese networks are greedy and irresponsible! Money and rating are their religion they don’t care about their participants health. I think his family should sue the Chinese network.
He is an icon, doing more than an actor or model. RIP
RIP Godfrey. U left us too early 😭
I still can’t believe what happened. I’m still in shock
В каждом возросте --своя красота. У ГАО она НЕОБЫЧНАЯ!!! С каждым выходом на баскетбольную площадку заполнял собой всё пространство-- это от Бога. Наш ГАО как же мало тебе отпустил Боженька 🙏 ГАО ты всегда будешь в наших сердцах❤
I just recently discovered Godfrey from Rembering LiChuan. It made me sad and cried watching that drama, and so i googled him. Can’t believe that he passed already.. 😢 prayers for you G! ❤ new fan here
R.I.P you will be missed...
油管给我推送了这个 真的是句句戳心 不是他的粉但我知道他是多么好的一个人 多么的善良多么的温柔 好几天过去了可我还是不相信他已经走了 每次看到他的新闻的时候心里都说不出的感觉 为什么这么好这么爱生活爱运动的一个人会这么早的离开 如果他是像前几天南韩的两个小姐姐一样出于自我选择而离开的可能能更容易让人接受 可他明明有很大的可能被抢救回来的😭 zjws太不负责任了 他都晕倒了还不去赶快查看 居然还觉得是剧本？！谁会拿自己的性命开玩笑啊！希望在天堂你可以一直幸福下去🙏希望你的身边大家也都像你一样温暖一样善良不孤单☺️
the perfect man, please rest in peace. R.I.P
Left too soon Godfrey Gao😢. 🙏🙏🙏
im learning English and i will turn on this video regularly to hear your voice. In a cold day, with broken heart, please rest in peace! Can you hear my request?!
Too bad to hear that Godfrey die few days ago, he was one of my favorite actors , May him rest in peace!
So sad that Godfrey leave the Earth so soon. Thank you for sharing this Videos.
Rest in Peace Godfrey Gao 💔💔💔
You still living in our hearts!
R.I.P, Godfrey.Thank you for what you have brought to this world.
LOL I love Godfrey’s comment at 9:08 he really is a chill guy! I wish I was introduced to him earlier.. :( I never even knew about Godfrey until that fateful day... this guy is a hero. Turns out he lives near me too! Too bad Godfrey didn’t talk much in this video too. We’ll never forget about you Godfrey.
You'll never fall off from our heart. Love you so much.
Rest in peace @godfreygao. You will be missed and loved for always ❤
He ain't the lies you tell ❤❤❤❤❤
I am sure you are in a better place G. xx
Godfrey goodbye my hero, my heart you are in ours nephilim hearts :'(
Praying for his family members esp his parents. It must be devastating to have to say goodbye to your own flesh and blood so close to thanksgiving and Christmas. My heart hurts for his parents the most. He was talking about how it was his turn to take care of them. Deepest condolences to them and to his two brothers. 🥺😢🥺😢🥺😢 The world has lost an incredible talent.
Dang bruh this guys talk is about how great of a friend Godfrey is, and then he died two months later.
sigh its so disheartening.. guess you can never predict life..
Another wonderful Asian representative. Still can’t believe it but God knows best✨
He has left this world but never our heart ❤
Human life is so fragile... I'm glad Godfrey spent his life doing good for other people yet still enjoying his own life
R.I.P. Godfrey Gao..Young Great and Inspiring Man!
to young to die... life is so unfair to the best of the best rest in paradise Godfrey Gao, much love to your family also
May you rest in peace... this is so heart breaking to watch
My heart aches for you Godrey.You're gone too soon BLESS your soul.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
OMG - Godfrey left us too soon! Wish you rest well in heaven
Godfrey Gao ❤️
RIP 🙏 he's gone to a better place 🙏probably this world doesn't deserve such a perfect guy.
I don’t know why I’m still watching his show while I know that he is already gone still makes me s sad .i think because he is good person not only handsome but good in acting .but you will see in his eyes and face that even he laughs there’s still a loneliness inside his heart you can read it in his eyes .seems like he is saying good bye every one ... I’m going t my distenation .even in his drama it’s reminding of saying good bye .
Wonderful person... could not forget him...love you Lichuan...
Godfrey hasn’t gone, he is still with us.
He is a perfect man, i can't believe he is gone, so so so ....sad😭
You are always in my heart!