TED: What long COVID taught me about life (and data) | Giorgia Lupi

The speaker shares their passion for data and storytelling, illustrating how data can tell human stories. They recount their personal journey with long COVID, using data to track symptoms and share their experience through visual storytelling. The speaker discusses their recovery journey, focusing on progress and brain retraining, and concludes with a broader message about the power of data and perception in shaping our world.

What is the primary focus of the speaker's work as a designer?

• Teaching design

• Developing software

• Using data to tell stories

• Creating visual art

How did the speaker use data to communicate with a friend?

• Through video calls

• Using data as a language

• By writing letters in English

• Through emails

What condition has the speaker been living with for the past four years?

• Long COVID

• Chronic fatigue syndrome

• Asthma

• Diabetes

What method did the speaker use to track their long COVID symptoms?

• Therapy sessions

• Meditation

• Data tracking

• Journaling

What was the purpose of the speaker's visual op-ed in the New York Times?

• To promote a new book

• To advertise a product

• To share their long COVID journey

• To discuss global warming

What was the response to the speaker's visual op-ed?

• It was criticized for lack of detail

• It received negative feedback

• It was ignored

• It was well-received and resonated with many

What new focus did the speaker adopt in their data collection?

• Tracking symptoms

• Monitoring diet

• Focusing on progress and positive experiences

• Recording daily expenses

What concept does the speaker emphasize about data and perception?

• Data is only for scientists

• What you focus on shapes your reality

• Data is irrelevant

• Data is always negative

What principle is the speaker's new approach based on?

• Economics

• Neuroplasticity

• Quantum mechanics

• Astrology

What is the speaker's outlook on their recovery journey?

• Indifferent

• Pessimistic

• Uncertain

• Hopeful and positive