Fandom: a community of people that share a passion for something.
All fans are not created equal. This talk examines the life lessons and impact of being a “fan,” how it relates to fandom, and calls out the difference between being a “fan” and “fanatic,” which are very different! From comics and cosplay—sports teams and pop culture—creativity and inspiration are all around us.
FAN is a word we should all embrace because loving the things we love, and sharing them with the world unapologetically, is beautiful. We should not shy away from them—they’re part of us and shape who we are. So let your freak flag fly and be a FAN. There’s nothing more audacious, than really being yourself.
Jordan was part of a historic 7,000+ attendee Year 10 experience. After three reschedules due to the Pandemic, our Core Organizing Team persevered through 1,164 days of planning and execution to produce the event for Portland, OR.
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With special thanks to the University of Oregon for presenting partnership, a world class stage design provided by Meyer Pro Inc, an incredible legacy bound Event Book provided by Premier Press and to the creative digital craft provided by Enjoy the Weather & Victory Creative. All of our Partners and event history can be found at TEDxPortland.com
