Hailing from Portland, Oregon, and in his third and final year at Brentwood. Captain of debate, Grant Dillard is no stranger to sharing opinions or arguing them for that matter. His speech titled “the impact of technology on communication” explores the necessity of conversation while dispelling the myth that debaters can’t tear it up on the basketball court too. Born in Portland, Oregon, Grant made his way to beautiful British Columbia to become a student of Brentwood College. When he is not debating about contentious topics or dribbling a ball down a court, the 17-year-old enjoys spending time with his friends when he’s not busy napping. Grant has over the years perfected his craft in public speaking as he participated in International and International Debate competitions. From Athens to Yale, he has since been using his witty humour and sharp mind to help younger students with hopes of becoming skilled in the art of verbal communication. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx