Birth is Our Most Existentially Formative Experience | Emilia Bergmark-Jiménez | TEDxStockholm
After spending several years photographing births in delivery rooms across Sweden, photographer and writer Emilia Bergmark Jiménez argues that birth—both being born and giving birth—is the most existentially formative experience of our lives. It shapes not only our identities, but also our understan
Who Decides who Gets to Decide? | Gustaf Arrhenius | TEDxStockholm
The question of who should be involved in taking decisions lies at the heart of democracy, from the local to the global level, and by answering it the right way we can strengthen democracy at all levels. Gustaf Arrhenius argues that we need to rethink democracy in terms of fair distribution of power
My Hopes for the Future of Longevity Research | Linus Petersson | TEDxStockholm
NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of longevity and cellular reprogramming which remains an ongoing field of study. Several claims around mortality in animals and humans have been contested by experts in the field. We've flagged this talk because
Live Theatre Guides Us to a More Connected Future | Jonas Bernander | TEDxStockholm
As artificial intelligence and personalized entertainment reshape how we consume stories, a deep longing for connection and shared experience emerges. Stockholm-based playwright and dramaturg Jonas Bernander argues that live theatre answers this call. In this engaging talk, he draws on his work at U
Connecting Generations Builds Lasting Peace | Erike Tanghøj | TEDxStockholm
At the heart of many conflicts is the lack of dialog between generations. By fostering this dialogue, we can resolve persistent conflicts and build the foundations for a stable and lasting peace that transcends the negotiation table, argues Erike Tanghøj, a senior specialist on inclusive peacebuildi
What Children Are Trying To Tell Us | Yukti Arora | TEDxKIIT World School Youth
Why are today’s children more anxious, distracted, and overwhelmed despite growing up in the safest and most advanced time in history? In this talk, Dr. Yukti Arora—scientist and educator—explores the growing gap between how children’s brains actually develop and the systems designed to educate them
You Don’t Need Motivation — Just the Next Step | Petter Menning | TEDxStockholm
Success at the highest level isn’t about waiting for motivation or feeling ready — it’s about taking action when every part of you wants to stop. In this powerful and personal talk, world champion sprint kayaker Petter Menning shares how he overcame fear, failure, and even a dangerous heart conditio
Why Most People Get Life's Meaning Wrong | Siri Helle | TEDxStockholm
Why do so many of us feel empty—even when life looks “fine” from the outside? In this powerful talk, award-winning psychologist and bestselling author Siri Helle (The Emotion Trap) reveals why chasing happiness often leaves us unfulfilled—and what to focus on instead. Drawing from real-life therapy
Unlocking joy and reclaiming pleasure | Indíana Rós Ægisdóttir | TEDxReykjavík Women
In her talk Indíana is showing us how much not enough focus on women in science and society led the female gender to not have the necessary guidance to explore their sexuality and feel shame about it. Indíana Rós is a sexologist with an M.Ed. in Human Sexuality from Widener University. She serves a
The Mousetrap of Disability Inclusion | Rose Bajoul | TEDxStockholm
Disability tokenism is like a mousetrap — it promises inclusion, but traps disabled people in limiting, one-dimensional roles, says Rose Bajoul, a sharp and passionate advocate for disability representation. After receiving a “bionic” arm in 2024, she reclaimed her story through her Captain Hook Tik
Do you remember seeing a flag that changed your life? | Sindri Freyr | TEDxReykjavík Women
Have you ever asked the sky to give you a sign? If certain signs can be subjected to interpretation, others are very clear and loud and they can be more than just colours and shapes. While teaching us about the history of flags, Sindri will tell us about what they meant for them in an identity disco
Why Your Well-Being Matters to Everyone Around You | Sigrún Þóra Sveinsdóttir | TEDxReykjavík Women
Women are often required to be multitasking not only when it comes to practical tasks but also emotionally. We take care of others following our inner signals. But what about themselves? Sigrún Þóra will explain to us the biology of caring and what society adds to it and what happens if women don't
Why Embracing Fear is the Catalyst for Growth | Helen Tsim | TEDxStockholm
In an era of increasing uncertainty we need more than ever a new framework that redefines how we define achievement, says Helen Tsim, Harvard educated social psychologist, entrepreneur and educator focused on vertical development and system change. She currently leads a residential entrepreneurship
Freedom from definition | Arna Magnea Danks Danks | TEDxReykjavík Women
Ten years later, Arna comes back on stage to tell us her incredible journey of struggles and fight and hope she lived until she could break free from the prison society put her in. With incredible strength and bravery, she fought for freedom to be able, now, to be proud and with nothing more to prov
The Power of Showing Up Unapologetically | Anna Guðbjörg Cowden | TEDxReykjavík Women
What should be easy and ordinary, In most instances, it is not: being yourself. Society, toxic environments lead us to act and behave in a way so we feel free, we feel accepted. On the surface. But what happens when you allow yourself to be truly you and stop adapting? Anna is leading us to her pers
Το ταξίδι της ενσυναίσθησης προς τον εθελοντισμό έχει επιστροφή; | Pagona Kofa | TEDxKomotini
Τι συμβαίνει όταν η ανάγκη ενός συνανθρώπου μας γίνεται δική μας εσωτερική παρόρμηση; Μέσα από συγκλονιστικές ιστορίες από τον χώρο της αιμοδοσίας, αναδεικνύεται ότι η πραγματική ανθρώπινη ταυτότητα ολοκληρώνεται μόνο μέσα από την ανιδιοτελή προσφορά και τον εθελοντισμό. I have been working as a H
The power of Passion | Ástbjörg Rut Jónsdóttir | TEDxReykjavík Women
When you choose a path few people have chosen before, when you have almost no points of reference or people to talk to about it, what you can do is look inside and listen to that voice that keeps saying to go on. After 27 years of sign interpreting for the arts and working for theatres Ástbjörg can
Breaking pipes, Breaking limits | Erla Bjarnadóttir | TEDxReykjavík Women
Being very young might not help in certain situations. Being a woman can be hard as the world is still biased by gender. Imagine being both and deciding to work in a field predominantly male. In her talk Erla wants to invite everyone to go after your dreams even when the challenge seems too big and
Breath: How We Stay Human in the Age of AI | Sanjay Phadke | TEDxRIIM Pune
This talk explores how, in the age of artificial intelligence, breath remains our most powerful source of human agency. Through a personal life-saving experience, ancient practices, and modern science, it reveals how conscious breathing restores calm, awareness, and balance. It also underscores the
Staying Mentally Fit In a fun way | Jai Kelkar | TEDxRIIM Pune
Mental fitness is as important as physical health and can be built through fun everyday habits. This talk shares how exercise, sports, games, creativity, reading and a positive outlook help keep the brain sharp and active. It also highlights the importance of using technology wisely to maintain focu
How to find meaning amidst mayhem | Peggy Sullivan | TEDxChinotimba
We’ve been taught to manage our minutes, cram more into our calendars, and hustle harder. Yet that approach rarely leads to true productivity, well-being, or a purpose-driven life. In this talk, we explore a radical yet practical shift: replacing time management with values management. You don’t ne