O talento que o Brasil precisa aprender a valorizar: O nortista! | Rosa Malagueta | TEDxManaus
Ser artista no Norte do Brasil é criar a partir do território, da identidade e da insistência em existir. Em uma região historicamente invisibilizada, a arte nasce potente, mas nem sempre reconhecida. Nesta palestra, Rosa Malagueta reflete sobre a importância da valorização da produção cultural loca
How history teaches us to deal with societal collapse | Tarmo Jüristo | TEDxTallinn
In this talk, Tarmo Jüristo examines the ruins we see around us — physical, cultural, and symbolic — to reveal how our interpretations of the past shape the way we think about the present and imagine the future. Drawing on ideas from philosophy and social analysis, he invites viewers to consider how
Cartoline da Itaca: l'intima rivoluzione del ritorno. | Caterina Mendolicchio | TEDxRimini
"Quando Tornare è Ripartire" esplora il concetto di identità territoriale nell'era della mobilità globale. Attraverso la metafora del nòstos – il ritorno trasformativo di Ulisse – racconto come il rientro nella propria città d'origine possa diventare un atto rivoluzionario di riscoperta. Il talk aff
La resistenza silenziosa delle lucciole | Tamara Balducci | TEDxRimini
Cosa c’è di innovativo in un rito che esiste da 2600 anni? Forse, oggi più che mai, tutto. Il teatro nasce come incontro tra corpi, voci e silenzi che risuonano insieme — e in questa presenza condivisa si costruisce una comunità. In un’epoca dominata da connessioni veloci ma disincarnate, ritrovare
What If Our Choices Could Harm Less? | Navyaa Jindal | TEDxGreenfield Youth
In this TEDx talk, the speaker redefines veganism as a way of living that avoids the use of animals for food, or any other purpose. Through simple explanations and real-world impact, the talk highlights how this lifestyle reduces animal suffering, lowers health risks, and significantly benefits the
Why is pain the price of faith? | Shreenika Sharma | TEDxGreenfield Youth
What if our journey to God is hurting those who carry us there? In this heartfelt talk, a young voice questions a deeply accepted tradition of pilgrimage tourism where animals silently suffer in the name of faith. Through a personal experience in the mountains, this talk challenges us to rethink dev
Rethinking Our Relationship with Stray Animals | Riddhi Paliwal | TEDxGreenfield Women
Every day, we see stray animals on our streets—hungry, injured, ignored. The common belief is that they are a nuisance or a “problem to be removed.” But what if stray animals are not the problem at all? In this TEDx talk, the speaker challenges the way society views stray animals and reveals how hu
Are Ethics Universal? Questioning our Thinking | Arshia Shrimali | TEDxSinghania School Youth
Ethics are complicated. The debate of their supposed universality, yet inherent subjectivity, is a goldmine for any who dares; dares to ask provocative questions and inquire the very nature of what has come to be known as common ethical knowledge. Such is the journey Arshia embarks upon, daring to a
The real lessons of made up stories | Jessie B | TEDxSaigon South Intl School
This talk delves into the societal stigma often attached to reading fiction, contrasting it with the perceived educational merit of non-fiction. It explores the misconception that stories comprised of made-up worlds are too unsophisticated or elementary to offer genuine learning opportunities. Inste
Sewing Together | Phoebe Hatt | TEDxAlleyns School Youth
Phoebe Hatt takes a domestic approach to connection, exploring how sewing has shaped our past, present, and future. This talk invites you to discover the profound impact a simple needle and thread can have on our world. Taking a domestic approach to connection, Phoebe Hatt explores how sewing has sh
Before Last Pillar Falls: Listening to Whispers of Our Ancestors | Sattor Dustmadov | TEDxUCAKhorog
In the face of a rapidly globalizing world, what happens when the very blueprints of our cultural identity begin to fade? Sattor Dustmadov takes us inside the sacred geometry of the Pamiri House, an ancient architectural masterpiece that for centuries has encoded a universe of meaning, faith, and co
Why words are the most powerful tool we have | Safi Graauw | TEDxAmsterdam
Weaving Surinamese heritage, a mother’s affirmations, scientific research, and protest chants, Safi Graauw shows how language shapes us. While negative words take our strength, positive words spark movements. This talk invites you to resist despair and imagine a future built with words that heal, in
文化就是我們如何看待生活的樣子 Culture is the Way We Perceive Life | Meng-Hao Liu | TEDxNTUE
Speaker 1: Meng-Hao Liu In recent years, as textile manufacturing has relocated to China and Southeast Asia, the hosiery industry in Shetou has become a sunset industry. Meng-Hao Liu observed that the established strength of the traditional industry, coupled with the unique factory-as-home culture i
Do you think Malaysian food is healthy? | Zhi Ling | TEDxUoNMalaysia
“Food is a big part of our identity. It carries our ancestor's lived experience; it gives us our sense of belonging and it's a reminder of our rich cultural history. I don't think it's fair that our diverse food culture is being reduced to one single word: ‘unhealthy’.” Can Malaysian food be health
What is freedom? | Mark Small | TEDxOconomowoc
NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and opinions. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf What makes freedom so
Reclaiming Faith: The Algorithm of Hope | Bushra Amiwala | TEDxUofIChicago
NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of religion, spirituality, and the brain. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines w
Our ability is within our capacity | Jerome R.Wright | TEDxRochester
Jerome poses a complex and essential question: How do you disrupt the notion of rehabilitation? By embracing his roles as a father, advocate, and husband, Jerome reminds us that joy is not seasonal is lived through service—and that each of us, within our own capacities, holds the power to care for a
Listening teaches medicine | Jack Armstrong Bookbinder & Anthony James Pamatmat | TEDxRochester
Fourth-year medical students Anthony and Jack share how the bi-directional experience of caring for individuals impacted by the criminal legal system transformed their medical education, inspired the creation of a student-run free clinic, and deepened their understanding of the true essence of medic
The Missing Ingredient in AI No One Is Talking About | Disleve Kanku | TEDxBoston
Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence, its breakthroughs, its dangers, its potential. But beneath the headlines, there’s one crucial element almost no one is addressing… and without it, AI will fail us. In this talk, Disleve Kanku reveals the “missing ingredient” that can transform AI fr
From Cotton Fields to Choice: Reclaiming Land and Legacy | Troy Bridgeforth | TEDxBoston
Cotton carries a complicated history—one rooted in exploitation, loss, and forced labor. But for Troy Bridgeforth, it also carries a story of choice, resilience, and reclamation. In this talk, Bridgeforth traces his family’s journey across five generations of cotton farming, beginning with post–Ema
Putting the Being Back in the Human Being: A Spoken Word Poem | Sian Flanagan | TEDxWest Vancouver
In a world consumed by productivity and performance, Sian Flanagan invites us to rediscover the forgotten art of being. Through a fusion of spoken word, sound, and visual storytelling, she guides audiences on a journey from the head to the heart awakening presence, creativity, and connection. Both p