My Son Was a Columbine Shooter - This Is My Story
A mother's journey to understand her son's role in the Columbine tragedy, exploring mental health, violence prevention, and the link between suicidal and homicidal thinking.
The Power of Personal Narrative
Discover how personal narratives can drive motivation and achievement. Learn techniques to craft your own compelling story, illustrated through Oscar-nominated documentary insights.
A Saudi Woman Who Dared to Drive
Inspiring story of Manal al-Sharif's courageous act to challenge Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving, sparking a movement for women's rights and social change in the kingdom.
Boys Will Be Boys
Kolby Alexander shares their journey as a two-spirited Blackfoot individual, exploring gender identity, overcoming adversity, and embracing self-expression through makeup in rural Manitoba.
Utopia - Reclaiming My Origin Story
Explore rural queerness and identity reclamation through personal narrative and Queer Theory, offering insights on self-discovery and the power of returning to one's roots.
The Moth Presents - True Stories
Captivating live storytelling event featuring personal narratives from three Web Summit speakers, offering unique insights and experiences beyond their professional roles.
No, Not Typing. Types.
Explore Python types through an unexpected journey of discovery, blending personal anecdotes with programming insights in this engaging EuroPython keynote.
Tales of the Autistic Developer - The Expert
Explore the concept of expertise through the lens of an autistic developer, examining its evolution, dangers, and impact on career development.
Scenes from a Black Trans Life
Scholar D-L Stewart shares poetic reflections on the Black trans experience, emphasizing the urgency of "Black trans lives matter" and calling for recognition and support of this truth.
My Friend Richard Feynman
Leonard Susskind shares personal anecdotes about his friendship with the brilliant physicist Richard Feynman, offering insights into Feynman's unique problem-solving approach and unconventional personality.
A Juror's Reflections on the Death Penalty
Powerful personal account of a juror's journey from supporting to questioning the death penalty, exploring moral complexities and societal impact of capital punishment.
What Makes Life Worth Living in the Face of Death
Lucy Kalanithi shares a poignant reflection on life, purpose, and embracing the full human experience, inspired by her late husband's journey with terminal cancer and his turn to writing.
On Humanity
Powerful storytelling exploring human resilience, compassion, and the concept of "ubuntu" - how our humanity is reflected in others, inspiring a deeper understanding of our shared experiences.
How Electroshock Therapy Changed Me
Surgeon shares personal journey with severe depression and the transformative impact of electroshock therapy, offering insights on relief, redemption, and second chances.
Why I Love a Country That Once Betrayed Me
George Takei reflects on his childhood experience in a Japanese-American internment camp, exploring how it shaped his views on patriotism and democracy in this thought-provoking TED talk.
A Tale of Two Americas and the Mini-Mart Where They Collided
Powerful talk exploring post-9/11 attack in Texas, examining paths of victim and attacker, and calling for reconciliation. Challenges perceptions of American identity and justice.
Vincent Cochetel - I Was Held Hostage for 317 Days - Here's What I Thought About
Powerful account of a UN worker's 317-day hostage experience, exploring survival, human nature, and the rising dangers faced by humanitarian aid workers globally.
A Child of the State
Poet Lemn Sissay shares his personal journey as a foster child, exploring societal perceptions and the importance of embracing one's past in shaping identity and fostering resilience.
Remaking My Voice
Film critic Roger Ebert shares his inspiring journey of finding a new voice after losing his ability to speak due to cancer, demonstrating resilience and the power of human connection.
Revolutionizing Foster Care Through Storytelling and Social Ventures
Empowering foster youth through storytelling and filmmaking: A journey from corporate career to founding a nonprofit that helps young people reclaim their narratives and find their voice.
How Stories Reveal and Tackle Our Deepest Fears
Explore how identifying core fears through storytelling empowers personal growth, using experiences with OCD and anxiety as a lens to navigate life's challenges and find meaning.