
In this talk, Sinjini shares her journey from being a statistician and actuary who trusted only numbers to a leader who learned that people don’t make decisions on data alone. A life-altering health crisis led her to a powerful insight: while data informs, stories inspire. Through personal experienc

In this talk, Christie Charles examines the pros and cons of social media and its growing influence on society, with a focus on Gen Z and Gen Alpha. She discusses how deeply social media has become embedded in daily life and personal identity, particularly for younger generations. While acknowledgin

In this talk, Mira Karunakaran explores the positive impact of art on mental health, drawing on her experience volunteering in the Health and Wellness Department at Lahey Hospital. Through this work, she engaged with the science behind how viewing art can improve emotional well-being and support min

In a world governed by digital algorithms that dictate what we buy and believe, who is programming our curiosity? Sonali reveals that curiosity is the "human algorithm"—a code built on observation, questioning, and connection—that drives true innovation. Discover how stepping back from consumption t

In a world where AI can answer anything, are we forgetting how to ask the right questions? Udit Goenka argues that we are in a "curiosity recession" and that the only irreplaceable human skill is asking what no algorithm can predict. Discover the three types of questions that drive true innovation a

ET Tan, a tech veteran from Silicon Valley discusses how human imagination is the most powerful capability, allowing us to think of stars and create new worlds, and how curiosity is the second most powerful capability; enabling us to ask "why" and "why not". However, curiosity must be paired with ac

Death is inevitable, but silence around grief—especially for children—causes lasting harm. Drawing from personal loss and years of grief work, this talk challenges how we avoid conversations about death. It shows how listening, naming loss, and creating peer connection can transform grief into resil

Umra explores the science and wonder of the first breath, a moment wholly dependent on the health and resilience of the uterus, our universal first home. She shines a light on the unsung heroes in rural communities who make this journey possible against all odds - over eighty percent of them women.

NOTE FROM TED: 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 In this talk, Dave explores the unexpected connection between healing people and transformi

NOTE FROM TED: 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 Factories don’t run on hype—they run on cycle time, safety, and reliability. This talk expl

O governador Helder Barbalho apresenta o Vale Bioamazônico, no Pará (Brasil), com o propósito de integrar a maior biodiversidade do mundo à inteligência artificial, energia limpa e biotecnologia. Unindo conhecimentos ancestrais, como o uso do óleo de copaíba, a uma bioeconomia global estimada em US$

After years on the frontlines of Greenpeace fighting mining and deforestation, Bustar Maitar realized that global pledges weren't enough. While the rainforests of Papua — vital carbon sinks and home to 500 languages — remained under threat, the science was clear: indigenous communities are the world

Muitas vezes esquecemos que as cidades da Amazônia não foram construídas apenas sobre terra, mas sobre uma malha viva de rios e igarapés hoje escondidos pelo concreto. Larissa Noguchi, jornalista e atleta de canoagem, nos convida a sair da margem e entrar na canoa para enxergar o mundo de uma perspe

Danielle Souza nos convida a reconhecer a sofisticação dos saberes ancestrais das parteiras da Amazônia. Ao unir sua pesquisa acadêmica à vivência com pajés, erveiras e parteiras, ela propõe um diálogo necessário entre a saúde contemporânea e as vozes da tradição. Esta fala é um lembrete de que a sa

O artista amazônida Zé Miguel canta músicas de resistência há mais de 30 anos. Ele questiona o quanto conseguimos avançar na luta climática e acredita que é hora de os humanos falarem a língua da natureza. Nascido em Macapá, Zé Miguel é um dos principais representantes da música amazônica, especialm

Pando es un departamento de la Amazonía boliviana que funciona como una isla de bosque en medio de un mar de deforestación. El conservacionista boliviano Marcos Terán estudia el vínculo entre conservación y desarrollo, y explica cómo el aprovechamiento de los recursos del bosque garantiza su conserv

当机器人能跳舞、能劳作,我们害怕的究竟是什么? 张劲博士指出,我们恐惧的不是被机器取代,而是在效率至上的世界里失去“被需要”的尊严。 在他的演讲中,他分享了如何将机器人设计成“人性的放大器”,让技术回归服务人的本质,守护每个平凡个体的价值。 深圳大学人工智能学院助理教授 人工智能领域青年学者 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/t

„The Power of Simple Numbers“ zeigt, wie wir unseren Energieverbrauch mit wenigen, klaren Kennzahlen besser nachvollziehen können – statt in komplexen Stromzahlen zu versinken. Der Vortrag stellt ein einfaches „Rezept“ vor: Wie man Verbrauch in verständliche Einheiten umrechnet, Vergleichswerte nutz

孩子为什么不喜欢你精心挑选的玩具?为什么“北欧风”的儿童产品反而让宝宝“无感”? 哈佛大学儿童发展专家孙梦,用15年的设计经验和科学研究告诉我们:最好的儿童产品,绝不是成人审美的“缩小版”,而是尊重孩子感知与成长规律 的产品。 在这场演讲中,她将带你从孩子的眼睛重新看世界,理解他们的需求,通过经典案例和科学数据展示如何用设计创造出“看得见孩子”的产品,让玩耍成为孩子成长的力量。 哈佛大学儿童发展专家 资深儿童产品及教育内容设计师 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independentl

Sustentabilidade se mede por toneladas de carbono ou por laços de afeto? Para Aparecida Matos, a resposta vem da sabedoria de sua avó e das mãos calejadas das mulheres quilombolas do Tocantins: a terra fala, mas é preciso silenciar por dentro para escutar. Professora e pesquisadora da Universidade F

Prof. Dr. med. Kai O. Hensel zeigt, wie das Gesundheitssystem durch bessere Atmosphäre und Lehre gerettet und zukunftsfähig gemacht werden kann und muss. Er beschreibt #YEAHmoments als jene Situationen, in denen sich Menschen im Team gesehen, wertgeschätzt und verbunden fühlen – und erklärt, warum g