
History remembers the falling apple. It forgets the moment of curiosity that followed.Before Sir Isaac Newton gave the world laws that reshaped science, there was a brief, almost ordinary pause—a question sparked by something small and familiar. That moment was not a discovery; it was a flicker. Thi

Students today are asked to decide their futures early—often under comparison, competition, and the fear of being left behindPassion Over Pressure argues that sustainable success is not built by chasing what is urgent, but by committing to what feels internally aligned over time. When the heart is t

From classrooms to social media, identity is quietly shaped by feedback—likes, labels, comparisons, and expectations. The Social Mirror examines how these external reflections begin to define self-worth, often without our awareness. Over time, approval becomes a substitute for understanding, and val

A film about terminal illness sparks an unexpected question: what can one person build in response to suffering that feels inevitable? Richard Ji's talk follows the creation of an AI-driven approach to help locate the pancreas and its tumours for radiotherapy, and reflects on how creativity, curiosi

Housing is not just a market issue, it is the foundation for dignity, stability, and hope. Josh Shaw's talk reframes the housing crisis through the lived reality of young Australians and argues that durable solutions require bringing ‘ordinary’ youth voices from the margins to the centre of policy a

A century ago, self-service transformed how people accessed food, and today we may be on the cusp of another shift. Kayleigh Sleath's talk explores how fragile centralised supply chains can be under compounding shocks, and how emerging tools, from indoor growing to software-enabled local distributio

Space has always been a catalyst for imagination and long-term thinking, yet fewer young people are choosing to enter the field. Leah Shoebridge's talk argues that the real challenge is not a lack of opportunity, but a growing fear of the future, and it makes the case for rebuilding curiosity, agenc

Creativity is often mistaken for a rare gift, reserved for artists or “naturally gifted” minds. This belief is convenient—and limiting. It allows people to opt out before they ever begin.This talk challenges that idea. It argues that creativity is not about artistic skill or sudden inspiration, but

Black women are statistically less likely to report sexual satisfaction in intimacy and more likely to internalize shame about their bodies and pleasure. This disconnection from pleasure not only affects the bedroom; it can lead to low self-worth, poor body image, and decreased emotional wellness. T

An insightful TEDxJMI 2025 talk, Teruo Aikida, CEO of Piano Moving, introduces the Japanese philosophy of Teinei—a way of living and working with care, intention, and respect. He reflects on how culture, professionalism, and attention to detail extend beyond personal habits to shape meaningful busin

Πόσο μα κριά μπορούμε να φτάσουμε ενώ παραμένουμε ακίνητοι σε έναν σταθμό τρένου; Με αφορμή μια τυχαία συνάντηση ένα μεσημέρι Σαββάτου, βλέπουμε το «μαζί» και τη δύναμη των ιστοριών που κρύβονται πίσω από τους ανθρώπους που προσπερνάμε. Σε έναν κόσμο απορροφημένο από τις οθόνες και τα social media, μ

In this captivating TEDxTalk, Ron Jackson delves into the hidden power of memory, revealing how the stories we carry from our past quietly shape our choices, beliefs, and the way we love. He explains this phenomenon using a term he created - “Message Imprints.” With warmth and wit, Jackson invites

The Day I Chose to Live is a TEDx talk about our darkest moments and how they can become doorways that lead us home to ourselves. Thought Leader and Mentor Debbie Zita takes you into a defining day in her own life - one marked by profound desperation and an unflinching question about her reason for

Why do some struggle to fall in love? Boran Cui explains how aphantasia might make falling in love harder, challenging the common belief that love is purely social. Initially inspired by a TikTok clip about aphantasia, he conducts research on the link between mental imagery and romantic responses, e

Quando pensamos no Brasil, imaginamos calor, festa, samba e cor. Mas existe um outro Brasil — silencioso, horizontal, feito de pampas infinitos, rodas de mate e histórias que passam de geração em geração. Nesta fala, Luiza nos convida a conhecer o Brasil que raramente aparece nos cartões-postais: a

What would happen if every person started their day asking, "How can I make a difference today?" In this empowering talk, Marizú Weller Rios, a second-year student at the University of Miami and the founder of Service Central Guatemala challenges the traditional definitions of success and leadership

NOTE FROM TED: While some may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal approach to and understanding of music and the brain. As the speaker states, claims around color-coded music notation and

This talk unpacks the 4Ps of success—Passion, Plan, Perseverance, and Participate—and how they shape meaningful personal and professional journeys. Drawing from real-life transitions, academic struggles, repeated failures, and eventual breakthroughs, the speaker explains how dreams evolve into goals

Gamefed’in kurucusu Ercan Altuğ Yılmaz, oyunlaştırma, topluluk yönetimi ve dijital deneyim tasarımı alanlarında çalışan bir girişimci. “Anlam – Amaç – Akış” başlıklı bu konuşmasında Yılmaz; bireylerin ve ekiplerin motivasyonunu sürdürülebilir kılan temel dinamikleri, oyun mantığı ve insan davranışı

E Asistan Yazılım’ın kurucusu Emre Selim, yapay zekâ ve otomasyon teknolojilerini iş dünyasının gerçek ihtiyaçlarıyla buluşturan bir girişimci. Dijital asistanlar, akıllı sistemler ve verimlilik odaklı yazılım çözümleri üzerine çalışan Selim, teknolojinin doğru kullanıldığında insan hayatını ve iş s

Betül Aras Bayır, “Rahatsızlığını Etkiye Dönüştür” başlıklı konuşmasında, bireysel rahatsızlıkların ve içsel huzursuzlukların nasıl güçlü bir dönüşüm ve etki alanına çevrilebileceğini anlatıyor. SparkUp TEKMER Müdürü olarak girişimcilik ekosisteminde edindiği deneyimlerden yola çıkarak, değişimin ço