Core Argument - Preserving community culture is not about nostalgia or passively freezing traditions, but an active, everyday act of showing up, connecting, and caring for communities [3][4] - Fast-paced societies risk losing everyday culture in pursuit of progress, leading to cultural erosion, which is the fading of intangible practices [4][5][6] - Community provides identity, a sense of belonging, and resilience, making its preservation crucial [9][10][11] Key Actions for Preservation - Inquiry: Actively seeking out and recording the knowledge of elders, turning polite listening into active journalism [13][14] - Choice: Supporting local businesses and spaces (e g, wet markets, mama shops) over globalized options to sustain the community [17][18] - Bridging: Weaving traditional cultural elements into modern forms to ensure continuity and relevance across generations and borders [20][24] Examples and Illustrations - The speaker's youth network uses intergenerational programs to foster bonding between seniors and youth, preserving stories and wisdom [15][16] - Choosing local convenience shops (mama shops) over global chains can have a deeper impact on sustaining community spaces [18][19] - A performing arts collective introduces traditional Malay performing arts to children, making them interactive and accessible [21] - Food and clothing can serve as living bridges connecting people through memories and meaning, even across nations [23][24]

Hello everybody. Well, today the topic is asleep. The missing piece in learning and well-being.And well, sit less, sleep more. It sounds simple. Yet today, many of us spending more time sitting, scrolling, and starting at screens than sleeping soundly in our beds.And well, this is the everyday life for many adolescents. And I think for many of you here, when I was a teenager, it was so hard to me to wake up in the morning. I hate my mom really when she tried to do this.I felt that she was interrupting the m ...

If no one was watching, what would you be doing right now. Maybe some of you thought, I'd be playing a video game or I'd be watching Netflix right now. Or maybe you thought, I'd be taking a nap right now.That's totally fine. Sometimes our escapes are what makes us human. But let's dig deeper.If you put aside habits, distractions, expectations, what is something you would pursue just because it excites you. When Billy Isish first entered the music industry, she was just a teenager. Everyone expected her to f ...

Good morning everyone. If someone had told me fresh out of my masters in pharmaceutical sciences that one day I would be standing under the stage lights not in a lap coat but in costume. I would have laughed.But life as it turns out to be has a flare for drama and I leaned into it. I started my career in the world of molecules and formulations. It was safe, secure, and logical.But deep down inside me, there was a quiet yearning, a whisper that spoke to me of characters, stories, and emotions. I didn't know ...

Hi. Uh, very very good morning uh, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Ian Chu and it's an absolute pleasure to be here at the TEDex for GIS.So, just want to kick things started with the topic uh, that I'll be sharing today. So, I'll be talking about the art of doing today. And as you can tell, some things need to be done.And uh I want to really rewind back to 2007. All right. It's a long time ago.And I think some of you here may not even have been born in 2007. Can I get a show of hands who who was born in 20 ...

be my second and uh always I I I I recognize her. She's always the the quite the hype woman. Thank you everyone. Thank you.He's visited. When I got uh when I got a I think an email or a text to come and speak uh here, I found I in it instantly resonated with me. was the I didn't need any convention and that had majorly to do with the selected title.I think it speaks something about the organizers of um TEDex mark pressing. You can't hear me. You can Oh, but I can hear myself.Okay. I really don't like mics, ...

Autonomous Vehicle Technology & Inclusivity - The core issue is the need for inclusive design in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology to ensure equitable outcomes for all individuals, including those with disabilities, the elderly, and underserved communities [1] - Current AV systems, exemplified by Tesla's full self-drive, rely on data collected from a demographic that is primarily high-income, male, and white, which introduces bias [1] - Data from Lending Tree indicates that Tesla drivers are the second most likely to have vehicle incidents and the most likely to have vehicle crashes per thousand vehicles [1] - A 2019 Georgia Tech study found a nearly 10% difference in the ability of vision systems to detect dark-skinned people versus light-skinned people [1] - A 2023 King's College study showed improvement with a 7% difference but also revealed that these systems are 20% more likely to detect adults compared to children [1] Inclusion by Design Principles - Inclusion by Design necessitates identifying all people, regardless of gender, age, or race, to ensure AV systems function effectively for everyone [1] - It is crucial to consider the broader community impact, even if the vision system does not directly perceive it, to avoid unintended consequences such as noise pollution from autonomous vehicles [1] - Location matters, and AV systems must be designed to account for diverse environments, whether suburban or urban, and the interactions within those communities [1] Recommendations - Inclusion by Design principles should be integrated into engineering education, considered by standards bodies, and addressed by regulators to advance inclusive mobility [1]

Would [Music] your life be better with less social media clutter? Let's find out. My name is Ryan Nicodemus and these are my friends Joshua Fields Milbour and TK Coleman. Together we run a simple living collective known as the Minimalists. Over the last 15 years, through our podcasts, films, books, and live events, we have helped millions of people understand what it means to live a meaningful life with less. Less stuff, fewer distractions, less clutter, less physical clutter, sure, but also less digital cl ...

[applause] When you look at the sky at night, what do you see. If you're among the 20% of Americans who can still see the magnificent Milky Way, you're in for a spectacular sight. However, if you're part of the 80% living with light pollution, you may only see a few stars or maybe nothing at all.A full onethird of humanity can no longer see the Milky Way with a naked eye. Plus contributes to a changing climate by wasting energy and disrupting natural systems that regulate our planet's biosphere. Dark skies, ...

What do you think is the most dangerous invention in human history. A missile, a gun, maybe the atomic bomb. Nah, now don't panic.But what if I told you that the most dangerous invention in human history is right here in my pocket. Think about it. A pair of scissors.They're everywhere from your pencil cases to NASA labs. In fact, the first objects astronauts took to space while preparing food, not a knife, not a fork, a pair of scissors, maybe even zero gravity if he has a good haircut. Scissors are basical ...