[Music] Hi everybody. Uh first of all I would like to thank everybody you know for giving me the chance to present here as a you know as a student as an entrepreneur and as a constant learner. I've always looked up to TEDex as a platform for learning and you know uh as a source of inspiration and motivation.uh listening to so many big people their learnings in life on TEDex platform and today standing right there is a big chance and a moment of pride and proud for me and that is why right when I was sitting ...

[Applause] We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. These words by TS Iliot remind us that growth is never a straight road. We circle, we spiral, and we come back to the same place that we started from, but this time with a new pair of bikes. I've started from and come back to many such places.I've tipped my toes in many waters. I've always been a multitasker. Engineering, social sciences, neurosychology, b ...

Problem Statement & Impact - The fashion industry relies heavily on polyester, a plastic derived from fossil fuels, which constitutes 60% of all textiles [1] - Synthetic textiles contribute to 35% of global microplastic pollution [3] - Polyester production reached 78 million tons last year, enough for 10 new polyester t-shirts for everyone on Earth [3] - Microplastics from textiles are found in water, air, food, and even human bodies, including lungs, bloodstreams, and placentas [4] - Failure to address fashion's plastic problem will hinder efforts to fix overall plastic pollution by 2040 [4] Innovation & Solutions - Companies are developing elastic made from bamboo fiber and natural rubber, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, offering 11% better stretch without fossil fuels [5][6] - Alternative leathers are being created using grain to mimic collagen, avoiding PU and PVC plastics [6] - Seaweed is being transformed into antimicrobial and flame-resistant textiles [7] - Enzymes are used to capture carbon dioxide and convert it into cellulose fibers [7] - Some brands demonstrate that high-performance sportswear can be made entirely of natural fibers [7] Sustainable Practices & Considerations - New materials must be assessed to ensure they are not more harmful than existing ones [8] - Diverse farming systems that restore and enrich the soil are needed, avoiding monocropping [9] - Sourcing should prioritize existing farmlands, waste streams, and regenerative crops, avoiding deforestation [9] - Harmful chemicals should be avoided, seeking safer alternatives [9] - Materials should be designed for a full life cycle, with biodegradability as a starting point [10] Scaling & Adoption - Solutions must be easy, affordable, and desirable for both consumers and brands [11] - Innovations should fit into existing systems, avoiding massive overhauls or costs [11] - Governments should provide incentives and regulations to support true transformation [11] - Collaboration is essential among innovators, brands, manufacturers, and policymakers [11] Company's Approach - The company uses biomimicry and green chemistry to accelerate natural processes [12] - Regenerative crops and agricultural waste are converted into high-cellulose biomass using enzymes and bacteria [12] - Green chemistry is used to transform biomass into fully biodegradable fibers [13] - This closed-loop system creates value for farmers, fiber makers, and brands [13]

[applause] Six years ago, three words changed the trajectory of my life forever. There's no heartbeat. What started as a normal 8-week ultrasound turned into the doctor letting me know that I had silently miscarried.To say that it rocked my world would be an understatement. All the hopes and dreams and plans I had for my life, poof, gone in an instant. And all of these things that I had thought were insurmountable, like not getting promoted at work or fighting with friends, now felt inconsequential compared ...

[music] In my trio, we joke that each of us lives in a different time. [snorts] One brother lives in the future, eyes always on what's next, dreaming things into being. The other lives rooted in the now. Steady, present, always noticing what's right in front of us. And I'm the past. I walk into each moment already thinking about how it will end. And I try quietly, deliberately, to prepare it to become something I'll miss someday. I think that people assume nostalgia just happens to us. But I learned from a ...

Look at this chair. It seems so ordinary, right. But actually, this chair holds power over you.The chair forces you to sit in a certain way, tells your body how to bend, where to rest your arms, how straight your back should be. And maybe that post is good for you, and maybe it's not, but you comply without even thinking about it. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the essence of technology.It shapes our behavior quietly, persistently, without us even noticing. Now, look at this. A bicycle.It doesn't just tell ...

[music] [music] [applause] Wow. I've been introduced into many many stages big small but this TEDex it's really different and I'm not a talker I always do the fun part but yeah let me tell you a story where it started as 5 years old my dad decided I think this [snorts] lights in the city, it's not a good idea for you. So, I'll send you into into a pitch dark village where there's no light, only a lamp and full of setifi.That's was the only light was there. I was really afraid. But one thing that made me fee ...

Cultural Identity & Communication - Accents and dialects significantly influence perceptions of intelligence, socioeconomic status, and personality [1][4][6] - Language shapes cultural understanding, with even small words carrying distinct cultural meanings [1] - Judgments based on accents have historical roots, exemplified by the ancient Greek term "barbaros" [4][5] - Social media is a major driver of accent evolution, leading to convergence across geographical boundaries [9] Linguistic Analysis - Languages possess inherent sound qualities, with some perceived as "sexy" (e g, Spanish) due to open vowels and low vocal placement [1][2] - Perceptions of harshness in languages (e g, German) are often influenced by stereotypes and limited exposure [2][3] Personal & Social Impact - Individuals may alter their accents to fit in or project a certain image [1] - Accents tell a story about a person's background, experiences, and influences [10] - Embracing one's accent can be a powerful statement of identity [11][12]

Good afternoon. I have a real fire in my belly and and I I want to really accomplish something significant environmentally and and in the next 10 minutes I hope to share that passion with all of you and and to stoke this fire I need a lot of fuel. Okay. I go down to the farmers market every Saturday morning and I buy Beautiful produce, fruits and vegetables. One of the ones I bought this morning is this lovely pmen. It's pimmen season. Yeah. Hooray. It's also uh apple season as we all know, right? They're c ...

Imagine [applause] you're out for a walk in Berlin and that you stroll along Alexander Plots where the sound of rushing cars and the distant hum of the trams blend with the chatter of passers Suddenly, something unexpected catches your eye. A plastic container lying by the curb. Would you do as I do and think, "Oh, wow. A turquoise plastic container. Just what I need." Or would you simply see it as garbage.something that's lost all its value now that it's empty and left behind. Someone tossed it away, decid ...