In 2011, I was studying estate management at the Federal University of Technology Aura. I didn't enjoy it. That's because I wanted to study architecture.But then one day I found that my brother was paying people to design his magazine. He had a project and then I realized there was something called graphic design. And then I found it. I had found it.I was excited. That was my thing. And then I started to practice and offer my services to maids and lecturers.And I had what you called clients. I was made in 2 ...

[Applause] Hello everybody. Hi. This is a very beautiful space.I wish I was here earlier. I mean, I've been here, but I wish I was in the hall earlier. I'm so happy to be here to see you guys. Um, so I'm going to begin.My name is Dr. . Faer David. I am a medical doctor and a visual artist.I'm also the current Guinness World Record holder for the largest drawing in the world by an individual. In 2015, I was in I think 500 level medical school. Back then, I had started painting live on stage.So, usually I cou ...

Welcome to something special. Welcome to TED X. Imagine living in a world where a single clot could become deadly, where easily treatable diseases such as pneumonia leads to death, where surgeries, child birth, and even dental procedures become a lifethreatening risk to individuals.This is not an imaginary world but a world we're heading towards if antibiotic resistance continues to rise. Antibiotics have revolutionized medicine saving millions of lives since their discovery nearly over a century ago. But w ...

Human [Applause] connection is such an important part of our identities. Lots of things shape our identities, most notably languages, especially at an international school. Up next, we have Olivia Shen.[Applause] You're at a family dinner laughing and speaking one language with your parents. Then mid conversation you switch to another language to text your friend. Later you overhear two strangers arguing in a third language on the street and you understand every word.Now here's the test. Each time you're sw ...

to something special. Welcome to TED X. Imagine you're faced with a life or death situation, but the person trying to help you doesn't speak the same language as you.How would that affect both your quality of care and your trust in your doctor. According to a survey done by the Straits Times, around 75% of people in Singapore are bilingual. Although this percentage is much higher than most countries, including both the US and the UK, when it comes to healthcare workers communicating with patients effectivel ...

Imagine [Applause] waking up in a tiny, overcrowded room, working 12-hour shifts under the scorching sun, and yet being invisible to the very city you helped build. Good evening, everyone. Today, I want to take a moment to talk about a community that plays an essential role in Singapore's success, but is often overlooked.The migrant workers. These are people who help build our skyscrapers, maintain our streets, and keep our city running. They come from countries such as Bangladesh, India, China, and the Phi ...

Economic Impact of Gender Equality - Gender equality in the workforce could add $28 trillion to the global GDP by 2025 [2] - 24 billion women still lack equal economic opportunities due to legal barriers in 178 countries [3] - Investing in women's education leads to better job opportunities and greater financial independence [8] Case Study: Japan's Womenomics - Womenomics, an economic strategy to boost the economy through increased female workforce participation, became a national strategy in Japan [4] - Japan implemented policies to increase women's leadership roles, childcare support, and work-life balance [6] - Many women were pushed into low-paying, part-time jobs with limited career advancement [7] - Policies alone are insufficient; structural and cultural changes are necessary [7] Call to Action - 119 million girls worldwide are out of school [13] - Investing in women changes generations and communities and promotes gender equality [14] - The real question is not whether we can afford to invest in women, but how much longer we can afford not to [14]

Thank you, William. Up next, everyone's favorite childhood toy, Lego. Have you ever wondered if Lego was truly sustainable.Up next, we have an enthusiastic speaker, Thomas. Imagine stepping on a Lego brick. That sharp pain.It's a universal experience for parents. But despite that, I'm sure we all love Lego, and so do your kids. These tiny plastic bricks have sparked creativity for generations, allowing children to build entire worlds from their own imagination and creativity.Yet today, there's a pressing co ...

Eu varei. Varei da boca do rio. Eu varei.Varei da boca do rio. Foi rio negro. Rio negro quem me viu foi rio negro, rio negro quem me vi.nas plantas nativas, na dança do boi bumbá, nas lendas que tu conta sem se tocar, que longe, muito longe dos arranhaus num beira Adão que tem dentro de si. Sua alma voadeira navega o rio mar e vai e vai pro interior dentro da casca do culpo açu e em volta Caroço de Tucum. Mora o segredo do real progresso.Um caboco da mata. Quem vem lhe dizer do beadão que tem dentro de si. ...

Pam, do we have ever heard this voice. No. This is the voice of breaking a boundary which we have never heard.You know why. Because there is no boundary exist on this earth not even the universe. Friends, this is Manisha Garval, COO Education India here to discuss and talk about the boundaries.Boundaries, a pure myth, a imaginary perception. It and we are breaking the boundaries every day right from the starting of our first step which we have taken. It was something someone said one cannot do and we did.We ...