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Remember your power | Honor Bevington | TEDxCranleigh Abu Dhabi
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:35
[Applause] Look who's here today in this big airond conditioned auditorium with cushioned seats and high-tech equipment. You came here to talk to listen to kids talk about sustainability. Maybe you're here because your kid goes here or maybe you're part of our cranley community and you wanted to show your support.The point is you had the time and the resources to bring yourself here today. You have a car. You don't have to worry about where you're going to sleep.Maybe you're worried about what you might wea ...
子育てにおける新しい視点とはー育児はキャリアの“エンジン”ー / Is parenting a Brake or an Engine? | 小脇 美里 | TEDxKeioU
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:35
[音楽] [拍手] 自分らしく行きたい。これは多くの人が 抱く願いではないでしょうか。好きな仕事 をしたい。自分の好きな時間を持ちたい。 社会と繋がっていたい。でも育児と仕事。 これが多くの女性にとって現在壁となって 立ち上がると言われています。 育く時と仕事の両立というと皆さんどの ようなことを思い浮かべますか. 育児が始まった頃は24時間365日休み なし。自分の食事をする時間もトイレに 行く時間すらないような日々が続きます。 そのような状況の中、キャリアを仕事を 諦めざるを終えないと思ってしまう女性が 多いのが現状です。 先日ある大学生にこんな言葉をかけられ ました。 育児と仕事の両立って正直無理ゲーですよ ねと。 その率直な言葉に思わず笑ってしまいまし たが、 育児が自分ごとして捉えられてない現実を 間の当たりにし、現代の状況を感じた瞬間 でもありました。 今から10年前、私が第1種を出産する前 までは小学館のキャン部でファッション エディターとして華やかな業界の最前線を 駆け抜ける日々を送っていました。 ですが子供が生まれてから子供の時間を 大切にしたいと思い、私は当時独立を決意 しました。 その時 ...
Training: Theory OR Skill? | Esmaeel Azarinejad | TEDxBaladshapur
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:34
Educational Philosophy & Methodology - The speaker advocates for multiple intelligences, emphasizing that learning styles vary among individuals, some learn visually, others auditorily, and some kinesthetically [1] - The speaker highlights the importance of balancing knowledge and experience in education, drawing from Ali ibn Abi Talib's teaching that intellect grows through both [1] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of creating a joyful and collaborative learning environment, where children can be together and happy [1] - The speaker questions whether knowledge and intellect can only be acquired through books, suggesting alternative educational approaches that extend beyond traditional schooling [2] Community Engagement & Project-Based Learning - The speaker initiated "بلوت Houses" (Baloot Houses) in rural areas of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, aiming to provide children with opportunities for storytelling, computer education, language learning, writing, and various activities [1] - The speaker describes a project where children investigated public health issues, specifically brucellosis (تب مالت), by gathering information from local farmers and comparing it with international standards [2] - The speaker mentions a project in Akbarabad Dehdasht focused on "interpersonal intelligence," where children explored various occupations in the village and created a village atlas [2] - The speaker describes a project where children were divided into groups to study the Baloot tree, its importance to the Zagros region, and the threats it faces [1] Vision & Future Goals - The speaker envisions "Qaseh Rang Toob Institute" and "بلوت Houses" becoming a globally recognized educational brand based on experience [1] - The speaker aims to design an educational system that fosters intellectual and spiritual growth in children through experiences in nature [2]
Social Media; We are alive. | Sadra Mohaqeq | TEDxBaladshapur
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:33
سال ۱۳۷۴ پدر من یک دوچرخهای برام خرید که این دوچرخه سایزش یه سایزی بود که تیوپش توی دهدشت گیر نمیومد و باید از احتمالاً بهبهان گیر میومد. نزدیکترین شهر ما بهبهان بود. پدر من یه خاربارفروشی داشت که برای تأمین جنس مغازهش هر دو یا ۳ هفته یه بار میرفت بهبهان و قرار شد توی سری بعدی که رفت برای من اون تیوپ دوچرخه رو بیاره.رفت و وقتی برگشت من بیصبرانه منتظر بودم که تیوپ دوچرخه برسه. تیوب رسید ولی سایز سایز اشتباهی بود و من یا باید صبر میکردم تا دو سه هفته دیگه که خیلی صبر جانکاهی بود یا باید خودم یه کاری میک ...
Environment or Dam Construction? | Jahangir Habibi | TEDxBaladshapur
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:22
قرار هست که من چند دقیقهای در ارتباط با فرصتها و تهدیدهای مدیریت منابع آب و مباحث زیست محیطی مزاحم شما بشم. با تأخیرم برنامه شروع شده. فضایی که حالا در سطح دنیا الان فعلاً وجود داره بحث جنگ آب در آینده رو حتماً زیاد شنیدیم که جنگهای آینده بر سر آبه شاید لازم باشه اینجا هم یه اشارهای بشه شاید دلایل یکی از دلایل مهمین موضوع و این اصطلاحی که به کار برده بشه اهمیت و جایگاه آب هست و نقش حیاتی که در زندگی بشر در تداوم حیات در ایجاد تمدنها و در بقای و ادامه تمدنها آب داره.پارامتری بسیار مهم هست که از سایر پا ...
How far is TOO far? Accomplishing ridiculous goals | Kerry Ward | TEDxMission
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:22
Welcome to the stage, Carrie. Greetings, beautiful humans, inquisitive souls. Mom, I don't know if Kona is still here, but Okay, couple quick questions for you.The first one, have you ever had a goal or an idea and you thought, "Oh my god, this is going to be fantastic. Like, this will be the thing." And you share it with somebody. Oh, you have one. And you and you share it with somebody and the response you get is something along the lines of, "Don't be ridiculous." That's that just doesn't make sense.Like ...
The Gift of feeling lost: How Struggle Leads to self-discovery | Guzal Choriyeva | TEDxTSUL
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:21
Key Issues & Challenges - Personal failures, chronic stress, health issues, identity crisis, changing life stage, perfectionism, false self, toxic resilience, learned helplessness, social comparison (FOMO), and loneliness are core reasons for feeling lost [4][5][6][7] - 62% of students report feeling inadequate due to social media comparison [7] - 70% of students worldwide reported that their grades suffer due to burnout [8] - 65% of international students suffer from family expectations to excel academically, leading to higher stress [9] Solutions & Recommendations - Expressive writing (journaling) for 15-20 minutes to process emotions [17] - Reconnecting with one's "why" by revisiting core reasons and reflecting on motivations [18][19][20] - Setting micro goals for realistic accomplishment to build momentum and avoid feeling overwhelmed [19][20] Illustrative Examples - Thomas Edison failed over 1,000 times before inventing the light bulb [12] - Steve Jobs was fired from Apple but later returned to lead the company to success with iPhone and iPad [13] - Arunima Sinha, despite losing her legs, became the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest [14] - JK Rowling faced 12 rejections before Harry Potter became a global success [15] - Netflix was rejected by Blockbuster for $50 million, but now has over 260 million subscribers [15]
El poder de una mujer determinada | Kriz Reales | TEDxGuamilito
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:16
Career & Entrepreneurship - The speaker initially believed a university degree would guarantee immediate job offers and high salaries, but this expectation was not met [1][2] - The speaker transitioned from a chemistry graduate to a professional makeup artist, choosing the latter for its potential despite initial family expectations [3][4] - The speaker emphasized the importance of finding a strong "why" or purpose to fuel one's career or entrepreneurial pursuits [6][7] - The speaker advised against relying on a comfortable "Plan B" that isn't aligned with one's dreams, suggesting it should be more of a safety net than an escape route [14][15][16][17] - The speaker highlighted the need to be persistent and resilient in pursuing goals, viewing failures as learning opportunities rather than defining characteristics [13][14] - The speaker discouraged victim mentality, urging individuals to take responsibility and find solutions to problems [21][22][23] Honduran Context - The speaker acknowledged the inherent stubbornness of Hondurans, suggesting it can be channeled positively towards achieving goals [11][12] - The speaker mentioned launching a cosmetics line in Honduras, fulfilling a dream despite potential challenges [5]
The Rubber Band Theory of You | Valeria Bcassini | TEDxJesus&Mary School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:16
Look at this. It is a simple tiny rubber band. It may seem like nothing, but it is the perfect symbol for your life.Every version of you, past, present, and future, is tangled in this strange stretch of memory, possibility, and change. We are not who we were yesterday, nor who we'll be tomorrow. But here's the thing.Your past and future selves aren't strangers. They're still you. just stretched thin by time.And here's the thing, the farther away a version of you gets, whether it's you five years ago or you ...
What if cities grew in, not out? | Aaron Harris | TEDxLasVegas
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:15
Urban Development & Planning - Current urban development prioritizes cars over people, leading to isolation and hindering natural interactions [9][11][12] - Sprawling suburban development leads to economic dead zones and inefficient land use, with 30% of residential space potentially unused [8][9] - Zoning laws and parking requirements often make walkable, mixed-use developments illegal, hindering small businesses and community interaction [18][19] - Reclaiming spaces for people, such as parklets and pedestrian zones, can increase property values, tourism, and improve traffic flow [29][31] - Walkable neighborhoods generate five times more tax revenue per dollar than typical suburban strip malls, and retail space fetches a 90% premium [36] Environmental Impact - Suburban homes use four times as much water as urban residences due to lawns and non-native plants [23] - Sprawling development disrupts ecosystems and water systems, particularly in vulnerable environments like the Mojave Desert [21][22] - Cities spend three times as much per household to provide basic services in sprawling suburbs compared to densely populated areas [26] - The average American spends 55 minutes daily driving and $12,000 annually on car expenses, creating an economic burden [27] Social & Economic Considerations - Car-dependent sprawl contributes to social isolation and mental health issues, as exemplified by Las Vegas ranking as the second loneliest city in America [15] - Collision density, fostered by inward city growth, promotes innovation and economic growth through chance encounters and shared spaces [16] - Third places (coffee shops, parks, plazas) are essential for mental health and economic vitality, but often made impossible by zoning laws [17][18]