[musica] [musica] [musica] Voi correte perché avete fretta o perché non sapete più come fermarvi. Lo chiedo perché ormai sembra che correre sia la risposta automatica alla vita. Ora io non sono esattamente una podista, ma nella corsa contro il tempo sono una campionessa.Odio i semafori, le sigle delle serie TV, le persone che camminano troppo piano e i messaggi vocali troppo lunghi. Insomma, io come qualcuno di voi, vivo su un tapirouan. Il punto è che non mi ricordo quando ci sono salita.Per darci una risp ...

[musica] [musica] [musica] Pensiamo tutti agli ultimi tre o quattro giorni. Adesso alzi la mano chi ha guardato il telefono qualche volta mentre stava guidando. Non pochi, bravi, almeno siamo quelli sinceri.Però lo sappiamo che se guardiamo il telefono invece che la strada rischiamo di morire o di ammazzare qualcuno. Sì, certo che lo sappiamo. E allora perché lo facciamo.Lo facciamo perché i comportamenti a rischio sono un po' seducenti, attraenti per natura. Funziona così, tendiamo a ripetere quei comporta ...

I have a vision and I would see it become a reality. For true innovation to begin, it starts with empathy and inclusion. Not just for disabled but also for all of us. In hunt it unlocks the potential within human. How many of us here know of a person with disability? Almost all of us in this room. Have you ever wondered how challenging the life of a person living with a disability is? More than a decade ago, I was working with a person. Let's for this talk call him Ed. L was incredibly smart. He had a rare ...

[music] 14 years ago, my wife Hury sent me my first TED talk. Most people get cat videos or me from their spouses, but not me. I got a 20 minute long lecture on the structure of great communication.And that's when I knew I'd married the right person. It was Nancy Dart's TED talk about how the greatest communicators in history like Dr. . Martin Luther King or uh Steve Jobs use stories to move people from what is to what could be.That talk changed me. It reminded me that when an idea is shared with empathy an ...

Mental Health & Well-being - Sports can serve as a form of therapy for teenagers, offering a space to process life without sitting still [19] - Teenagers who participate in sports may experience lower rates of anxiety and depression [17] - Sports provide a way to unplug from social media and technology, offering benefits like sunshine, fresh air, and team camaraderie [10][11] Personal Development - Sports can provide structure, purpose, consistency, and stability in a teenager's life [6][7] - Sports offer life-changing gifts such as focus, discipline, and a sense of community [9][15] - Discipline acquired through sports translates to freedom and calmness [9] - Sports can transform raw emotion into motivation and teach that movement can be medicine [12] Social & Community Impact - Sports teams can function as a second family, providing support and encouragement [8][14] - Team sports help build important life skills such as perseverance, resilience, and social skills [17] Physical Health - Sports participation can improve sleep and dietary habits, leading to better performance and recovery [12][13]

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of curiosity over realism in achieving one's dreams and creating a better future [6][7][16] - It argues that realism can limit potential, while curiosity drives innovation and progress [6][7][13] - The speaker encourages the audience to question limitations and pursue their goals despite perceived obstacles [5][12][13] Personal Journey & Inspiration - The speaker shares a personal story of overcoming poverty and limited opportunities to pursue education and entrepreneurship [1][2][3][9] - The speaker received an $11,000 annual scholarship from Arizona State University [3] - The speaker highlights the power of questioning "what if" and using available resources to create opportunities [5][8][11] Call to Action - The speech urges the audience to challenge the notion of being "realistic" and embrace curiosity [6][13] - It encourages listeners to identify what they have to lose by not pursuing their dreams, suggesting that those who start with nothing have nothing to lose [15] - The speaker advocates for a mindset shift from focusing on limitations to exploring possibilities and taking action [8][11]

Personal Transformation & Health - The individual transformed from 340 pounds to 200 pounds, a 41% weight reduction [5][6][16] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of systems over willpower in maintaining long-term behavioral change [5] - The core elements for designing discipline are restraint, control, and direction [7][10][11][13] Discipline & System Design - Discipline is presented as a system that can be built, not an innate trait [6] - Restraint is defined as "silence over shame," enabling individuals to say no to distractions and focus on the right questions [7][10] - Control is described as "direction over impulse," emphasizing the importance of controlling processes rather than outcomes [11] - Direction provides purpose and turns discovery into discipline [13] Psychological & Behavioral Insights - Curiosity and discipline are presented as partners, where curiosity opens doors and discipline builds [14][15] - Treating discipline as a learnable process significantly increases the likelihood of long-term behavioral change [14] - Curiosity trains the brain for discipline, suggesting that being endlessly curious can be more effective than being strict [14]

Challenges Faced by Adoptees and Foster Youth - Approximately 30% of foster youth encounter legal issues [2] - Less than 3% of foster youth achieve college graduation [2] - Adoptees face an elevated risk of mental health disorders, relationship challenges, and substance abuse [2] - A study indicates that 46% of adoptees and foster respondents feel invisible in their workplaces [13] - Only 24% of adoptees and foster respondents feel a sense of belonging at work [13] - Only 10% of adoptees and foster respondents feel they have access to mentors who understand them [13] Addressing Representation and Empowerment - 92% of adoptees and foster respondents expressed a desire for a platform addressing professional adoptees and fosters, showcasing positive representation [13] - The speaker launched a national study in 2023 focusing on transracially adopted individuals and foster youth of color to understand their workplace experiences [12] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-worth, letting go of limiting beliefs, and actively fighting for oneself to overcome past challenges [18][20][22]

Core Argument - The speech emphasizes the importance of questioning systems and norms, drawing parallels between historical oppression and contemporary issues like book bans and censorship [4][5][10] - It argues that silence in the face of injustice normalizes it and empowers oppressive forces [11][12] - The speech advocates for the human right to ask questions and challenge the status quo in various settings, including classrooms, workplaces, and communities [11][15] Historical Context & Examples - The speech references historical figures like Frederick Douglass, James Baldwin, and Mahmud Darwish, who used questions to challenge systems of oppression and advocate for change [6][7][8] - It draws connections between historical events like America's Jim Crow era and the British 13 colonies, highlighting how revolutions stemmed from questioning and the suppression of those questions [4] - The speech uses the example of Frederick Douglass questioning why slaves couldn't read to illustrate the power of knowledge and questioning in achieving liberation [6] Call to Action - The speech encourages individuals to ask "why" in various contexts, even when it's difficult or uncomfortable [10][15][16] - It asserts that ordinary people have the power to enact change by using their voices to question systems and challenge injustice [14][15] - The speech concludes that questions are essential for defending freedom, protecting lives, and ultimately changing the world [16]

[music] Montgomery College's first TEDex talk. That's kind of cool. I'm the first speaker.[cheering] So, thank you. Um, [applause] I came across this curious fact recently and it's about of all things catfish. Um, catfish from its tail to the barbles in front, its entire body is covered with taste buds.Over 175,000 taste buds on this fish on a full grown fish. By comparison, a human being has 2,000 8,000 taste buds on its tongue. Because of the murky water that it lives in, um, it needs taste to decipher th ...