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The ethics and economics of human longevity | Raiany Romanni-Klein | TEDxBoston
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-08 16:21
So around the turn of the 20th century, something extraordinary and vastly under reportported happened. Our way of dying as a species changed. Imagine an alien landed on Earth in the year 1900 and she decided to survey the anatomy of human death.How we die and by what. She would learn that for thousands of years, our deaths consisted mostly of fast incidents. Usually things coming at us quickly and from the outside.Tigers that snuck up on us in the blink of an eye. Foreign particles that enter the lungs at ...
An engineer's guide to preventing burnout | Jacquelyn MacCoon | TEDxUofT
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-07 18:00
Core Concept - The presentation introduces the concept of applying engineering principles to personal life for improvement [2] - It focuses on using engineering strategies to address fatigue, crisis, and insecurity [2] Engineering Principles Applied to Life - **Fatigue:** Repeated stress over time can be mitigated by avoiding overloading and designing to reduce stress, similar to engineering solutions for materials [3][4][5][6][7][8] - **Crisis:** Sudden high stress can be managed by avoiding overloading and designing systems with "leak before break" signs, allowing for early detection and mitigation of potential breakdowns [9][10][11][12][13][14][15] - **Insecurity:** Feelings of inadequacy can be addressed by examining the composition, selection, and design of one's life, similar to assessing material integrity in engineering [16][17][18][19][20] Practical Strategies - **Fatigue:** Take breaks, engage in energizing activities, and practice stress-reducing techniques [8][9] - **Crisis:** Reduce stress, identify and act on "leak before break" signs (mental, physical, emotional cues) [14][15] - **Insecurity:** Evaluate the composition of life (people, places, things), choose environments that foster thriving, and strengthen mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects [20][21][22] Key Takeaways - The presentation emphasizes proactive management of personal well-being through engineering-inspired strategies [27][28] - It encourages continuous self-improvement and application of these principles to move from negative to neutral states [28]
4 things to learn from finishing fourth | Christian Bautista | TEDxYouth@SJCS
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 18:00
Career & Personal Development - Finishing fourth in a singing competition in 2003 became a pivotal experience, teaching valuable life lessons [1] - The speaker's career took off after finishing fourth, opening unexpected opportunities in singing and acting [2] - The speaker emphasizes defining oneself beyond rankings and numbers, focusing on personal actions and achievements [1] Key Lessons Learned - **Forces (Teamwork):** Building a strong support system and collaborating with others is crucial for success [1] - **Fortitude (Resilience):** Viewing failure as a stepping stone and using adversity as motivation for future achievements [1][2] - **Foresight (Planning):** Anticipating future challenges, planning strategically, and taking action to shape tomorrow [2] - **Forgive (Forgiveness):** Forgiving oneself and others for mistakes, learning from them, and focusing on personal growth [2] Overcoming Adversity - The speaker faced harsh criticism after a mistake singing the national anthem, highlighting the importance of self-forgiveness and resilience [2] - The speaker learned to accept mistakes, take responsibility, and work to improve, emphasizing that others' opinions don't define you [2]
Hayat, Başınıza Gelenler Değil, Sizin Onlara Verdiğiniz Tepkilerdir. | Kerem Cem Dürük | TEDxAtapark
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:59
Merhabalar. Kırılma noktası çok büyük laf. Peki hepimizin hayatında en büyük kırılma noktası ne.Doğumumuz. Hı hı. Karanlık, ıslak, korunaklı bir dünyadan bir kaosun içine çıkıyoruz ve ciğerlerimiz oksijenle yanıyor.Ama ben merak etmeyin doğumdan başlamayacağım. O kadar erkenden başlamayacağım size. Eee, çok güzel görünüyorsunuz bu arada.Eee, kırılma noktası düşündüğüm sırada, bu konuşma bana geldiği sırada fark ettim ki hayatımızdaki kırılma noktalarına dönüp bakmıyoruz. bir kıvrılma noktasını yaşıyoruz. On ...
One Word Away: The Transformative Art of Encouragement | Tobi Gadison | TEDxBuckheadAve
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:58
Psychological Impact of Words - Discouraging words can rewire the brain for delay, avoidance, and procrastination [4] - Discouraging comments create threat pathways in the brain, triggering fear centers and leading to behavioral prisons like procrastination and perfectionism [9][10] - Negative self-talk is often a recording of learned trauma, leading to self-defeating prophecies [25] Overcoming Negative Impacts - Encouragement is transformative and can liberate individuals from mental captivity [5] - Believing in someone's potential and speaking life into it is crucial for their success [20][21] - Recognizing and encouraging even small signs of potential or effort ("crumbs") can lead to significant progress [22] - Interrupting negative thoughts with positive words and practicing self-compassion are essential for self-encouragement [26][28] Strategies for Personal Growth - Perfectionism is a psychological trick used as protection against perceived consequences of mistakes [11][12] - Celebrating small wins conditions the mind for momentum and success by releasing serotonin and dopamine [26][27] - Disrupted executive function, stemming from a lack of encouragement, hinders the completion of daily tasks [19]
Çocuk Bilincinden Yetişkin Bilincine Geçmek | Nagihan Bayrak | TEDxAtapark
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:58
Dünyaya geldiğimde halk arasında eee bilinen, dil bağı olarak bilinen eee minik bir kusurla doğmuşum. Eee yani konuşma kusuruyla. Neyse ki ailem bu kusurumu fark etmiş ve eee hemen bir operasyon geçirmişim. Ama tabii bu operasyonu geçirmiş olmam benim tıkır tıkır böyle bülbül gibi şakacağım anlamına gelmiyormuş. Çünkü eee sanırım Tanrı [kahkaha] konuşmamı istememiş. belki de konuşarak eee başıma birçok iş açacağım için yaklaşık 35 yaşına kadar eee bu konuşma probleminden dolayı yani aslında şöyle söyleyeyim ...
Yapay Zekâ Çağında Eğitim | Selçuk Yusuf Arslan | TEDxAtapark
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:58
AI发展与影响 - 人工智能被认为是可能对人类历史产生重大影响的颠覆性技术[3][4] - 1956年达特茅斯会议首次提出“人工智能”一词[4] - 1997年,IBM的深蓝击败国际象棋大师卡斯帕罗夫,2016年,谷歌的AlphaGo击败围棋大师李世石,标志着人工智能发展的重要里程碑[6] - 2022年ChatGPT的出现引发全球范围内的讨论,尤其是在教育领域[7][8] 教育领域的讨论与挑战 - 许多国家禁止在学校使用ChatGPT,但报告认为应该教导学生正确使用技术[9] - 调查显示,教师和学生对作业的必要性存在分歧,部分学生使用ChatGPT完成作业[14] - 英国一项针对13-18岁学生的研究表明,只有2%的学生不使用人工智能工具,而66%的学生使用这些工具,但部分学生认为这限制了创造力[17] AI素养与未来 - 报告强调了人工智能素养的重要性,认为它应成为像读写和数学一样的基本技能[24][25] - 预测未来职业将发生重大变化,现在小学入学儿童未来所从事的工作可能尚未出现,人工智能将在职业转型中发挥关键作用[10] - 报告指出,虽然人工智能可以完成重复性任务,但人类的独特技能,如共情、创造性思维和批判性思维仍然至关重要[11] - 报告认为,人工智能不应取代人类的专业技能,而应作为一种工具来增强人类的能力[19][20]
Balance: The Quiet Power Behind Lasting Success | Ngugi Garega | TEDxNairobi
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:57
So most of you I'm sure you've said there's a fear of respect growing up in one thing that always happened is there will always be a woman carrying a bucket full of water with an impeccable balance. balance like this. But the question is what is balance.Growing up in my household, we had a bucket for everything. You know, a bucket for water, for ducking laundry, for milking the cow. But there was always this particular mysterious bucket that was a missing or empty to the money.My family had a long distance ...
Bozcaada’dan Dünyaya: "Bir Sanat Yolculuğu” | Pınar Tınç | TEDxAtapark
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:57
Career & Inspiration - The speaker's artistic journey began in Bozcaada, a quiet and mysterious island in the 1980s, which fostered her early artistic development [1][2] - A move to La Réunion, a small French island in the Indian Ocean, in 2011 became a turning point, inspiring a new artistic direction through its diverse culture and nature [5][7][8] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of courage and listening to one's inner voice in pursuing artistic goals, leading to exhibitions in Paris and participation in art fairs [19][20][21] - The speaker encourages young artists to persevere, emphasizing that there is always a way forward and that inner strength is crucial for continuing [23][24] Artistic Style & Technique - Childhood experiences in Bozcaada, surrounded by nature, colors, and the night sky, formed the foundation of the speaker's art [2][3][4] - The speaker discovered and embraced Chinese ink painting in Réunion, integrating tropical colors, volcanic imagery, and Oceanian motifs into her work [12][13][16] - The speaker combines various cultural elements and personal experiences in her art, creating a unique style that blends different traditions [22][23] Personal Growth & Achievements - Overcoming initial family disapproval, the speaker pursued her passion for art, highlighting the importance of aligning one's actions with their heart and mind [29][30] - The speaker achieved her dream of holding an exhibition in Paris and having her work acquired by the French Council for its permanent collection [20][21] - The speaker is preparing for an upcoming exhibition in New York, demonstrating continuous pursuit of new goals and artistic growth [30][31]
Reclaming Identity, One Story at the Time | Ciku Kimeria | TEDxNairobi
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:56
Colonial Legacy & Identity - Colonial education instilled shame, leading to the suppression of African languages and cultures [5][6][7] - Reclaiming African names and stories is crucial for shaping identity and reality [3][4] Media Representation & Bias - Western media often portrays Africa through a single story lens, focusing on politics, poverty, and corruption [7][8][10][11] - Global media perpetuates a biased narrative about Africa, impacting both the world's perception and Africans' self-perception [10][12] Cultural Heritage & Restitution - A significant portion (over 90%) of Africa's material legacy is located outside of Africa, primarily in European museums [16] - Artifacts and historical evidence of African achievements are often found in European museums, highlighting the issue of stolen legacy [13][14][15] Recommendations for Content Consumers & Producers - Consumers should question and diversify their sources, recognizing their own biases when learning about Africa [17] - Storytellers play a vital role in reclaiming ancestral legacies and reimagining Africa's future [18]