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Hugs in the Wild - A Human Connection Experiment | Angela Pennella | TEDxSan Diego Studio
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-25 16:47
[Music] [Applause] We remember to charge our phones, our laptops, our cars, even our toothbrushes. But what about us. Where do we plug in to recharge.There's no red blinking light warning us. There's no alert that says low battery until one day we just hit empty. In a world drowning in noise, people are starving for something real, authentic human connection.And I believe each of us carries a human connection battery right here. And like any battery, it needs to be charged not once but continuously. The pro ...
I AM NOT A BRAND I AM A PERSON | Dhruvjyoti Dhar | TEDxDPS Siliguri Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:00
Let me take you to a forest. Not a real one, of course, but one where trees tell us something about life. In a forest, there once stood a crooked tree and a stray tree.Every day the straight tree would mock the crooked tree, saying, "Look at me, tall, straight, and handsome. Look at you all bent and twisted. No one even wants to look at you." And so time passed. Most of the younger trees tried to copy that tall straight tree thinking that was the only way to grow. Then one day the loggers came.They looked a ...
YouTube Unveils New AI Tools for Creators at Event
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-09-16 18:19
How much are you adopting the A. I. tools, how much your team adopting it, and making your life a little easier.We've definitely got our pulse on it. We're using it a lot for like ideation and like thumbnails I'd say is like the main like i.e. eating what thumbnails are. But it's like it will be really interesting to see how consumers feel about this, right.Because some people do feel like it's taking the creator out of the loop. But I think YouTube's been very clear today. They want a creator in the loop i ...
The TikTokification of Music | Amida Grego | TEDxHumanitree School
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:13
[Applause] Namaste. Fab. Gregochech.[Applause] What if I were to tell you we're no longer listening to music, we're scrolling through it. Now, this might sound crazy, but when was the last time you added a song to your playlist that wasn't Tik Tok fake. Music exists in all of our day-to-day lives.Whether you put on the radio, you're blasting music in your headphones, or even just entering a restaurant, it's something that's always there. Now, the other day I was at a cafe where I heard a song that I swore I ...
Dare To Be Bad | Susan Hensley | TEDxUTulsa
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-10 16:38
[Music] So imagine you're sitting in a television studio behind the anchor desk, bright lights shining in your eyes, large cameras moving all around, capturing different angles of you. All the while, the director is giving you instructions through your earpiece, but you can't think. You can't focus.Your ears are ringing. Your stomach is churning. You are gripped with anxiety because you know every single imperfection, every stumble, every fumble is public.And what's really fueling your anxiety isn't the fac ...
The Cost of Fitting In. | Sandra Janke | TEDxHHL
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-05 16:35
[Applause] You know, this is weird. After so many years as an opera singer standing on stage, I'm still nervous. Every time I do it, I'm nervous.And if you had seen me on a stage like this a few years ago, you would have seen a different person. You would have seen Zandra Yanka, the accomplished opera singer, confident, polished, upright posture in front of 2,000 people or 100 people, ready for the spotlight. But you wouldn't have seen a woman admitting that she's nervous.And you wouldn't have seen a woman ...
Lift Every Voice…Even Yours | Latrisha “Fee-Fee” Redmon | TEDxAlabaster
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-04 16:22
Core Message - Every individual possesses a unique "song" that reflects their life experiences and resilience, not necessarily a perfect performance [3][5] - Society often silences voices due to fear of judgment and comparison, leading individuals to suppress their authentic expression [5][6] - True expression lies in embracing vulnerability and truth, rather than striving for perfection or external validation [6][7] Supporting Data & Statistics - 75% of people experience fear when using their voice in front of others, and 90% feel nervous speaking in public [5] - 9 out of 10 adults feel unsafe speaking their truth at least once a year [5] - 69% of young people worry about being judged for expressing their mental or emotional state [5] Call to Action - Encourage individuals to listen to and embrace their own unique "song," regardless of imperfections [6][18] - Promote self-acceptance and authentic expression over performance and comparison [6][10] - Advocate for creating a world where every voice is valued and heard, fostering a sense of liberation and permission to speak one's truth [5][18]
Dress Bold, Be Bold and Step Into Visible Leadership | Pamela Gardner | TEDxSanDiegoWomen
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-03 16:49
[Music] [Applause] [Applause] So, when did you first start conforming to fit in. And when did you start dimming your light. For me, it started in the fifth grade.Let me take you back. I'm sitting in my wooden school desk in my favorite white and green jumpsuit. Tina and Joan are right behind me harassing me again.Hey teacher's pet, did you get an A again. We'll be waiting for you after school. As soon as the bell rang, I ran to my dad's old blue Plymouth.No one's going to hurt me. That night, dinner was roa ...
Female Empowerment and Authenticity | Liz Kennedy | TEDxPacific Avenue
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 15:00
Core Message - The motivational speaking industry emphasizes the importance of authenticity as a key factor in personal magnetism and achieving a fulfilling life [1][6][7] - The industry suggests that misalignment with one's authentic self can lead to unhappiness and a sense of something missing [2][3] Authenticity & Magnetism - The industry posits that authenticity is a higher frequency generator than love, joy, and happiness, reportedly 40 times higher [6] - The industry views authenticity as a state of being, connecting with the true self, and experiencing inner beauty [6][7] Practical Applications - The industry recommends identifying core values, exploring new experiences, and practicing self-care as top three impactful ways to tap into one's most authentic self [8][9][10] - The industry suggests that self-care involves activities that force one to pause, stop, and go within, such as writing, reading, or taking a walk [10][11]
Evolution of Fame | Sayali Bhagat | TEDxGADVASU
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-29 16:25
Evolution of Fame - Fame was once exclusive to Bollywood celebrities, cricketers, and politicians in India [1] - Autographs were prized possessions, preserved for generations [2][3] - Celebrities risked "celebrity wrist" from signing too many autographs [4] - The selfie era emerged, providing pictorial evidence as proof [5] - Content creators gained prominence with cheap data and mobile phones [6] - Content creation became a playground for everyone, including those without much [7] - Some influencers used fake photos, highlighting the flip side of the content creation boom [8] - AI digital human beings are emerging, offering benefits like no coffee breaks or tantrums [10] - Traditional PR is making a comeback, emphasizing authenticity and connection [12] - Brands are focusing on authenticity and connection over follower count [12][13]