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Why I Love Being a Troublemaker | Yeonsoo Cho | TEDxNowon Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-01 15:42
Core Message - Embracing a "troublemaker" mindset, characterized by curiosity and a willingness to experiment, can lead to innovation and discovery [1][6][7] - Viewing the world from unconventional perspectives and challenging established norms can spark new ideas and solutions [2][6] - Learning from mistakes and embracing messiness are integral parts of the creative process and can lead to unexpected breakthroughs [3][4][5] Supporting Arguments - Experimentation, even with seemingly absurd combinations, can lead to surprisingly positive outcomes, fostering a "drink scientist" mentality [4][5] - "Troublemakers" are often the ones who challenge the status quo, ask "what if" questions, and ultimately drive progress [5][6] - Encouraging curiosity, questioning, and unconventional thinking is essential for fostering problem-solving skills and innovation [6][7] Call to Action - Individuals should embrace their inner "troublemaker" by being curious, adventurous, and willing to break the mold [7] - By embracing unconventional thinking, individuals can contribute to solving problems and creating new ideas, potentially becoming the next great inventor [7]
Why we make snap judgments (and how to stop) | Marco Cheung | TEDxShahe Street
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-01 15:20
Hello everyone, my name is Marco. So when I was a law student, I found myself in a very unusual place on a reality TV show in China called An Exciting Offer. It was a show about young people learning to become lawyers.I went in thinking it would be another kind of internship and didn't really think much about what it would mean to be on television. But then my episode aired and suddenly my ordinary student life going to classes reading cases was being watched, commentated on and judged by thousands of stran ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-01 04:40
Prolonged AI use may make it harder to think critically and creatively, recent research suggests. But there are ways to keep the brain fit https://t.co/TviMa4w65a ...
The Secret Curse of Creativity | David Lagercrantz | TEDxLilla Torg
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-30 14:49
Ah, what a welcome. How happy I am. My name is David Logicrans and I going to speak about three people that fascinate me deeply and change my way of thinking.And I'm also going to say a word or two about a contradiction. I call it a Salvar paradox. You remember Salvador de Lee with his mustache, don't you.The serialist. But first, I gonna speak about a little boy who played football not long from here. He was a star on the field, but when he was a teenager, he got a whole team against him.The parents, they ...
Scaling Mountains, Inspiring Ripples of Change | S. Jaahnavi | TEDxSIS Ajmer Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-29 15:54
Personal Development & Goal Achievement - The core message revolves around the importance of embracing change, consistency, and adaptability to achieve personal goals, drawing parallels from mountaineering experiences [1][25][26][27] - Overcoming challenges and failures is presented as a crucial part of personal transformation, emphasizing resilience and continuous learning [23][24][28][30][31] - The speaker advocates for starting small, being consistent, and adapting to failures as key elements in achieving any goal, whether it's in music, sports, or public speaking [26][27][28] Lessons from Mountaineering - Scaling mountains is used as a metaphor for overcoming life's challenges, highlighting the significance of each small step towards reaching the summit [1][2] - The speaker's experiences on various peaks, including Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), and Mount Denali (North America), illustrate the diverse challenges and adaptations required in different environments [3][11][15][19] - Mental strength is emphasized as being more critical than physical strength in mountaineering, particularly in situations where exhaustion and the urge to give up are overwhelming [22][23] Overcoming Adversity - The speaker's personal story includes her father's diagnosis with terminal lung cancer, which served as a motivation to push her limits and achieve more [15] - The experience of being denied a permit to climb Mount Everest due to age restrictions led to a change in plans and the successful climb of Mount Denali, demonstrating adaptability [18][19] - The speaker shares instances of having to turn back from summits due to illness or bad weather, emphasizing the importance of making smart decisions to preserve life and try again later [29][30] Importance of Continuous Learning - The speaker emphasizes the importance of remaining a learner throughout life, regardless of age or expertise, and being open to gaining knowledge from others [31][32] - The speaker's father, a mental health doctor, is presented as a role model for staying grounded and always being willing to learn from others [33]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-09-29 09:40
Prolonged AI use may make it harder to think critically and creatively, recent research suggests. But there are ways to keep the brain fit https://t.co/knYRCfuWcK ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-09-28 09:20
Prolonged AI use may make it harder to think critically and creatively, recent research suggests. But there are ways to keep the brain fit https://t.co/LJsphOgoD3 ...
Maintaining the Human Element of Artificial Intelligence | James Bullard | TEDxROC Nijmegen
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-26 15:32
Core Argument - Creativity and imagination are essential, not optional, and inform AI, making it more effective [2][15] - The "default mode network" in the brain, activated during unfocused moments, is the birthplace of imagination, empathy, and insight [3][4] - Investing in creativity yields a return on investment often overlooked [11] Business and Industry Implications - Companies prioritizing creativity outperformed peers in annual revenue growth by up to 350% (a factor of three and a half) in 2019 [11] - Creative thinking has been a top skill sought by employers for three years running, according to LinkedIn [12] - The World Economic Forum's 2023 World Jobs Report identifies creative thinking as the second most important skill for the future of work, after analytical thinking [12] - Adaptability and improvisation, driven by a future-oriented mindset, are crucial assets for employees in a constantly evolving job market [13] Integration of Creativity and Technology - Architecture and AI are being combined to build energy-efficient and spatially efficient buildings that foster collaboration and creativity [8] - Coders are composing music, synthesizing symphony with both soul and software [10] - Human creativity should be continuously invested into machines to enhance their capabilities [6][7][9]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-09-25 16:50
Prolonged AI use may make it harder to think critically and creatively, recent research suggests. But there are ways to keep the brain fit https://t.co/TcI3SlWmiN ...
How Design Designs Us | Prernaa Mangla | TEDxNerul
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-25 16:40
Company Overview & Achievements - MWM Spaces is a bootstrapped interior design company with over 100 employees [2] - The company has completed over 500 projects to date [2] Design Philosophy & Impact - Design is not just about aesthetics (30%) but also functionality and experiences (70%) [14] - Design can affect emotions, habits, and shape individuals and society [15] - Good design provides breathing room for thoughts and peace, helping to organize life [18] - Interior design is storytelling, with rhythm, flow, and purpose [20] Lessons Learned & Business Scaling - Early failures taught important lessons such as hiring qualified labor, securing advances, and proper planning [4] - The company learned project management skills at a young age, handling various roles on-site [7] - Business scaling was learned through building business centers and experience centers [8] - Customer behavior was understood through multiple restaurant projects [8] Design Applications & Experiences - The company has designed offices for 500 employees [6] - The company has experience in designing diverse spaces including offices, restaurants, experience centers, homes, villas, and meditation centers [5] - The company has designed events for BMW and Mercedes, and experience centers for Microsoft [9] - The company has designed a light and sound show for Sachi Tupa [9]