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Actúa | Lola González-Pinto | TEDxCESINE
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-23 15:25
[Música] Hola a todos, soy Lola, tengo 21 años y me gustaría empezar mi conferencia haciéndos pregunta y es que si pensáis que es una silla de rueda Se puede ser feliz. Hoy os vengo a demuestrar que sí, pero os vengo a hablar de algo más, de avanzar, de actuar, de tomar las riendas de tu vida, porque cada pequeño cambio marca la diferencia. Nací dos meses y medio antes de lo previsto.Dicen que los pañales más pequeños me llegaban hasta la nariz. A los 8 meses a mis padres les llegó el diagnóstico. Tengo una ...
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-10-23 13:03
RT Based Hungary 🇭🇺 (@HungaryBased)❗️Leader of Hungary's Second Biggest Political Party "Mi Hazánk". Toroczkai László announces:" The Heroes of 1956 taught us that Hungary's independence must be defended against all External Forces!Another issue is that currently, not Russia, but the USA and Brussels are interfering in the elections of Hungarians, and with this, our Sovereignty is threatened from this direction." 🇭🇺 ...
What If Our Approach to Aging Is All Wrong? | Heather Durenberger | TEDxMinneapolis
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-17 16:39
Core Concept - The presentation introduces the "adolescence of aging" as a distinct and challenging life stage where aging parents require increasing support while resisting assistance, mirroring teenage rebellion [1][3] - This stage is characterized by defiance, denial, and decline, leading to disempowerment for both aging parents and their adult children [3][4] Challenges Faced by Adult Children - Adult children often find themselves in a "squeeze," balancing career, family, and caregiving responsibilities, a situation affecting 37 million (百万) in the United States [1] - They experience emotional turmoil, including frustration, fear, and powerlessness, while navigating the changing roles and needs of their aging parents [1] Psychological and Neurological Basis - The "adolescence of aging" has roots in psychology, referencing Erikson's ninth stage of development and Franco's five stages of aging, which describe the shift from independence to end-of-life [1] - Neuroscience suggests that the prefrontal cortex, responsible for risk assessment and self-regulation, may decline with age, leading to behaviors similar to those seen in teenagers [1] The 3Ds: Defiance, Denial, and Decline - Defiance manifests as resistance to losing independence, such as refusing to give up driving, leading to conflicts over safety and control [1] - Denial serves as a defense mechanism against the uncomfortable truth of declining capabilities, with aging parents downplaying incidents like falls or health issues [1][2] - Decline involves physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that can be gradual or sudden, requiring significant caregiving efforts from adult children [3] Disempowerment and Control - Aging parents may experience disempowerment when they lose control over decisions and routines, leading to emotions like shame and anger [3][4] - Adult children, in their efforts to ensure safety, risk stripping away the autonomy of their parents, creating tension between control and freedom [4] Solutions and Support - The presentation introduces the PACE model (Pause, Assess, Choose, Embrace) as a tool for adult children to manage stress and respond with compassion [4] - It emphasizes the importance of normalizing the challenges of aging, building support systems, and having open conversations [10][11] Impact and Legacy - The journey of caring for aging parents shapes relationships with siblings and leaves a lasting impression on children, highlighting the importance of how one shows up during difficult times [7] - The presentation advocates for shifting the narrative around aging, creating language, tools, and supports to better navigate this life stage [11][13]
A New Age of Old: Redefining How We Age | Daniel Cottmeyer | TEDxGeorgiaStateU
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-10 14:34
[Music] So, I'll start with a show of hands. How many of you out in the crowd are actually excited to get old. So, like I thought, that's not many of you.A lot of people will say they're not excited to get old or even that they don't want to get old. And to that, I always ask, what's the other option. Right.Because we're not going to stay the same age and we're certainly not getting getting any younger. So, if we're not getting older, then we're right. And I can't imagine that all of you out in the crowd th ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-09-29 19:15
The result was less a sign of approval for the ruling party’s policies or its lacklustre reforms than of fear of losing the country’s independence to Russia https://t.co/KOXJLwqLbkPhoto: Getty Images https://t.co/ohCSsjnnZX ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-09-29 18:59
The result was less a sign of approval for the ruling party’s policies or its lacklustre reforms than of fear of losing the country’s independence to Russia https://t.co/ZHoLxXghAQ ...
Finland's Stubb Says Trump Is Strongly Committed to NATO
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-23 20:50
Geopolitical Landscape & Security - The speaker suggests President Trump aims for peace in Ukraine, advocating for increased economic pressure on Russia, particularly urging Europe to cease Russian oil and gas purchases [3] - Europe has reduced Russian gas purchases by 80% and oil by 90%, with remaining percentages involving Slovakia and Hungary [4] - Finland emphasizes Ukraine's right to retain independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, rejecting any Russian acquisition of Ukrainian territory [5] - Security guarantees for Ukraine involve the Ukrainian army, European support, and a US backstop, with military constructs largely ready and political constructs under development [7] - NATO has established "Baltic Sentry" and "Eastern Sentry" operations in response to Russian actions in the Baltic Sea and airspace violations, respectively [10] - The speaker advises a calm and deterrent-focused approach to Russian provocations, emphasizing the importance of not showing weakness [10][16][17] NATO & International Relations - Article Four of NATO has been invoked nine times since 1949, indicating a mechanism for addressing security concerns short of Article Five [13][14] - China's economic size is over ten times bigger than Russia's in the early 1990s, and its oil and gas purchases support Russia's ability to conduct the war [20] - The speaker views India as a close ally of the EU and the US, advocating for Western engagement with India as an emerging superpower [21] - NATO allies have increased defense expenditure from 2% to 5% due to geopolitical and security circumstances, influenced by President Trump [23]
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Finding Freedom on Foot | Lara do Rosario | TEDxWinsor School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-16 15:39
Core Idea - The speech advocates for incorporating spontaneity and exploration into running routines to transform them from chores into adventures, fostering independence and discovery [2][4][5] - The speaker encourages listeners to embrace unfamiliar paths and locations during runs, viewing them as opportunities for unique experiences and personal growth [6][15] Practical Advice - The speech suggests deviating from planned routes to explore trails and paths that spark curiosity, within reasonable safety parameters [6][7] - The speaker recommends running without carrying unnecessary items to enhance freedom and immersion in the present moment [13][14] Personal Anecdotes - The speaker shares personal experiences of discovering vineyards in Portugal [7], waterfronts in New York City [8][9], and frozen landscapes in Chicago [10][12] by spontaneously altering running routes
Agency and Independence
Y Combinator· 2025-09-10 17:40
It's pretty clear now in the AI world that like the AI is very good at following instructions and it's probably going to be hard for humans to compete with the AI on just like following instructions reliably. In which case people here need to think about what are they going to get out of their college experience. That goes beyond just kind of showing up passing the test following the instructions really really well.like it's going to require how do you know to do things yourself and how do you have like age ...
Senator Warren Grills Miran, Questions His Independence
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-04 15:34
Federal Reserve Independence - The report highlights concerns about President Trump's assault on the independence of the Federal Reserve [1][2] - The report questions the nominee's ability to transition from a highly political role to a non-political role without political biases influencing policy [2] - The report suggests the nominee may not be independent enough to contradict President Trump [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] Economic Data and Inflation - The report raises concerns about the accuracy and unbiased nature of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), particularly regarding jobs numbers [5][6][7][8][9] - The report questions the nominee's claim that consumers have not seen a material macroeconomic increase from tariffs [10] - The report indicates that costs for basic necessities like groceries, utilities, housing, and school supplies are increasing [11] - The report suggests the nominee is conflating relative price increases with overall inflation [12][13]