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Why Smell is the Most Underrated Superpower | Pallavi Bhatia | TEDxSGGSCC Studio
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-24 15:10
What if the most powerful form of storytelling was invisible? This talk explores the quiet force of scent—a sensory language that connects us to memory, identity, and emotion. From shaping brand experiences to deepening human connection, fragrance emerges not just as chemistry, but as a gateway to meaning. Through this journey, we rediscover how something as subtle as smell can profoundly shape how we feel, remember, and belong. With an MBA in Marketing and advanced training in perfumery from Flavors and Fr ...
Aging into power | Teri Weinberg | TEDxPacific Avenue
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-23 16:11
Career & Leadership - The speaker, a former NBC executive vice president and producer with over two decades of experience, highlights the challenges faced by women in the male-dominated entertainment industry [2][3] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of reclaiming one's voice and owning one's narrative, particularly after feeling marginalized or overlooked [6] - The speaker discusses overcoming professional setbacks, including being "pushed out" from a high-profile position at NBC, and using those experiences to build something new and better [13][15] Personal Growth & Resilience - The speaker shares a personal journey of self-discovery and reinvention, including competing in a triathlon at age 55 after experiencing significant personal loss [16][17] - The speaker underscores the value of persistence, courage, and self-belief in the face of adversity, emphasizing that failure is a part of the path to success [7][15] - The speaker advocates for embracing one's age and experiences, viewing them as sources of strength and wisdom rather than flaws [8][26] Empowerment & Action - The speaker encourages the audience, especially women, to embrace their power, tell their stories, and take up space [23] - The speaker challenges the audience to step outside their comfort zones, pursue their ambitions, and not be afraid to start something new, regardless of age or perceived limitations [24][28] - The speaker promotes authenticity and self-acceptance, urging individuals to be "real and loud and brave and unapologetically you" [25]
Why are we so obsessed with true crime media? | Natacha Harding | TEDxWinchester
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-22 17:01
Core Argument - The talk challenges the audience to critically examine their consumption of "true crime" stories and question the narratives they present [1] - It advocates for a deeper understanding of justice, truth, and harm by looking beyond stereotypes and reflecting on the systems in place [1] - The presentation emphasizes the importance of empathy, curiosity, and care when engaging with crime stories [1] Speaker's Expertise - Natacha Harding's background in law, storytelling, and education informs her perspective on criminal justice narratives [1] - Her research focuses on miscarriages of justice, victim-survivor politics, and crime fiction [1] - She champions the role of storytelling in criminal justice and aims to challenge preconceived notions about criminal harm [1] Call to Action - The talk encourages the audience to question whose truth is being consumed and what perspectives are being omitted in crime stories [1] - It serves as a call to action to explore crime stories with greater empathy and consideration for those affected by them [1]
El poder (y el deber) de contar la historia de tu vida | Patricia Janiot | TEDxBucaramanga
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-22 15:20
[Música] [Música] Esto es parte del sueño de cualquier periodista, entrevistar a los grandes personajes, a los protagonistas de las noticias que cubrimos a las personas que tienen el poder de cambiar el mundo. De todas estas entrevistas que he hecho muchas, incluyendo la mayoría de los presidentes latinoamericanos, algunos de los presidentes de Estados Unidos, la más importante, la más exitosa, la más comentada, la que ha perdurado más en el tiempo, a pesar de que la hice hace ya más de 15 años, la entrevis ...
Arabic Language in Preserving Emirati Heritage | Rowdha Alsayegh | TEDxSchool of Modern Skills Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-18 14:47
and recited the adan and said [Music] to I named you and every time I introduce myself and I meet someone new and explain what my name means which is a garden in heaven I'm not only sharing a story but I'm telling the world of the beauty our Arabic language holds [Music] My name taught me that a story can be a single word and that beauty is born with us and we get to share it with the world. But not all stories have a beautiful start. Some of them they start with a scar. When I was 3 years old, a woman poin ...
The secret to bringing your data to life | Yinuo Zhou | TEDxUBC
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-17 15:36
This is a cheeseburger. A fresh juicy double quarter with cheese. But it's more than just a mail.It revolves hidden costs, numbers that we don't see. Now, let me show you the story behind this cheeseburger. This burger started as land.Every step burns oil. Factors flow. Carts do their feet.Fat processed meat. Refrigerated class for keeps a fresh. By the time you take a bite, oil has been burned at every turn.Now, let me show you how much oil has been made during this process. This is a 8 oz glass. But that' ...
Storytelling With Instrumental Music | Molly Miller | TEDxPaloAltoSalon
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-14 16:46
Musical Storytelling & Emotional Expression - Music is presented as a powerful tool for storytelling, capable of conveying emotions more accurately than words due to the limitations of text in expressing feelings [1][2][3] - The speaker uses their guitar to express big feelings and aims to evoke emotions in the audience through instrumental music [2] - Different musical techniques and tools are employed to represent specific emotions, such as using the Dorian mode in E minor to express a sense of melancholy but hopeful feelings [3][4][5] Song Composition & Inspiration - The song "A leego" is described as a breakup song that captures both sadness and relief, reflecting the complex emotions experienced during a breakup [3] - "Blues to Greens" was inspired by the contrast between the beauty of the natural world and the sadness of the pandemic lockdown in Los Angeles, aiming to hold both emotions simultaneously [6][7] - "Two West" is a spaghetti western-inspired piece that embodies the drama, tension, and chaos of a showdown scene, using half steps in F minor to portray the character's dramatic moment [10][11] - "Hopes Aren't Dreams" was written after a rabbi's sermon about turning hopes into action, featuring a descending baseline that shifts to an upward baseline at the end to create a feeling of momentum [12][13] The Human Element in Music & AI - While AI like ChatGBT can identify emotions in music, the speaker emphasizes that only music and the musician can truly make you feel those emotions, highlighting the irreplaceable human element in artistic expression [5][6] - The speaker underscores the importance of art as essential to the human experience, particularly in the context of technology and AI, advocating for holding on to what is human [14][15] - The shared experience between the performer and the audience is described as sacred, magical, alive, and human, emphasizing the energy exchange and connection that cannot be replicated by computers [14][15] Musical Techniques & Theory - The speaker uses specific musical keys (E minor, G, F minor) and techniques (Dorian mode, color tones like sixes, ninths, and sharp 11s, half steps) to evoke particular emotions and create specific musical characters [4][7][8][11] - Improvisation is described as spontaneous composition, where the musician embodies a character to serve the song [9]
Lessons we can learn from storytelling | Sania Grewal | TEDxWestern Canada HS
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-09 16:04
Educational Impact - Storytelling is a powerful tool for understanding new information, with a Harvard study finding that information learned through stories is remembered more accurately and for longer than facts or figures [7] - Stories improve language learning by helping children form phonemes, which broadens vocabulary and improves communication [8][9] - Storytelling can combat declining youth literacy rates, as children read to as toddlers are more likely to continue reading and at higher levels [19] Societal & Cultural Influence - Stories shape understanding of right and wrong, adherence to social norms, and even personalities [10] - Stories from ancient cultures, like the Iliad, provide insights into a society's political structure, values, and religious beliefs [11][12] - Childhood fairy tales can influence later political tendencies, including party affiliation and likelihood of voting [13] - Stories are a source of cultural connection, with similar tales emerging in different cultures before contact [15][16] Cognitive & Emotional Benefits - Storytelling aids in the formation and recollection of memories and can help dementia patients converse with loved ones and slow disease progression [20] - Storytelling can address cultural disconnect, helping teenagers and young adults forge their identities and connect with their heritage [21][22] - Storytelling can promote empathy and understanding between people, fostering cross-cultural understanding [23][24]
Crafting Emotions – How Music Deepens Storytelling in Drama? | Elsa Zhou | TEDxYouth@YCYWShanghai
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 15:26
[Music] [Applause] Hello everyone. I'm Elsa, a grade seven student from YWIS Tong. Today I'm going to talk about how composing music can truly transform the dramatic arts by crafting emotional narratives that enrich storytelling.Before we dive deeper, I'm going to show you a short video that features a peaceful wildlife scene. As you watch, notice that although the visual stays the same, the mood shifts dramatically each time the music changes. [Music] Did Do you notice how this simple experiment shows the ...
Leadership is a Flame, Not a Frame | Venkataramana Murthy | TEDxSGGSCC
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-02 16:19
Core Message - Leadership is not defined by titles or positions, but by actions and presence in situations [1][2][3] - Leadership involves showing care and understanding towards others, offering guidance and support [9][10] - Personal stories are powerful tools for inspiring and impacting others, more so than strategies [13][14] Leadership Qualities - Being present in the moment and offering support to others in need [3][11] - Empowering others to grow and succeed, even without seeking recognition [12] - Transforming pain and negative experiences into positive change for future generations [13] Framework for Leadership - The framework helps individuals identify their leadership style and frame their stories effectively [8] - The framework consists of four pneumonics: Track, ACE, Story, and Evoke [8] - Leaders reflect and remind, rather than simply teaching or commanding [9]