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Curiosity-the wick in the candle | Mark Moodley | TEDxQMDS Qingdao Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-23 15:25
Economic Shift & Geopolitics - The speaker argues there has been a rapid shift of economic power in the last 25 years, largely unnoticed [5] - The world order has changed significantly in the last 24-25 years [6] - The speaker challenges the Western media's narrative about China, finding it untrue based on personal observation [3][7] - The speaker highlights the "Thucydides Trap," suggesting the West is threatened by China's rise [16] - The speaker advocates for a multipolar world order, opposing hegemonic dominance by any single state [20][21][25] China's Economic Model & Development - China's economic model is described as a "socialist market economy," where the government owns core infrastructure but allows a private sector [14] - The private sector contributes significantly to China's GDP (60%), urban employment (80%), and new job creation (90%) [15] - China's rapid growth is likened to going from a bicycle to a spaceship in one lifetime, driven by economic reforms starting in 1978 [12] - The "Mayor's Economy" is mentioned as a development strategy, where local mayors are responsible for economic growth with state oversight [13] - China's Belt and Road Initiative is presented as a model for shared prosperity, contrasting with the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few in some Western economies [18][19] China's Future & Global Leadership - The World Bank projects China to be the number one economy by 2030 [27] - China is currently leading in areas like AI, electric vehicles (60 million), and digital finance [26] - The speaker emphasizes China's work ethic and long-term vision as key factors in its success [28] - A unified, multipolar system is needed to address global challenges like AI governance and pandemics [29]
My journey into medicine | Gabriel Jin | TEDxQMDS Qingdao Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-23 15:25
Core Argument - Curiosity is presented as a key driver for acquiring knowledge and exploring new subjects, particularly emphasized within the context of an IB student's learner profile [1][2] - Books are highlighted as a primary tool for fueling curiosity and accessing diverse worlds of information [2][3] Historical Perspective on Medicine - The presentation contrasts historical medical practices, such as tasting urine (uroscopy) to diagnose diabetes, with modern techniques like blood glucose meters, illustrating the advancements in medical science [4][5] - Bloodletting in the Middle Ages is cited as an example of ineffective and harmful medical practices, further emphasizing the progress made in medicine over time [6][7] Modern Medical Practices - A story about a boy with a Lego brick in his stomach is used to demonstrate the use of modern imaging techniques (CT scan) and minimally invasive procedures (endoscopy) in diagnosis and treatment [8][9] - The anecdote also highlights the importance of humor and patient care in medical practice [9]
Water, wheels, and wonder | Tina lee | TEDxQMDS Qingdao Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-23 15:23
Hello everyone. My name is Tina and I'm 6 years old. I want to show you two picture from my troubles.Hit the first one. Look, we're doing this about this world. Yes, it has three.And guess what. This boat you can drive on the road and go out to the water at Korea. I saw in Singapore and I wa that's the last thing ever.I was so curious as my mom how does both flow and crack. So then I had an idea what I made a super that can drive s and see and even go under the water like a severy. I to my teacher and we ma ...
用好奇心创造精彩人生 | Yan xia Ding | TEDxQMDS Qingdao Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-23 15:22
Curiosity saved her marriage A students mom from Qing Dan mingde school This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx ...
Alchemy of Loss | Dr Sora Al Rowas | TEDxAl Qurum
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-16 16:31
[Music] Is there anyone here who hasn't experienced loss. Loss comes for all of us repeatedly yet we all talk about it in hushed whispers. We say words like cancer and death behind closed doors, fearing to attract them to us.In fact, we sculpt a public image with full filled with our celebrations, our love and prosperity. Me too. For most of my life, this was my public image.I shared with the world the things that I felt I should be proud of. Yet what I would like to suggest to you today is that loss is a s ...
Caffeinated With Curiosity | Hunter McMahon | TEDxBath University
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-12 15:49
Core Idea - The industry emphasizes the importance of curiosity in bridging the gap between data/information and knowledge/wisdom, leading to actionable insights [8][9] - The industry suggests prioritizing curiosity to avoid over-reliance on readily available answers [9] Techniques to Prioritize Curiosity - The industry recommends starting with "why" to understand the root cause of problems or challenges, using the "three W's" (Why are we in this position? Why do we need to change? Why do we do it the way we do it?) to evaluate information [10][11] - The industry advises pausing to allow others time to process information and contribute their perspectives, potentially leading to better ideas [12][13][14] - The industry suggests leading with "yes and" to build solutions collaboratively, fostering participation and progress [15][16][17] Leadership and Environment - The industry highlights the need for leaders to create curious environments within their teams to achieve extraordinary results [19] - The industry encourages individuals to embrace their inner child-like curiosity [19]