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How a German Kid Got Famous in China and Lost Everything | Thomas Derksen | TEDxNYU Shanghai
TEDx Talks· 2026-05-08 16:17
The other speakers in the break room gave me some pressure. They said, "Thomas, you're the first one. You have to break the ice." I said, "Come on, guys. I'm German. How should I do it?" So, let's start this with acknowledging the great speakers today and the organizers with a big round of applause. Quick question.Who here has a mother. Oh, all of you. It turns out teachers always say there are no stupid questions, but they might be wrong.Surprise, surprise. I also have a mother and my mother lives in Germa ...