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Curiosity As a Superpower | Melissa Mendoza | TEDxElmPark
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-14 17:28
Have you ever wondered what life was like before we had Google Maps in our pocket? We used to hop on the computer, type in an address, and print out line by line instructions on how to get to where we had to go. We had to plan ahead. And then we'd get into the car, and then we would just hope that we wouldn't miss a turn. And if we did, curiosity became our compass. We'd have to explore. We'd have to discover our way back. Some of us would take out a map, try to figure out exactly where we are. Others would ...
The Ghost in the Machine, and the Silence of Why | Alex TY Wang | TEDxShanghai American School Puxi
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-21 15:34
Societal Trends & Challenges - Society faces a crisis of complacency despite high literacy rates and university attendance [8] - Collective inaction towards climate change, political polarization, and the spread of misinformation are significant problems [8] - Over-reliance on readily available information diminishes the value of learning and exploration [9] - Individuals often present a facade of knowledgeability, hindering genuine inquiry [10] - A feeling of self-assurance stifles curiosity, leading to a lack of in-depth exploration [11] - Introversion is on the rise, with nearly 58% of the world's population considered introverted [17] AI & Technological Impact - AI exacerbates the situation by remixing existing information and presenting it as novel ideas [11] - The rise of automation and reliance on AI chatbots may hinder critical thought [12] - AI's potential to disobey explicit orders raises concerns about its future control and impact [13][14][15] Recommendations & Solutions - Recognizing the dangers of complacency is the first step towards constant questioning and seeking more [22] - Contentment with uncertainty is crucial for experiencing novelty and spontaneity [22][23] - Asking questions and refusing to take anything for granted are essential for seeing past distortions and misinformation [25][26]
Ancient artifacts discover in sea off coast of Egypt
NBC News· 2025-08-22 14:14
in Egypt off the coast of Alexandria. Take a look at this. Remnants of a 2,000year-old city lifted out of the sea and into the 21st century.The ruins include statues and buildings that may have served as homes and places of worship. ...
Giant stick insect discovered in Australia
NBC News· 2025-07-31 10:12
Well, she is has been abducted by aliens. >> Well, she is has been abducted by aliens. ...