In West Texas today, Blue Origin launching its ninth flight of the year. >> But for the first time, carrying a crew member to space unlike any before her. >> We are in space.>> Oh my god. >> Oh my god. 33-year-old Misha Bent House, an engineer from Germany, becoming the first wheelchair user in space, floating inside the capsule and looking down on Earth, >> emerging triumphantly after a 10-minute flight.How are you feeling right now. >> I feel pretty excited. Still feels like I dreamed it.Ventouse, who bec ...

All right. How many people in the audience are left-handed. All right.Okay, I see you. Just a few people. All right.How many times have you had to think about where to sit at a restaurant so that you didn't bump elbows with the person sitting next to you. Let me see if I uh sit here. No.All right. It's not working. There it is.Okay, there we go. All right. Okay.So, oops. Still not working. All right.We'll leave it there. All right. So, those of you who have to think about where to sit there are lefty people ...

Do you remember what you did when you turned 18 and became a legal adult. Did you buy a lottery ticket. Did you get your first tattoo.Maybe you tried a cigarette. Well, the first legal act I made as an adult was signing my amputation papers. It is fair to say I did not start adulthood off on the right foot.No, I started on my left. While that moment was devastating, it was not the end of my story, but the beginning of a new journey. One that brought me to Montana to study at Montana State University and to ...

The speaker reflects on cherishing identities and inclusivity while rejecting societal prejudices and labels, as a way forward for human development. Alongside his academics, he is the winner of the prestigious Begum Jahan Ara Best Student Award. He is an ardent singer and his school's top performer in the grade-IX Matric Board Exam 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 ...

Throughout most of its history, the music industry has sold songs individually as singles, right. First on vinyl, then on cassettes, then on CDs, and now on streaming platforms. In the 1970s, as music production techniques got more advanced, record producers would popularize the idea of the remix, a reworking of the single with some additional elements.Now, it's a pretty simple concept, but music lovers will know that hip-hop truly embraced and amplified this phenomenon, often with a fearless creativity. I ...

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Personal Growth & Development - Embracing challenges leads to personal growth and self-improvement [1][3] - Striving to be proud of oneself is more important than striving for perfection [1] - Taking chances and pursuing opportunities can lead to rewarding experiences [3] Quadball & Inclusivity - Quadball is a co-ed sport that welcomes individuals of all gender identities and skill levels [1] - The quadball team fostered a supportive and inclusive environment, prioritizing camaraderie over individual skill [1] Overcoming Challenges - Overcoming initial difficulties in sports, such as basketball, can build mental resilience [1] - Joining the quadball team provided a positive and encouraging experience, contrasting with previous negative sports experiences [1]

This weekend I'm in Reno, Nevada for the International Gay Rodeo Association's World Gay Rodeo Finals. This year, they're celebrating 50 years of gay rodeo. Phil Ragsdale came up with the idea for the Gay Rodeo in 1975 with the first official event a year later.The rodeo includes events like team roping, bull riding, and then camp events like goat dressing and wild drag. The rodeo took a hit in the 80s and 90s due to the AIDS epidemic, but today it thrives as an inclusive space for male, female, and non-bin ...

Core Idea - The presentation explores a novel approach to art creation using brainwave technology (EEG) to translate thoughts and emotions into audiovisual art in real-time [3][4][5][6][7] - The core of art should be alive, unfiltered, present, and capturing the essence of a moment in time [2] - The presenter calls this approach "full presence expression," emphasizing creation through being rather than doing [11] Technical Aspects - EEG technology captures brainwaves, which are then translated into digital signals to generate audiovisual art [5][6] - Different brainwave frequencies (beta and gamma for active thoughts, lower frequencies for calmness) correspond to different audiovisual parameters [8][9] - The system allows for a direct, raw sensory expression from the brain to the screen, akin to playing an instrument and painting simultaneously using the mind [7] Inspiration and Purpose - The project was inspired by working with underprivileged children with autism, ADHD, motor neuron disorders, and sensory impairments, who are often excluded from traditional art forms [14][15][16] - The aim is to provide a means for these individuals to express their inner voices, feelings, and emotions through art, showcasing their inner beauty and presence [17][18] - The project seeks to redefine art and expand the definition of who can be an artist, promoting connection and understanding beyond typical labels [18][20] Key Takeaway - The presentation encourages embracing inner freedom, courage, and essence to express oneself fully, unconstrained by societal norms or limitations [19][20]

Hi everyone recognize me. If you've watched Paresa's promo video for today's TEDex talk, you might remember me. I'm her AI twin.And um well, I was supposed to give this talk on her behalf. No, you were expecting a human, someone with warmth, a little unpredictability, maybe even some nervous energy. And definitely not someone with this fake perfect and this time British accent.I'm just lines of code, no heartbeat. So, um I'll let the real Parisa take over. Thank you for not replacing me.And here I'm trying ...