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Indigenous knowledge systems for a livable future | Nokulinda Mkhize | TEDxJohannesburg
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-11 16:52
As is we heal with knowledge and medicine, not magic. Yes, not magic. We understand that a person can only be as healthy as their environment.Our medicine heals the whole person. Our knowledge brings clarity and dignity to people and their place in the world. To heal a person is to heal their world.What medicine is there when it's the whole world and its people in crisis. I have no easy answers or quick fixes. What I do have is an insight rooted in ancestral wisdom.Every life and every action is connected. ...
The Arribada and The Shores We Share | Maitreyi Manoj Nair | TEDxUWCCR Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-04 17:22
Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine the sound of a million flippers thuing softly against the sand. The moonlights reflecting off countless of determined creatures, each following an ancient instinct, an instinct that's older than civilization itself.This is the Ariada, the great arrival of the olive ridley turtles on the coast of Odisa, India. For three years, I call that coastline home. And as a child, I would stand barefoot in the cool sand, watching the turtles come ashore in waves so synchronized, it ...
Weaving Webs of Influence | Nico Kazlauskas | TEDxHopeCollege
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-18 16:21
Core Idea - The art world connects tangible objects with intangible art, inviting participation and shared experience [1][2] - Human interaction and learning are interconnected, forming a web of influence where actions impact others [4][5] - Societal norms are learned through observation and interaction, shaping behavior within a connected flow of influence [7][8] Education & Socialization - The hidden curriculum in education consists of unspoken expectations and values learned in school [9] - Educators can manipulate the classroom environment to influence student behavior and connection [11][12] - Individuals act as both teachers and students, influencing each other through daily actions and habits [12][13] Influence & Impact - Actions create vibrations that influence others, emphasizing the importance of intentional living [13][18] - Living deliberately shapes societal culture through waves of influence and meaningful connections [19] - Individuals are encouraged to create connections that inspire transformation in a wildly connected life [20]
The Gift of Autism | Melinda Edwards | TEDxCharleston
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-02 14:52
Core Argument - The presentation challenges the conventional scientific understanding of autism, suggesting it's not merely a deficit but a unique way of experiencing the world through heightened interconnectedness [1][2] - It posits that autistic individuals often lack the psychological defenses that separate others from a deep awareness of connection with everything and everyone [1][2] - The speaker advocates for embracing the uniqueness of autistic individuals rather than trying to normalize them, viewing autism as a gift that expands our understanding of connection and love [2] Supporting Points - Traditional treatments for autism, like ABA therapy, are viewed as limited and potentially harmful, focusing on behavior modification rather than understanding the underlying experience [1] - The presentation highlights specific autistic traits, such as lack of eye contact and meltdowns, as manifestations of deep connection and sensory sensitivity, rather than deficits [1] - Personal anecdotes are used to illustrate the speaker's evolving understanding of autism, including experiences of her daughter expressing unspoken thoughts and knowing about events beyond ordinary means [1] Implications - The presentation suggests a shift in perspective is needed, moving from a focus on deficits and treatments to an appreciation of the unique gifts and sensitivities of autistic individuals [2] - It implies that understanding and embracing interconnectedness, a state often experienced by autistic individuals, can lead to greater compassion, intuition, wisdom, and creativity for all [1] - The speaker's experience challenges the unquestioned faith in logic and science as the only reality, suggesting there are other valid ways of experiencing the world [1]