Before [Music] we are even born, stories begin to shape us. Stories whispered through bloodlines, etched into memories that we've never lived but somehow carry. I am one such story.an impression of my mother, my father, my grandmothers and grandfathers, and all of those who came before. Earlier this year, I was standing on Native American reservation land near Gallup, New Mexico, looking at the abandoned house where my maternal grandmother spent her childhood. When I laid my hand on what was left of the hea ...

[Music] [Applause] I've led a very curious life. One of my great moments of curiosity happened on a cold winter night in Montreal. I was sitting at the kitchen table across from my father who was very ill.And all around him, people were trying to help him. They were bringing water and medication and pillows. And the more people tried to help him, the sadder he got and the sadder I got.I was looking for a way to bring a little joy into his life. And I didn't know what to do. But I remember that he was a math ...

[Applause] [Music] Hello everyone. I think it's important to start a little bit about who I am. So I'm currently a film student here at DC and so something like a story is really valuable to me. And so today I kind of want to start start talking a little bit about an original story.However, this is not quite where my this story begins. This story actually began last year when I first wanted to make a TEDex speech and I didn't quite meet the deadline because I felt like I didn't come up with something creati ...

[Music] The world doesn't need change. It needs people who do. That line didn't come to me while meditating on a mountain or journaling in a fancy cafe. Well, you will find me there most of the times. But this line came to me while I was sitting across someone who was breaking down. Not because what happened with her. No. But no one stayed to listen. She was surrounded by friends, family. She had a large circle yet truly alone. I am Kapal Raj and I work with Fortune50 organization where I lead sales enablem ...

Core Argument - Stories act as a mirror, reflecting our moral judgment processes and revealing insights about ourselves [35][36] - Character morality is a significant predictor of story and character liking [12][13] - Moral judgments are often based on emotional responses rather than careful deliberation [14][15] Moral Foundations Theory - Moral foundations theory posits five domains of morality: care, fairness, loyalty, authority, and purity [15] - Characters can exhibit varying degrees of these moral foundations, influencing audience perception [16] Character Interdependence - Character liking is often determined by comparing characters within a story, rather than objective morality [22][23] - Antagonists can influence the perceived morality of protagonists, as seen in "Breaking Bad" [24][25][26][27] Real-World Applications - Contextually dependent morality is observed in sports, where rivalries influence moral alignment [28][29][30] - Interpersonal relationships, such as friendships after a breakup, also demonstrate contextually dependent morality [30][31] - Conflicts between liked characters, like in "Captain America: Civil War," force audiences to choose sides based on perceived morality [31][32][33]

Storytelling & Interpretation - The core idea revolves around interpreting life events as stories, emphasizing that the way these stories are told shapes their meaning and impact [2][3] - The talk introduces a method of story interpretation, referencing Kwanigot's work at the University of Chicago in 1946, suggesting stories reflect societal values [4] - It highlights that while living life, the narrative is a straight line, as the meaning of events can change over time [7] - Interpretation is presented as a crucial skill, influencing how individuals perceive and react to events, whether positive or negative [9] Meaning & Purpose - The importance of having a "why" to live is emphasized, drawing from Victor Frankl's experiences in Nazi concentration camps, where purpose correlated with survival [13][14] - Modern society is critiqued for a potential lack of purpose, with individuals potentially driven by conformism or totalitarianism [15][16] - The talk encourages individuals to view themselves as the narrators of their own lives, controlling the interpretation of events [17][18] Perspective & Impact - Personal narrative and background significantly influence well-being, as demonstrated by an experiment involving adults from diverse backgrounds [23] - The same event can be interpreted in vastly different ways, highlighting the power of perspective in shaping meaning [24][25][26]

[Applause] If you lost your memories tomorrow, what parts of yourself would still remain. Who would hold your stories for you. And more importantly, who decides what is remembered.We think of memory as something personal, something internal. But memory is also connection. It's about how we make sense of ourselves.And it's how we give the people we love a mirror back to their own story. Without our memories and our stories, what's left. A timeline, a medical record, a box of pictures with names we can't quit ...

[Music] I tell real medical stories. Some are heartbreaking, others are full of hope. Each case is a starting point of exploration, a dialogue between science and humanity.Science communication isn't just about explaining the world, but helping people understand and connect. I'm Dr. . Bernard, a recorder of medical stories.On the TEDex Fushing Park Summit stage, I explore the universe within humanity, and together we build Starseek and Open Mind. [Music] Show of hands. Who here studied in America. Who here ...

[Applause] [Music] Hello everyone. I think it's important to start a little bit about who I am. So I'm currently a film student here at DC and so something like a story is really valuable to me. And so today I kind of want to start start talking a little bit about an original story.However, this is not quite where my this story begins. This story actually began last year when I first wanted to make a TEDex speech and I didn't quite meet the deadline because I felt like I didn't come up with something creati ...

You know why I first got into this wacky business. Stories. Stories.That's why. Tremendous, intriguing stories. Tales that could explain what's going to happen.And you could actually make a little money from them. And that's what's happening right now. And the stories are driving much of this action.It's why the market's buoyancy continues. Dow dipping 11 points. S&P advancing 47%.NASDAQ filled with stories of great potential gain 94%. House of Pleasure. Let me tell you more about my obsession with stories. ...