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An idea worth spreading

Martial Arts. It teaches us not only self-defense, but to respect others as well as ourselves. It's all about becoming persons of good character and integrity - this way we will be doing our part to make the world a better place, which in turn can help to bring peace to the world

People don't know that I'm good at

Shotokan Karate-Do

My TED Story

I was an exchange student when I first watched a TED talk. It happened on a Global History class, our teacher showed us Sinek's talk about how great leaders inspire action. Then when I got home I spent the rest of the day watching TED talks, and obviously, I got addicted. For me, it's like a school, if not better. However, when I got back to Brazil, I was impressed that none of my teachers had ever watched a TED talk. So I started to indicate some talks to them and to my friends, and they are all getting addicted too. This year, my plan is to organize a TEDx Event at my school, because I believe that TED is an idea worth spreading, and that it will change our education system.

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  A reply on Talk: Juan Enriquez: Will our kids be a different species?

  Jun 4 2012: I disagree with you, Jeovani.
  New technologies, such as internet and smart phones, are tools that bring us, the young generation, closer to the world we live in. They are also tools to change this world, bringing people from the whole world together, sharing their ideas and projects, building movements. Remember the Arab Spring! There are young minds all over the world fighting for what they believe. Look closer to your community, you`ll certainly find some examples of it. Take a look at TEDxYouth events, some of them, such as the one I organized, were produced by teenagers.
  Mom and Dad work, but they still have time to spend with their families! They care, they teach.
  We are very, very powerful!
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  A comment on Conversation: What guidelines would you give someone preparing a TEDx talk?

  Apr 23 2012: Hi Rawan, how are you?
  
  I'm sharing with you a presentation called "XYZ of a terrible TEDTalk", made by Chris Anderson during the TEDxSummit:
  
  - Take a really long time to get started;
  - "Too important to be just a talk, slow down and orate;
  - Make sure everyone knows who you are;
  - Make yourself seem smart, use abstract language and lofty concepts;
  - Who needs real substance? All that matters is that you inspire;
  - No need to build an argument;
  - Try to sound as intellectual as possible;
  - No time to waste telling stories
  - Copy your visuals of the web, too easy and no one will notice;
  - Be very serious. Humor is a terrible distraction;
  - Give lots of details about the storie and structure of the organization;
  - Slip in some snarky political comments;
  - If you`re an artist or architect, try to sound as intellectual as possible;
  - Memorizing 90% of your talk should be just fine;
  - Don`t risk being true;
  - Talk about crucial funding needs;
  - Great TEDTalks follow a formula. Crack the code and copy it.

• A reply on Conversation: What will the world look like in 5 years?

  Nov 7 2011: The world is just getting started...
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  A reply on Conversation: what happens after death?

  Jun 13 2011: Why are you being so serious about it? With such a hard topic to deal with, why can't we have a little fun here? It's good to break the "serious aspect" sometimes, my friend, relax, you're at TED Conversations, not at an "aged minds-boring-so serious-conversations"!
  "Heaven for the climate, hell for the company"

• A reply on Conversation: The decriminalization of abortion

  Jun 11 2011: "how abortion is little more than a modern convenience for a process of nature" - now that's a good point for the debate, Christopher, very interesting point of view, thanks for sharing!
  But why can't we consider it a good convenience for a process of nature? I agree with you that it is a convenience, but in my opinion it is good convenience (if made properly)
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  A reply on Conversation: The decriminalization of abortion

  Jun 11 2011: Would you adopt a child?

• A reply on Conversation: The decriminalization of abortion

  Jun 11 2011: I was supposed to "not exist", my mom considered an abortion because she was too young. But even though I'm in favor of the decriminalization. If moms consider the situation very, very carefully, with support from their families, friends and doctors, I'm ok with it. And of course, there should be a time limit to do the abortion.
  It's good to see your face around here, Helen, Welcome, haha!

• A reply on Conversation: Why does the diffusion of innovation take so long?

  Jun 10 2011: ^ See how it works by Simon Sinek: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.html
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  A reply on Conversation: what happens after death?

  Jun 10 2011: Lucas's spirit says:
  
  
  ops, I think we can't communicate, I think there's no internet down there in hell yet.
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  A comment on Conversation: what happens after death?

  Jun 8 2011: I'm going to kill myself now and I'll come back here soon to tell you guys.
  Have a good one!