TED Community » Jimena Duque
About Me
Greetings from Dubai.
I joined the TED community as a way to keep learning about the world we live in and about those that make a difference. I hope I can make a contribution and connect with people that share and challenge my views. I believe deeply in the power of communication, discussion and experimentation and TED is a great platform for that.
I started my professional life working for the Organization of American States in Washington, DC. I worked on issues related to border disputes, conflict resolution, confidence building, post conflict reconstruction and humanitarian assistance.
Four years ago, my husband and I moved to Dubai. For better of worse, I was unable to get a job in my field of expertise (or in any other for that matter). I have spent these years studying, reading and researching, specially issues related to the environment, renewable resources, eco-friendly designs, social work and philanthropy. I made an effort to ‘recalibrate’ myself physically, emotionally and spiritually. I have reevaluated my priorities and chosen a path for my present and future.
Last but not least, I also learnt how to cook …. Definitely!
- Location:
- United States, Arlington, VA
- Gender:
- Female
- Areas of expertise:
- Latin American Affairs, Conflict Resolution and Negotiation, International Relations & Diplomacy, Border Dispute Resolution
- I am:
- Brainstormer, Concerned citizen, Explorer, Idea generator, Job-seeker, World traveler
- Languages:
- English, Spanish
- Universities:
- Boston University
More About Me
I'm passionate about
I am passionate about restoring the environment and preserving it to future generations.
Talk to me about
Anything and everything.
My TED Story
Ready to make one .... my aim? to make a good one.
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A reply on Conversation: Are women and men completely and unequivocally free to choose whether to have children or not?
A reply on Conversation: Are women and men completely and unequivocally free to choose whether to have children or not?
A reply on Conversation: Are women and men completely and unequivocally free to choose whether to have children or not?
A reply on Conversation: Are women and men completely and unequivocally free to choose whether to have children or not?
As you say, it is still going on today ... what are the reasons behind it today?? How about you?? where you born into a big family?? do you have many children?? If you feel like sharing ;) thanks.
A reply on Conversation: Are women and men completely and unequivocally free to choose whether to have children or not?
But my intention with this question was to hear about your own personal experience.
Do you feel like sharing??? ;)
A reply on Conversation: Are women and men completely and unequivocally free to choose whether to have children or not?
That's why I thought I framed the question to each of us, meaning TED community, not as a general/worldwide truth/issue. How do YOU feel with regard to having children??? If you fee like sharing ;) cheers.
A reply on Conversation: Are women and men completely and unequivocally free to choose whether to have children or not?
What happens around us? are our friends, relatives etc choosing freely to have children?
How about us? are our parents, relatives and/or friends telling us that we have to have children just because?
The focus is theory vs practice. In theory we all are/should be free to choose but, are we REALLY practicing this???
A comment on Conversation: In what way do you think design can support us in adopting more sustainable life habits?
Check out the book Design Revolution: 100 products that empower people by Emily Pilloton.
A comment on Conversation: Real Freedom in Higher Education (Fueling Productivity with Passion & Greatness)
I think the key of teaching is motivation. Kids, and adults, can be motivated in many different ways. Yes, playing is a way of motivation, also using colors, sounds, videos, magic.
I also think that smaller class allow teachers to connect better with kids and to identify what motivates them.
A comment on Conversation: Why do so many think that population growth is an important issue for the environment? Don't they know the facts of demographics?
Having said that and replying to your specific question, I believe that the facts are there and known, how can they not, however, we tend to 'play', 'pick & choose' and sometimes even manipulate the data depending on the message we are trying to convey. I would also add that there may be an element of laziness where issues or topics are presented in a vacuum, ignoring the 'complete picture' and just exploring a 'pixel'.