Wendy Troxel looks at the cultural expectations that pressure couples into sharing a bed and why some relationships would benefit from sleeping separately. This talk was filmed at TEDxManhattanBeach. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, ...

For a long time, Amrou Al-Kadhi struggled to negotiate the intersections between their queer and Islamic heritage. These identities felt completely polarized, as if their identity were founded on a tectonic fault at constant risk of rupture. Yet, it was the unlikely world of quantum physics that allowed Al-Kadhi to find the magic of contradictio...

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About this event: Tales of Tomorrow is a reference to the Grimm brothers who are an important part of the cultural heritage of the region of North Hesse. They believed in the great power of storytelling and so do we. Stories materialize otherwise intangible ideas and thus enable them to be shared. Tales of Tomorrow aims to spread visions of how we imagine human l...

About this event: Bring Tales to Life!

Majdi Al-Zayyadi, Abdul Rashid Mohieddine, Abdul Aziz Al-Awadi, Alawi Al-Darb, and Mohammed Al-Khawlani performing the TEDxSanaa song "It's Time".

Hashem talked about the enhancement the value of Yemeni coffee environmentally and agriculturally as it is one of the major component of Yemeni environment. He estestablished " Yemeni Coffee Club " to increase farmers' awareness of the importance of planting coffee and to encourage them to replant it by distributing 18000 coffee sapling t...

Walid spoke about his personal experience in packaging beans at home from simple materials located in each house, and how this idea is important in serving mainly low-income groups as well as poor communities that lack basic services such as rural areas, displacement camps and civil areas that experiencing shortage of fuel, food, water, or elec...

Marine biologist, fish ecologist and self-confessed ocean optimist Steve Simpson explains the intricate sounds that exist in our oceans -- and why listening to this soundtrack can help us protect it. This talk was filmed at TEDxExeter. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreadi...

Offering tips from the well-known program he helped develop, Bill Burnett, executive director of Stanford's Life Design Lab, illustrates the ways design thinking can be used to help build the life you want. This talk was filmed at TEDxStanford. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas wort...

We all love to travel but often our way of travelling is neither fulfilling nor sustainable. Sandra tells how she reconnected to her childhood dream of becoming a wildlife veterinarian by creating purpose-driven safaris where travellers are not merely tourists but engage with the local community and make a contribution to wildlife preservation. ...

Norbert Kunz is founder and managing director of Social Impact and a true authority in the field of social entrepreneurship. From the very beginning his professional activity has been characterized by the desire to bring about positive social change. He has received numerous awards for his work, including Ashoka Fellow, Social Entrepreneur of Eu...

In his work, Stefan Carsten combines future, city and mobility. Sustainable mobility requires above all a redesign of public space because roads for cars are less relevant in a knowledge-based society. A design that comforts human needs is integrative, inclusive, safe, multifunctional and sustainable. Paris, Milan, Stockholm, or Xionang are citi...

Do you know, that mathematics is more than just calculating? In her talk, Rita shows why and how mathematical modelling and thus working on real life problems, is important for learners and maths teachers. They experience that mathematics is useful and applicable in real life and is not boring or dusty! Be sure: Your passion takes it all!

Ikone, Legende und Sensation Miss Ivanka T. nutzt ihre Stimme, um auf ein wichtiges Spannungsfeld hinzuweisen: Drag und Feminismus! Drag bedeutet „Dressed Representing a Girl“ und kommt aus einer Zeit, in der Frauen* nicht auf Bühnen auftreten durften. Die weiblichen Rollen wurden von Männern* übernommen, die wie Frauen* angezogen waren. Femin...

A designer who can't draw discovered the beauty and more importantly the usefulness of ugly sketching. Oliver describes why we must tap into our natural talent of ugly sketching to catch the vast amount of ideas our brain generates. And how we can produce more meaningful work by inviting others to engage in this messy and creative process. Prod...

Franziska Weiser is a Future Mobility Enthusiast with the desire to contribute to society. She believes that mobility – as one of our basic human needs – can help us to overcome a wide variety of current hurdles. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at h...

Lasse Rheingans is pioneer with his work concepts. He introduced the 5-hour work-day at his company while honouring existing salaries and holiday entitlements. He believes that ‘work’ should neither be a question of location, nor can it really be measured in time; it’s the result that truly matters. This talk was given at a TEDx event using th...

Kylee Potae comes from the beautiful country of New Zealand (Aotearoa). Culturally she is of Maori descent, the indigenous people of Aotearoa. The Maori have a very special way of doing business putting the people and the planet at the center of their actions and decisions. It is undeniably true that business practices lack ethical and moral va...

A philosopher of technology demonstrates how moral philosophy makes an indispensable contribution to our technological society. Far from being abstract or divorced from reality, moral philosophy provides the rules necessary for thinking about the ethics of technology. Without knowing these rules, we could become overwhelmed by the complexity of ...

Christian is convinced that without changing our monetary system there will be no true change. By having launched the successful regional currency "Chiemgauer" he shows that feasible alternatives exist. In his talk, he presents how regional currencies can lead to more stability, fairness, and sustainability. Producer, Director & Editor Os...

As a risk researcher Viola is looking at the threats caused by climate change. However, understanding alone is not enough. We must act. With conviction and urgency. In her talk, she explains how we can take the risks that matter to make a difference by tapping into our true potential and sense of responsibility. Producer, Director & Editor...

The idea that the invisible hand of the market is the best solution to address all of society’s problems has caused a lot of epistemic violence. Violence to our shared human knowledge. Because the predominant narrative in the field of economics is to not question the mysterious workings of the market. As both an economics professor and a philoso...

Eva is an American singer/songwriter who has lived in Germany for most of her life. Have you ever left your comfort zone? Well, Eva has. She shares her experiences how tough yet liberating leaving the comfort zone is. Sometimes it is surprising how it affects your future life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference forma...

Sharon has spent her career working in technology for development and the innovation ecosystem in her home country Kenya. When she moved to Germany, she was surprised to find that some people had no idea of the technology revolution that was happening on the African continent. In her talk, she attempts to challenge the stereotypes we often hear ...

Lena Schaumann ist Unternehmerin und Nachfolgerin in 4. Generation im eigenen Familienunternehmen. Sie trat in die Fußstapfen ihres Vaters mit dem Ziel das Unternehmen zu digitalisieren. Dafür setzte sie die Digitalisierung vorerst bewusst auf die Ersatzbank und rief eine neue Priorität aus: „People First“. Sie erlebt gemeinsam mit ihrem Team, d...

After fleeing as a child from the chaos of post-Soviet Union Ukraine to Germany Wladimir and his family didn't have much. But a small library he discovered contained the world to him and made him thrive. Inspired by John Locke’s book „On Liberty“ today he's wondering why despite the trillions of dollars spent on aid and social investment the pro...