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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...

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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. ...

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...

To reach the goals of the Paris climate agreement we need to make a shift from crude oil and increase our production of renewable energy dramatically. In his talk, Pierre advocates for a carbon tax and shows how all of us can contribute to the energy transition we urgently need. Producer, Director & Editor Osman DiFyeli Music by David H...

As part of the art collective ruan grupa which is going to curate the documenta 15 in 2022 - the largest exhibition of contemporary art worldwide - farid and his team think a lot about creative collaboration. He presents their approach of an inclusive narrative in collaboration instead of a colonial one. Producer, Director & Editor Osman D...

At TEDxHKPolyU, TEDxcellent Improv performed some unscripted, improvised-on-the-spot scenes inspired by suggestions the audience

What would a world without religion look like? Caroline Schaffalitzky intends to show, how that thought experiment is a little more complicated than you might think.

Uważam, że życiem kierują przypadki oraz szanse, które pojawiają się przed nami i trzeba je zauważyć i umiejętnie wykorzystać. Myślę, że ja dostałam taką swoją szansę w chwili, gdy miałam 21 lat i musiałam wykonać skok na głęboką wodę biznesu. Wraz z wiekiem zdobyłam to, co w biznesie najważniejsze – doświadczenie, a ono podpowiada, że kluczem d...

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...

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...

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...

Wir leben in der Zeit der großen Veränderungen. Wie diese Veränderung sich genau gestalten wird hängt davon ab von welchen Werten wir uns leiten lassen. In seinem Talk plädiert Carsten dafür, dass wir uns von einem engen Wertebild der Gewinnmaximierung hin zu einer Sinnmaximierung entwickeln. We live in a time of great transformation. How this...

It is easy to become enchanted by the narrative of technological progress as the solution to all of humanity's problems. However, while technology did bring enormous improvements to human life it never came without consequences. A lot of technology aims to merely solve the problems created by previous technology. Amitabh illustrates that we can ...

Her love for her hometown river made Rani study geography. When she later returned to the place of her childhood memories she was struck by sadness and anger. The once beautiful river has turned into a landfill. Together with her team, she examined the sources of this heartbreaking development. And with the local community, they have developed l...

The narrative of the lone genius is deeply flawed. To address today's complex challenges like sustainable mobility we need to work collectively across disciplines. Sometimes this means being a small cog in a giant wheel. Being a theoretical physicist Joerg knows what it feels like to be a speck of dust in an endless universe. However, by underst...

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...

Performers: Mahesh Raghvan, Kartik Raman, Sunil Sunkara, Arjun Ravi Shankar, Anirudh Sharma and Sucheta Sanyal are IndianRaga Fellows from the first-ever India edition of the Fellowship. They presented some of their most popular hits on the TEDx Chennai stage: 1. Tabla Trap Padhant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgX0xapOt7A 2. Raravenu: https:...

Great ideas come to all of us at the strangest of times. Standing in the shower in the morning, gazing out of the window on the train or having a heated discussion with friends over dinner. What about those great ideas that you have? At TEDxYouth@Sydney 2017, 6 young people shared their Fast Idea in 30 seconds flat at Sydney Town Hall with Y...