When it came to getting public consensus on a complex plan to convert the epic Tempelhof Airport into something new, Berlin sought an effective way to communicate the nuances of the various proposals. The solution? A computer coder synthesized the information from all the options into a simple infographic, leading to an informed vote by the publ...
Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision protecting people's right to have an abortion in the United States, will be overturned within a year, says reproductive rights attorney Kathryn Kolbert. In this electrifying call to action, she breaks down the systematic attack against reproductive freedom in the US and envisions what a post-...
UCSB alumnus Jordan Killebrew talks about his efforts to impact positive change in a community struck by tragedy. Killebrew shows that even through time’s darkest moments, communal strength and empowerment can be the driving forces that bring people back together.
In order to transform our immgration laws, we need to reimagine the system into one of humanization, resistance, and transformation. Allan Colbern explores the nuanced history of restrictive federal policy and offers solutions to changing the dynamic of our communities. Dr. Colbern is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social and Behavioral...
Forgiveness isn’t always a walk in the park—but perhaps a bit of practice can help us to do forgiveness better. Researcher Dayna Kloeber describes how communicating forgiveness—and how implementing forgiveness education programs—can help communities facilitate processes of healing, restore damaged relationships, and transform individuals and soc...
Kim Goulbourne discusses the creative process she undergoes when launching a new design project. Utilizing both tactical and artistic skills in her projects, she encourages us to pursue balanced, purpose-driven ideas that speak to what we are passionate about.
Sometimes, taking a step forward requires taking a step back. “Why you shouldn’t grow up” is an idea that encompasses risk-taking, attitude, and lifestyle. Growing up, we sometimes lose the qualities that allowed us to explore and truly have fun; spending too much time and energy dwelling on issues, one foot in the future and one foot in the pas...
Commissioner Clyburn who served on the Federal Communications Commission connects personal stories from two generations ago to deliver a passionate argument on why access to the internet is not just a privilege but a fundamental human right.
How many times do we pick up the phone to do something that seems so important to us - then emails, WhatsApps and notifications have us forget what we were supposed to do? To restore a healthy ecology of our time, we must stick to a critical behaviour: distinguish urgent things from the important ones, those that make a true difference in our ex...
Toda história é acompanhada de uma boa música, incluindo a sua. A música tem um papel importante na vida de cada um e marca a história como um todo. Mas até onde a música pode te levar?
Ruby es una fundadora de startup de 23 años de Atlanta, GA, EE. UU. Se graduó en 2018 del Georgia Institute of Technology con un B.S. en Ingeniería Industrial. Desde 2018-2020 vivió en Río Cuarto de Alajuela como Voluntaria del Cuerpo de Paz trabajando en proyectos de desarrollo comunitario.
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Dr. Clayborne is currently an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine with an academic focus on ethics, health policy, end of life care, and innovation/entrepreneurship.
She developed a novel epistaxis device as a resident and in 2015 was awarded the NSF I-Corps grant which ...
With the voice in her heart drowning out the voice in her head, Gabrielle Claiborne knew the time had finally come to live her truth. After 49 years of not living as who she is, she began a journey to discover and reveal the person she was born to be - her authentic self. In this moving and personal talk, Gabrielle may inspire you to build your ...
Elle est dirigeante de sa société Imparfaitement soi. Pendant des années, elle a été une « Madame Parfaite », qui mettait son énergie, son intelligence et toutes ses qualités au service d’un perfectionnisme sans but ; si ce n’est d’avoir une vie en apparence idéale. Elle était cette femme qui, extérieurement, avait tout pour être heureuse : un p...
Are your employees and colleagues giving 100% when they show up at the office? Are you? Phone-it-in culture can lead to toxic morale, lack of innovation, and a decrease in profits. The most well-meaning of leaders accidentally squash employee engagement from time to time, but knowing some of the notorious culture-busters can give you the keys t...
Caring deeply for the well-being of others, Karen Klein Galbraith has devoted her life to making the world a safer and gentler place. As an award-winning road safety practitioner, pet therapy hospice volunteer, and life coach she’s accomplished that and more. Karen will share her hospice stories of humor and heart and unlock the power of meaning...
Ilya Vidrin and Danielle Davidson, accompanied by creative technologist Peter Martel (not shown), present performance research on haptic, wearable technology in dance.
Two-time Emmy award winning Travel TV producer and host has traveled the world visiting 60 countries and has discovered that no matter where you are born or what you believe, all women are very similar. She has lived with women of all races, classes and religions and shows the world through her eyes.
La collaboration, nous en rêvons dans nos relations, au travail, dans nos couples mais prenons nous le temps de la comprendre, d’en rêver collectivement ? Au travers de contes et de récits de vie, Christophe Calaber nous propose d’explorer les chemins de la collaboration. Et s'il suffisait d'embarquer, de prendre soin de nos rêves ensemble pour ...
Alan Kalbermatter cuenta su trayectoria de vida afectada por una enfermedad degenerativa durante la adolescencia, los cambios en su vida, las dificultades, los sueños y las motivaciones para seguir adelante mismo sin poder andar. Una historia emocionante que demuestra que las limitaciones impuestas por la vida no pueden limitar nuestros sueños
With the discovery of cosmic rays that constantly irradiate the earth, the protective role of the earth's atmosphere and magnetic field is now recognized as crucial preservation of biological life. If we move beyond the atmosphere to explore interstellar space, this protection is removed. In his talk, David Galbraith explores the sterilizing ef...
When you only have one perspective on life—your own—how can you expand your understanding of the world around you?
TEDxMidlothianTpke talks were recorded and produced by Varina High School Center for Communications and Media Relations Students.
We are taken through a journey to the top of the mountain. On the way, Anna explains different challenges that she faces, and how she and her friend overcome them. She contrasts this narrative with popular media's demonstration of always having a male leading the journey and encourages other women to conquer their mountains to become empowered.
Študent etnologije in kulturne antropologije Edi A. Klobučar bo govoril o razkritju svoje transspolne identitete ter o pomembnosti svobode odločanja o sebi in o svojem življenju. Spraševal se bo o maskulinosti, ki jo pričakuje družba ter predstavil svoje dojemanje. Mnenja je, da moramo ljudje, če želimo v življenju kaj spremeniti, najprej naredi...
La vie de Christine de Kalbermatten bascule en 2001, à l’annonce de la maladie ultra-rare de sa fille. Avec les innombrables rendez-vous médicaux, les incertitudes et l’ignorance générale qui règnent dans ce domaine débute alors un véritable parcours du combattant. Une dizaine d’années plus tard, cette scientifique décide d’approfondir ses conna...