After bringing her son to a summer camp for gender-nonconforming children, photographer Lindsay Morris launched a project to share the campers' stories with the world. One of them, Reed J. Williams, is now a powerful advocate for transgender youth. Together, Morris and Williams reveal two sides to the LGBTQ+ experience — one as a mother, one as ...

What if striking a pose could not only make you look good but also help you embody who you’re meant to become? Demonstrating the art of mindful posing, portrait photographer and TikTok’s “King of Poses” David Suh shares body language secrets to help your most authentic, confident self show up for every photo.

Would you kill for a pair of Air Jordans? Lemon Andersen spins a tale of someone who did, reciting a poem by Reg E. Gaines. These verses taught Lemon that poetry could be about more than self-expression, and could sound like music when given rhythm and infused with the grit of the New York streets around him.

Picking an outfit? Take inspiration from this thrilling talk about digital fashion: the new, weird and wonderful world of fashion designed for our virtual worlds. Watch as Gala Marija Vrbanic, a leader in this emerging field, showcases what you could wear across your digital channels -- be it TikTok, Instagram or in the metaverse -- and shares h...

With more than half of the world population living in cities, one thing is undeniable: we are an urban species. Part game, part urban planning sketching tool, "Cities: Skylines" encourages people to use their creativity and self-expression to rethink the cities of tomorrow. Designer Karoliina Korppoo takes us on a tour through some extraordinary...

The internet can be an ugly place, but you won't find bullies or trolls on Stuart Duncan's Minecraft server, AutCraft. Designed for children with autism and their families, AutCraft creates a safe online environment for play and self-expression for kids who sometimes behave a bit differently than their peers (and who might be singled out elsewhe...

Ray Bradbury's novel imagines a world where books are banned- and possessing, let alone reading them, is forbidden.The protagonist, Montag, is a fireman responsible for destroying what remains. The story raises the question: how can you preserve your mind in a society where free will, self-expression and curiosity are under fire? Iseult Gillespi...

Apparently, popularity can be predicted and companies are buying it. Increasingly, fashion brands are relying on trend forecasting agencies in order to create the "next big thing." However, fashion buyer Mahir Can Işik says these predictions are putting creativity at the risk of irrelevance. (Currently, more than 12,000 brands get their predicti...

"If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she's gonna call me Point B ... " began spoken word poet Sarah Kay, in a talk that inspired two standing ovations at TED2011. She tells the story of her metamorphosis -- from a wide-eyed teenager soaking in verse at New York's Bowery Poetry Club to a teacher connecting kids with the power of self-exp...

Before he fought in the galactic battles of Star Wars, Adam Driver was a United States Marine with 1/1 Weapons Company. He tells the story of how and why he became a Marine, the complex transition from soldier to civilian -- and Arts in the Armed Forces, his nonprofit that brings theater to the military. Because, as he says: "Self-expression is ...

Based in Singapore, artist and designer Niceaunties draws on her architectural background to create the structure and conceptual depth of her dreamlike AI art.

Christopher Emdin is a science advocate who uses hip-hop to make better teachers.

Ryan Heffington is on a mission to get the world to dance.

Reflecting on moments that shaped his life, actor Ethan Hawke examines how courageous expression promotes healing and connection with one another -- and invites you to discover your own unabashed creativity. "There is no path till you walk it," he says.

About this event: ärˈtikyəˌlāt // verb 1. to express an idea or feeling. 2. to join together. Articulation is culture making, it is self-expression, it is speaking and listening, it is cooking food, writing poetry, throwing pots on a wheel and solving mathematical formulae, it is creating, conveying, consuming, and crushing those big ideas that make us human.

About this event: Our overall theme for this year’s TEDx is “Through Our Eyes”. While we were brainstorming the overarching motif of our speeches today, our team was inspired by the vast range of journeys that our peers have experienced. We felt compelled to highlight the various, unique relationships people have to their identities and self expression, and so ou...

Rébecca Kleinberger is a voice expert pursuing research as a PhD candidate in the MIT Media Lab’s Opera of the Future group.

In this thought-provoking talk, writer and podcaster Lucy Clayton examines the power of ordinary people in extraordinary outfits and describes how we can repurpose fashion in service of political expression.

About this event: TEDxSoweto is a conference - an open ended platform for self expression and collaboration. It is also the focal point of a broad-based community of connections and relations - an interdependent network of peers, partners, champions, activists and heroes - held together by a common desire to help create a better future through the power of ideas....

About this event: In our eighth-grade TED Talks course, we embarked on a semester-long journey of communication and self-expression. We analyzed speeches on various topics, honed our public speaking skills, and practiced effective English communication. The course culminated in a three-minute TED Talk, where we shared our ideas and experiences. This journey expan...

About this event: A step may be a small action, but small steps build up over time and allow one’s aspirations to turn into a reality. Come join us in our event as we explore and discuss the necessity of developing a balanced approach for successfully navigating the stresses and complexities of life! This event features inspiring Hong Kong-based experts who will...

About this event: TEDX Cape Town- Freedom Day - Open Access to Ideas As we host our first event of the year, we celebrate freedom. Freedom of choice, Freedom from fear, Freedom of oppression. Freedom of self expression. TEDxCapeTown will showcase an interesting line-up full of great talks around the idea of all kinds of freedom. This morning TED talk ...

Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be? Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why people cheat, and unpacks why affairs are so traumatic: because they threaten our emotional security. In infidelity, she sees something unexpected — an expression of longing and loss. A must-watch for anyone who has ever cheated or been ...

About this event: TEDxYouth@LambertHS is the first ever TEDx event in Forsyth County! We invite people from the community and abroad to come listen to our amazing speakers presenting on March 17th, 2017. This event is hosted by the TEDEd Club at Lambert High School. The Ted-Ed club at Lambert aims to provide a platform for students to connect and share ideas rega...

Feeling safe is a human right -- but in many African countries, colonial-era laws make it dangerous for LGBTQIA+ people to gather and share their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Creating a space that leaves no room for discrimination, pan-African LGBTQIA+ advocate Okong'o Kinyanjui cofounded an online platform that give...

TED Talks cover an incredible breadth of topics -- from mathematical origami to self-repairing architecture to personalized medicine. Some talks explore what lies at the very essence of TED -- the act of talking. The 10 talks below explore the various dynamics of speech -- from phonology to cognition to the socio-cultural role of language in...

Suffering is not beautiful, nor is it a state of grace. But you can swim to the wreckage at the bottom and bring something back to the surface that can help others, says writer Lidia Yuknavitch. The truth is, suffering sucks and it can take you to a place of wanting to kill yourself, and there’s nothing beautiful about that. Suffering is not a ...

About this event: Come join others committed to "Ideas Worth Spreading" at TEDxBirminghamSalon. It is a series of free recurring events leading up to TEDxBirmingham. The format for Salon events is two 40 minute sessions of TED Talks videos, with time before, in between, and after to connect and converse. There are no live speakers at Salon events. The theme...

About this film: This short film from TED@Tommy explores fashion as a vehicle for innovation. From the Industrial Revolution to WWII to the hippie movement, the culture of fashion has always blended the cutting edge of self-expression with the latest innovations in technology. Today, fashion is no different, weaving VR, AR, and leading sustainab...

About this event: Every individual has a unique purpose in life, a reason for being, something that drives them and gives them a sense of direction and fulfilment. Yet, finding that purpose can be a challenge for many people. It requires introspection, self-discovery, and a willingness to face one's fears and doubts. However, when we live with a purpose, we feel ...