Ani Liu: Smelfies, and other experiments in synthetic biology
What if you could take a smell selfie, a smelfie? What if you had a lipstick that caused plants to grow where you kiss? Ani Liu explores the intersection of technology and sensory perception, and her work is wedged somewhere between science, design and art. In this swift, smart talk, she shares dreams, wonderings and experiments, asking: What ha...
Steve Ramirez and Xu Liu: A mouse. A laser beam. A manipulated memory.
Can we edit the content of our memories? It's a sci-fi-tinged question that Steve Ramirez and Xu Liu are asking in their lab at MIT. Essentially, the pair shoot a laser beam into the brain of a living mouse to activate and manipulate its memory. In this unexpectedly amusing talk they share not only how, but -- more important -- why they do this.
Jon Boogz and Lil Buck: A dance to honor Mother Earth
Lisa Jackson and Liz Ogbu: Apple's promise to be carbon neutral by 2030
Under the leadership of Lisa Jackson, Apple's environment and social VP and former head of the EPA, the company is already carbon neutral within their own corporate and retail boundaries. By 2030, Apple hopes to extend carbon neutrality to their supply chain and consumers. In conversation with urbanist and spatial justice activist Liz Ogbu, Jack...
Rev. William Barber and Rev. Liz Theoharis: A call for a moral revival
Poverty, ecological devastation and oppressive systems are among some of the biggest issues facing America today. Reverend William Barber and Reverend Liz Theoharis believe that it's time to address these issues with a uniting approach. They've traveled the country, following and guiding the Poor People's Campaign: a wave of nonviolent civil dis...
Anny Liu: 让企业担负更多社会责任,让女性迎来职业上的春天
Annie Li: The Unnoticed Impact of Technology
Annie was a big fan of watching her iPad or TV whenever she had free time when she was little. She didn't notice what technology has done to her, and what it could do. When she graduated elementary and started her new life in middle school, she started to see technology in a completely different way, the way that is forgotten by many people.
Ana Lía Saettone: La banda sonora de tu vida
Van Anh Le: From Dread2Delight: Finding Happiness in Schooling Journey
Lee-Anne Gilchrist: Why Are We Screwing Up Our Kids?
Having worked closely with hundreds of athletes and their parents and coaches from all over the world, this experience has given me an understanding of the patterns and behaviors that can predict success or failure, and insight into how we can do a better job to help the next generation. We need to stop screwing up our kids, now! Often without ...
Lee-whan Ahn: Senior, I find the value and meaning of my life
나이가 들면 왜 사는지, 어떻게 살아야 하는지에 대한 답을 얻게 되리라 생각했습니다. 그런데 질문의 깊이만 더욱 깊어지더군요. 저와 비슷한 고민을 하고 계신 시니어를 위한 프로그램을 제안하고자 합니다. 시니어의 삶과 지속가능한 공동의 목표를 위해 양질의 교육을 보장하는 평생학습을 증진해야 합니다. I thought that as I got older, I Would get answers to why we live and how we should live. However, concerns about that question only deepened even more. Therefore, Suggest a progra...
Lea Ann Mallett: The World Needs a New Definition of Activism
Is our current idea of activism inspiring people to do nothing? Lea Ann Mallett's trajectory as a lifelong activist, from direct action civil disobedience protestor to charity executive director, led her to wonder just that. Lea Ann shares her new definition of activism which will shift the way you see your world, and open your eyes to the power...
Leigh Ann Hello: HUGS: A Four Letter Word that Can Change the World
Lee Ann Schwope Cochran: Building a Regret Proof Life With Social Impact
Lee Ann Schwope Cochran is a passionate volunteer, values authenticity, and a purpose-driven life. Lee Ann feels it is her calling to support the causes she believes in – human rights and equality. As a child growing up in New York, Lee Ann spent many days volunteering in her community with her mom where she learned the importance of giving bac...
Anne-Sarah Le Meur: Anne-Sarah Le Meur questionne l'art numérique
Dr. Lee Ann Nutt: Are You a Belief Maker or Breaker?
Lê Nam Thuận An (Vừng): A different look at fear
"I finally can say, thanks for coming to my TEDx talk!" - Vừng Coming to the talk, Vừng showed us how she approaches and overcomes her fears in life as a representative of Generation Z. Although being rather young, Vừng has greater life experience. As a result of her sharing, she may inspire many individuals to confront their fears and adopt ne...
Trung Nhat Le, Duc Anh Pham: Love Birds
Ana Paulina de la Torre Salazar: Andar descalza por la vida | Barefoot walk
La resiliencia es la capacidad que tiene el ser humano de salir adelante a pesar de los problemas y adversidades de la vida. Es doblarse y volverse a enderezar. Muchos hablamos de la resiliencia hoy en día, padres de familia, profesores, alumnos, psicólogos… pero la cuestión es: ¿Cuál es tu historia? Y dentro de esa pregunta podemos reflexiona...