John Koenig loves finding words that express our unarticulated feelings -- like "lachesism," the hunger for disaster, and "sonder," the realization that everyone else's lives are as complex and unknowable as our own. Here, he meditates on the meaning we assign to words and how these meanings latch onto us.

A skyscraper that channels the breeze ... a building that creates community around a hearth ... Jeanne Gang uses architecture to build relationships. In this engaging tour of her work, Gang invites us into buildings large and small, from a surprising local community center to a landmark Chicago skyscraper. "Through architecture, we can do much m...

Tennis legend Billie Jean King isn't just a pioneer of women's tennis -- she's a pioneer for women getting paid. In this freewheeling conversation, she talks about identity, the role of sports in social justice and the famous Battle of the Sexes match against Bobby Riggs.

What does food mean to you, your community and our planet? With ​​personal accounts from the kitchen to the operating room, chef and content creator Jon Kung and cardiologist Uma Valeti unpack how food cultivates creativity and offers opportunities to connect with and blend cultures. Exploring Valeti’s experiences developing a healthier meat alt...

As a gay couple in San Francisco, Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols had a relatively easy time living the way they wanted. But outside the bubble of the Bay Area, what was life like for people still lacking basic rights? They set off on a world tour in search of "Supergays," LGBT people who were doing something extraordinary in the world. In 15 countr...

We tend to think of our corporeal selves as the one thing we hold complete dominion over. "My body belongs to me" has become a statement so banal that French ministers have the phrase tattooed on their arms. Philosopher Gaspard Koenig thinks we should stop taking ownership of our bodies for granted. In this funny, example-driven talk, Koenig del...

John Koenig’s talk at TEDxUniversityofPiraeus 2018 focuses on the feeling created by the existence of different human stories one may have never heard of.

地球只有一個，讓我們一起守護他，Fighting

We all want to contribute to something, but what often holds us back is not fear, but instead the uncertainty whether the effort we contribute is impactful or not. In this talk, Jenny shares her journey into advocating for people displaced by conflict, making tangible differences in the community and the importance of self compassion in order t...

코미디는 누군가를 놀려 웃음을 주는 일입니다. 하지만 놀린다는 것은 누군가를 불편하게 하기 쉬운 일이기에 쉽지 않습니다. 게다가 코미디는 우리 삶에서 한동안 멀어진 듯했습니다. 그러나, 이런 상황에 놓인 코미디를 시작한 정영준 대표는 그 속에서 놀림의 가치와 마주할 수 있었습니다. 누군가를 놀림으로써 서로를 이해하게 만드는 예술, 코미디에 대한 그의 이야기를 들어보고자 합니다.

안전이 중요한 사회문제로 부각되며 새로운 관점에서 해결 방안들이 모색되고 있습니다. 범죄를 유발하는 환경적 요인을 최소화시키거나 제거하여 안전한 생활 환경을 만드는 CPTED[범죄예방디자인]. 안전한 공동체는 ‘우리'들의 관심으로 만들어 집니다.

In this engaging talk, Dr. Joanne Kong explores dietary trends and advocates for the importance of plant-based eating.

Linda Quinn, Ph.D., is a dancer, actress, and dean at Tarrant County College Northeast campus who enjoys the process of fusing different art forms to express human experience. Dr. Quinn first began teaching at the age of 18 as a Disco Dance instructor and eventually earned a Ph.D. in Dance with an emphasis in Humanities. Her favorite topic is th...

Dr. S. G. Cheung is a marine biologist with primary interests in the physiological and behavioral ecology of marine invertebrates and their responses to human disturbances such as microplastic pollution, ocean acidification, and hypoxia. He started working on the ecology and conservation of horseshoe crabs in 2005 and is currently a steering com...

Loh shared with the audiences how to become a maker using simple tools available in everyday life. This can serve as self hobby or even use the skills to invent or innovate.

Jenna is from the Fintech Division in MDEC, building the fintech ecosystem in Malaysia working with experts, regulators, financial institutions, accelerator, investors, startups/scaleups and academic institutions. She was an Advocate and Solicitor previously with experience of running a law firm such as in the fields of corporate, litigation, hu...

Incomplete, a unique dance team composed of two dancers from different genres, performs a program depicting the conflicts and reconciliation of one's ego(self-identity) during the course of its formation.

Trio performs and improvises on the jazz standard "Autumn Leaves," composed in 1945 by Joseph Kosma.