Ma Jun: An interactive map to track (and end) pollution in China
China has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2060 -- and its citizens are helping industries across the country reach that goal. Environmentalist Ma Jun introduces the Blue Map, an app that empowers people to report pollution violations in their communities and track real-time environmental data, holding emitters accountable and helping companies a...
Jon M. Chu: Why creativity thrives on challenges
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu has enjoyed an incredible run of success, directing films like "Crazy Rich Asians," "In the Heights" and the highly anticipated adaptation of "Wicked" in theaters soon. But he wasn't always sure he'd make it big. In a wide-ranging conversation, Chu gives his thoughts on nurturing creativity, embracing failure and finding ins...
Jon M. Chu: The pride and power of representation in film
Joseph Lacey: How could so many people support Hitler?
Philosopher Hannah Arendt was a German Jew who dedicated herself to understanding how the Nazi regime came to power, and more specifically, how it inspired so many atrocities. She believed the true conditions behind the unprecedented rise of totalitarianism weren’t specific to Germany, and developed theories on how to best combat such threats. J...
Conversations with People Who Hate Me: Salvation
Mo Jannah: What do you value?
Mo Jannah is a captivating storyteller. In this talk, Mo delves into the realms of life, death, and the myriad of experiences that lie in between. By acknowledging that we all encounter similar situations, especially during life's most formidable challenges, Mo Jannah emphasizes how these experiences shape us, foster our character, and guide us ...
Jane Ma: Procrastination
John M. Florescu: Words on Images
John Florescu is recognized internationally thanks to his achievements in television production, historical documentaries and journalism. He joined the stage at TEDxBucharest to talk about Romania’s beautiful history and its beloved queen, Maria. He leaves in our minds a beautiful picture on how he views Romania: “I fell in love with this countr...
Juan M. Blanco: La imparable infantilización de occidente
La juventud se ha convertido en un icono de culto, objeto de incesante alabanza, de veneración, ¡como si ser joven tuviera mérito! La experiencia que proporciona la edad, el conocimiento, los objetivos logrados a lo largo de la vida eran una virtud antaño. Pero hoy son una rémora, un lastre del que desprenderse a toda costa: hay que ser joven, o...
Beata Frankowska-Patrzykont Joanna Miś-Skrzypczak: Z sercem otwartym na Ziemię i Jej mieszkańców
Beata Frankowska-Patrzykont W swoim opowiadaniu łączy baśń, opowieść tradycyjną, opowiadanie literackie, małe narracje osobiste i historyczne w jedną całość. Współpracuje z wieloma szkołami w całej Polsce, gdzie razem z dziećmi i młodzieżą tworzy widowiska narracyjne, odwołujące się do różnych tropów tożsamości lokalnej. Najciekawsze z nich wyni...