Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky...

As a "corporate suit" (his words) and former VP of sustainability at McDonald's, Bob Langert works with companies and their strongest critics to find solutions that are good for both business and society. In this actionable talk, he shares stories from the decades-long transition into corporate sustainability at McDonald's -- including his work ...

Alix Generous is a young woman with a million and one ideas -- she's done award-winning science, helped develop new technology and tells a darn good joke (you'll see). She has Asperger's, a form of autistic spectrum disorder that can impair the basic social skills required for communication, and she's worked hard for years to learn how to share ...

After a lifetime of activism and scientific research, Dr. Temple Grandin joins TEDxWarwick to explore why the world needs all the different kinds of minds. As a world-leading Autism spokesperson, Temple discusses how people with Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia have played a pivotal role in many of the world's greatest achievements. She then outlines h...

Our educational system may be screening out creative people in the fields of art, music, science, and computer programming. The question I wish to ask is: what would happen to the great innovators such as Einstein or Michelangelo in today’s educational system? Educators need to understand that they have different kinds of minds. Temple Grandin...