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Ken Dutton-Regester - What an 'escape room' can teach us about cancer
With so much conflicting information surrounding cancer, what’s one way to grasp this complex disease? Researcher Ken Dutton-Regester offers insight on a unique educational possibility - escape rooms. This talk was filmed at TEDxUQ. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/ Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How revenge porn turns lives upside down
What can you do if you're the victim of revenge porn or cyberbullying? Journalist and activist Darieth Chisolm, who has first-hand experience of this nightmare scenario, describes the inadequate state of legislation aimed at punishing perpetrators and the work that’s being done to change this. This talk was filmed at TEDxPittsburgh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Berns - My philosophy for a happy life
Born with a rare genetic disorder called progeria, the late Sam Berns lays out the three principles of the personal philosophy that allowed him to take charge of his own happiness. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAtlantic 2013. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/ Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ted Goldstein - Hacking our approach to cancer
What can doctors learn from software engineers? Ted Goldstein explains why problem-solving techniques used by developers may offer advancements in detecting cancer. This talk was filmed at TEDxSanFrancisco. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/ Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How singing inspired revolutions
Gina Ochsner shares examples of the power of developing creative protest methods and explains why listening to each other’s stories might be the most effective tool of resistance for all. This talk was filmed at TEDxSalem. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demystifying Tourette's Syndrome
Jess Thom uses creative means to expand our understanding of Tourette’s Syndrome. This talk was filmed at TEDxAlbertopolis. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The secret to scientific discoveries
Phil Plait shows how science progresses -- through a robust amount of making and correcting errors. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoulder. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A glance at HIV in 21st century America
Johnathan Thurston shares what it's like to live with HIV -- and calls on us to dismiss our misconceptions about the disease.This talk was filmed at TEDxMSU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the future of work? - Bridget Loudon
Bridget Loudon looks at the changing professional landscape and the potential ways we can restructure our careers . This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/ Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Violence against women is a men’s issue - Jackson Katz
Domestic violence and sexual abuse are often called “women’s issues”; but Jackson Katz points out that these are intrinsically men’s issues — and shows how these violent behaviors are tied to definitions of manhood.This talk was filmed at TEDxFidiWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/ Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indigenous in plain sight
Artist Gregg Deal challenges stereotypical representations of indigenous heritage, asking us to examine cultural misconceptions and biases. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoulder. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why we get mad--and why it’s healthy - Ryan Martin
Ryan Martin draws from a career studying what makes people mad to explain some of the cognitive processes behind anger — and why a healthy dose of it can actually be useful. This talk was filmed at TEDxFondduLac. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/ Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How women are the key to economic well-being - Laina Raveendran Greene
Laina Raveendran Greene helps female social entrepreneurs create sustainable businesses and emphasizes the important role that women play in economies across the globe. This talk was filmed at TEDxSingaporeWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/ Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 ways women can win in the marketplace - Jennifer Sherman
Jennifer Sherman wants to create a workplace that works for everyone and shares three tools women can use to advance their careers. This talk was filmed at TEDxFidiWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/ Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How sexism shapes human knowledge
Soraya Chemaly argues that humans learn gender norms early; she shares three ways we can work towards gender equity in our homes and classrooms. This talk was filmed at TEDxBarcelonaWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How trust creates diversity in institutions
Dr Clara Barker shares how trust is essential to creating a truly diverse workspace and emphasizes that universities need to create safe spaces in order to attract -- and retain-- the best talent. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We should all be feminists
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie examines the limitations of gender roles and asks us to imagine a world beyond these restrictive definitions. This talk was filmed at TEDxEuston. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bacterial solution to plastic pollution
Morgan Vague shares one way to solve our increasing pollution problem -- bacteria that has the ability to eat plastic. This talk was filmed at TEDxMtHood. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To empower students of color, change English class
Educator Jamila Lyiscott celebrates the diversity of spoken English brought into classrooms and advocates for “liberation literacy” as a way to honor our students' perspectives. This talk was filmed at TEDxTheBenjaminSchool. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The toxic footprint of our hospitals
Gary Cohen assesses the scale of pollution generated by medical waste and explains why hospitals and clinics need to adopt greener practices. This talk was filmed at TEDxMadrid. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five alarm American democracy
Wally Siewart examines the role morality and trust play in politics-- and how it helps us understand polarization in the United States. This talk was filmed at TEDxGatewayArch. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDxFollow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 ways to avoid divorce
Psychiatrist George Blair-West shares three strategies for success in romantic partnerships. This talk was filmed at TEDxBrisbane. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Confessions of a climate scientist
Corinne Le Quéré says climate scientists have enough evidence that the Earth is experiencing human-made climate change; it’s time for everyone to take action based on the facts. This talk was filmed at TEDxWarwick. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The case for a purpose-driven university
Debbie Haski-Leventhal discusses the emerging movement of purpose-driven universities, in which leadership, faculty and students work together to shift from being best in the world to being best for the world.This talk was filmed at TEDxMacquarieUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Using language to uncover African roots in Latin America
Armin Schweigler uncovers the lost ancestral roots of the Palenqueros, one of the first free communities in the Americas, through linguistic research and DNA testing. This talk was filmed at TEDxUCIrvine. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to motivate people to do good for others
MIT research scientist Erez Yoeli shares a simple checklist for harnessing the power of reputations to motivate people to act in the interest of others.This talk was filmed at TEDxCambridge. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How farming fuels antibiotic resistance
Cóilin Nunan looks at the developing threat of antibiotic resistance and identifies changes in agricultural practices that could help prevent a potential public health disaster. This talk was filmed at TEDxExeter. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making beats from bat sounds
Rym Nouioua shares her fascination with bats - both as creatures and as accidental musicians. This talk was filmed at TEDxFreiburg. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What your sleep patterns say about your relationship
Wendy Troxel looks at the cultural expectations that pressure couples into sharing a bed and why some relationships would benefit from sleeping separately. This talk was filmed at TEDxManhattanBeach. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short lesson in political speak
Etymologist Mark Forsyth shares a few entertaining word-origin stories from British and American history (for instance, did you ever wonder how George Washington became “president”?) and draws a surprising conclusion. This talk was filmed at TEDxHousesofParliament. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Democratize AI now
Karen Hao looks at the growing use of algorithms and explains why technology and social experts must work together in developing AI. This talk was filmed at TEDxGateway. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDxFollow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why most visual effects suck--but some don't
Wren Weichman shares the secrets that make visual effects sink or swim in the movies we watch. This talk was filmed at TEDxPenn. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exchanging Mozart for Mario Brothers
Rob Landes samples the musical steps that took his career from classical violinist to video game and pop music online phenom. This talk was filmed at TEDxSaltLakeCity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crocodile conversations & alligator gossip
Savannah Boan shares her enthusiasm for some of our oldest predators and why we should reevaluate these often misunderstood creatures. This talk was filmed at TEDxOrlando. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How we can challenge our own negativity bias
Bobby Duffy explains how our brain’s negativity bias clouds our ability to assess information.This talk was filmed at TEDxLiverpool. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDxFollow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lessons from a teenage polyglot
Tim Doner shares how becoming fluent in more than six languages offered him meaningful opportunities that went beyond broadening his vocabulary. This talk was filmed at TEDxTeen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDxFollow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How we’re using dogs to sniff out malaria
James Logan explores how dogs can potentially detect and save lives from malaria. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondon. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What did you do in the climate crisis, Grandma?
Fi Radford invites her fellow septuagenarians to become climate activists and act now for the future of our planet. This talk was filmed at TEDxBristol. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Refugees as architects of their city and future
HY William Chan explains why residents of refugee camps should have the agency to make their environments more livable and sustainable. This talk was filmed at TEDxYouth@Sydney. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a wellbeing economy?
Katherine Trebeck argues that the economy should be about serving the people and planet — not the other way around. This talk was filmed at TEDxMünchen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

School strike for climate
Greta Thunberg delivers a passionate call to action in her breakthrough 2018 talk. “The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions,” Thunberg says. “All we have to do is to wake up and change.” This talk was filmed at TEDxStockholm. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The case for recognizing Indigenous knowledge as science
Albert Wiggan believes that indigenous voices should be better recognized in the sciences, especially as we tackle the challenge of climate change. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydney. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A cartoonist’s guide to life
Cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz gives guidance on what it takes to become a great satirist. This talk was filmed at TEDxSoCal. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we trace African American ancestry?
Dr. Gina Paige shares the importance and difficulty of solving the identity puzzle of ancestral history for many African Americans in the United States. This talk was filmed at TEDxChulaVista. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deciphering the language of emotions
John Koenig explores the emotional meaning and weight we attribute to language. This talk was filmed at TEDxBerkeley. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why understand consciousness?
Michael Graziano theorizes how our consciousness works and what it means for the future of human and artificial intelligence. This talk was filmed at TEDxCornellUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a worm can tell us about consciousness
Stephen Larson points to the importance of studying worm neurology as a tool to understand the hidden secrets of our brain. This talk was filmed at TEDxBangalore. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What your digital footprints reveal about you
Sandra Matz examines the consequences and benefits of allowing companies to use our personal data for psychological targeting. This talk was filmed at TEDxChicago. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where in the world is it easiest to get rich?
Harald Eia argues that, contrary to popular belief, capitalism and welfare states can co-exist in harmony. This talk was filmed at TEDxOslo. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Community-powered criminal justice reform
Community organizer Raj Jayadev wants to transform the US court system through "participatory defense" -- a growing movement that empowers families and community members to impact their loved ones' court cases. This talk was filmed at TEDxBinghamtomUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.