Marine biologist and composer Dr. Heather Spence drops a microphone into the ocean and invites you to tune in to your own life. Backed by neuroscience and twenty years of underwater listening, she explores how the hidden soundscape around you can shift your attention, your emotions, and even your decisions. Heather reveals her simple tools to train your ears and shape your surroundings. Heather’s unique blending of science and music has led her to be featured on National Geographic and funded by the National Academy of Sciences. She learns about coral reefs by listening to them and incorporates her research recordings into music that inspires deeper connections with our ocean planet.Dr. Heather Spence is a marine biologist, musician, and composer based in Arlington, VA. Her research, featured by National Geographic and funded by the National Academy of Sciences, focuses on listening. With an MS in Marine Biology and a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience, she pioneered the use of underwater recordings to monitor coral reefs in the Mexican Caribbean. She composes music that interprets field recordings by jamming with them and teaches this process in the online course Nature Music on Studio.com. She co-founded the Ocean Memory Project and Ocean World of Sound, initiatives that integrate across disciplines for community-based coastal conservation.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In this compelling talk, licensed psychotherapist and wellness guide Jotina Buck shares her powerful journey of leaving the United States to reclaim her mental health through rest as her pillar and an act of collective community care. As a Black woman navigating burnout and hustle culture, Jotina opens up about the emotional and spiritual shifts that led her to relocate to Mexico. Her story offers insight into holistic healing, intentional living, and the radical act of choosing rest over survival. This video is essential viewing for those interested in mental health, Black women’s empowerment, rest as reclamation and the liberating possibilities of life abroad. Jotina Buck (she/her) is a black queer female licensed professional counselor, 200 hr. registered yoga teacher, meditation and breathwork guide. She is the owner and founder the first and only black, queer, female-owned integrative mental health practice in central Houston, Root + Yoke Wellness. Jotina has over 15 years of experience studying psychology and human behavior. She is a native Houstonian but recently relocated to Quintana Roo, Mexico.Over the years her soul’s work has manifested in various forms. She’s written personal development books, hosted empowerment gatherings, shared messages as a public speaker, served as an educator, school counselor, and mobilized on-ground support for marginalized communities in need both locally and abroad.Today her soul’s work is manifesting through listening and looking at what’s here now to help heal as a mental health therapist + yoga guide.She is a wellness advocate with a commitment to closing the gaps of equity disparities in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Jotina loves supporting humans with better humaning. She is a native Houstonian who loves her city. Jotina affirms that she is here to co-build a better, kinder, and more compassionate human-centered world.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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We’re told that America is hopelessly divided—that our politics are broken beyond repair. But Congresswoman and former judge Laurel Lee offers a different perspective: disagreement is how democracy works. In this talk, she explains why debate is essential, not dangerous, and how we can all stay in the conversation. Laurel M. Lee serves in the U.S. House of Representatives and previously served as a judge in Tampa, Florida. A former federal prosecutor and Florida Secretary of State, she brings a deep understanding of the law and a strong commitment to principled leadership. Her work in Congress focuses on national security, public safety, and defending constitutional freedoms. Drawing from her experience on the bench, she believes that disagreement is not a weakness in democracy—but a necessary strength when it’s grounded in respect. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Luna and Helin discuss how social media fragments our society by polarizing politics. In particular, they explain the echo chamber effect and filter bubbles resulting from algorithms and how these further radicalize opinions. Sensationalist journalism exacerbates the spread of misinformation and extreme political views, while politicians and influencers simultaneously manipulate social media to spread their ideology. Towards the end of their talk, Luna and Helin will offer tactics of critical analysis to protect our society from misinformation and political polarization. Luna Fast and Helin Turhan are both seniors at the Berlin Cosmopolitan School. Growing up in an international environment, they developed a multicultural perspective that sparked their interest in cultural, social, and political issues. Their passion for politics led them to participate in Model United Nations (MUN), where they honed their public speaking skills and deepened their understanding of international relations. After graduation, Helin plans to study business at Hult International Business School in London, while Luna will begin a voluntary social year (FSJ), volunteering at food banks in New York City and supporting a community center on the coast of Ecuador.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Compartirá una visión provocadora sobre el impacto de la IA en el arte y el entretenimiento, explorando el límite entre la creación humana y la tecnología Director creativo y fundador de Furor Studio, con más de 15 años de experiencia fusionando arte, tecnología e inteligencia artificial. Ha desarrollado proyectos para Netflix, Adidas, Stella Artois y Google, explorando el impacto de la IA, Web3 y los metaversos en la creatividad y la interacción digital. Su enfoque innovador lo posiciona como referente en la convergencia entre arte, tecnología y el futuro digital. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Su charla compartirá una mirada reflexiva y humana sobre los desafíos contemporáneos de la maternidad y paternidad Médica toco ginecóloga , apasionada de la obstetricia. Mirada integral para acompañar las mapaternidades This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Su charla abordará la experiencia personal y el lifestyle con foco en el equilibrio entre redes, autenticidad y salud emocional. Conductor, escritor de tres libros, piloto, viajero. Lautaro recorre el mundo brindando herramientas y curiosidades a la gente, con el mensaje de que cada uno persiga sus sueños This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Gözde Şekercioğlu, kadın hakları ve çocuk hakları için uzun yıllar mücadele eden, toplumun en kırılgan kesimlerine dokunan güçlü bir ses. 2023 yılının 6 Haziran’ında geçirdiği ameliyatı “ikinci doğum günü” olarak adlandıran Gözde, beynindeki tümörle verdiği zorlu savaşta yeniden doğduğunu hissetti.2023’te Türkiye’de yaşanan büyük deprem felaketinde aktif olarak yardım eden Gözde, “Önemsiyoruz” derneğiyle hapishanedeki çocuklar için özel oyuncaklar tasarlayarak umudu çoğalttı. Kendi hayatındaki izleri, toplumsal dayanışma ve insan sevgisiyle harmanlayan bu samimi TEDx konuşmasında, Gözde yaşadığı zorlukları ve yeniden ayağa kalkma gücünü paylaşıyor.Onun hikayesi, karşımıza çıkan engeller ne olursa olsun, umudun ve dayanışmanın hayatımızı nasıl yeniden şekillendirebileceğinin canlı kanıtı. Anadolu Üniversitesi Endüstriyel Tasarım bölümünden mezun olduktan sonra Domus Academy, Central Saint Martins ve Bilgi Üniversitesi’nde ürün tasarımı ve tasarım yönetimi eğitimleri aldı. 10 yılı aşkın süredir; ürün geliştirme ve tasarım iletişimi alanında çalışıyor. Toplumsal bir ihtiyacın çözümü için tasarımın kuvvetli bir araç olduğuna inanıyor. Sosyal girişimi Önemsiyoruz ile kamu, özel sektör ve sivil toplumun kesişmesine ilham verirken, disiplinler arası çalışmalar yürütüyor. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In her insightful TEDx talk, Dr. Aisha Cortoos explores why we sometimes struggle to sleep and how our perceptions of what constitutes "good sleep" can actually disrupt it. By challenging common myths and encouraging simple shifts in habits and mindset, she reveals how we can transform our approach to rest and improve the quality of our sleep. Dr. Aisha Cortoos combines academic expertise with clinical practice as a psychologist and family therapist. She holds a master’s in Psychology (VUB, 2004), a PhD in Biological Psychology (VUB, 2009), and a postgraduate in systemic psychotherapy (IPRR, 2013). She was a postdoctoral fellow at the Royal Military Academy in the ‘Vital Signs and Performance’ department. With years of experience as a sleep psychologist at the University Hospital Brussel, she helped shape insomnia treatment in Belgium in collaboration with colleagues and BASS. Dr. Cortoos bridges the gap between science and practice, making complex concepts accessible. She currently works in private practice at Brainwise, as a scientific consultant for the RMA and VUB, and as a keynote speaker for Better Minds, guiding companies worldwide on wellbeing. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx