What happens when society’s focus on youth causes us to overlook the value of experience?
Leadership and culture strategist Dan Pontefract explores the growing issue of ageism in society and the workplace. Through personal experiences and professional insights…

We are constantly told that procrastination is the enemy of productivity, but what if it is actually the secret to creativity? In this perspective-shifting talk, Suzzeet Shrestha reframes the guilt associated with delaying tasks, explaining how the mind uses…

A dangerous misunderstanding is pushing the world to race for achieving AGI. In this provacative talk, Alvin examines the underlying motivations of why AI labs globally are behaving so recklessly with such a transformative technology. And more importantly…

Musician Wallis Bird performs three genre-bending songs with carefully crafted lyrics that weave themes of grief and societal struggle. The result is raw, roaring and deeply moving. (With singer Tracey Kelleher and followed by a note from TED guest curator…

As the creator of a large chunk of the Marvel Universe, Stan Lee kn...

As use of artificial intelligence increases so does its hidden environmental cost. Dr Greg Ryder reveals the surprising challenge of cooling the systems that are powering our digital future and how smarter materials could be part of the solution.

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When was your last unforgettable trip? Travel industry expert Suresh Subudhi believes joyful moments of connection are the reason we explore the world — but with vacation hotspots overrun and locals pushed to the brink, tourists have become unwelcome guests.…

In February 2022, Anastasiia’s hometown, Bucha, Ukraine, was occupied by the Russian army, forcing her and her family to evacuate. As evidence of mass killings emerged, she recognized the names and faces of victims - people she knew. The house she had lived…

There's a simple way to increase your cat's happiness, says animal ...

Neutrality can get you through a tough conversation, but it rarely gets you anywhere else. Joshua Johnson, actor/anchor for "The Onion" and former NPR host, makes the case instead for objectivity — parking your own opinions for a moment so you can focus on…

Worms, failure, and fear… what do they all have in common? In his creative and humorous speech, Texaterra shares how something she once feared the most actually taught her an important life lesson. From “monster noodles” in the garden to fears about failure…

Entrepreneur Jon Carlo Lim shared lessons from founding and growing DragonFi, focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship, and long-term thinking. He discussed the importance of taking calculated risks, embracing failure as part of growth, and building businesses…

Russco Jarviña focused on the role of young people in creating positive change through leadership, service, and initiative. By sharing his own experiences, he encouraged students to recognize that age is not a barrier to making an impact. His message reminded…

Why would someone harm an animal that hasn’t done anything wrong?
Qixuan explores the hidden connection between emotions and power, revealing how anger, stress, and frustration can land on the most vulnerable targets, like animals or people.
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Luzy will delve into how social media algorithms subtly shape our perception of truth at TEDxYouth@JIS. Through her talk, she highlights the importance of media literacy. She explores how digital platforms amplify confirmation bias and the mere exposure effect…

Anxiety is more than just a feeling, it's your brain's phenomenal ability to mentally prepare you for something before it even happens. This talk reframes anxiety through exploring the neuroscience and psychology behind it, and behind chronesthesia, the brain's…

We are told that AI is our future. We praise every new feature learned by AI chatbots making our lives significantly easier, but its environmental cost is rarely talked about and may even be unknown. This talk reveals the hidden ecological impacts and footprint…

In a world defined by "unpredictability within repeating patterns" (chaos), Dr. Robin Carter challenges us to find a "survival phenotype"—a strategy for flourishing despite inevitable catastrophes. Drawing inspiration from author Paul Kingsnorth, the speech…

Why do our relationships, cultures, organizations, and institutions keep repeating the same human problems, even when we try sincerely to fix them? Drawing on more than 30 years of experience and research in individual and organizational learning, Jay Clancy…

We spend our whole lives being told never to quit, but nobody teaches us how to leave something with honesty and intention. This talk offers three questions to help you tell the difference between giving up and growing up, and why the most courageous thing…