An insight into living with a neuro divergent sibling, through sharing
my experience, the highs and the lows, I hope to create a more
inclusive community. Student Saint Ignatius College Geelong This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference…

I will be talking about why people bully, and what is the point of
bullying. Does bullying affect people, does bullying put them down
and does it affect their life and studies. Student Saint Ignatius College Geelong This talk was given at a TEDx event using…

As our world becomes progressively more modern, many people are
adopting the use of AI and are even integrating it into their personal
and business lives. Although these autonomous features may
appear to be optimal, they are but a facade concealing the truth.…

Tonight, I will explore why girls are taught to compete with each
other. Through the Barbie movie, I look at how girls learn to compare
themselves through social media, school, expectations and the way
we see other girls. I look at how jealousy, judgement…

Gaps in communities exist. Some gaps are functional, while others are social.
After moving to a new town, Allison McEntee was eager to build her community and discovered that belonging wasn't something you find—it was something you build. Through discovering…

When someone we love has changing vital signs, we don't look away—we pay attention, we show up, we learn, and we take action. Our planet deserves the same kind of care. Join Paula Bontempi as she shares how scientists are like doctors - doing regular check…

In this talk, Serena Chen explores the dangers of procrastination, unhealthy work habits, and sacrificing sleep in the pursuit of academic success. Drawing from her personal experience of staying up late even when there was no homework left, she reflects…

In this thought-provoking talk, Joy Li uses the seemingly simple question, “Is a hot dog a sandwich?” to explore how we categorise, label, and define things, including ourselves. Drawing on her personal journey of identifying as an introvert and searching…

In this insightful talk, Genevieve Richardson explores society's pressure to have answers, even when we are uncertain or lack sufficient understanding. She challenges the perception that uncertainty is a weakness, arguing instead that recognising what we…

Around the world, most people say living in a democracy matters to them — and most also say their democracy isn't working. Tamara Cofman Wittes thinks she knows why: we're practicing democracy too fast. Borrowing Kahneman's split between the fast, emotional…

Doesn't it seem like a lot of online news sites have moved beyond reporting the news to openly inciting your outrage (and your page views)? News analyst Sally Kohn suggests — don't engage with news that looks like it just wants to make you mad. Instead, give…

What can a dead body still tell us? Forensic pathologist Ida Kathrine Gravensteen takes us inside the autopsy room to show why the truth does not stop at the last heartbeat. Autopsies can uncover hidden disease, reveal violence, clarify unexplained deaths…

In this talk titled “The Hidden Math that Shapes Democracy,” Professor Ismar Volić will reveal why before we talk about elections, maps, and representation, we need to talk about math.

Ismar Volić is a Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Institute…

Relationship expert Amy Chan believes we’re in a "relationship recession,” fueled by modern daters constantly looking for what could go wrong. But what if your dealbreakers are the very thing keeping love out? In this relatable talk, she reveals how to discover…

When parents first have kids, some risk entering “the loneliest decade,” where they fall out of touch with friends. Writer Stacey McLachlan decided to do something different when she had her daughter, refusing to let her social life slip away. In this witty…

This talk explores how artificial intelligence is transforming our
world, challenging human creativity, emotional intelligence, and even the future of employment. It argues that our true advantage lies not in competing against AI, but in developing uniquely…

With his remarkable ability to bring history to life through storytelling, Dr. Careem reminds us that understanding our past can offer valuable insights into our future. A respected medical historian, author and lecturer, Dr. Careem has dedicated his work…

We live in a world where connecting with someone is as easy as tapping a screen, yet genuine human connection seems harder to find than ever. When did striking up a conversation with a stranger become unusual? Somewhere along the way, we traded spontaneous…

On connaît tous la fable : face à la forêt en feu, le petit colibri transporte quelques gouttes d’eau et répond qu’il « fait sa part ». Mais la fable s’arrête avant la fin, et l’incendie, lui, n’est jamais éteint.
Thierry Watelet pose une question qui dérange…

Sommes-nous moins engagés qu’avant ? Abstention, recul du militantisme, carrières qui ne sont plus linéaires… Tout semble indiquer une époque de repli sur soi. Marion Genaivre propose de regarder les choses autrement : face au climat, à l’IA ou à la guerre…