Ever have those moments right before you go into something nerve-wracking, an interview or perhaps the first day of work? I’m sure I’m not the only one who has felt uncomfortable prior to going into something like that, and in times like those, you just wish you could have a cure-all fix that will make…
Witty poet, Harry Baker, makes his TED Talk debut in Exeter, Devon, England. After winning the 2012 Poetry Slam World Cup in Paris, he has gone on to perform at slam poetry events around the U.K. and internationally. I discovered Harry during my daily routine of watching TED Talks, and was already laughing 30 seconds in. I enjoy…
TEDxYYC kicked off it’s 6th year at the Jack Singer Concert Hall this past Saturday to beautiful crowds and excited weather. Among the buzzing crowd were me and Ailin, marveling over the transformation of the concert hall into a modern and scholarly place. Guest speakers of the day included Emmy-Award winning filmmaker Ric Esther Beinstock,…
What’s better than watching a TED talk? Watching it in real life! That’s right, last week Hui Wen and I got the opportunity to attend TEDxYYC and soak in the wise words of some of the coolest people in Calgary. Now, there are certain aspects of the talk that didn’t make it into this video…
Are you a fan of TED?! So am I! Join me at this year’s TEDxYYC event on Friday, June 26th where we will be hearing from a MIT Doctoral Candidate, an Emmy-award winning Canadian Filmmaker, a Tattoo Anthropologist, and more. It’s going to be a great day! If you happen to find myself, or fellow…
http://www.ted.com/talks/cesar_kuriyama_one_second_every_day.html In the fast-paced world of today, it’s much too easy to find ourselves lost. Not necessarily in terms of which road to turn onto and what exit to take (though in Calgary that’s never an easy feat either). What I mean is the confusion of what is now, what is the past, what is…
The Cliché Don’t judge a book… The majority of you reading this probably completed the above sentence in your head without even knowing it – or without wanting to. The common phrase scolding the act of forming an opinion of others only based upon their appearance is never out of earshot. While it is true…
This is kind of a test. I want to see how your stereotypical view of something can be changed in a matter of minutes. Cameron Russell is a Victoria’s Secret model. I know by just saying that, you’ve probably already developed an image in your mind of who she is. It could be good or…
Oftentimes it’s hard to comprehend the scope of things; with reference to our era of technology, this means the number of SMS texts sent a day for communication purposes, the number of airplanes that come into or fly out of the country – most of all, the strength of the human spirit and humanity. Aaron…
French street artist JR uses his passion for art to bring change to developing countries. I wish for you to stand up for what you care about by participating in a global art project, and together we’ll turn the world… INSIDE OUT
Absolutely amazing TED talk from Sir Ken Robinson, an amazing speaker about all things education. This video will totally change the way you view education, creativity and the world around you. So use your creativity and think of ways to change your world: enter the Mayor For A Day contest and use your creativity to…
From creatures that emit bioluminescence as if they are living glow-sticks, to “petrified” octopuses – and what, underwater flying turkeys?! Explore underwater astonishments in the following videos and realize actually how little we know about our amazing, mysterious home — our extraordinary world. TED Talks with David Gallo: Macropinna microstoma, fish with transparent forehead:
Born in the small town, Clavering, Essex, of England, Jamie Oliver is a English chef with a vision to change the way we eat. For the past decade, Jamie has launched numerous campaigns in United Kingdom raising awareness about the importance of eating healthy food. Now, he has extended his vision to change people’s habit of…
TED is a non-profit organization known for its extraordinary conferences and professional speakers. Originally intended to bring together the brightest in the fields of Technology, Entertainment, and Design, TED has expanded to include talks on ethics and social justice issues, as well as science and the economy at large. It’s this variety and quality of…