In this thought-provoking TEDxSouthCongress talk, Deb Nichols invites us to reawaken our sense of wonder, tap into timeless wisdom, and envision the kind of world we truly need. Through powerful stories and fresh insights, she explores how curiosity, creativity, and collective care can transform not only our personal lives but the future we all share. Discover how reconnecting with wonder and applying deeper wisdom can help us build more compassionate, resilient communities, and ultimately, a world that works better for everyone. I have 25 years of experience in higher education, with a constant emphasis on enhancing communication and exchange of information between academia and industry or the community. I consistently translate evidence into actionable policies, interventions, technology development, and other experiences supporting science in decision-making and critical thinking. I have co-edited a book that brought academic researchers together with industry leaders; published research used in multiple media-related policies; partnered with PBS Kids to more effectively create educational media content; and co-founded a company to develop a mHealth app that supports informal caregivers and their loved ones. 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

O duo Dois Girassóis apresenta as músicas "Coisas Boas", "Beijo", "Acerola no Quintal" e "Tudo ou Nada", no palco do TEDxGuararema 2025. . . Dois Girassóis reúne a cantora, letrista e percussionista Luiza Novaes, e o acordeonista, violeiro, pianista e compositor Aloisio Oliveira. Com um repertório que flui entre a influência celta e a riqueza nordestina, o grupo também expressa sua identidade através do trabalho autoral.O grupo já ecoou sua arte em locais como Itaú Cultural, SESI Paulista e Virada Cultural, além de diversas festas, encontros e feiras literárias em Atibaia, Mogi das Cruzes e Guararema. Sua arte transcende fronteiras, com apresentações nos Estados Unidos, na Argentina e no Peru.Em 2015, realizaram a criação da trilha sonora da premiada peça infantil Reizinho Mandão. E em 2024, o casal de músicos recebeu o Prêmio Inezita Barroso de Música Caipira e Cultura Popular pelo seu trabalho em cultura popular e folclórica. Atualmente, eles se dedicam à produção de seu primeiro álbum autoral. 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 TEDxGreenville talk "Butt Music," Em Blitstein explores a bizarre detail in Hieronymus Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights—sheet music etched onto a tormented figure’s buttocks. She uses this peculiar artifact to demonstrate how AI can assist in decoding historical mysteries. Blitstein trained a custom GPT model, “Butt Bot,” to interpret the music using historical context and geometry, ultimately creating strange, haunting soundscapes. Her talk blends humor, curiosity, and the creative power of human-AI collaboration. I believe in the power of creative content to shift perspectives and influence actions. My passion is helping businesses and individuals forge connections through clear, impactful narratives in a rapidly evolving world. With over a decade of experience in content marketing and strategy from the art world to the tech landscape, I now lead initiatives that integrate storytelling with AI and emerging technologies to foster meaningful engagement. As the Senior Content Marketing Manager at Sinch Mailgun, I leverage AI-driven strategies to enable authentic content and thought leadership. I thrive on writing, teaching and collaborating with forward-thinking businesses and creators. 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

Dans cette conférence, Valentin Brel questionne l’impact de l’IA sur notre avenir. Alors que des outils comme ChatGPT affichent des performances cognitives hors normes, devons-nous les voir comme des menaces ou comme des miroirs? Valentin Brel est un consultant en intelligence artificielle et enseignant à SciencesPo Paris. 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

Avec sensibilité et justesse, Valentin Raffali nous emmène sur le fil fragile de son monde d’après. De la maladie dans l’enfance à la perte de son père, il raconte comment ces épreuves ont façonné son rapport au futur. Ce talk nous parle de résilience, de patience et du courage qu’il faut pour avancer. Valentin Raffali est un chef marseillais passionné de cuisine depuis ses 14 ans. En 2021, il co-fonde son propre restaurant, Livingston, un bar à vins et bistrot créatif basé à Marseille. Passé dans Top Chef et invité à cuisiner lors de dîners prestigieux, il continue d’explorer la gastronomie avec la même énergie. . 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 his TEDxGreenville talk, Gary Shiffman explores the disconnect between Greenville’s impressive GDP growth and its lagging real wages, highlighting South Carolina’s rank near the bottom nationally. Analyzing over a century of economic plans, he reveals the city’s consistent prioritization of growth over wages. Shiffman warns that Greenville’s labor-driven economic path is outdated in an era of AI, where capital increasingly replaces labor. He urges local leaders, educators, and entrepreneurs to act now—by building innovation labs, launching startups, and recruiting AI firms. Greenville, he argues, is ideally positioned to lead the next generation of advanced manufacturing by focusing on building happy employees. I believe that small groups of creative and dedicated people change the world. I seek to work with and to empower others working to help make our communities freer and safer in a complex, coercive, and violent world. I have served in war and traveled the world, studied Economics human behavior, and worked at the pinnacles of power in government and in industry.I co-founded two AI companies when I saw an opportunity join behavioral science with AI innovations coming from computer science to empower those on the front lines of combatting coercion, fraud, and violence in the military, law enforcement, and in financial institutions.I love to teach, write, and engage with curious people. 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