NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of technology use, the brain, and birth rates. Claims about screen time, fertility, and fetal development warrant further scientific investigation. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhat if the reason fewer people are having babies isn’t money, marriage, or lifestyle—but our phones? In this talk, we explore how endless scrolling is quietly replacing intimacy and reshaping human connection. Could screen time be the hidden driver behind the global birth rate decline? Dorsey Standish, MS inspires audiences through an engaging mix of groundbreaking neuroscience research, relatable storytelling and practical mindfulness tips for high performers who think they are "too busy" to meditate. An in-demand speaker known for her calming presence and approachable style, Dorsey has inspired audiences at companies like Staples, Toyota, Meta, and American Airlines. While Dorsey is Ivy League-educated and holds a MS in Neuroscience, she believes her best teachers are her wife and two adorable sons. 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

NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of child sexual abuse and related traumatic experiences which some viewers may find upsetting. Contents only represent the speaker’s personal views and understanding of pain, intergenerational trauma, and health. Claims around epigenetics warrant further scientific investigation. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfBlending science with her own lived experience, Dr. Mehta shares how she confronted and healed generational trauma in her own life. She highlights the role of forgiveness as a powerful tool in this healing process, offering audiences not just understanding, but practical pathways forward. With clarity and compassion, she demonstrates how breaking free from inherited pain can open the door to resilience, empowerment, and transformation. Dr. Anu Mehta is India’s first META-Health Master Trainer and a Board Member of META-Health International. With deep expertise in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Matrix Reimprinting, and Advanced Clearing Energetics, she is a globally recognized trainer and author. Dr. Mehta is committed to advancing holistic health practices and empowering others through science-backed emotional and energy healing modalities. 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

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for health advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal spiritual views and understanding of energy and design. Several claims lack scientific support. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhat if the spaces we live in could shape the lives we lead? In this talk, Basant R. Rasiwasia revisits the ancient Indian science, moving it beyond fear and superstition into a language of balance, direction, and harmony. Drawing from scriptural wisdom and decades of practice, he rejuvenates Basant explains how a home is not just a physical structure but a living field of karma, memory, and transformation. He shares simple, practical practices that individuals can adopt to invite health and wealth into their lives, grounding them in timeless insights from ancient texts. With clarity and compassion, he shows how aligning our environments with cosmic rhythms can help us live not just more comfortably, but more consciously. Basant R. Rasiwasia is a renowned mentor, teacher, and author known for helping individuals and organizations create spaces that foster harmony, growth, and purpose. With decades of research, intuitive understanding, and deep study of ancient Indian wisdom, he has guided thousands in aligning their environments with balance and clarity.As a thought leader, he is committed to translating timeless principles into practical, modern solutions—free from fear or superstition—making them accessible and actionable for today’s world. To him, a home or workplace is more than just a structure; it is a living space that reflects energy, memory, and transformation, empowering people to lead lives of deeper meaning and alignment. 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 TEDxMünster talk, Julie speaks openly and frankly about her own finite 20-year marriage and subsequent emotional journey. By retelling the stories of individuals she met while carrying out research on her work on relationship design, Julie shows how we can find a deeper connection with our partners and with others by talking openly and acting upon our sexual desires. She believes that when we open up and are vulnerable, we can truly connect with ourselves and others and potentially alter the tenor of our relationships.Julie Harris is a French-American writer and relationship scientist dedicated to “conscious relationship design.” With a scientist's curiosity and a pyromaniac's passion, she dives deep into the unconventional worlds of human relationships, documenting and sharing stories of those who speak about their fears and limitations and embrace their needs and desires. Her work is a testament to the power of open dialogue and empathetic understanding in fostering connection, autonomy and freedom. Julie's unique insights challenge societal norms, encouraging a culture of empathy, consent and intentional living.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

Ants are more like humans than we might think, and there are a few lessons we can learn from them about resilience, particularly in the face of climate change.In his talk, the real life ‘Ant Man’ Professor Alan Andersen showcases the resilience of savannah ants, and what the natural world's little rulers can teach us about perseverance.TEDxCharles Darwin University was held by @charlesdarwinunint on August 9, 2025.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 CDU’s Professor Alan Anderson is a world- leading researcher with an interest in the ecology of ant communities. With six species of ant named after him, Professor Anderson has authored five books and more than 250 scientific publications on the topics of ant ecology, invertebrate bio-indicators, fire management, and biogeography. 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

Drawing from her unique perspective as RFK's eldest child and President JFK's niece, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend parallels the dangers she witnessed firsthand—Senate Rackets Committee hearings, Mob threats, and the Cuban Missile Crisis—with today's critical software vulnerabilities.Our enemies can disable power grids, telecommunications, banking, hospitals, water systems, and breach military secrets through unsafe software. Yet unlike every other consumer product, software lacks safety requirements. We blame victims, forcing them to buy extra security while leaving Americans vulnerable to hackers, scammers, and foreign adversaries.With minimal regulation and weak consumer protections, our digital infrastructure remains dangerously exposed. Kathleen illuminates these hidden threats and champions the urgent need for secure software standards to protect "We The People" from 21st-century dangers that echo the threats her father fought 60 years ago. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend: KKT was Maryland's first woman's Lt Governor, and has served as Managing Director of Rock Creek, one of the largest women owned asset management firms in the country. She founded a Center on Retirement Security at Georgetown University and just recently served as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the Navy where she focused on shipyard and shipbuilding, particularly submarines and aircraft carriers. 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