​​NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal business approach and understanding of animal behavior and training which currently lacks peer-reviewed scientific support and warrants further investigation. We've flagged this talk for falling outside TEDx's content guidelines. 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.pdfWhy are so many adolescent dogs abandoned, and what does that say about us as humans?In this deeply personal TEDx talk, Billie Groom invites us into her nearly 40-year journey in animal welfare. What began as a professional question led to a movement, one that challenges our long-held assumptions about behaviour, communication, and what it truly means to be sentient.Billie shares stories that are as sobering as they are hopeful. She asks us to reconsider the way we treat animals not as problems to be fixed, but as beings to be understood. Billie Groom is a Solutionist. Her unconventional career path spanning four decades led to the development of an innovation that positioned her as a leader in the animal welfare and canine behavior sectors. She is the author of an award-winning book and podcast. Billie is honored to have been featured in Psychology Today Magazine by Marc Bekoff, and the LA Tribune. She has appeared on Roku TV and CTV, has spoken at global conferences, summits, universities, and events, and has received many accolades and awards. She completed the PhD course on Cognition and Emotions to Improve Animal Welfare at the University of Sweden and is currently taking her PhD in Transformational Ecology at the University of Sedona.Billie’s tenacity, resilience, and determination to be impactful in a stagnant and stifled industry gained her the reputation of industry disrupter, a title she has grown to appreciate. Billie currently lives in Saskatchewan with her rescued dogs and a cat who moved in with them. 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: Ocean iron fertilization remains criticized by experts working in this field who have expressed concerns about its environmental impacts. This talk only represents the speaker's personal approach to and understanding of carbon sequestration which warrants further scientific investigation. 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.pdfPeter Fiekowsky's talk about a viable solution for global warming is very good news indeed. Nature shared the secret decades ago but are we ready to listen? Peter Fiekowsky is an MIT-educated physicist and engineer, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, social innovator, and author. He has worked at NASA and the Fairchild/ Schlumberger Artificial Intelligence Lab in Palo Alto; taught at MIT; and developed his own machine vision company, Automated Visual Inspection LLC (AVI). He holds 27 patents. A decade ago, when it became clear that global warming would endanger the future for all of us, Fiekowsky turned his energies to restoring a climate that will instead promote the flourishing of humanity as well as Earth’s current ecosystems. He launched the Foundation for Climate Restoration in 2017 to work with top scientists, innovators, policymakers, and others, to create the understanding and policy needed to further climate restoration, and served as its Board Chairman until 2020. 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

Where do your best ideas come from? Chances are, it’s not your desk. In this inspiring and deeply personal talk, design strategist and real estate innovator Jessica King reveals how the built environment—where we work, move, and connect—isn’t neutral. It’s shaping how we think, feel, and perform. Drawing on neuroscience, human-centered design, and decades of experience building workplaces for the world's leading innovators, she makes a compelling case that space is strategy—and perhaps our most overlooked tool for unlocking human performance, creativity, and well-being. TEDxSanDiego #TEDxTalks #WorkplaceDesign #PowerOfPlace #HumanPotential #FutureOfWork #UnlockHumanGenius #HumanCenteredWork #ScienceofDesign #GoodSpaceGoodStrategy #speaker Jessica King is a designer-turned-real estate developer shaping the future of work through human-centered design. As Chief Brand Officer at Alexandria Real Estate Equities, she leads the creative vision and placemaking strategies for over 40M+ SF of next-generation campuses across the country, home to some of the world’s most innovative companies. From Boston to San Diego, her work fuses human-centered design, neuroscience, and human behavior aimed at unlocking creativity and accelerating performance—proving that where we work deeply shapes how we think, solve, and perform.As a mother of three young children and a fierce believer in the future, Jessica challenges us to stop treating space as an afterthought and start seeing it as a strategic asset. In a future AI-disrupted world, space can be a tool to fuel genius or drain it. Designing for humans to thrive is her greatest passion and she works across disciplines to deliver life-changing environments for her clients. 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

From Parliament House to the UN Ocean Conference, Aaron brings together science, policy and community action to tackle some of the world’s biggest environmental challenges. Meet Dr Aaron Eger, marine scientist, UNSW researcher and Founder of the Kelp Forest Alliance. Aaron is on a mission to restore 4 million hectares of kelp forests by 2040 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

We keep asking how AI can help students succeed. But what are they really learning?In this thoughtful and challenging TEDx talk, university instructor and UX designer Charlie Gedeon explores how artificial intelligence is revealing and accelerating the cracks in modern education. From students outsourcing decisions to ChatGPT to the quiet disappearance of critical thinking, Charlie unpacks how AI is reinforcing a system built to reward grades over growth.With personal anecdotes, sharp systems thinking, and a call for collective responsibility, this talk asks: If AI is the teacher, what is the lesson? Charlie Gedeon is a university instructor, entrepreneur, and interaction designer. He studies how technology changes how we think and learn, and how systems shape behaviour. His work focuses on reimagining digital tools and learning experiences to support critical thinking, rather than replace it.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

What if your greatest setback was actually the setup for the life you were created to live?In this powerful and deeply personal TEDxAlabaster talk, Krispin Watson challenges us to rethink how we view obstacles, heartbreaks, and disappointments.Krispin introduces her transformative approach: Face it. Feel it. Flip it.Face it (Stop running from the pain and acknowledge what really happened.) Feel it (Give yourself permission to process the emotions instead of burying them.) Flip it (Shift your perspective and use the lesson to fuel your next chapter.)Through faith, resilience, and raw honesty, Krispin shows that setbacks don't have to define you—they can refine you. Her story is proof that even the hardest seasons can lead to purpose, growth, and breakthroughs when you choose to flip the narrative.If you've ever felt stuck, defeated, or unsure of how to move forward, this talk will remind you that your setback is not the end—it's just the beginning.Watch now and be inspired to flip your pain into power.#TEDxAlabaster #TEDx #SetbacksToSetup #Motivation #KrispinWatson Krispin Watson is a dynamic entrepreneur, author, and speaker dedicated to helping others turn pain into purpose and platforms. As the founder of SLL Professional Services, she empowers clients through real estate, social media strategy, and business coaching. A former single mom who transformed her setbacks into a series of successful ventures, Krispin is passionate about showing others how to rise from challenging seasons with authenticity and boldness. She is the author of Shattered Vows: Turn Relationship Pain into God’s Purpose for Your Life and the host of the So Lux Life podcast, where she inspires listeners to pursue mental, spiritual, and entrepreneurial growth. Whether on stage or online, Krispin’s mission is clear: to equip people to embrace their story, own their voice, and build purpose-driven lives and businesses. 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