NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of technology, health, and development. The relationship between screen time and public health 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.pdfHow is the screen time epidemic changing our brilliant and sensitive brains? And what do these changes mean for the future of the human species? In this talk, Morwenna explores these questions from a social, psychological and evolutionary perspective, giving some advice on how to foster better social connections despite the prevalence of distraction by our phones. Morwenna Lewis is a UKCP Psychotherapist and Parenting Coach. She specialises in helping families where addiction to screens and tech have fragmented the family system and left the parents and children experiencing disconnection and grief. She works in a systemic way, focusing on the relationships and attachment styles within the family as the addiction is often a symptom of underlying disconnection and emotional isolation.This talk was recorded as part of TEDxAberystwyth, learn more at: https://tedxaberystwyth.com/ 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 consult a medical professional and do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal understanding of health, the brain, and biohacking which lacks legitimate scientific support. 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.pdfLa salute di oggi non garantisce il benessere di domani. Molte abitudini dannose sembrano innocue nel breve termine, ma i loro effetti si manifestano nel futuro. È necessario fare sacrifici oggi per costruire una salute duratura. Le abitudini contano più delle decisioni: non sono le decisioni isolate a forgiare il destino, ma quello che quotidianamente facciamo diventare azioni automatiche e sostenibili nel tempo. Misurare per migliorare: Adottare un approccio "quantified self", monitorando parametri vitali con strumenti tecnologici, aiuta a valutare oggettivamente la propria salute e a ottimizzarla. Laureato in Giurisprudenza e in Scienze Motorie, ha oltre 30 anni di esperienza nella formazione, nella consulenza e nel coaching. Certificato come NLP Licensed Trainer e NLP Coach Licensed Trainer da Richard Bandler. Fondatore di Mindsetting® e del brand Mindset BioHacking®, ha introdotto metodologie innovative basate su neuroscienze e biohacking per ottimizzare mente e corpo. Come Mental Coach ha seguito e segue diversi atleti di livello internazionale e olimpico ed è stato scelto come Performance Coach per la Swiss MMA Federation. È docente universitario e direttore di 5 Master presso Unimercatorum, ed è stato docente per LUISS, Università Federico II e formatore per la Scuola del CONI. Certificato come Manager dell’Innovazione dal MISE ed esperto certificato in A.I. (GPT). Durante la sua carriera, ha formato le risorse umane di aziende di grande rilievo come Ferrari, Mercedes, ENEL, Tecnocasa, Gabetti, FCA, Philip Morris, Azimut, e altre importanti realtà aziendali e P.A. 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

Laughter may be the best medicine—but what if it’s forced? In this engaging and research-backed talk, you’ll learn how fake laughter in the office, especially aimed at unfunny bosses, can lead to stress, disengagement, and underperformance. Leaders, take note: the joke may be on you.Dr. Randall S. Peterson is Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Founding Director of the London Business School Leadership Institute. Randall’s award-winning research activities include studies of board dynamics, leading diverse teams, how CEO personality affects top management teams and firm performance, as well as investigating how trust forms in work teams, and the effects of conflict in boards and teams. His research has been featured in major news outlets around the world. Randall’s most recent book is entitled Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand. He has also recently published a landmark report for the FRC entitled Board Diversity and Effectiveness in FTSE 350 Companies, as well as editing a book entitled Leading and Managing People in Dynamic Organizations.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

Mr. Quang Do – Founder of Overseas Vietnamese (OV) at TEDxĐaKao 2025.You've likely heard about the rapidly growing and increasingly influential global Vietnamese community. So, what propelled one individual, drawing from personal experience with connection challenges, to build a colossal network bringing together over 50,000 Vietnamese professionals and entrepreneurs across 100+ cities worldwide?Born and raised in Germany, Mr. Quang Do deeply understands the struggles of connecting the Vietnamese diaspora. From this insight, he laid the foundation for Overseas Vietnamese (OV) – a network that is not only about connection, but also a space fostering individual and collective growth, where every member is encouraged to pursue lifelong learning and actively contribute to Vietnam's development.At TEDxĐaKao 2025: Now Is The Time, Mr. Quang Do will share an inspiring story about personal growth and the extraordinary power of community. Through this, we can forge a robust network, extending Vietnamese intellect and identity across the globe.TEDxĐaKao would like to share our sincere thanks to: VENUE PARTNER: WHITE PALACE HOÀNG VĂN THỤ Gold Sponsors: MUJI VIỆT NAM, COLE HAAN Silver Sponsor: Ticketbox Community Partners: Grab, HAWEE, YBA TSN, HPDF, Overseas Vietnamese Media Partner: YBOX, Business Executive Network Strategic Partner: VIENTITY Agency.#TEDx #TEDx_Official #TEDxĐaKao #TEDxSaigon #IdeasWorthSpreading #IdeaChangeEverything #OverseasVietnamese #NowIsTheTime - Quang Do is the founder of Overseas Vietnamese (OV), a private network for Vietnamese professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide. Born and raised in Germany as the child of Vietnamese immigrants, Quang started OV out of a personal desire to connect with his people and a need for a supportive, professional network. Today, OV has grown into a global community of 600+ members, reaching 50k+ Vietnamese professionals across 100+ cities. Previously at Google, Quang has now made OV his full-time mission: to build a lasting, generational community for both current and future Vietnamese diaspora. The mission is simple: help Vietnamese worldwide thrive by fostering meaningful connections, lifelong learning, and a shared commitment to giving back. A key part of this mission is to bring more Vietnamese (back) to Vietnam – to be part of and contribute to the country’s economic growth story. 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 do we really mean when we say “unprecedented” weather?In this powerful talk, climate scientist David Sauchyn invites us to look beyond rising temperatures and melting glaciers and into our communities, choices, and responses to the changing climate. He connects historical climate patterns with modern disruptions and challenges us to reframe our understanding of responsibility and resilience. It’s not just the climate that needs to change; it’s us. Dr. Dave Sauchyn is a Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Regina, a Professional Geoscientist, and Director of the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative.His research interests are variability in prairie hydroclimate over the past millennium and adaptation to minimize the adverse impacts of climate change. Dave has given more than 500 invited talks on these topics. He has led more than 50 research projects investigating climate variability and change in western Canada.Dave also was co-leader of a 5-year interdisciplinary study of climate change and adaptation in Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and the Canadian Prairies. He can trace his prairie roots back to the 1910s when his grandparents arrived from eastern Canada to farm and from Ukraine to mine coal. 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

Rwitobroto Mukherjee speaks about his evolution from theatre to cinema, representing the vibrancy and challenges of a new generation of artists. His talk explores authenticity, experimentation, and the power of youthful storytelling. A promising young actor in Bengali cinema and theatre, Rwitobroto Mukherjee is known for films like Open Tee Bioscope and Generation Ami. Winner of the WBFJA Award for Best Promising Actor, he carries forward a rich artistic legacy while carving his own identity as a versatile performer of the new era. 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