NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of manifestation, health, and performance. Several claims lack legitimate 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.pdfIn this mind-expanding TED Talk, screenwriter, speechwriter, and former Senate staffer Roger Wolfson shares how manifestation—long dismissed as mysticism—is actually a powerful, scientifically-supported tool that could be humanity’s most important defense against artificial intelligence.Through compelling studies, ancient wisdom, and personal experience, Roger reframes manifestation as a form of spiritual technology—one that can influence not just mood or mindset, but biology, luck, and even the physical world. He explores how emotions and belief systems create tangible outcomes—and why that makes manifestation something AI can never replicate.With humor, heart, and evidence from both neuroscience and religious traditions, this talk is a call to action: before AI reshapes our world, let’s rediscover the tools that shape ourselves.Roger Wolfson has written for five TV series, including Law and Order: SVU, Century City (starring Viola Davis), Saving Grace (starring Holly Hunter), and The Closer, where one of his episodes earned Kyra Sedgwick an Emmy nomination. He has sold two feature films and eleven pilots with producers like Charlize Theron, Denis Leary, and Neal Moritz.He has been counsel to U.S. Senators Joe Lieberman, John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, and Paul Wellstone, Congresswomen Rosa Delauro and Mary Gay Scanlon, and written speeches for world leaders including Joe Biden, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. He earned a JD from the University of Pennsylvania, a Masters in Writing from Johns Hopkins, and a BA from Vassar. He is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court bar.Wolfson lectures on spirituality, animal rights, and emotional storytelling techniques, and has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, and NBC. 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 only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of creationism and epigenetics. 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.pdfCan science and faith finally agree on our purpose? In this eye-opening TEDx talk, cruise ship physician and cardiology specialist Dr. Muhammad Ammad Faisal takes you from the violent seas of Antarctica to the deepest questions of the universe. Blending cosmology, philosophy, and the groundbreaking science of epigenetics, he reveals how your thoughts, emotions, and choices can literally rewrite your DNA — bridging the gap between fate and free will.Discover why you are not a prisoner of your genes, your past, or your circumstances — and how every choice you make today can change your future at the molecular level. Dr. Muhammad Ammad Faisal, a cruise ship physician, provides emergency care to thousands while travelling across Alaska’s fjords, South America’s coasts, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Antarctica, the Caribbean, and ports worldwide. Born in Sahiwal, Pakistan, he earned his MBBS from Punjab Medical College and trained in medicine and cardiology at Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology. He served two years in underdeveloped areas, bringing care to resource-limited communities, before continuing his practice in the USA. Beyond medicine, he pursues science, philosophy, and the biggest questions of existence — from the origin of the universe to the nature of consciousness. His current focus is on developing a unified philosophical and scientific framework — a “unified theory”—reconciling scientific understanding with meaning and purpose. Through genetics and epigenetics, he explores how biology shapes us while choices and environment mold our destiny. 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

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Sometimes, going slow is the fastest way forward. Hongyi shares how low-intensity “Zone 2” cycling taught him resilience, patience, and strength — both on the road and in life. His talk redefines what real progress looks like, in fitness and beyond. Hongyi Shangguan is a student at Jinling High School. While many of his peers are buried in test prep, he chooses to ride his bike outdoors, chasing the wind — and his own rhythm. 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

Many think a perfect résumé or strong technical skills guarantee a job, but those can always be learned. What truly makes the difference are behavioral skills like adaptability, communication, and empathy. This talk reveals why human skills matter most , not just to get hired, but to thrive in any career. With more than 14 years of experience specializing in recruitment strategies, understanding labor market needs, and analyzing the required skills, Farah has extensive expertise in everything related to employee experience. She has worked with leading companies in the Arab region across various sectors. A professional consultant with a passion for empowering job seekers, helping them find opportunities, and guiding them on their career paths. She is also the founder of “Ash’r in Arabic”, an initiative aimed at enriching Arabic-language human resources content. 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 religions were just successful cults? But first, what is a cult? Damien Trentedeniers sheds light on the definition of a cult and how a cult evolves into a church. Under his pseudonym Trentedeniers, Damien Fabre is the host of the Religare channel on YouTube and TikTok, which focuses on the history of religions. He takes a secular and non-denominational approach to religious topics, firmly rooted in the social sciences. Currently writing a thesis on the contemporary history of Sephardic Judaism at the University of Bordeaux Montaigne, Damien Fabre is also the author of historical popularization scripts for the YouTube channel Nota Bene. Among his various roles, he has been a radio journalist (Radio Alpa) and print journalist (La Croix, Le Monde). 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