三年前，安揪“出轨”了，她的出轨对象叫攀岩。 从初次接触到彻底上头，这项“失败的运动”改变了她对生活的态度，也让她学会如何与失败和平共处。作为一个曾经害怕尝试、过于追求完美的人，安揪在攀岩中找到了身心的平衡。 她还发现：与其花费时间精力为未来焦虑，不如专注当下每一次尝试！ 内容创作者 攀岩爱好者 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 the secret behind every breakthrough wasn’t creativity—but the patterns you notice? In this TEDxCSTU talk, Ping Wu introduces Writitation—writing as meditation—a simple process that uncovers hidden patterns shaping your choices, performance, and creativity.The Idea From the I Ching’s wisdom of yin-yang balance to today’s breakthroughs in Large Language Models, one truth repeats: human and machine learning both rely on pattern recognition. It’s not creativity that sparks the breakthrough—it’s spotting the pattern that makes creativity possible.The Practice Instead of relying on willpower, Ping shares Writitation—a daily ritual of writing without judgment. By turning reflection into data, this practice helps you notice what your mind deletes, distorts, or generalizes. The result? Clarity and awareness that lead naturally to growth.The Payoff Through personal stories—from an impostor moment in a high-stakes corporate role to an insight at the GenAI Summit—Ping connects the dots between AI, philosophy, and human transformation. Layered with subtle hypnotic storytelling loops, this talk is designed not just to be heard, but felt. You’ll leave with a practical tool to turn chaos into clarity, and patterns into breakthroughs.What patterns have shaped your own life? Share your thoughts in the comments.Event: TEDxCSTU Date: May 18th, 2025 Location: California Science & Technology University (CSTU) Website: https://www.cstu.edu?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedx2025&utm_term=ping_wuSpeaker: Ping Wu Learn more about the speaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pingai/ Speaker’s Website: https://ping-ai.com/tedx https://writitation.org Speaker’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pingbosOrganizer: Leni Jin, Organizer of TEDxCSTU Behind the scenes of TEDxCSTU: Stories & notes: https://lenijin.com/tedx More about the organizer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenijin/ Organizer's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Leni_JinChapters (Timestamps): 0:21 - Link Between AI and Personal Growth 1:03 - The Impostor Moment 1:52 - I Ching: Book of Change & Patterns 2:10 - Patterns Everywhere in Daily Life 3:05 - How the Human Mind and AI Work 4:17 - From Blamer & Fixer to Trusted Advisor 4:47 - Conversation with an AI Researcher 5:12 - Hypnotic Demo: Unlock Your Superpower 5:43 - From Meditation to Writitation (Conclusion)Please note: This talk was recorded at TEDxCSTU, an independently organized TEDx event hosted at California Science and Technology University under a license from TED. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent those of TEDxCSTU, the university, or TED.#TEDx #TEDxCSTU2025 #IdeasWorthSpreading #PatternRecognition #AI #CreativeThinking #MindsetShift #FutureOfWork #NLP #MetaphorMagic #Writitation #WrititationOrg Ping Wu is an AI educator and speaker dedicated to empowering people at the intersection of technology and humanity. His mission is to help individuals move from anxiety to creativity by recognizing the patterns that shape decisions, relationships, and the future—augmented by AI tools. Before this calling, Ping spent over two decades in the software and IT industry, holding leadership and technical roles at TikTok USA, SAP, and webMethods (acquired by IBM). He now teaches Multi-Agent Systems at California Science and Technology University, consults with Gilead Sciences on cloud data quality, and co-authored MAS – Multi-Agent System with Andreas Ramos. Ping also advises a California Commissioner for Economic Development and is the inventor of a patent-pending system for AI coordination and digital twins, designed to amplify human thinking and creativity through pattern recognition. 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 this heartfelt and inspiring talk, Daniel shares his personal journey through grief, loss, and mental health struggles. With honesty and vulnerability, he explores how mindset, music, and a deep commitment to a life of service helped him transform pain into purpose. This powerful talk reminds us that even in our darkest moments, meaning and fulfilment are possible. Featuring a special live musical performance. Award-winning public speaker, finalist of Channel4's hit show 'The Piano', Founder of LivEdX Learning, Founder of Damaged Goods Co., and Co-Founder of Orb. Drinks. 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

Quand le diable s'habille en Papa : From the Renaissance witch hunts to contemporary conspiracy theories Nora Goffre compares the witch-hunting of the Renaissance with current conspiracy theories, through sociological processes, operational modes and even the impact of the environment on these two processes. Nora Goffre holds a doctorate in comparative political sociology, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and a diploma in psychotraumatology. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in biology. She is a specialist in sexist and sexual violence, psychotrauma, domestic work, and currently works on the links between trauma and conspiracy theories. 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 this talk, Sam Zindel explores how we can reimagine nature restoration and climate activism. Moving beyond its traditional reputation of protest and sacrifice, Sam invites us into a more fun, welcoming and inclusive movement, led by art, music and collective expression.Sam Zindle is Managing Director of marketing agency Propellernet, founder of Low Carbon Leaders, and a key member of the Sussex Bay movement. His work centres on finding new ways to engage people with positive action on climate change and nature restoration. 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 the very moments that break us open also hold the keys to our greatest strength? After a traumatic emergency C-section, Miriam set out to reclaim her power, a journey that led to an almost unthinkable milestone: a painless solo birth. But her most profound discovery wasn’t mastery over her body - it was that even the deepest self-reliance becomes richer through vulnerability and connection. In this deeply personal talk, Miriam shares how she transformed fear into fortitude, and how the scars we carry can become gateways to resilience. Her story reveals a universal truth: true strength is not only found in standing alone, but also in daring to open up, to connect, and to let others lift us higher. This is the power of giving birth - not just to life, but to ourselves. Miriam Schmidberger is an expert in personal and business transformation, focusing on authentic leadership and communication. A graduate of Greator's "The Key" keynote speaker training, she successfully delivered her debut keynote at the Greator Festival 2024. Miriam also shares insightful perspectives on self-discovery and emotional management on her podcast. 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