我是柯昱丞，一個對世界充滿好奇、渴望跨文化交流的青年。我參與了政府的「青年百億海外圓夢基金計畫」，經過書面申請與面試後，很榮幸代表臺灣前往美國費城。那裡，我們與當地青年深度交流，拜訪多個重要機構與政要，甚至舉辦了費城史上第一場「臺灣之夜」。 這段旅程讓我深刻明白：勇敢做夢並踏出第一步，就可能改變自己、也改變世界。我希望透過分享，讓更多人相信——夢想不是遙不可及，而是從你願意開始的那一刻展開。I’m Ko Yu-Cheng, someone driven by curiosity and a passion for cross-cultural connection. Through Taiwan’s Global Pathfinders Initiative, I was selected to represent youth in Philadelphia after completing the written application and interview process. There, we engaged with local young leaders, visited key institutions and officials, and even organized the first-ever Taiwan Night in Philadelphia. This journey taught me one thing clearly: when you dare to dream and take the first step, possibilities unfold. Through this talk, I hope to inspire you to believe that your dreams become real the moment you choose to pursue them.我是柯昱丞，我從小就充滿好奇心，喜歡挑戰不同事物。 我享受跨文化交流，曾參加明道在澳洲與新加坡的短期交換計畫，也曾以國手身分參加西洋棋世界青年錦標賽。 我今年在高中階段參加了一項特別的計畫，我也把握住了這特殊的機會，站上了更高的國際舞台並成長改變自我。I am Yu-Cheng Ko, a naturally curious person who loves taking on new challenges. I enjoy cross-cultural exchange and have participated in short-term exchange programs in Australia and Singapore through Mingdao. I also represented Taiwan in the World Youth Chess Championship. This year, during high school, I joined a special program that allowed me to seize a unique opportunity — to step onto a broader international stage, grow through the experience, and transform myself. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

在家自學，也就是是正式申請個人實驗教育。人數極少的自學生，相對於體制內的主流多數學生，很神秘，也常被貼標籤。小學在家自學，國中才回到體制私中的我，先跟著媽媽摸索如何自學，同時也努力對抗、掙脫標籤；接著來到夢想中的私中適應體制學習，改由爸爸陪著重定義自學標籤。這是一段我和自學標籤如何相處的故事：我和標籤在衝突後和解，現在，正努力學著與他攜手並進。自學是形式，更是能力；標籤是印記，也可以是LOGO！我希望聽者從我的故事看見：每個人都有被貼標籤的時候，但我們可以選擇讓它限制自己，或讓它成為前進的徽章。Homeschooling — officially known as applying for Individual Experimental Education — is rare. With so few of us compared to the crowds in traditional schools, homeschoolers often seem mysterious and easy to label. I was homeschooled through elementary school, then joined a private junior high later on. At first, I learned alongside my mom, figuring out how to self-study while trying hard to shake off those labels. Then, when I stepped into my dream private school, my dad helped me redefine what being “a homeschooler” could mean. This is the story of me and my label — how we fought, made peace, and now walk forward together. Homeschooling isn’t just a system, it’s a skill; a label isn’t only a stigma, it can be a badge.What I hope listeners take away is this: we all carry labels, but we can choose whether they confine us or become a badge that pushes us forward. 我是幼兒園到小六都在家自學，每週回學區小學上幾堂課，國一才開始全日學校生活與體制學習的國二生。我努力適應著，從自學轉換成上學，以前是維持自己節奏自轉，現在是有秩序地加入公轉。From kindergarten through sixth grade, I was homeschooled, attending a few classes each week at my local elementary school. It wasn’t until my first year of junior high that I began a full-time school life within the formal education system. Now, as a second-year student, I’m working hard to adapt — transitioning from self-directed learning to structured schooling. In the past, I spun on my own axis; now, I’m learning to orbit in harmony with others. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

What happens when lying no longer shocks us and dishonesty become normal? In this eye-opening talk, Skylar Hughes, a journalist and psychological researcher, explores why our outrage at fake news has faded and what that means for democracy. Hughes reveals how repeated exposure to lies changes our brains, shifts our social norms, and threatens our moral compass. Skylar Hughes is a Robertson Scholar at Duke University, combining psychological research with frontline experience in combating misinformation. As part of CNN's fact-checking unit, she verified over 100 articles, broadcast packages, and scripts, serving on the Republican National Convention live fact-checking team. Her expertise extends to the Poynter Institute, where her content reached over 150,000 people.A Kenan Ethics Fellow, Hughes has explored the moral dimensions of misinformation and digital communication. At Duke’s Marsh Memory Lab, she secured grant funding to lead experimental research on misinformation correction. Her interdisciplinary work provides critical insight into how misinformation shapes society.Skylar believes accurate information is a right, not a privilege. Upon graduation, she aims to merge her experience in journalism and psychological research to study misinformation’s impact in the 21st century. 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, Sunil Sharma stresses upon remaining grounded in successes, and recovering from failures of life.He relates to a tough lesson he received early in life. A sudden success, and the resulting admiration of well meaning friends had made him complacent and over confident. He lost focus and failed to reach a much bigger goal - clearing the IIT entrance, one of the toughest competition exams in India.He recovered slowly, but made humility and balance the pillars of his life. One should stay away from extremes, especially of ego, followed by other areas of life.Honouring the eternal concept of The Golden Mean by Confucius, he added his humble thoughts of making flexible bands to handle five major areas of life, as we age: health and fitness; relationships; career and finance; personality; and spiritual evolution, ultimately leading to good deeds. He briefly quotes good research works to make the point.He ends on a light note, while reminding to stay away from the blindfolds. An NTSE Scholar and Chemical Engineer from Panjab University. Later, topped certificate courses in IIT Mumbai, and Plastic and Rubber Institute, London. Represented teams in Basketball (Captain of School's B Team), Cricket and Swimming. Stage singer and was selected as a voluntary Yoga Instructor for Art of 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

What if disadvantage isn’t a flaw, but a design? In this thought-provoking TEDx talk, Obinna Ukachukwu challenges how we define success, masculinity, and strength. He argues that every limitation carries a compensatory advantage, and that meaning, not comfort or privilege, is the true measure of a life well lived. Growth Executive specializing in business and consumer banking solutions. 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

在综合医院中，三分之一的患者都伴有不同程度的“躯体化”症状，而这类病人常常不被人理解。袁勇贵医生的演讲介绍了躯体化的真相，呼吁更多的人关注这一患者群体。 袁勇贵是中国⼼身医学领域的权威专家与领军⼈物，主任医师，博⼠⽣导师。江苏省优秀重点医学⼈才，江苏省第七期“333⼯程”第⼀层次培养对象，东南⼤学附属中⼤医院⼼⾝医学科主任，国际⼼⾝医学会（ICPM）会员，国际⼼⾝医学专家，江苏省临床点学科和点专科负责⼈，江苏省⾼校脑科学与脑医学点实验室主任，《Journal of Clinical and Basic Psychosomatics（JCBP）》主编。中华医学会⼼⾝医学分会主任委员，江苏省医学会精神医学分会主任委员，江苏省医学会⼼⾝与⾏为医学分会候任主任委员，江苏省医师协会精神病学分会副会⻓，2019年被中华医学会⼼⾝医学分会评为“⼼⾝医学突出贡献专家”称号，被江苏省医学会评为“优秀主任委员”称号。2021年获得“⼗⼤医学影响⼒专家”称号，并被江苏省卫⽣健康委员会授予江苏省第六届“百名医德之星”荣誉，2022、2023年荣登全球顶尖⼼理学家排⾏榜，2025年被江苏省⽣健康委员会评为江苏省最美医务工作者。 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