What if the greatest tools for solving complex problems weren’t found in labs or textbooks, but in the words we speak every day? Growing up bilingual, I learned that language is more than communication. It’s a way of seeing the world. Translating for my grandmother as a child, I discovered that every word carries shades of meaning, and that waiting in the space of uncertainty often reveals deeper truths. This practice of patience and perspective would later shape how I approach science and research. Studies confirm what many bilinguals experience firsthand: switching between languages rewires the brain. It builds cognitive flexibility, sharpens critical thinking, and even reduces decision-making biases. Beyond cognition, bilingualism strengthens empathy by training us to navigate multiple cultural frameworks, helping us understand others with nuance and compassion. But this ability is fragile. Every two weeks, a language disappears, and with it vanishes a unique blueprint for problem-solving, healing, and human connection. In this talk, I share how embracing and preserving languages can spark creativity, fuel diplomacy, and even safeguard knowledge vital for our future. The courage to learn, preserve, and speak each other’s languages may just be the key to uniting us all. Ariana Rahman is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University, where she studies Biomedical Sciences and Bioinformatics as a Flinn Scholar. She is passionate about bridging medicine, research, and advocacy, with a focus on refugee health and cancer immunology. Ariana has conducted research at Stanford’s AI in Medicine Lab and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, presented at national conferences, and currently works for Pfizer. She also serves on the National Youth Council at Project Unloaded and leads health equity initiatives through UNICEF USA and the Refugee Education and Clinic Team at ASU. As a bilingual researcher and science educator, Ariana believes that language is not just a tool for communication but a framework for discovery. Her long-term goal is to become a physician-scientist working at the intersection of public health and education. 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

Credits: Sorbonne TV https://sorbonne.tv/ Louise Aubery est écrivaine, journaliste et entrepreneure. Que ce soit à travers ses réseaux sociaux, son podcast ou ses livres, elle s’est fixé une mission : aider son audience à prendre le pouvoir de sa vie. Elle est aujourd'hui suivie par plus d’un million de personnes sur ses différentes plateformes.Pour la suivre sur les réseaux sociaux : https://www.instagram.com/louiseaubery/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG8nxeVTk6jQJyH-_TG7xwPour découvrir ses livres : https://www.fnac.com/a17080114/Louise-Aubery-Miroir-Miroir-dis-moi-ce-que-je-vaux-vraiment-edition-premium https://www.fnac.com/a19733738/Louise-Aubery-Jusqu-ici-tout-va-mal 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

Et si le luxe disparaissait? Dans ce TEDx, Claire Gallon invite à un exercice de pensée audacieux : imaginer un monde où le luxe aurait disparu. Un monde apparemment plus sobre, plus égalitaire, moins superficiel.Mais à mesure que le scénario se déploie, un autre visage de cette disparition apparaît : perte de millions d’emplois, appauvrissement culturel, disparition de savoir-faire ancestraux. Derrière les paillettes, le luxe soutient aussi des industries, des régions, et un patrimoine immatériel irremplaçable.Claire ne cherche ni à idéaliser, ni à condamner le luxe. Elle en propose une lecture critique et lucide : le modèle du luxe tel qu’il fonctionne aujourd’hui est à bout de souffle. Trop industrialisé, il s’est détourné de l’idée du luxe. Trop déconnecté des réalités sociales, il est devenu le symptôme d’un monde qui va mal : inflation insupportable, impérialisme occidental, miroir de l’entrisme, marqueur des inégalités croissantes.Face à cette crise d'acceptabilité, elle propose une méthode : la positionnalité. Avec une conviction : il ne disparaitra pas s'il devient moteur de valeurs essentielles pour notre avenir. Et si le luxe pouvait nous aider à consommer moins mais mieux? A prendre le temps de faire les choses bien? A préserver l'humain à la machine? A développer notre empathie culturelle?Credits: Sorbonne TV https://sorbonne.tv/ Claire Gallon est Partner chez The Salmon Consulting et dirige la Practice luxe du groupe Havas. Ses analyses et prises de parole sont régulièrement publiées dans Business of Fashion, Le Monde, Les Échos, Madame Figaro, Stratégies Luxe ou encore CBNews. Elle est coautrice de l’ouvrage Génération Z & Luxe. Conférencière et enseignante en marketing à la Paris School of Luxury, elle siège au conseil d’administration de 17H10 Paris. Son expertise à la croisée du business, de la culture et de l’innovation en fait l’une des voix incontournables du luxe de demain. 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

代倩倩，一名“00后”社工，也是一百多位爷爷奶奶心中最亲的“孙女”。她以上海市奉贤区为老服务项目为起点，用七年时间走进无数独居、空巢老人的生活与内心，从语言不通的迷茫少女，成长为用技术守护记忆、传递关爱的践行者。她不仅分享了如何在与老人相处中找回自我价值、学会表达爱的动人历程，更带领团队开发数字化工具，用低代码与AI技术回应真实需求，让关怀“一键可达”。她的演讲，是一次关于爱、责任与创新的真诚告白，也是一份面向未来的倡议：邀请更多年轻人加入这场温暖而深刻的社会实践，用技术书写有温度的人文代码。 代倩倩，社区社工，陪伴百余位高龄老人。面对语言和学历障碍，她赢得了老人深厚信任。开发数字化健康数据共享系统，促进家庭与社区关怀。引领大学生结合技术与人文，推动“AI向善”，用科技守护记忆与爱。呼吁更多年轻人参与，共创有温度的未来。 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 everything you call “reality” is only a thought—never a fact? In this talk, a powerful question—“Is this true?”—becomes a tool to dissolve the invisible prisons of belief, culture, and tradition. We live surrounded not by facts, but by human definitions: love, success, failure, even identity itself. By recognizing their emptiness, we discover that nothing is fixed—and therefore everything is possible. True freedom is not found in changing others or reshaping the world, but in turning inward, breaking the chains of inherited thinking, and reclaiming the wisdom to see clearly. This talk invites us to step beyond illusions, release unnecessary suffering, and embrace the infinite possibilities hidden within the simplest of questions. Dr. Chen Ziyi is a certified national psychological counselor, a coach at Handezhixin China, and an expert at the Beijing Top Wisdom Scientific Education Research Institute. She believes that a happy life, effective work, and efficient learning follow an underlying logic and method. Dr. Chen is passionate about sharing these insights and practical experiences with others. She has delivered nearly a thousand courses across the country and conducted workshops in government agencies, schools, communities, and enterprises, as well as over a thousand public charity salons, earning widespread recognition and praise. 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 a world full of digital noise, Ishita explores how connection isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence, empathy, and the quiet ways we show up for each other. Her talk is a reminder that even on our “yucky” days, we are never truly alone. Meet Ishita Madasu, a dedicated CBSE grade 10 student with an avid interest in psychology and a naturally thoughtful and observant personality. Ishita is a curious and reflective soul who wonders why we’ve drifted so far from genuine connection. Down-to-earth, authentic, and unafraid to lead with confidence, she turns thought into meaningful change. When she’s not deep in thought, you’ll find her lost in a book or shooting hoops on the basketball court. Known for her open-mindedness and resilience, Ishita brings empathy and clarity to every conversation she’s a part of. Meet Ishita Madasu, a dedicated CBSE grade 10 student with an avid interest in psychology and a naturally thoughtful and observant personality. Ishita is a curious and reflective soul who wonders why we’ve drifted so far from genuine connection. Down-to-earth, authentic, and unafraid to lead with confidence, she turns thought into meaningful change. When she’s not deep in thought, you’ll find her lost in a book or shooting hoops on the basketball court. Known for her open-mindedness and resilience, Ishita brings empathy and clarity to every conversation she’s a part of. She’s passionate about creating spaces where authenticity thrives, which is why TEDx felt like a natural platform for her voice. 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