Artificial intelligence has become part of our everyday lives in the blink of an eye. Tools like ChatGPT write essays, compose music, solve decades-old scientific problems, and complete our tasks for us in seconds. AI has the potential to further enhance human intelligence and scientific capabilities, helping us find solutions to the most severe global challenges.But what price do we, as humans, pay for all of this? What is the future of thinking in the age of artificial intelligence?The very tools we created to make us smarter can, paradoxically, also reduce our mental abilities. This means that our creativity, analytical skills, and critical thinking may be the price of technological progress.Why is this happening? How can we counter it? Can we still compete with machines, or are we left sharing the field with goldfish? How can we remain truly human in the age of thinking machines? What can we do to ensure a future in which AI genuinely enhances our capabilities instead of diminishing them? Karola is an innovation and technology lawyer, tech investor, and entrepreneur who is passionate about challenging the legal industry and reshaping how people think about lawyers—and how lawyers themselves think. This passion led her to found KassaiLaw in 2012, the EU's first-ever virtual law firm specialising in advising companies engaged in the newest technologies.She believes the global tech world needs borderless, internationally experienced legal professionals who work with a completely new mindset and skillset—something previously unknown in the legal profession. These new competencies must be built on a fusion of business, law, and technology contexts with a global perspective, rather than being territory-based with only local legal aspects. Technology doesn’t believe in borders, and neither does KassaiLaw.KassaiLaw is an interdisciplinary, 21st-century tech law firm with a unique formula that strives to enable tech companies to reach their full potential across the EU. By partnering with KassaiLaw, companies can expect to benefit from a comprehensive support system that goes well beyond the norm. The firm understands technology and thinks beyond the traditional “lawyer’s brief,” providing solutions that consider the future and prepare for issues that may arise years from now—from establishment to international expansion and beyond.She has worked with hundreds of teams all over Europe, witnessing many success stories as well as the challenges faced by projects throughout their business life cycles—including managing KassaiLaw’s own growth as its CEO. As a result, she strives to integrate that continuous stream of entrepreneurial experience into her everyday work.In addition to her work at KassaiLaw, she is also a regular mentor, speaker, and moderator at events within the EU-wide startup ecosystem, and lectures on entrepreneurship at universities in Sweden and Hungary. She is committed to sharing her knowledge of both the entrepreneurial journey and innovation to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. 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

HUN: Tényleg semmi sem elég? Nem elég a pénz. Nem elég a siker. Nem elég a követők száma. Nem elég a lájkok száma. Nem elég a kihívás. De mikor voltál utoljára úgy igazán elég? És ha sosem elég, vajon égtél-e már el/ki/ valaha? Egészen biztosan. Elég, vagy elég? Reggel az első mozdulatod: a telefon. Napközben munka, emailek, meetingek, podcastok. Este még egy utolsó üzenet a főnöknek. Ismerős? Persze, hogy az. Sosem voltunk ennyire „összekapcsolódva”, mégis egyre magányosabbak vagyunk. A technológia fogva tart, a munka beszippant, a fogyasztás diktál. De vajon tényleg ezt akarjuk? Mi történik, ha túl későn jövünk rá, hogy valami fontosabb hiányzik? Hogy nem a következő e-mail, nem a lájkok, nem az új telefon hozza meg a boldogságot? Van kiút az aranykalitkából? Erre is választ kaphatsz ebből a TEDx talkból, ahol Csillag-Csatlós Csilla, burnout szakértő osztja meg a gondolatait a témában.ENG: Is nothing ever enough? Money isn’t enough. Success isn’t enough. The number of followers isn’t enough. The number of likes isn’t enough. The challenge isn’t enough. But when was the last time you truly felt enough? And if it’s never enough, have you ever burned out? Almost certainly.Enough – or burned out? Your first move in the morning: the phone. During the day: work, emails, meetings, podcasts. In the evening: one last message to the boss. Sound familiar? Of course it does. We’ve never been so “connected,” yet we’re growing lonelier than ever. Technology holds us captive, work consumes us, consumption dictates us. But is this really what we want? What happens if we realize too late that something more important is missing? That happiness doesn’t come from the next email, the likes, or the new phone? Is there a way out of the gilded cage?You’ll hear thoughts on this question in this TEDx talk, where Csilla Csillag-Csatlós, a burnout expert, shares her insights on the topic. Feleség, két gyermek anyja, coach. Vidéki lány, budapesti karrierkanyarral, majd vissza vidékre, Bázakerettyére.Tanárként kezdte a pályáját, de rendszerbe illeszthetetlen elemnek bizonyult. Nem bírta a dobozokat, a felesleges kategorizálást, az értelmetlen dolgokat. Harminc éve már élményalapú oktatást szeretett volna, de akkoriban a közoktatás nem volt erre nyitott.Válságmenedzserként és követeléskezelőként ki tudta használni a képességét a másképp gondolkodásra. A munka világában a legfontosabb lépése az volt, hogy topmenedzseri munkája mellett elvégezte az ICF coachképzést, majd felhagyott a menedzseri szereppel – éppen akkor, amikor a Forbes topmenedzserként írt róla. Két évtizednyi cégvezetés után EBITDA és projekttervek helyett kizárólag emberekkel kezdett foglalkozni.Könyvet írt, amelyet sorvezetőnek szánt azoknak, akik nem tudták megfizetni a coach óradíjakat. Coachként vezetők és csapatok krízishelyzeteivel, kiégéssel és az egyensúlyok megteremtésével foglalkozik. A munkafolyamataiban a saját, kidolgozott módszereivel szintén „out of the box” kategóriában marad – de így lehet igazán önmaga. 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

"How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big" flips our obsession with flawless success on its head. In this talk we’ll discover why strategic, repeated failure—combined with relentless curiosity—can be a smarter path than chasing a single perfect win. By treating every misstep as data, stacking diverse skills instead of clinging to one narrow talent, and following adaptable systems rather than rigid goals, we can turn setbacks into an ongoing engine of opportunity. It’s a fresh blueprint for thriving in work and life—even when almost everything goes wrong. Sherzod Bobokhonov is a marketing consultant, entrepreneur, and student leader based in Tashkent. With experience leading 20+ national and international projects, he specializes in building brand strategies and digital ecosystems that drive growth. As President of the Student Council at the American University of Technology, Sherzod actively empowers youth initiatives. His TEDx talk explores how failures can become powerful tools for building an unconventional path to success through skill stacking. 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

"The Mathematics of Decision-Making" explores how numbers, logic, and patterns can guide us through life’s toughest choices. From everyday dilemmas to high-stakes strategies, this talk reveals how mathematical thinking—like probability, game theory, and optimization—can empower smarter, more confident decisions in an uncertain world. Mathematics Teacher, with 16 years experience of teaching and research at international universities in Uzbekistan and abroad. 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 run by algorithms, your personal data is power—and everyone wants it. This talk uncovers the silent battle over who controls your digital identity: you, artificial intelligence, or the state. From surveillance to privacy, it explores the urgent need to rethink data ownership in the age of AI. A dedicated professional with experience in machine learning, deep learning, and theoretical AI. Awarded the State scholarship of the President, a recognition reserved for a select few bachelor's students in Uzbekistan. A graduate with First Class Honors. Completed a fully funded exchange program in Career Development and Leadership. Awarded a merit-based scholarship to study master’s courses in advanced AI topics. Authoring "Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach," a book in Uzbek, serves as a foundational guide for young people and students. Worked with experts and professionals in the startup ecosystem, IT industry, education, and business. Possessing robust communication, leadership, and reasoning skills honed through collaboration with the experts. 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

Behind every breakthrough is a problem that demanded a solution. This talk reveals how the world’s greatest ideas—from inventions to movements—were born from real struggles. It’s a call to embrace problems not as obstacles, but as the starting point for innovation, creativity, and lasting impact. My name is Oyshabonu Narzullaeva, I am a social entrepreneur, startup and speaker. At the age of 15 I founded several projects at the intersection of technology, education and medicine. One of them is LexiKid, an AI application for dyslexic children that helps develop reading, memory and concentration skills.My initiatives have been recognized at international hackathons, forums and competitions, where I have received awards and grants. I became the only participant from Central Asia at an international hackathon and was included in the list of Top 25 Women in IT in the nomination “The youngest and most successful woman in 2024”.Now I am developing the first marketplace of construction materials in Central Asia and continue to work on socially important products. My mission is to create technological solutions with a real impact on society. 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