Dr. Conor McDonough Quinn is a documentary linguist, endangered language revitalization worker, and avid learner and teacher of languages. Raised in Portland, Maine, he has lived at length in Indonesia, China, and Oman, and has worked extensively with several indigenous communities of the Northeast. Learning his own familys endangered heritage language (hint: look at the name) in his early teens gave him a passion for helping others to do the same, and led him to pursue linguistics—somewhat single-mindedly—throughout his academic career. Alongside a hefty set of technical research questions in linguistics, he is currently most interested in developing tools to help speech communities carry out their own linguistic documentation and revitalization work, and in finding new ways to reduce the barriers to learning new languages.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Karina Chapa speaks to the power of bilingualism and its ability to revolutionize education. In America, over 5 million students speak a language other than English at home, but regardless of the diversity of languages, only 20% of people are bilingual. Karina sheds light on the history of bilingualism in the United States and how we can move forward in today’s educational system.

Karina’s talk also looks into the neural science behind bilingualism and its positive effects on cognitive flexibility, creativity and problem solving skills. Karina Chapa is a courageous bilingual advocate who proudly serves more than 160,000 bilingual students in deep South Texas. She is an Ex-A-Tec originally from Monterrey, Mexico. She is currently the Language Proficiency, Biliteracy and Cultural Diversity Director. She is also the Legislative Chair for the Texas Association for Bilingual Education and the Parliamentarian for RGV-TABE. She has dedicated 18 years of her professional career to empowering bilingual education students, teachers, and administrators in the deep South Texas border. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Dr. Nooshin Razani talks about the healing power of nature as well as why it is her mission to prescribe time in nature as a way to treat health conditions. Watch Dr. Nooshin Razanis talk to learn how and why nature can be an essential part of healthy living.

Dr. Nooshin Razani has devoted her career to preserving natural spaces and improving human health through nature. She studied pediatrics and public health at the University of California at San Francisco and Harvard. She was trained as a Nature Champion by the National Environmental Education Fund

Основатель бегового сообщества “Tashkent Runners” Мирхан Сагитов рассказывает о том, как изменилась его жизнь с появлением в ней бега. Помимо желанной фигуры, бег дал ему новые цели, силы на их достижение, а затем и команду единомышленников. Изменив свою жизнь и помогая меняться другим, Мирхан теперь стремится через бег изменить город, вдохнуть в него новую энергию и открыть дорогу на мировую арену.
— The founder of “Tashkent Runners” society Mirkhan Sagitov shares his story of transformation after running. Other than getting into shape, running inspired him to set new goals, filled with energy to achieve them and got him acquainted with like-minded people. After changing his own life and the lives of other people, Mirkhan is dedicated to inspire the city for action and pave the path for world class running marathons.
— “Tashkent Runners” yugurish jamiyatining asoschisi Mirxan Sagitov yugurishni boshlaganidan so’ng hayoti qanday o’zgarganligi haqida gapirib beradi. Jismoniy sog’liqdan tashqari, yugurish unga yangi maqsadlarga qiziqish uyg’otdi va ularga erishish uchun kuch berdi, keyinchalik esa hamfikr jamoadoshlar bilan tanishtirdi. O’z hayotini o’zgartirib va boshqalarga ushbu yo’lda yordam berib, Mirxan endi yugurish orqali shahar qiyofasini o’zgartirmoqchi, unga yangi quvvat keltirib jahon arenasiga yo’l ochmoqchi. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Благодаря Вячеславу мы совершим с вами чудесную прогулку по старинному Петербургу. Учитель географии и бездомный в прошлом проведет нас любимому городу. В газетах о нем пишут, как о самом известном бездомном Петербурга, а Вячеслав Романович просто делает свое дело — водит экскурсии по любимому городу и влюбляет в него остальных. В прошлом учитель географии и бывший бездомный, Вячеслав Раснер вот уже 6 лет проводит практически все свое время на улице и несет культуру в общество. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

You learn many things in school, but learning how to learn is often forgotten. Neuroscientist and 4 time Guinness World Record Holder for Memory Dr. Boris Nikolai Konrad believes in a World, where students are passionate about learning and believe memorization is fun and easy. In his TEDtalk he answers the question «How does memory work?» and explains how to improve memory by using your brain the way it is meant to be used. Dr. Boris Nikolai Konrad is a Guinness World Record holder for memory, a neuroscientist, an author, and an international expert on memory improvement. He teaches memory techniques anyone can employ to achieve outstanding memory performances. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Lilia Tarawa was brought up in the Gloriavale Christian Community on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, where she was constantly surrounded by everyone she loved. But over time, she began to see the dark side of her community, and ultimately realised that she had to get out. In this raw and emotional talk, Lilia shares the reality of life in a cult, and her heart-wrenching journey to break free.

Lilia Tarawa is a New Zealand writer, speaker, holistic health consultant and business coach. She is a member of the Māori Ngāi Tahu tribe. Lilia was born into New Zealands infamous religious cult, Gloriavale, and fled with her eleven family members at eighteen years of age. Her extraordinary life experience compelled her to pursue a career promoting human rights, welfare and empowerment.

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This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

«Why is it that some people are more vulnerable to lifes slings and arrows and others more resilient?» In this eye-opening talk, Richard Davidson discusses how mindfulness can improve well-being and outlines strategies to boost four components of a healthy mind: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose.

Richard Davidson is researching how mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains and what we know about peoples brains of individuals showing more resilience than others. Davidson is Wiliam James and Vilas professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds. His research is focused on the neural bases of emotion and emotional style and methods to promote human flourishing, including meditation and related contemplative practices. #Neuroscience #Wellbeing #MentalHealth Richard Davidson is Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder

Why do we like what we like? Raymond Loewy, the father of industrial design, had a theory. He was the all-star 20th-century designer of the Coca-Cola fountain and Lucky Strike pack; the modern sports car, locomotive, Greyhound bus and tractor; the interior of the first NASA spaceship; and the egg-shaped pencil sharpener. How did one man understand what consumers wanted from so many different areas of life? His grand theory of popularity was called MAYA: Most advanced yet acceptable. He said humans are torn between two opposing forces: neophilia, a love of new things; and neophobia; a fear of anything that’s too new. Hits, he said, live at the perfect intersection of novelty and familiarity. They are familiar surprises. In this talk, I’ll explain how Loewy’s theory has been validated by hundreds of years of research — and how we can all use it to make hits. Derek Thompson is a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he writes about economics, technology and media. He is a news analyst with NPRs afternoon show “Here and Now," appearing weekly on Mondays, and an on-air contributor to CBS News. The recipient of several honors, including the 2016 Best in Business award for Columns and Commentary from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, he is the author of the national bestselling book Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Rose Lounsbury shares how to move towards a minimalist lifestyle and how it has improved her life. Rose Lounsbury is a minimalism coach, speaker, and author of the Amazon bestseller Less: Minimalism for Real. After blogging about her personal journey toward a minimalist lifestyle, Rose, a former middle school teacher, was inspired to help others live better lives with less stuff. Rose spends her days writing, coaching her clients and online students to stuff-free freedom, and soaking up the moments with her husband and their wild triplets. Rose is a regular guest on
Fox News Good Day Columbus and has been featured on National Public Radio, Good Morning Cincinnati, and Living Dayton. She calls lovely Dayton home. You can connect with her online at roselounsbury.com or @roselounsbury on Instagram and Facebook. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx