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Why A Free And Fair Internet Is More Vital Than Ever

Without the internet, how would you have coped with the pandemic -- from work and school, to maintaining your closest relationships? In the digital age, reliance on the internet is so common and seems ubiquitous, yet billions of people worldwide still go without it. Digital transformation strategist Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa advocates for collective access to the opportunities and potential the internet provides, underscoring the necessity of free and fair digital rights for all.

Essential questions to ask your future self

How much do you think about your future self? If your answer is not much, you're not alone. It can be difficult to plan for a version of yourself you haven't met yet, says psychologist Meg Jay. Sharing how to close the empathy gap between you and your future selves, she outlines courageous questions to ask about how your present and future can align, so you can begin to achieve your goals

The life-changing power of assistive technologies

"This chair is my legs -- this chair is my life," says accessibility champion Jane Velkovski, who uses a wheelchair after being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). With clarity and poise, he shares how his first motorized wheelchair empowered him with independence and ability -- and why assistive technology should be available to anyone who needs it. "Freedom of movement, no matter on legs or on wheels, is a human right," he says.

How Falling Behind Can Get You Ahead

Cultural saying: "Jack of all trades, master of none." But often better than "master of one." Society promotes early specialization, but research shows fulfilled, successful people embrace diverse paths. David aims to change the narrative.

You are contagious

Vanessa unveils how behavior shapes confidence perception. She's an expert and speaker, featured in top publications. Founder of 'The Science of People' lab. Columnist, instructor, and trainer for Fortune 500 companies. Based in Portland, Oregon.

The fastest way to slow climate change now

Cutting methane fast reduces climate risks. Unlike CO2, recent emissions drive its warming power. Three sources can slow global warming within years. "This is the methane moment," says scientist Ilissa Ocko.

How language shapes the way we think

7,000 languages shape thinking. Examples show linguistic diversity's impact. Human minds are ingenious and flexible, creating 7,000 cognitive universes. Lera Boroditsky, cognitive scientist, emphasizes beauty of language diversity.

How fashion helps us express who we are -- and what we stand for

No one thinks twice about a woman wearing blue jeans in New York City -- but when Nobel laureate Malala wears them, it's a political act. Around the globe, individuality can be a crime, and clothing can be a form of protest. In a talk about the power of what we wear, Kaustav Dey examines how fashion gives us a nonverbal language of dissent and encourages us to embrace our authentic selves.

The art of first impressions — in design and life

Book designer Chip Kidd knows all too well how often we judge things by first appearances. In this hilarious, fast-paced talk, he explains the two techniques designers use to communicate instantly — clarity and mystery — and when, why and how they work. He celebrates beautiful, useful pieces of design, skewers less successful work, and shares the thinking behind some of his own iconic book covers.

You are fluent in this language (and don't even know it)

Without realizing it, we're fluent in the language of pictures, says illustrator Christoph Niemann. In a charming talk packed with witty, whimsical drawings, Niemann takes us on a hilarious visual tour that shows how artists tap into our emotions and minds -- all without words.

Por qué algunas banderas pueden ser las peores jamás diseñadas

Roman Mars, obsesionado con banderas, comparte 5 principios para diseñar buenas banderas. Conversación sobre vexilología y su aplicación generalizada.

Give yourself permission to be creative

Reflecting on moments that shaped his life, actor Ethan Hawke examines how courageous expression promotes healing and connection with one another -- and invites you to discover your own unabashed creativity. "There is no path till you walk it," he says.

The 1-minute secret to forming a new habit

You know how resolutions often go: you set a goal and start strong ... then the motivation runs out and feelings of frustration and shame creep in. The struggle is real — but what if it doesn't have to be? Sociologist Christine Carter shares a simple step to shift your mindset and keep you on track to achieving your grandest ambitions.

Why we ignore obvious problems - and how to act on them

Why do we often neglect big problems, like the financial crisis and climate change, until it's too late? Policy strategist Michele Wucker urges us to replace the myth of the "black swan" -- that rare, unforeseeable, unavoidable catastrophe -- with the reality of the "gray rhino," the preventable danger that we choose to ignore. She shows why predictable crises catch us by surprise -- and lays out some signs that there may be a charging rhino in your life right now.

How a student changed her study habits by setting goals and managing time

Optimize time usage: Yana Savitsky shares how Pomodoro method boosted productivity. High school student aims for efficient work and achieving goals. TED talk topic: maximizing time.