I had a great experience at my first TEDx - I would highly recommend this event! The speakers expanded my knowledge in a variety of topics and inspired me to think BIG with CREATIVITY and CURIOSITY.
The day was planned around 3 themes:
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- Bacteria of the Gut: Emma Allen-Vercoe, Microbial Ecologist
- There 10x as many microbes in your body than human cells (500-1000 different types, with a unique "poop-print").
- Makers & Fixers: Mag Ruffman, Actor, Author & Contractor
- Mag's vision is to get people working with their hands. "It's never too late to become the person you might have been"
- Chris Eliasmith, Theoretical Neuroscience
- This topic was fascinating even though I am not an expert in this field by any means! I've been reading up on Neuromorphic Hardware/Engineering and the possibilities are incredible.
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- Should kids get to Vote? Miles Corak:
- There is no upper boundary on the right to vote, why have a lower boundary? Some teens may be more capable of making an informed decision than some seniors.
- Deported to a Death Sentence? Sudz Sutherland, Writer & Director
- "Systemic changes are needed to address the root cause of why some immigrant parents are not getting the Citizenship for their children". His movie is 'Home Again'
- Healing beyond a Cure; Mark Greenerg, Pediatric Oncologist
- Do patients have the 'right' to make all decisions? Patients are not always able/rational to make the best decisions for long-lasting repercussions.
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- Particles, the Universe & Curiosity; Alison Lister, Physicist
- "We are losing our curiosity about the world - and that should worry you!"
- Earth Cast; Wade Larson, Space Visionary
- Plans to broadcast HD video from the International Space Station by end of 2013. www.urthecast.com
- Mars Curiosity Project; Rob Manning, Engineer
- Proof exists that Mars has energy within its core that could sustain life.
