This talk explores how democracy is evolving in the modern world, shaped by algorithms, online discourse, and digital activism. Dr Hammerli is a Visiting Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, where she geek's out on digital politics in the Media Technology and Society Program. She is all about dissecting how tech influences our political world—think political communication, social movements, and the (d)evolution of democracy. 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

This talk delves into the intricate interconnectivity of the Burmese civil war, exploring how political, social, and economic factors intertwine, shaping both local and global implications. Auw is an 18-year old who was born and raised in Myanmar. She has always been in touch with medicine as her childhood dream was to become a neurosurgeon. Seeing the healthcare system of her country after the coup fueled her burning passion for medicine. In her free time, she enjoys shadowing doctors at hospitals in Yangon or performing with the Harrow’s LOL dance crew. 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

Math isn’t just about getting an A*, it’s hidden in nature through patterns all around us. This talk explores how math becomes magical when we stop chasing grades and start noticing the world. Shin has been at Harrow Bangkok for 7 years and has nurtured a profound love for mathematics. He enjoys every moment he spends working on it and embraces the challenges and rewards of the subject. In his spare time, Shin represents Harrow on the Badminton team while also researching wide array of topics that pique his interest such as cartography, coding and reading, reflecting his curious nature. 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

We all carry scars from moments we’d rather forget. This talk is about healing from past embarrassments, learning to laugh, let go, and move forward. Ranae has been part of the Harrow community for nearly a decade and has a lifelong passion for singing. She believes that music is a unique form of personal expression for your emotions and building confidence from past experiences. Outside of music, she dedicates her time to researching Thailand’s financial and economic system, alongside her business enterprise. 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

Living longer starts now. This talk explores why young people should care about their health today to thrive tomorrow. Now 17, Baikaew has a unique perspective growing up in a hospital, witnessing life, death and everything in between. A deep connectedness to human life leads her direction in medicine, neuroscience and health. Her passions are in art, writing and music and is a guest singer with the National Symphony Orchestra. ‘Uplift,’ the charity group she started, reaching healthcare, less privileged children and our environment, having made an appearance on national broadcasting of thailand. Her poetry collection ‘Inside out and Outside in’ explores the human experience with both an artistic and scientific twist. She finds purpose in healthcare and exploring the infiniteness of the arts and beyond. 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

Un enfoque revelador sobre la verdadera riqueza y cómo gestionarla. Con décadas de experiencia asesorando empresas familiares, Leonardo nos reta a reflexionar sobre decisiones financieras que transforman generaciones. Leonardo Centeno-Caffarena es profesor universitario en Costa Rica, Nicaragua y EE. UU., impartiendo cursos de liderazgo, emprendimiento y negocios internacionales. Es ingeniero industrial con Maestrías en Administración de Empresas, Desarrollo Económico Comunitario Internacional y Derecho Corporativo, y Doctorado en Dirección de Empresas. Investigador en empresa familiar, Pyme y emprendimiento, es fundador del Centro para el Desarrollo de la Empresa Familiar (CEPRODEF), que entrenó a más de 1000 propietarios de negocios. Colabora con programas de emprendimiento para jóvenes en riesgo y ha trabajado con agencias como la UE, BID y US-AID. Conferencista y evaluador de proyectos en varios países, tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en cargos como director en el CED y el INPYME. 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