Why is there so much hatred in the world today? We hate because it is surprisingly easy to have "compassion fatigue", to lose our compassion for others. Jon's talk draws on his experience as a trainer of counsellors to make us aware of how, and why, we can lose our compassion. Jon is a qualified psychotherapist, trainer, and organisational consultant with over 38 years experience. He has worked in the UK, America, and India in a variety of settings with a wide range of clients including those with addiction issues, mental health problems and histories of personal trauma. Jon has a special interest in helping individuals raise awareness of their blocks to emotional well-being and making positive life choices. 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

NOTE FROM TED: Research discussed in this talk remains an ongoing field of study. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfJonathan Berent explores the groundbreaking advancements in sleep science and technology that are transforming how we understand and optimize sleep. He delves into the latest research on sleep cycles, sleep quality, and the role of emerging technologies in improving sleep patterns. His insights reveal a future where sleep is not just a natural process but a scientifically enhanced path to better health and productivity. Jonathan “JB” Berent is the CEO and Founder of NextSense, Inc., a neurotechnology company spun out of X, Google’s Moonshot Factory. With a mission to unlock human potential through biosensing wearables, JB has led research in sleep science and consciousness, briefed the National Academy of Sciences on brain-monitoring technology, and spoken at prestigious events like Stanford's Big Data and Precision Medicine and regularly lectures at Stanford Sleep & Dreams class. His work has been featured in Wired, and he continues to pioneer digital health advancements, publishing papers on sleep metrics and brain technology. 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

『結婚しました！』という言葉で結婚した二人はともに人生を歩んでいく。名字が違う二人が一つになる瞬間。でも結婚を書類で申請するとともに、二人は同じ名字に変えることになる。日本では夫婦別姓を禁じている理由を疑問に思ったことはありませんか？井田奈穂、今年のスピーカーのメンバーの一人、は夫婦別姓問題を通して思いやりの道を歩き続けています。自分自身が感じたことや、周りの方々の経験を積み重ね、世界へ夫婦別姓の問題を通して思いやりを発信しています。It’s official! We’re married! That is how every married couple starts their lives together. Two people of two different names, coming together. But once they file their marriage and make it official, they take the same name. Ever wonder why people don’t take two last names in Japan? Naho Ida presents to you her amazing work in fighting for the right to bear separate names within a married couple. From her own life, the experiences of those around her, and with the help of the dual surnames situation, join Naho Ida as she explores the care compass that guides her and her work. 早稲田大学卒業。会社員として働く傍ら再婚し、改姓と旧姓使用の限界を経験。2018年から選択的夫婦別姓の法制化を求める当事者団体を立ち上げ、地方議会・国会へ陳情。2023年に団体を法人化し、2024年3月、経済6団体で政府に法制化を要請しました。10月の国連女性差別撤廃条約に基づく日本審査に向けて、国際世論へのアドボカシーも始動。では、井田菜穂さんをお迎えください。 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

Are you aware of the global issues occurring in our society? Ever wondered why WE need to care about these events? Ai Kihara-Hunt's talk reveals that your care might just be the solution to the world's problems. Join Dr Hunt as she delves into her peacekeeping missions and learn how a people-centered approach can help us overcome global crises. Do you feel that the world is getting better or worse? Are you aware of the many problems in the world? How do you deal with such problems? Our speaker today, Ai Kihara-Hunt, is a Professor at the Graduate Program on Human Security at the University of Tokyo, who came into academia after serving a few decades as a Secretary at the Academic Council on the United Nations System. Today, from years of research on human rights, the rule of law, UN Peace Operations, and UN Police, she will talk about the importance of inserting a people-centered approach in facing our modern world problems. 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

Forget 10-year life plans and roadmaps. In a world of rapid change, Zélia Sakhi argues that "stupid decisions" – unconventional, risky choices aligned with your values – are the key to thriving and adapting. She’ll share how to define your "care compass," make calculated risks, and harness the power of chaos and lucky accidents to navigate the unpredictable future of work. Zélia Sakhi is a designer turned world-wanderer, who has built an international leadership career for brands and clients as big and varied as Google, Amazon, Deloitte, Volvo, Ikea or Star Wars. A mom of two, she currently heads up the user experience team of Google Search Japan, while juggling a threenager and a teenager. She owns her life story of following her passions blindly and making really, really stupid decisions along the way. 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

Music starts to hold value when conversations come alive between individuals as they use this art to convey emotions, perceive feelings, and empathize with one another. Thus, as we enter an era reliant on the convenience provided to us by developing technology, this shift calls for a deeper appreciation for human-composed music and attention to preserving human creativity. Delve into a conversation with Cedric Purwanto, a senior at Waseda University School of Advanced Science and Engineering and a member of the Waseda Symphonic Orchestra, and with Edward Elgar, a key composer of late 19th-century romanticism, as they explore the importance of human-written music in a society increasingly populated by AI-driven creativity. Music is one of the most abstract yet universal languages when it comes to expressing emotions. With generative AI taking the stage in all areas, including art, concerned science student and cellist at the Waseda Symphonic Orchestra, Cedric Purwanto sets the chairs for a roundtable discussion about the essence of music and how far AI can go in terms of the creation of music. Warming up our ears with a fragment from Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor accompanied by his friend and pianist Jonathan Widjaja, please welcome Cedric Purwanto. 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

Jayden Salami shares thought-provoking insights on the wisdom children possess. Discover how adults can learn from the creativity, resilience, and curiosity of the younger generation. Jayden Salami is a young actor who has toured the British Isles with Disney Theatrical Productions and portrayed Young Simba in Disney's The Lion King at the tender age of 11. 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

Alfonso Alcántara, motivador de profesionales y equipos, cuenta de forma divertida y práctica SEIS TIPOS DE MOTIVACIÓN que puedes aplicar para motivar a las personas en tu empresa y para motivarte en tu propia vida personal o profesional.El conferenciante es Premio Extraordinario en Psicología por la Universidad de Granada (España) y ha sido directivo de recursos humanos.Alfonso ha impartido centenares de conferencias y cursos sobre motivación con rigor y humor y su libro «SuperProfesional» (Grupo Planeta) va por la octava edición.Desde su alias digital @Yoriento, comparte a diario contenidos sobre motivación en las organizaciones y en la carrera con más de 200.000 contactos en sus redes sociales.Y ha creado @MotivadoresClub, el sitio de los profesionales que quieren MOTIVAR y de las personas que quieren MOTIVARSE. Durante 25 años ha sido manager de equipos y directivo de recursos humanos y ha coordinado o impulsado numerosos proyectos y servicios relacionados con el empleo, la orientación y la reinvención profesional. Desde su alias digital @Yoriento, comparte a diario contenidos sobre motivación en las organizaciones y en la carrera con más de 200.000 contactos en las redes sociales. Alfonso obtuvo el Premio Extraordinario de Psicología por la Universidad de Granada y es un entusiasta de la ciencia aplicada al mundo profesional y de la empresa que transmite en sus conferencias y cursos con rigor y humor. 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

Birgitta has shared insights about the inner development goals and the approach of innovation through a personal, inward, initial stage. Birgitta Persson has a long international experience from developing organisations and building networks in the cultural and creative sector and industries. She is recognized for her ability to engage people to come together and collaborate for a joint purpose. She works today as project manager at the innovation platform Future by Lund in Sweden where she coordinates innovation projects which involves very different types of stakeholders: academia, public authorities, companies and civil society. For 12 years she was the Secretary General of Trans Europe Halles, an international network of cultural centres. She is often asked to be a consultant, trainer and mentor in cultural management and leadership as well as board member in cultural organisations. She started her career as producer, promoter, fundraiser, marketing manager etc at the cultural centre Mejeriet in Lund, Sweden. 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

近年、依存症などの観点から取り上げられることの多いゲーム。私たちはゲームの悪い面ばかりに注目しすぎではないだろうか？自分自身がゲームに救われたという経験から見出したゲームというもののさらなる可能性に挑戦する。 奈良県立医科大学医学部医学科5年。医療とゲームの融合を目指す。学生時代いじめで苦しんでいた中ゲームに出会う。ゲームに没頭してからは、精神も回復し、日常が豊かになるだけでなく、ゲームが著しく上達。高校生時代、人気スマホゲーム「クラッシュロワイヤル」にて日本代表としてアジア大会に進出。eスポーツ引退後は医学生として自分を救ってくれたゲームを医療に応用することに挑戦中。 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