傳承大使吟詩為TEDxXinyi 2024年度大會贈送給世界的獻禮，開啟序幕，在詩句間，訴說此次大會的四大主軸：善心善舉共善傳承，並且傳遞在社區，連結傳統與未來共舞。這股傳承的思想，從何處悄然萌芽？是從古老的故事中生長， 還是從現代的心靈中綻放？ 甚至十年後的你我，我們在哪裡？ 不管怎樣，我們仍期待正面傳遞，ideas to legacy...善良清單 / 張卉君她問我善良是什麼， 我說：善是盛開的繁花， 在春天裡接待萬物的青睞， 佛前祈求千萬年的相遇， 而你駐足欣賞。善是長在岩壁縫隙裡的蕨類， 即便潮濕陰暗，仍仰望著光， 風來的時候， 毫不吝嗇散佈未來， 成為豐沃的土壤， 成為下一代的養分， 成為芽苗， 長出無限可能。善是願意， 懂得退一步給自然， 願意麻煩， 願意等待， 願意以時間換取價值， 讓雞生下好蛋， 沒有壓迫與追趕。善是同理他者之苦痛， 承擔壓迫， 讓貧窮的人走出無風帶， 不再世襲絕望的循環。善是疾病的希望， 男人穿著粉紅色澎澎裙， 感染活力，傳播歡樂，確診愛， 讓世界笑了。善是創造連結， 菌絲支撐整個生態系， 大樹提供涼蔭， 蜜蜂傳遞好人好事的消息， 讓山羌的腳印， 把種子按進土裡， 然後長出森林。善是廣納百川的大海， 是深海裡無聲的鯨落， 是萬千蜉蝣支撐的基層宇宙， 是地底三萬呎穩定噴發的火山， 是地心幫浦從未停止的跳動。善是火苗在黑暗裡發光， 我們圍坐對唱， 輪流說一個美麗的故事， 把餐盤裡最珍貴的， 留給對方。善良是細微的好事清單， 這世界並不寬容， 但我們願意慷慨， 願意傳遞， 願意愛。張卉君曾擔任 TEDxXinyi 2021年樂觀趨勢家講者── 人與海的修復關係 Moment of Reflection- the human relationship with oceans山城長大，卻愛上海洋。曾自認文學偏執狂，卻發現文字的力量無限，一路帶領著自己經驗更深的內在與更遼闊的遠方。2005年加入黑潮海洋文教基金會啟蒙環境意識，成為人生重要分水嶺，曾任黑潮海洋文教基金會執行長，為海洋及相關環境議題發聲。擅長海洋文學、海洋文化紀錄及田野調查訪談，著有《記憶重建-莫拉克災後口述史》、《黑潮洶湧》、《台灣不是孤單的存在》、《黑潮島航》、《女子山海》、《逃逸路線》等書。2006年起成為海上鯨豚解說員迄今，現任黑潮海洋文教基金會董事、環境倡議者、作家以及陶藝創作者。 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

If you’ve ever been laid off, you know the drill. You reach out on LinkedIn, schedule conversations over coffee, and generally ask: What can I get from my relationships? In her talk, Evelyn explains why this transactional approach often fails — and what you should do instead. The best part? You don’t have to wait until you get fired to get started.Evelyn is a connector and technologist with over 10 years of experience across diverse industries like Marketplace, MarTech, and EdTech. She is passionate about helping others navigate the workplace, gain professional clarity, and foster inclusive spaces. Evelyn is a regular speaker at national technology conferences, where she shares her authentic voice and ideas to drive innovation.Growing up, Evelyn dreamed of becoming a TEDx speaker to share her personal journey of adapting to socioeconomic changes, pathfinding across industries, and turning setbacks into learning opportunities. Aligned with the TEDx theme of "rethinking innovation", Evelyn has continuously reinvented herself and transformed those around her, as she believes innovation does not happen in isolation. 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

Youth activist, Clover Hogan, shares a story of climate triumph and resilience that shows the ultimate climate solution: community. Targinnie in Australia is a community of 400 people that was hit hard by shale oil mining in the 90s. It caused poisoned air and water, widespread illness and unending grief. When the same mining operation was heading to Clover’s childhood home, Proserpine, they had one advantage: a warning from the Targinnie community. The residents from Targinnie and Prosperine came together to fight the mine - and won! Today, Clover is standing up for every community that’s ever been destroyed by the fossil fuel industry and wants us to realise the incredible power of fighting for one another. Clover is a 24-year-old climate activist and the founding Executive Director of Force of Nature - the youth non-profit turning climate anxiety into action. She has worked alongside the world’s leading authorities on sustainability, consulted within the boardrooms of Fortune 50 companies, and counselled heads of state. Clover has taken the stage with global change-makers such as Jane Goodall and Vandana Shiva, and interviewed the 14th Dalai Lama. Her first TED and TEDxLondon talk, What to do when climate change feels unstoppable, has been viewed 1.9 million times. At 22, she was recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and has featured in outlets including The Guardian, the BBC, the New York Times, the FT and Vogue. 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

Cancer has traditionally been treated based on where it originates in the body, with different therapies for different types. But now, researchers are shifting toward a more personalized approach, focusing on the genetic makeup of tumors. This shift holds great promise, but it can be taken even further. By uncovering the complex networks of genetic interactions within cancer cells, we can identify new vulnerabilities and improve how we target them. Tumors are complex and vary from patient to patient, which means there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment. However, by understanding the genetic pathways that cancer cells rely on to survive and grow, we can gain a clearer picture of how to stop them. As we refine this understanding, we’ll be able to create more precise and effective therapies, offering new hope for even the most aggressive cancers. By continuing to explore these genetic networks, we’re moving closer to transforming cancer treatment—and perhaps even finding a cure. Dr. Franco J. Vizeacoumar (PhD) is a senior scientist at Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and associate professor of oncology at the University of Saskatchewan. He earned his PhD in cell biology from the University of Alberta and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on identifying novel cancer drug targets, using genetic principles such as synthetic lethality. His broader body of work spans genome-wide unbiased screens, machine learning approaches, drug repurposing platforms and mechanistic studies to identify these targets. Vizeacoumar has contributed extensively to the academic community by co-editing two textbooks, publishing over 70 peer-reviewed articles, and serving on numerous national grant review panels and the editorial boards of multiple journals. His research is supported by leading funding agencies, including CIHR, NSERC, CRS, SCA, SHRF, CFI, TFRI, and the Be Like Bruce organization. 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

AI is everywhere, even when you discount the hype. It is hidden behind nice user interfaces when taking pictures with your phone, it is running predictions to shape the flow of supply chains, it is writing books and it is helping us drive. Taken all together, his has a huge real-life impact on all of our lives, and requires a high level of quality. But many types of AI work fundamentally different from classically “programmed” systems - so what does “Quality” even mean when talking about AI? And how do we control it? Video produced by Apehouse (www.apehouse.at). Thomas Steirer is a quality and test automation architect from Vienna, Austria, with over 20 years of experience. He’s supporting Nagarro’s global senior management as CTO, and is also leading their Test Automation Practice. In his work at Nagarro, he supports clients in the introduction and optimization of quality engineering, teaches at universities and is a passionate serial speaker at conferences. He is also co-author of the book “Test Automation Fundamentals”, currently in its third edition, available in German and English. In his spare time, he is a tech junkie, tinkerer, and enthusiastic Gameboy musician. 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

If I could compare the effects of social media on our society and our behaviour, I’d compare it to a pacifier. This talk describes how social media ‘soothes’ us through addiction and its averse effects on our biology. Vivienne is a Year 11 student with an interest in economics. 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