Whether you feel pleased or distraught by recent political campaigns, the election has brought us all to uncharted waters. Politics invites fighting, but listening can tune us into the ripples and waves that brought us to now. Humble listening across contested waters can enable figuring out how differences form and how they can be put to use. Listening across differences provides a cultural prelude to a healthier future politics. While serving as a Professor of History and American Studies at Stetson University, Dr. Paul Croce taught about deep values differences. His first book sets William James in contexts of modern declining certainties, and Young James Thinking presents him developing capacities to learn across differences. He has worked across disciplines and audiences to disseminate his inquiries and to increase his own understanding, including with presentation of the 2020 History of Psychology Russell Lecture at the APA on Learning from Disagreements and recently on James and political change for the American Journal of Theology and Philosophy. Now retired from over three decades of teaching in the academic classroom, he has been lighting out for the territory where academia and public concerns meet. His work in The Public Classroom brings together the depth of scholarship with the breadth of teaching to enrich public discussion by encouraging listening across differences. 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

Who are we? Explore how we build a new sense of identity as we enter adulthood, as well as how we are a mosaic of all the people in our circles of influence. You are only an emerging adult once, and the way these critical years are navigated will significantly define the course of the emerging adult's life. Jessa Ward has witnessed firsthand the power of community engagement during her studies in the learning community cultivated at the Quanta Honors College at Daytona State College. A passion further cultivated through her studies at Stetson University and the school’s Bonner Program, she believes that collaborative problem-solving and the influence of a community can create real change in each community member’s life and in the culture we share. As she continues to engage and serve her own local community, Jessa is dedicated to helping her generation find ways to live for something bigger than themselves, and maybe find out who they really are and who they want to be 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

This talk gives us perspective on how we live our daily lives. Even though we perceive changes and polarization in our world, we must trust that there are more good people out there. We must support each other to shape the society we want to live in, we do not have to wait for something to go wrong and start doing so. Engineer Jaime Bueno Zertuche, born in 1974, graduated with honors in Industrial Engineering and Systems from Tecnológico de Monterrey and holds a Master's in Business Administration from EGADE. He has Master's degrees in International Economics and Free Trade Agreements, and Governance and Human Rights from UANE, along with a Business Administration certificate from the University of Victoria in Canada. Jaime has studied Political Management at George Washington University and Advanced Leadership at the Washington Center. His career includes roles at Coca-Cola Export Corporation and various government positions, including Director of Productive Projects for SEDESOL, State Representative for FONAES, and General Director of DIF Coahuila. He served as a Federal Deputy for District VII of Coahuila and currently directs IEEA Coahuila. A family man and responsible leader, Jaime is dedicated to the common good and has lectured at institutions like Tec de Monterrey, UANE, UVM, and Harvard. 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

Take a journey with us on a 60-foot sailboat as we explore the roughness of learning. Throughout this TED Talk, you will explore the persistence and resilience of adult adaptive learning through Chaos Theory and Complexity Science. Dr. Jill Jinks is a Research Fellow in the Generative Learning and Complexity Lab in the College of Education at the University of Georgia. Jill’s research focuses on informal and incidental learning as theorized by Drs Karen Watkins and Victoria Marsick. Jill graduated from the Stetson University Business School in 1979. She received her MBA from New York University in 1986. She received and MS from Georgia State University in Computer Information Systems. After stepping aside from her role as CEO of a family insurance and technology business, she continued her formal education. In 2018, she received a MEd from University of Georgia in Instructional Design. She was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in 2022 from UGA’s Mary Frances Early College of Education. 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 Ready? Megatrends are forces of social change that reshape the way we live, work, and interact. In this talk, Miguel Monroy explores how social, economic, and technological transformations are shaping a new global landscape. From the impact of automation to demographic shifts and accelerated digitalization, this conference invites us to reflect on our capacity for adaptation and leadership in uncertain times. A clear and strategic perspective to anticipate the future... and act today. Miguel Monroy is an Industrial and Systems Engineer with a Master’s in Manufacturing Systems from Tecnológico de Monterrey. His career spans the industrial, educational, and public sectors.He has held leadership roles at John Deere, Textron Automotive, TNT Logistics, Grupo Alianza, and Grupo Davisa. In education, he has served as Career Director, Director of the Competitiveness Center, and Academic Director at Tec de Monterrey, Saltillo Campus.In the public sector, he was Logistics Director at the Ministry of Economy of Coahuila. He has also led organizations such as Familia Misionera, ExaTec Saltillo, and the Institute of Industrial Engineers.Currently, he is General Director of COPARMEX Coahuila Sureste, where he promotes the Dual Training Model and strengthens collaboration between industry and academia, actively serving on over ten educational and linkage boards across the state. 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

Prantik Banerjee inspires us to break free from limiting rules and embrace creativity by asking bold questions that challenge the status quo. His talk emphasizes the power of collaboration, innovation, and viewing challenges as opportunities to create meaningful and transformative change. Dr. Prantik Banerjee is a renowned academic, celebrated author, and visionary mentor with expertise in Literary Theory, Culture Studies, and Medical Humanities. He has authored eight influential books, four of which are prescribed as texts in global universities. As a keynote speaker, he has inspired audiences at institutions like the University of Rochester and Christ University. His innovative course designs continue to drive interdisciplinary research and shape future thought leaders. At TEDx IMT Nagpur, he brings powerful insights on learning, literature, and cultural evolution. 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