NOTE FROM TED: Psychedelic therapies remain an ongoing field of study with important safety and ethical considerations. Experiments discussed in this talk should not be performed outside of accredited research settings. 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.pdfNeuroscientists and psychiatrists today suggest that psychedelic drugs may provide us with the answers to age-old questions about addictions and mental suffering. Scientists are even claiming that we are entering a psychedelic renaissance. For those of us raised during the war on drugs, we grew up learning that psychedelic substances like “acid” or LSD have the potential to fry our brains like an egg on a hot frying pan. Now we are told that these same substances may hold the key to major medical breakthroughs. What has changed? As a medical historian who has spent the past 25 years studying psychedelic drugs, I consider what is at stake by revisiting psychedelic history and exploring a new path forward. Dr. Erika Dyck (PhD) is a professor and a Canada Research Chair in the History of Health and Social Justice at the University of Saskatchewan. She is an internationally recognized scholar in the history of psychedelics, having delivered hundreds of lectures on the topic around the world. She is the author or editor of 14 books, including several award-winning publications. From her first book Psychedelic Psychiatry (Johns Hopkins UP, 2008) to her most recent book Psychedelics: A Visual Odyssey (MIT Press, 2024), her work covers medical and cultural history about how psychedelics have taken root in cultures around the world. 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: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of evolution, the brain, and social media. 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.pdfWhy are we so easily seduced by fake news, and why do we share it more than the truth? In this talk, Elesa Zehndorfer dives into the psychology behind fake news—exploring how storytelling, emotions, and evolutionary instincts make us vulnerable to disinformation. Through examples from politics, science fiction, and social media trends, she reveals how fake news exploits our negativity bias and hijacks our brains. This talk challenges us to spot fake news strategies and make more mindful choices. Dr. Elesa Zehndorfer is an eMBA lecturer and award-winning author known for her books on politics and leadership, including Evolution, Politics & Charisma: Why do Populists Win?, Leadership: Performance Beyond Expectations, and the forthcoming Post Truth Politics: A Brave New World? (Routledge). Over two decades, she has presented at conferences across Europe, America, and Asia, and worked at leading universities. In 2023, she spoke at the European Liberal Forum conference on disinformation in Whitehall. Elesa manages the Political Animals and Animal Spirits blog on Psychology Today and is a founding partner of Lakeside Partners GmbH. With a PhD from Loughborough University, her interest in physiology informs her work as a Personal Trainer and Pilates coach and influences her research on how physiology impacts decision-making and emotions in politics, finance, and business. 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

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Después de escuchar a los otros ponentes en TEDxVitoriaGasteiz Enjoy (2025), Jon desarrolla su propia presentación a modo de resumen del evento en clave de humor. Una forma perfecta para concluir este evento TEDx. Y para terminar interpreta un tema a duo. Es un hecho conocido que la comedia es donde los músicos frustrados van a morir. En mi caso, tuve que pasar por el mundo del videojuego para que la frustración creativa pudiera llegar al máximo y la olla pudiera estallar en una gran explosión de chistes dudosos de fondo agridulce.He desarrollado videojuegos, alguno de éxito internacional. He creado y vendido herramientas de programación. He escrito un libro, publicado en 1994, lo que me hace oficialmente viejo. Además, satisface sólo parcialmente mi ansia creativa, ya que trata sobre el limitadamente poético lenguaje ensamblador. He trabajado para la inteligencia americana escribiendo software para detectar metáforas en persa; os puedo contar que sí que tiene una parte tan «cool» como cuentan las películas: el «paycheck«. 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

Humans survived and thrived not because of strength or speed, but because of cooperation and connection. Our brains and bodies evolved to foster empathy, trust, and social bonds that were essential for survival. In today’s fast-paced world, despite technology, genuine human connection remains vital for our health and happiness. The future depends on us remembering that we are strongest when we stand together. Grade 11 student at Jean Augustine Secondary School 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

Breaking the Silence explores how unspoken truths and emotional walls keep us divided. Through vulnerability and honest conversation, we can break these silences, build connection, and move forward — together. Grade 10 student at Jean Augustine Secondary School 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