October 23, 2013 at 12:11 a.m.
TEDx speakers enlighten with innovation
The annual TEDx Bermuda conference was brimming with fascinating subjects once again this year.
They came to enlighten us on subjects as diverse as the art of Ninjitsu, the teaching properties of break dancing and the killer toxins found in sugar that are making us ill.
The sell-out event attracted a record 920 attendees to the Fairmont Southampton Resort on Saturday. I was there along with the Bermuda Sun’s Amanda Dale to report on the talks.
NATALIE KULDELL — Synthesizing Change
Biological engineer, lecturer and mother Dr Natalie Kuldell explains how biological engineering can be used to inspire a love of learning in high school students.
CHIP YATES— World’s Fastest Electric Pilot
The test pilot of the world’s fastest electric motorcycle, Chip Yates, told the TEDx conference that there is no innovation without risk.
JINICHI KAWAKAMI – Japan’s Last Ninja
Japan’s last ninja, Jinichi Kawakami, might have the answer to harmony and peace in the world - the ancient art of ninjitsu.
RAFAEL Grossmann – Google Glass Surgery
Dr Rafael Grossmann explains how Google Glass can help doctors save lives by being in two places at once.
ROBERT LUSTIG— Sugar: Elephant in the Room
Sugar is a simple ingredient, but it’s “the elephant in the kitchen”, according to Dr Robert Lustig.
Farmer Bren Smith says Bermuda is the ideal location for 3D ocean farms – a business with huge economic and environmental benefits.
HIP HOP FUNDAMENTALS — Teaching Physics Through Breakdance
Breakdancers Steve ‘Believe’ Lunger and Mark ‘Metal’ Wong along with Aaron ‘Professor Peabody’ Troisi, teach complex physics – through dance.
ANDREW PARK – TED Animation Guru
Andrew Park and his company Cognitive Media are proving that there are now many technological opportunities for struggling artists.
ARLENE BROCK — A Matter of Fact
“Keep asking questions” is the message from Bermuda Ombudsman Arlene Brock, who is responsible for investigating complaints about public services.
Jeremy Gilley created International Peace Day, to be observed on September 21 of each year, with far-reaching effects.
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