Episode list

Hannah Fry shows how complex social behavior can be analyzed and perhaps predicted through analogies to natural phenomena, like the patterns of a leopard's spots or the distribution of predators and prey in the wild.

Sam Berns shares his philosophy for a happy life, focusing on what he can do rather than what he cannot, despite living with Progeria.

Finding the right mate is no cakewalk -- but is it even mathematically likely? In a charming talk, mathematician Hannah Fry shows patterns in how we look for love, and gives her top three tips for finding that special someone.

David Côté explores the idea of eating natural foods as a way to connect us back to nature, which is often lacking for those living in metropolitan areas. The habit of eating natural foods has changed over the last centuries as the norm is now to consume domesticated foods. Most of today's fruits and vegetables found in any supermarket are nearly impossible to find in the wild. By bringing more wild into our diet, Côté explains that we are choosing to connect and evolve in a stronger way. Co-author of five books including a bestseller translated in five languages, Shiatsu therapist, acroyoga teacher, living food chef and inspiring public speaker, David always has many projects going on. After several years of travelling around the world, David decided to settle down in Montreal to open up his restaurant, Crudessence. Voted as the 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year in the Quebec Young Chamber of Commerce, David is presently the CEO of Crudessence and Vice President of RISE Kombucha, a healthy energy drink company. During his Talk, David invited people into deeper reflection, inspiring daily acts of self-respect and responsibility. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

In a world more connected than ever, companies such as Google and Netflix have access to a massive pool of data that captures consumer behavior patterns through their devices. Marketers have been able to tap into this aggregated information and leverage it for product and service personalization, all with the ultimate objective of driving more revenue. Big Data has triggered both excitement and fear towards what can further be done with it. Rym Benchaar, data-driven marketer and visionary, demystifies everything related to Big Data, but also talks about how it can be used for the greater good of humanity while aiming to break barriers on privacy concerns. After graduating from Concordia with a BComm in 2010, Rym dove head first into the world of market research, which kick started her love affair with data. After spending several years crunching numbers for companies such as the Danone group, Reitmans Canada and Merck, it gave Rym clarity on how data could target and predict consumer behavior. Now leading a strategy team in the digital marketing industry, Rym leverages a wider range of data to help executives make strategic business decisions. At her core, her role will always be to craft marketing tactics but the question that always come up: how can we leverage the same information but use it for the greater good of humanity? Rym invited the audience you to look beyond big business data and demonstrated how we have already started to revolutionize our way of life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

While in South Africa to conduct field research on political violence, Daniel Douek had a fortuitous encounter that transformed his entire journey and his understanding of local realities. In 2009, Daniel traveled to South Africa to undertake field research on urban violence for his doctoral dissertation. After staying on the straight-and-narrow path for the first few days, interviewing experts in air-conditioned offices in the capital of Pretoria, he encountered a group of South Africans who told him that if he really wanted to understand violence in South Africa, they would take him to the Eastern Cape, a 13-hour drive away, where he could meet family members of theirs who had participated in the armed struggle against apartheid. He gave up all his carefully-laid plans to pursue this opportunity. Daniel Douek, PhD, is a lecturer in Political Science at Concordia and McGill Universities in Montreal. He specializes in African Politics. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

A fascinating journey through the subconscious mind, with Montreal Hypnotherapist David Bernstein. A graduate of Concordia University in 1979, David Bernstein spent countless years in the business world until he discovered the wonders of clinical hypnosis. In 1993, he suffered from a serious sports injury that led to five years of chronic pain. No doctor, medication or treatment could relieve him of his pain until a friend suggested he try hypnosis. Upon seeing a hypnotist, he was immediately cured. This prompted him to become a hypnotherapist, in which he continues to relieve so many Montrealers of their vices and fears by digging into the subconscious. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Dax Dasilva, Founder and CEO of Lightspeed and Founder of Never Apart, shares 3 codes to igniting the secret ingredients that will help you achieve your goals. Dax Dasilva is the creative mind behind Lightspeed's suite of retail, hospitality and eCommerce tools. Seeing the technological evolution of how people live and work, and the void in the market for cloud-based business platforms, he was ahead of the curve when he launched Lightspeed in 2005. Under Dax's leadership, Lightspeed provides industry-leading omnichannel commerce tools that enable more than 35,000 small and medium businesses worldwide to thrive. His vision of blending the best of the digital and physical worlds continues to guide the company today. In 2015, Dax also founded Never Apart, a non-profit organization that brings about social change and spiritual awareness through cultural programming. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Bachir Halimi shares how he looks beyond existing communications technologies to change the way we work and live. Bachir Halimi is the founder of Speech Mobility, a telecom software company that developed the first PBX in the cloud powered by a voice assistant to provide intelligent telephony and safe mobility. Its services appeal particularly to mobile business people who want productivity on the road without compromising safety. Bachir is also an international conference speaker on computer linguistics, voice communications and cryptography. He holds a Masters degree in Computer Science from the University of Montreal. Bachir shared how he innovates in the industry by looking beyond existing communications technologies to change the way we work and live. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Inspired by Humans of New York, Mikaël quit his job in the advertising world two years ago to launch Portraits of Montreal. He talks about how photographing strangers forced him to look beyond appearances, allowed him to tear down prejudices, and helped him to reconnect humans to one another. A native of France, Mikaël moved to Montreal on a whim at 20 years old and graduated with a BComm in Marketing. After spending several years of his life working for big corporations, he quit his job and embarked on a journey to discovering his passion. Inspired by Humans of New York, Mikaël bought himself a camera and created a Montreal version of the page with a couple of friends. Portraits of Montreal has received widespread recognition for capturing the stories and ideas of Montrealers through photography. Mikaël talked about the power of photography in tearing down prejudices, reconnecting humans to one another and forcing people to look beyond appearances. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Visionaries have no vision. In our society, we love to glorify visionaries into super-powered-people who can see afar what most of us can't. The truth is visionaries do not have a crystal ball and they certainly cannot see the future. However, visionaries do have one major skill in which they far outperform most people: Visionaries are far better at making decisions. Find out why and what you can learn to fuel your own decision making process. Jenviev is the President and Co-founder of PPLCONNECT, a Montreal tech startup which lets users continue all their smartphone conversations cross- devices. Jenviev is driven by big ideas and ppl who aim to make a difference. Her passion lies in democratizing live communications and having a positive impact worldwide. Jenviev is also the President and Co-founder of WeHost, a not-for-profit which aims to empower Canadians to temporarily host a refugee in their home. Jenviev has won numerous accolades and awards for her contribution to Canadian business, from TechWomen Canada, to receiving the Spin Master Innovation Fund, winning the Quebec Angel Investor Challenge and recently being selected in the top 8 startups across North America by Global Entrepreneurship Week. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Do you know a person who was always so sure he or she would get a bad grade on an exam, but always ended up with amazing grades? Why is this pattern seen so frequently? What causes the more knowledgeable people to doubt in their own skills? In his talk, James will explore the strange relationship between confidence and knowledge while also explaining why ignorance is such an important factor for discovery. James is currently a student at the Concordia John Molson School of Business in the BComm marketing program with a background in graphic design. He has always been fascinated by what the world has to offer. As a graphic designer, James learned about the importance of rethinking your first design idea. After taking an elective in Introduction to Astronomy, it sparked his interest about the world around him and made him realize all that there is to learn about the subject. After some time, he decided to switch programs from graphic design to marketing. Regardless, his curiosity for the world around him never came to a halt. The more he learned about a subject caused a snowball effect where he began to ask more questions, finally allowing him to conclude that knowledge is not as simple as one may think. James' talk revolved around the Dunning Kruger effect. This effect states that the less you know about a subject, the more you are comfortable and confident speaking about it. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

A Spoken Word Performance about TIME. Stephen Rafferty is an NSU undergraduate student majoring in communication studies and pursuing a minor in general business. He is also a comedian, YouTuber, Guinness World Record holder, author, and podcaster. At 15, Rafferty started scouting local open mic establishments, trying to get as much comedic exposure as possible. Within five years, he became an entrepreneur of sorts by creating a best-selling book (Fifty Ridiculous Drawings and Funny Sayings in Less Than Fifty Pages), a YouTube interview miniseries called "Untitled Interviews," and two podcast series ("Insert Title Here" and "Wrestling Is Wrestling"). His works have collectively garnered over 40,000 views, which led to a successful online store for his branded wearable merchandise featuring a graphic of Rafferty's signature hairstyle. His ultimate goal is to invest his time and energy in projects that provide fulfilling enjoyment. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Kyle Krieger shares his raw, haunting story of addiction, struggles with sexuality, and growing up in his sister's shadow. Krieger, now a successful hairstylist, uses his online influence to discuss addiction, health and fitness, and being comfortable in your own skin. Kyle Krieger, a Virginia native now living in New York City, is a successful hairstylist, as well as an Instagram and YouTube influence with a massive online following. He has over 400,000 followers on Instagram alone. A former addict, Krieger uses his online influence to spread positivity and inspiration.