An AI (Artificial Intelligence) watched all the TED talks and created this talk from what it learned. It is presented by Alex Reben who is an MIT-trained roboticist and artist who explores humanity

An AI (Artificial Intelligence) watched all the TED talks and created this talk from what it learned. It is presented by Alex Reben who is an MIT-trained roboticist and artist who explores humanity through the lens of art and technology. ​​ Currently at the Stochastic Labs in Berkeley, Alex is an MIT-trained roboticist and artist who explores humanity through the lens of art and technology. Using “art as experiment” his work allows for the viewer to experience the future within metaphorical contexts. “With a new generation of technology comes a new generation of scientists, scholars, engineers and artists exploring the relationship between people and machines. 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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It is estimated that our current food systems are responsible for roughly 50% of greenhouse emissions. And it’s been noted that the average plate of food in Canada has traveled over 3000 kms. This

It is estimated that our current food systems are responsible for roughly 50% of greenhouse emissions. And it’s been noted that the average plate of food in Canada has traveled over 3000 kms. This is a sign that our food system is broken and needs to be fixed. We all need to think differently as a society to support our community while minimizing our carbon footprint. Alex started a career as a chef working around Vancouver and has spent time working in Michelin star restaurants overseas. He is currently a partner of a grocery delivery company, whose mission is to provide consciously sourced ingredients for the consumer. 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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Referencing a variety of fields, Alex Metternich takes a Systems Thinking approach to sustainability, focusing primarily on the relationships between “human” and “natural” systems. The basic

Referencing a variety of fields, Alex Metternich takes a Systems Thinking approach to sustainability, focusing primarily on the relationships between “human” and “natural” systems. The basic mechanics of complex systems dynamics can be very empowering, when we understand ourselves as integral parts of the complex system Earth. Alex Metternich is a Director of Studies at the civic academy Europäische Akademie Otzenhausen in Saarland, Germany, where he organizes and runs international seminars and workshops on the various topic fields of sustainability. 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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Alex Epstein co-founded New York 2 New Orleans Coalition, an network of New York City high school students mobilizing around the parallel struggles of New Orleans and their own communities.

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