TEDxMileHigh Videos

Dinosaur tracks can teach us more about the day-to-day behavior of creatures like T. Rex or the Stegosaurus than their skeletons ever could, says paleontologist Martin Lockley. From a "dinosaur's lover's lane" in Colorado, where the ancestors of today's birds clawed out giant nests to attract mates, to the rocky shores of South Korea, where scientists have discovered footprints of tiny birds besides tracks of 100-ft-long brontosaurs, Lockley interprets the traces of some of the most impressive creatures ever to walk the earth. Watch at Martin's talk, featured on TED.com! ted.com/talks/martin_lockley_bringing_dinosaurs_back_to_life_with_fossil_footprints

Did you know that in the 1920s and 1930s, when Adolf Hitler and Nazi officials developed Germany's policies towards Jews, they looked to the US government for inspiration? It's true. Where the US and Germany differ today is that Germany has made a conscious effort to educate its citizens about the Holocaust. Americans are afraid to face the gruesome reality of our Indigenous genocide. In this eye-opening talk, Gregg Deal shares a variety of artworks that bring the truth into the light. Deal is a provocative contemporary artist whose multimedia work challenges Western perceptions of Indigenous people. Through painting, graphic design, murals, performance art, filmmaking, and spoken word, Deal examines issues of decolonization and appropriation and their impacts within Indian Country. Through various social justice movements (#changethename, #MMIR), he challenges the silencing and erasure of Indigenous people, and instead works to elevate Native personhood and educate non-Native peoples living on Indigenous homelands. Gregg is a citizen of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. Watch full talk at youtube.com/watch?v=Haucf0lQ-L0

When you're burned out, caring for yourself (or your family) can feel nearly impossible. Therapist KC Davis gets it, and she's got a message for anyone struggling with daily tasks: you're not lazy. Care tasks, she says, are neither good nor bad — they're morally neutral. Davis offers creative shortcuts and workarounds for everything from using wet wipes when you can't manage a shower to sealing dirty dishes in a giant zip-loc until you feel up to washing them. Because regardless of your mental health struggles, you are a person worthy of functional space. #tedxmilehigh #tedxtalks #tedx

"I cannot tell by its rhythm where this heart was born, it is only music pulsing through palms." Suzi Q. Smith contemplates identity, community, and purpose in two mesmerizing poems: "I Do Not Know How to Love You in English" and "Sleeping Giant." Watch Smith's moving performance (link in bio!) #tedxmilehigh #tedxtalks #tedx

Growing up in Ghana, Francis Agyakwa witnessed the power of communal drumming rituals firsthand. Now, as a social work researcher, he's investigating how this traditional practice can help people heal from trauma. In this eye-opening talk, Agyakwa explains how drumming can promote increased resilience, energy, creativity, and connection – and why Western scientists should investigate indigenous practices. He is joined on stage by Aimee Alcorn, Bethany Kammerer, Dawn Crosswhite, Marco DiFerreira, and Marnesia Bryant. #tedxmilehigh #tedxtalks #tedx

Olga González believes nonprofits often underestimate the communities they serve. They swoop in, she says, with outside resources and money but ignore the assets these communities already possess. That's why she endorses the promotora model, where a nonprofit trains people from the community they serve to provide outreach, advocacy, and services. Here, González shares several success stories of promotoras in action – from distributing masks and vaccines to farmworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic to monitoring air pollution near a local oil refinery. #tedxmilehigh #tedxtalks #tedx

Did you ever notice how kids make all kinds of weird sounds and noises, and then suddenly you're an adult and that's no longer socially acceptable? In this delightful talk and performance, Beatbox Champion Mark Martin demonstrates how he uses beatboxing in speech therapy. And after 18 minutes, you too will be a beatboxer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZAmhiFDZgM #tedxmilehigh #tedxtalks #tedx

Artist Titus Kaphar's powerful paintings and sculptures tell a story of erasure and marginalization, but also of resilience and hope. He emphasizes that we cannot move forward as a society by simply ignoring or erasing the darker aspects of our history. Instead, we must engage with them honestly and with a commitment to change. Swipe up now to watch his full talk and be inspired. #tedtalk

Julieanna L. Richardson reminds us of the critical role that documenting and preserving history plays in shaping our future. Through her work with The HistoryMakers, Richardson has dedicated herself to ensuring that the stories of Black Americans are recorded and shared. She highlights that documentation is not just about preserving the past, but also about empowering future generations. By amplifying the voices and experiences of underrepresented communities, we can build a more just and equitable society. Swipe up to watch her full talk or click the link below and learn more about her inspiring work. https://www.ted.com/talks/julieanna_l_richardson_the_mission_to_safeguard_black_history_in_the_us #tedxmilehigh #tedxtalks #tedx

In this moving talk, Jovan Mays tries to make sense of the senseless: a young life taken far too soon. He is the emeritus Poet Laureate of Aurora, Colorado, and has worked with over one million students through his poetry outreach program, Your Writing Counts. Get inspired by Jovan Mays by watching his full talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpU_JU2jjUM #tedxmilehigh #tedxtalks #tedx

Amplify Ideas, Amplify Impact, Amplify Your Support. Colorado Gives Day Ends At Midnight! Show your support for the brilliant voices in our community and donate now! https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/tedxmilehigh

Colorado Gives Day is tomorrow - DONATE NOW WHILE YOUR GIFT WILL BE AMPLIFIED! As a grassroots nonprofit organization, we rely on your generous support. Your tax-deductible contribution for Colorado Gives Day counts towards our December 6th goal and will be boosted by the $1.6 million incentive fund! https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Tedxmilehigh

It's time to RECONNECT. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking conversations and engaging human experiences. We'll be revisiting the past and reimaging our future, together! RECONNECT tickets are currently 45% off get your tickets today using the link below https://www.axs.com/events/432707/tedxmilehigh-reconnect-tickets #TED #Reconnect #TedxMileHigh #Denver #Colorado #Innovation #ColoradoEvents #ColoradoExperiences

Paula Stone Williams on Colorado Gives Day

“I AM ___________________” What is the spectrum of your human experience? How are you living authentically? Last week TEDxMileHigh attendees explored the full spectrum of the human experience through the visual and spoken arts. They told stories of dichotomy and came to the realization that we are all living within a grey area. We are not just our polarizing labels but instead, we are living in that in between state. Fill in the blanks in the comments: “I AM ____________________” Thanks to Britton Murrey and Unbound Photographic!

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TEDxMHWonder Chatbot
Our first ever chatbot made an appearance today! #TEDxMHWonder

TEDxMileHigh | Lyft + GoPro at Point of Departure
Check out this amazing project we built with Lyft and GoPro at TEDxMileHigh’s event this past July: http://gopro.com/news/tedx-lyft-gopro-collab. Feeling inspired? Join us November 11th for TEDxMileHigh: Wonder. Tickets on sale now! http://bit.ly/2y5nmhl

#Repost @mandy_straight ・・・ TEDx Mile High Point of Departure has begun! Great performances already by Alejandro Jimenez and Rob Drabkin. Looking forward to all the great ideas this weekend! #ted #tedxmilehigh #pointofdeparture #Denver #ideasworthspreading #ideasworthsharing #freeyourmind #therestwillfollow #expansion #knowthyself #designyourlife