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Caught in a never-ending chase, life and business only seem to get more complex, confusing and fast-paced. How can we regain our calm and clarity? How do we retain control and live purposeful lives amongst the perceived chaos? When will we leave that life is not a game? John Sanei is a best-selling author, futurist and speaker whose passion for psychology and technology has seen him engage with brands across the globe, and help them build the mental approach needed to make tomorrow more abundant than they ever thought possible. 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

The world is facing innumerable problems, including how to find more sustainable fuel and food sources, and how to reduce and reuse organic waste. This talk explores how the black soldier fly can help us solve both of these problems simultaneously. Nina is an entomologist. She is passionate about flies and how we can use them to make a positive difference in 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

It was Aristotle who first argued that the whole is something greater than the sum of its parts. More recently, quantum physicists have argued for the existence of a unified field in which all particles and forces exist. This short but provocative talk explores whether new theories of social media, particle behavior and genetic mutation support an understanding of the universe as a complex adaptive system with emergent consciousness. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

By telling his own story of how he went from being a shy guy to overcoming his fear of people, Ett Venter reminds us of the possibilities that can come from meaningful interactions. Being vulnerable isn’t easy but it could result in a life changing moment. Ett is a photographer based in Pretoria. He goes out of his way to create work that has a candid and natural feel to it. He is also very passionate about teaching, so he teaches various workshops and speaks at various conferences around South Africa throughout the year. 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

This is a talk about failure. We’re told that we must embrace failure: fail fast and fail forward. But we don't really want that because society punishes failure hard. More now than ever, and saying sorry isn't enough anymore. Verashni Pillay knows as she failed so spectacularly that it made global headlines. Verashni Pillay is the head of digital at POWER 98.7. She was previously editor-in-chief of the Mail & Guardian and HuffPost South Africa. She worked as a senior reporter for years covering politics and general news, specializes in media management and relishes the task of putting together the right team to create compelling and principled journalism across multiple platforms. Verashni is a recipient of the CNN African Journalism Award in the digital category, several Standard Bank Sikuvile Awards, an Open Society Foundation journalism fellowship and the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship. 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