11 'ideas worth spreading' from TEDxSomerville-spu

11 'ideas worth spreading' from TEDxSomerville
The intellectually curious, socially conscious,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], community-focused, and globally minded gathered at Somerville's Center for Arts at the Armory yesterday for the area's own TEDx event. From Mayor Joe Curatone's spirited welcoming remarks towards the Emperor Norton Stationary Marching Band's glorious send-off, your day was a monumental success.
TED is a series of global conferences centered around "ideas worth spreading;" and TEDx conferences are independently organized under a license from TED,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], with the condition they stick to rules stipulating format, duration,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and quantity of attendees,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], amongst other things. TEDxSomerville focused on a style of "Creative Economy, Sustainable Community," and it was clear from the start the event would be a Somerville romance: The speakers and attendees were all deeply invested in their community, and they found the big event to think about and discuss grassroots improvement efforts.
Lenni Armstrong told the crowd that 77 percent of Somerville is covered in non-permeable surfaces. Her presentation, "Depave the way in which," highlighted the harm that the over-abundance of pavement has done to the ecosystem: Natural drainage and filtration don't function, the water cycle is disrupted,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], raw sewage is dispensed in to the ocean,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and soil becomes less fertile. Armstrong shared the story of a backyard depaving and suggested that Somervillians turn unnecessarily paved areas -- including the "no parking" zones next to fire hydrants -- into green space.
Daniel Hadley, in the Town of Somerville and ResiStat, explained that through his work administering a happiness survey to Somerville residents, he's observed correlations between residents' happiness and factors like tree density and neighborhood aesthetics. He said that he hoped his first-in-the-nation happiness survey would be a model for communities from coast to coast.
In her own talk, "Breaking the Silence: The strength of Story," Kelly Creedon shared the stories of Boston residents struggling to keep their homes throughout the mortgage crisis. The touching stories, told in part through striking photographs and audio clips, took the audience on the journey through tragedy,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], vindication, and triumph. Creedon's potent message that folks can organize and overcome by means of telling their stories gripped and inspired everyone else.
Alex Feldman demonstrated the strength of non-verbal communication -- "primal talk," because he called it -- though a hilarious performance inside a made-up language. He accompanied his act with a discussion of the power of body language and gestures in life, love, and work.
"I want to make one thing incredibly clear: I'm able to open your lock," said Schuyler Towne, locksmith extraordinaire. He waxed poetic about the power and symbolism of locks,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], sharing historical lore and love stories where the right key made all the difference. Wherever he travels, Smith, Jr., finds a local barbershop and stops set for a fresh cut. He brings the data he gains with him to dispense at other barbershops because, as he put it, "barbershop knowledge gained globally is currency that can be spent locally."
Georgy Cohen gave a heartwarming talk on reuniting with long-lost family, and Sam Sommers expounded on the power of context in our lives.
The after-party at Davis Square's Saloon offered an ideal chance of attendees to mingle using the presenters, and the combination of an attractive venue,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], free eats, and cheap Pretty Things beer designed for a happy end to a stimulating day. The TEDxSomerville team and their partners deserve all the credit in the world for an impeccably planned and beautifully executed event.
Did you go to TEDxSomerville? Who was your favorite speaker?
Photos by TEDxSomerville (top) and CC Chapman (bottom) (Flickr)
About Max -- Max Chalkin is a recent graduate of Tufts University and it is currently working in biotech marketing. His interests include entrepreneurship, technology, politics, food, and nightlife. He's a devoted photographer, cook,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and scuba diver.
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