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TED@DestinationCanada

On February 23, 2023, TED partnered with Destination Canada to spotlight 14 diverse speakers, representing every region of Canada, and illustrating the breadth of spirit and irrepressible energy that makes Canada so distinct. The masterful storytelling by these remarkable Canadians focused on the idea of “O P E N,” meaning: “When we come together with open hearts and open minds, anything is possible. We see connections everywhere. We welcome all ideas, experiences and ways of life—because this is how we learn, grow and change.”
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TED@DestinationCanada
Alona Fyshe: Does AI actually understand us
Is AI as smart as it seems? Exploring the "brain" behind machine learning, neural networker Alona Fyshe delves into the language processing abilities of talkative tech (like the groundbreaking chatbot and internet obsession ChatGPT) and explains how different it is from your own brain -- even though it can sound convincingly human.
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TED@DestinationCanada
Kris Alexander: How video games can level up the way you learn
Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as we head toward a clear goal. Kris Alexander, a professor of video game design and passionate gamer himself, thinks the same elements should be used in traditional education to cater to different learning styles and engage students across the world, both in-person and online.
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Paul Bloom: The surprising psychology behind your urge to break the rules
We all experience it: that desire to do something wrong just for the sake of it. Whether it's walking on manicured grass or sticking your finger in a friend's ice cream, psychologist Paul Bloom invites us to see the clever, creative and beautiful side of these minor impulses to do bad. He dives into the psychology behind this all-too-human condition -- and proposes that it helps make our world a little more unpredictable and fun.
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TED@DestinationCanada
Alona Fyshe: Does AI actually understand us
Is AI as smart as it seems? Exploring the "brain" behind machine learning, neural networker Alona Fyshe delves into the language processing abilities of talkative tech (like the groundbreaking chatbot and internet obsession ChatGPT) and explains how different it is from your own brain -- even though it can sound convincingly human.
Watch this talk
TED@DestinationCanada
Kris Alexander: How video games can level up the way you learn
Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as we head toward a clear goal. Kris Alexander, a professor of video game design and passionate gamer himself, thinks the same elements should be used in traditional education to cater to different learning styles and engage students across the world, both in-person and online.
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TED@DestinationCanada 2023

These talks were featured at a TED Institute event given in partnership with Destination Canada. Destination Canada believes in the power of tourism. Their aspiration is to enhance the quality of life of Canadians and enrich the lives of visitors.

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