Does the quantum theory bother you?
Quantum theory says that an electron can be in two different places at once. But do you believe this? Does it bother you, and why? It certainly did bother Einstein. For much of the 20th century, precisely this point was hotly debated among the greatest minds on the planet. Eventually, experiments left no doubt: we […]
Who needs the real world?
Vincent van der Noort is a mathematician. Often, the abundance of mathematics in school curricula is motivated by referring to the incredible effectiveness of math as a tool to understand or even control the real world. Vincent however, will use his experience in mathematics to spread a thought worth spreading diagonally opposed to this, but […]
Embrance perfection
The strive for perfection inspires musicians, writers and other artists to create the most beautiful works of art. At least that’s what they expect from it. While they struggle, adjust, and procrastinate, the uncompleted ideas pile up. Until deadlines, realism or feedback convince them to lower the bar, and that’s how works of art are […]
Jules Evans speaks about how philosophy can save your life
When Jules Evans was in his late teens, he started to be plagued by panic attacks, mood swings and other emotional problems. He eventually found help in the form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He went to interview the inventors of CBT, and discovered they were directly inspired by ancient Greek philosophy. This started him […]
TEDxBreda in conversation with Tijs Goldschmidt
Tijs Goldschmidt explains to us that it is vital to lounge around enough. Most animals work hard every now and than but they hang around a lot too. How can they afford this? Do they have such a thing as ‘leisure time’? And how vital is lounging for their well-being? Tijs says that it is […]
First speakers TEDxBreda 2013 announced
TEDxBreda announces its first speakers and offers you some summer wondering… TEDxBreda is proud to announce its first three speakers for this year’s event, with the engaging theme ‘Time To Wonder’: Tijs Goldsmith, Jules Evans and Amir Swaab. Underpinning its theme and as a heartfelt summer message, TEDxBreda actively encourages everyone to share their personal […]