Doria Nan there_sun@163.com INSPIRATION-SEEKERS worldwide would normally need to head to Vancouver, Canada, to attend the invite-only, coveted conference, but thanks to the partnership, nearly 60 inspiration-seekers watched the 2019 TED Conference live at Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan on Friday morning, and the live stream was the first of its kind in China. TED, which stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, is famous for influential videos of expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and creativity. The theme of this year’s conference, taking place in Vancouver, Canada, from April 12 to 19, is “Bigger Than Us.” For the two-hour live stream, which is Session 11 of TED2019 on the topic of “Wonder,” seven speakers from different fields shared their brilliant ideas and inspiring minds. Neuroscientist Beau Lotto thinks awe is a physiological state of mind that could positively influence how we approach conflict and uncertainty. Actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon -Levitt talked about how if your creativity is driven by a desire to get attention, you’ll never be creatively fulfilled. Designer and food lover Jon Gray shared how food brings people together, connects cultures and breaks stereotypes. Artist Daniel Lismore talked about his life as a work of art, created anew each morning. Designer and stage sculpture artist Es Devlin discussed how designers have the power to foster lasting connections and deep empathy with their work. Astrophysicist Juna Kollmeier shared her ideas on how mapping the observable universe may be a pretty epic proposition, but is actually achievable. “I am really inspired by Daniel Lismore’s ideas that people should find who they are instead of paying attention to their phones every day,” said a freelancer identified as Runhua, who got up at 5 a.m. to attend the event. “I love Es Devlin’s talks,” said Chen Heyun, a TED fan who attended the live event. “Her words triggered a lot of inspiration for me,” she added. Felix Aknin also found Daniel Lismore’s ideas helpful. “I enjoyed their innovative and critical thinking,” said Chen Kebing, who suggested the event be held regularly in the future. | 