TEDxHanyangU’s 26th talk explores stories of self, community, Earth, and the future
On June 28, the 26th TEDxHanyangU talk was held at the Jung Mong-koo Future Automotive Research Center on Hanyang University’s Seoul Campus. TEDxHanyangU is a student-led organization officially affiliated with the non-profit TED. Each semester, they host talks centered on unique themes. This year’s theme, “Beyond(路): Special Future City, Global Circular Road 79-gil 1,” embodies the journey from self to community, and further to the Earth and the future. Let’s take a look at the stories shared by the four speakers through photos.
To Myself: A Compass Called Aptitude — Speaker Jung Soo-yeon
Jung Soo-yeon, an account executive at University Tomorrow and a content creator known as “Bari,” delivered her talk on the theme “To Myself.” She has consistently pursued her passion for illustration, sharing her works weekly on social media as a side project. Jung encouraged Hanyang students to concretize their dreams using action verbs and think deeply about what they want to do, where they want to do it, and how they want to live.
To Us: The Story of Sign Language and Education — Speaker Kim Joo-hee
Kim Joo-hee, director and teacher at “People Showing Sound,” an educational institution for Deaf children, invited a sign language interpreter for the first time so that the children she teaches could also attend.
Kim emphasized, “Just as we were not born with wings or horns, we should not view those born without sound as abnormal,” adding, “I want to show that in a world where everything is possible through sign language, everyone is normal.”
To Earth: A Commitment to Stop Buying — Speaker Lee So-yeon
Lee So-yeon, author of I Decided to Stop Buying Clothes, spoke about the environmental pollution caused by clothing production. She suggested alternative ways to enjoy fashion, such as swapping clothes with others or buying vintage pieces.
To the Future: Science’s Promise for a Sustainable Tomorrow — Speaker Han Yosep
Han Yosep, principal researcher at KIGAM’s Resource Utilization Research Division, introduced a new perspective on waste. He discussed “resource engineering” and new carbon energy technologies, emphasizing that recycling will become essential in an era of resource depletion and environmental crisis. He deeply explored the possibility of transforming carbon into a new energy source.
Prepared by TEDxHanyangU, this event offered diverse perspectives to help Hanyang students navigate “beyond” their current horizons. How about exploring future possibilities or expanding your worldview through upcoming TEDxHanyangU talks?