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TED@DuPont
September 2019 | Philadelphia, USA
Photo credit: Ryan Lash/TED
TED@DuPont
Let’s ignite an idea engine and transform the world together.
In a day of talks and performances about transformation, 16 speakers and performers from the DuPont community and beyond explored exciting developments in science and technology. From the chemistry of everyday life to innovations in food, “smart” clothing, enzyme research and more, this event has unlocked institutional knowledge and showcased some of the the best ideas from across the DuPont ecosystem. We’re excited to see how these insights will continue to spark transformation—and ignite new ideas—all around the world. Photo: Ryan Lash / TED
Featured Talks
What happens in your brain when you taste food
Camilla Arndal Andersen
Neuroscientist
With fascinating research and hilarious anecdotes, neuroscientist Camilla Arndal Andersen takes us into the lab where she studies people's sense of taste via brain scans. She reveals surprising insights about the way our brains subconsciously experience food -- and shows how this data could help us eat healthier without sacrificing taste.
A circular economy for salt that keeps rivers clean
Tina Arrowood
Physical organic chemist
During the winter of 2018-2019, one million tons of salt were applied to icy roads in the state of Pennsylvania alone. The salt from industrial uses like this often ends up in freshwater rivers, making their water undrinkable and contributing to a growing global crisis. Tina Arrowood shares a three-step plan to keep salt out of rivers - and create a circular salt economy that turns industrial byproducts into valuable resources.
TRANSFORM
Transformation starts with the spark of something new.
Distraction, disruption and rapid change define our modern lives. As the world and our interactions grow more complex, so do our challenges. To solve for modern problems, we need a new framework for innovation itself, one that considers all perspectives and outcomes in the calculus. Our model to truly transform society must be collaborative and transparent, and unfold at scale and speed to exceed the issues we face. Photo: Ryan Lash / TED
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TED@DuPont is a TED Institute event given in partnership with DuPont. We'll add new talks here as they're released so check back soon! You can also learn more about TED Institute, the TED@DuPont event, and all our speakers and talks, at TED.com.