In the TEDx talk “What is Going to Change?” by Huseyin Ege Cinar, the speaker explores the transformative power of change in our lives. Cinar delves into the inevitability of change and its profound impact on personal growth and societal progress. He emphasizes that change can be both unexpected and challenging, urging us to embrace uncertainty as an opportunity for development. Through personal anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, Cinar inspires the audience to rethink their relationship with change, encouraging a proactive approach to adapting and thriving in an ever-evolving world. His message resonates with anyone facing transitions, highlighting that while change may be unsettling, it ultimately leads to empowerment and resilience. By the end of his talk, viewers are left contemplating the future, equipped with the mindset to navigate life’s uncertainties with confidence.
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There is a proverb in Turkish that I like, never forget, repeat, and repeat:
“Believing yourself is half the way, and starting is the other half. So when you believe yourself, stop delaying, and start, it will be done.”
Here, in these words, there are three main points: Believe in yourself, Stop delaying, and start. I want to spread this idea to the whole community and TEDx viewers because there is always hope in action. You just need to start at some point.
We can think of this action as a “small spark” which will turn into a huge fire soon. Spark represents a starting point. But the action itself is not just about starting, sometimes we need to change something instead of trying to cope with it and spend our lives. There is always hope in action. I want to link this idea with the “butterfly effect” which is a both scientific and psychological effect and states that small changes, small actions, can create huge changes in time. I also plan to support my speech with scientifically approved data and research.
Ultimately, the main idea that I will express to the audience is that we always have the potential to make a little spark, the only things we need are believing in ourselves and an “action”. Ege is an International student studying at United World College of Adriatic in Italy. He is interested in playing guitar, singing and learning different instruments. Besides music, he likes nature and does sports such as mountain biking, running, hiking, and skiing. During his first years of high school in Turkiye, he had experience debating, MUN, international projects such as Erasmus+, and organizing licensed TEDx events. He volunteers in some NGO’s and encourages people to take action for the global sustainability movement. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “What is Going to Change? | Huseyin Ege Cinar | TEDxUWCAdriatic” was uploaded on 04/21/2025 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks