TEDxIllinois Tech

?? The Death of Expertise | Lance Fortnow | TEDxIllinois Tech | Illinois Institute of Technology As AI continues to push the boundaries of human knowledge, it challenges traditional expertise in ways we never imagined. From machine learning breakthroughs to AI-driven decision-making, how do we retain critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability in this new era? In this compelling TEDx talk, Dr. Lance Fortnow, Dean of the Illinois Tech College of Computing , explores the evolving landscape of expertise and how we can embrace data-driven insights without losing our humanity. ?? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gVDVw9d9 ?? Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/gqzTVSSp #AI #Technology #BigData #Expertise #MachineLearning #Psychology #Society #TEDxIllinoisTech

A few years back, I had the privilege of working under Adan K Pope, and I can confidently say he’s one of the most insightful leaders I’ve ever learned from!! This TEDx talk is must-watch for anyone interested in real impact of AI….

Thrilled to share that TEDx has just released a thought-provoking talk by Adan K Pope, delivered at TEDxIllinois Tech, on "Optimizing Tensions from Artificial Intelligence.” In his talk, Adan discusses the organizational tensions caused by introducing disruptive technologies and how to balance the opportunities against the risks. This is a proud moment for Taraxa Labs as we continue to inspire transformative leaders to nurture their sources of value creation and weed out the underlying impediments to growth.? Watch it here:?https://lnkd.in/egWM4xUR #TEDx #Leadership #Innovation #AI #TaraxaLabs

?? Optimizing Tensions from Artificial Intelligence | Adan K Pope | TEDxIllinois Tech | Illinois Institute of Technology AI is revolutionizing industries, but its adoption comes with undeniable tensions - ethical concerns, job displacement, and unpredictable risks. How can we navigate these challenges while maximizing AI’s potential? In this powerful TEDx talk, Adan K. Pope introduces Tension Mapping, a framework to balance risk and opportunity in AI adoption. Whether in public policy, healthcare, or business, intentional management of these tensions can drive responsible innovation. ?? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gpsz7_WN ?? Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/gqzTVSSp #AI #Technology #Ethics #MachineLearning #Innovation #PublicPolicy #TEDxIllinoisTech

Instead of worrying about being right or wrong, Julia Galef says to learn and understand. Here’s how she says this helps you make better decisions: https://t.ted.com/XGEijMO

Reliving the Magic of TEDxIllinois Tech: Empowered Together! ??? Our first TEDx event at Illinois Tech was nothing short of extraordinary! From thought-provoking talks to inspiring connections, Empowered Together truly embodied the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and community. ?? Dive into the unforgettable moments, captured beautifully throughout the event! Check out the full album here: https://lnkd.in/gBgtcCF9 A huge shoutout to our incredible speakers and performers: Lance Fortnow, Ayra Mudessir, Syda Segovia Taylor, M.A., Adan K Pope, Kristen Lee, Lorenzo Conti, Matthew Adkins, Brevard Nelson, Mary Grygleski, Chris Garofalo, and Carolyn May. Immense gratitude to our dedicated organizing team: Mohammed Sahil, Nitesha Paatil, Mohammad Anas Hussain, Radha Prabhakaran, Mohammed Abrar Ahmed, Ankita Pimple, and Hamza Mohammed. ? Special thanks to our sponsors and partners for believing in the power of ideas worth spreading: Illinois Institute of Technology, Illinois Tech Stuart School of Business, Leap of Faith Technologies, Inc., Organic Oneness, WNDR Museum, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Crover, Manevia, and 1QR. To our amazing volunteers and attendees - your energy made this event a true success! ?? Photography Credits: Emily Reyes, Adnan Ali. ?? Stay tuned - the talks will be released soon! Get ready to relive the inspiring ideas and powerful messages from our incredible speakers. This is just the beginning! More exciting TEDxIllinois Tech experiences are ahead. ???? #TEDxIllinoisTech #IllinoisTech #EmpoweredTogether #IdeasWorthSpreading #TEDx #Community #Innovation #Leadership

I had the incredible honor of speaking and performing at TEDxIllinois Tech where I shared one of the most personal and transformative stories of my life—how I found my way back to the piano after a moment of defeat almost made me walk away from performance forever. There was a time when a single performance left me so disheartened that I questioned my love for music and my ability to play. For a while, I couldn’t bring myself to touch the keys. But something within me refused to give up. It was Jean Sibelius’ “Le Sapin” (The Spruce), Op. 75 No. 5, a piece of extraordinary beauty and emotion, that reignited my passion for the piano. Its simple yet powerful melody reminded me why I fell in love with music in the first place. Performing this very piece at the TEDx event was a full-circle moment I will cherish forever. Through this journey, I’ve learned that setbacks are not failures; they are opportunities to grow, rediscover, and come back stronger. To anyone struggling with their passion right now—take a deep breath and remember why you started. Thank you Mohammed Sahil Nitesha Paatil Amy Segami and the rest of the organizing team for making this such a successful and memorable event. #TEDxIllinoisTech #PianoJourney #Resilience #Sibelius #NeverGiveUp #TEDx

Speaking at TEDxIllinois Tech has been a fulfilling and enlightening journey and I am grateful for the blessings. I know what it takes to pull off an event having done conferences in the past, so I understand the work required and hurdles to jump, so congratulations to the organizing committee, your hard work and dedication paid off. I know there were many involved but BIG shout out to Mohammed Sahil, Ankita Pimple, Nitesha Paatil, Radha Prabhakaran, Hamza Mohammed Mohammad Anas Hussain, Mohammed Abrar Ahmed and many others. ? It was also an honour sharing the stage with my fellow speakers with your thought provoking content, thank you so much for inspiring the audience and rekindling my fire for knowledge, learning and innovation: ?Lance Fortnow, Ayra Mudessir, Syda Segovia Taylor, M.A., Adan K Pope, Lorenzo Conti, Matthew Adkins, Mary Grygleski, In the end I think everyone left “Empowered Together”. I connected with Mary Grygleski in preparation for the talk and when we met in person it was like we were old friends lol. Thank you for your energy ?? The musical interludes were pore raising, Kristen Lee your story was captivating so by the time you got to the keyboard I was already invested and you sealed it with a fantastic performance. And the flute and piano duet by Carolyn May and Chris Garofalo was a delightful end for an amazing showcase of talent. ? I am truly honoured and humbled to have been a part of this event and just like ripples in the water, I look forward to the impact of this vibration going forward.

I had a fantastic time at TEDxIllinois Tech last Saturday. Kudos to the organizing team for putting on a marvellous show, led by Mohammed Sahil w/ Ankita Pimple Hamza Mohammed Mohammad Anas Hussain Mohammed Abrar Ahmed Nitesha Paatil Radha Prabhakaran. Amy Segami - You planted a wonderful seed at Illinois Institute of Technology. You're truly an amazing source of inspiration. The team is very blessed to have you as their mentor. Fellow Speakers: It was such an honor for me to have shared the TEDx stage with you. You've all inspired me: Lance Fortnow Ayra Mudessir Syda Segovia Taylor, M.A. Adan K Pope Lorenzo Conti Matthew Adkins Brevard Nelson. Musicians: Thank you for the beautiful music! Kristen Lee - Your delicate touches on the piano keyboard brought Sibelius' deeply emotive sonic landscape to life. #CarolynMa #ChrisGarofalo - You were like dancing together with the flute weaving in the seamless tapestry of harmonies from the keyboard! It was so nice to meet the leaders of the IIT Robotics Club Lucas Ferguson Natorion Johnson Fannie Y. and hang out at our "geeky lunch table” with Dr. Lance Fortnow and Adan K Pope. As always, it was great to see Nitin Murali, a leader of ML@IIT and an active contributor to the Chicago tech community. Thank you so much again to everyone for the unforgettable experience!!