TED Radio Hour Shoham Arad: Ideas Into Action
Oct 22, 2021
Shoham Arad, Director of the TED Fellows Program, shares insights on transforming big ideas into impactful actions. He emphasizes intersectionality and collaboration in fostering change. The discussion features inspiring initiatives, such as empowering waste pickers in Brazil through art and technology. Arad also addresses the urgency of combatting preventable blindness, showcasing innovative solutions for equitable eye care access. Listeners are encouraged to harness creativity and collaboration to make a significant difference in their communities.
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Trash Cart Superheroes
- Mundano, a Brazilian graffiti artist, noticed the invisibility of "catadores" (trash collectors).
- He painted their carts to celebrate them, giving them visibility and respect.
Beyond Visibility
- Go beyond raising awareness and create tangible improvements in people's lives.
- Mundano developed an app called Cataki to connect catadores with recycling clients, creating a fair marketplace.
Life-Changing Glasses
- Andrew Bastawrous's eyesight drastically improved after getting glasses at age 12.
- This experience inspired him to address the lack of eye care access for billions worldwide.